Murray hints at Gers Allan bid
Rangers vice-chairman Paul Murray has dropped the biggest hint yet the club will make a move for Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan this summer.
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Shangri-La expands Asian presence with new Hefei location
Shangri-La’s new location in Hefei, China Hotel chain Shangri-La is expanding its presence in China with the opening of a new location in the city of Hefei. Shangri-La’s newest hotel is ideally situated between the Yangtze River and the freshwater Chaohu Lake. The convenient location positions Shangri-La to appeal to a wide range of Chinese travelers who are eager to enjoy Hefei’s commercial and leisure attractions. Keep ‘em coming Shangri-La’s
Louis Vuitton gives intimate tour of headquarters via LVMH feature
Handbag modeled on Louis Vuitton fall/winter 2015 runway Luxury conglomerate LVMH is giving consumers a look at the inner workings of its flagship fashion house’s head office through an interactive feature on its corporate Web site. “An Exceptional Place” features a 360-degree video of Louis Vuitton artisans going through their day and footage of seamstresses, architects and other behind-the-scenes employees whose efforts can be seen within its stores. This feature goes
Armani lets consumers have a piece of anniversary with branded Vespa
Vespa 946 Emporio Armani Italian fashion label Giorgio Armani is extending the impact of its 40th anniversary efforts with a branded Vespa, enabling consumers to purchase a souvenir from the milestone. The Vespa 946 Emporio Armani features a number of design details that mimic the aesthetic of the house, including a special grey finish that reveals hints of green in certain lighting. This collaboration may help Emporio Armani reach a younger
10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.
Has planning a vacation ever felt like more work than it’s worth? Sometimes it’s best to leave the planning to someone else, and focus your efforts on relaxation. The country’s best all-inclusive resorts take care of everything for you, meaning the only choice you’ll have to make is whether you want the steak or the fish. With rooms designed by former First Ladies, an on-site cheese-maker, s’more-making bonfires, and other
What's New in the World of High-Tech Hotels
More and more, technology companies and hotels—from tiny boutiques to the biggest chains—are partnering to bring guests modern services across myriad digital platforms. Whether you’re whizzing by the queue at the front desk to go directly to your room and open the door with your Apple Watch; streaming Pandora from your iPhone via an in-room, wireless speaker; changing your room temperature and getting hotel announcements from fellow guests via an app; or getting chauffeured in the hotel’s
10 Amazing Outdoor Hotel Pools for Summertime Swims
Forget about over-the-top amenities, fancy linens, and cutting-edge cuisine—sometimes all you care about at a hotel is having a gorgeous pool to dive into. That’s never truer than in summer, when both locals and travelers flock to the best outdoor hotel pools for sunshine, swimming, and a lively scene. Whether you’re looking for rejuvenation in the world’s largest hot-springs pool, a thrilling swim over the edge of a building, or
Summer 2015 Guide to Paris
Paris flings open its doors to an easy, breezy summer in its great urban landscape this season. City terraces, parks, and quayside spots are ideal for dining al fresco, picnicking over an outdoor concert or movie, walking, biking, or lounging on a green chair in the Luxembourg Gardens. Here’s a selection of events and activities en plein air to get you out both day and night. Exhibitions In summer’s must-see
Alibaba affiliate launches Internet bank for SMEs, 'little guys'
By Engen Tham and Paul Carsten HANGZHOU, China/BEIJING (Reuters) – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s financial affiliate launched on Thursday Internet bank MYbank, targeting the small- and medium-sized Chinese enterprises that have struggled to obtain credit from major financial institutions. MYbank, which is 30-percent owned by Alibaba-linked Ant Financial Services Group, has 4 billion yuan ($644 million) of registered capital and will offer loans of up to 5 million yuan ($805,503),
U.S. regulator freezes Chinese executive's assets over 'suspicious' Qihoo trades
By Michelle Price and Deena YAO HONG KONG (Reuters) – The U.S. securities regulator has obtained a court order to freeze the assets of a Chinese online gaming CEO over what it described as “suspicious” trading activity ahead of a $10 billion deal by U.S.-listed Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd. In a statement on Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Guangzhou resident Luo Haijian made more than $1