Solar Powered Anti-Poaching Vehicles Launch At Shamwari Game Reserve

Solar Powered Anti-Poaching Vehicles Launch At Shamwari Game Reserve

 Shamwari Game Reserve, part of Shamwari Group, in conjunction with key partners - South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI-Electric Nissan Truck supplier), Powertech (ATV battery supplier), Tracker (Vehicle telematic equipment supplier) and Imperial Green Mobility (ATV fleet supplier) have unveiled their first electric Safari vehicle, which is hoped to help make the Safari experience greener and more sustainable and also support Shamwari Game Reserve’s anti-poaching initiatives.
 

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Xcor Aerospace Announces  Jay Gibson As New Ceo

Xcor Aerospace Announces  Jay Gibson As New Ceo

Mojave, CA, March 16, 2015 – XCOR Aerospace, Inc. announced today that executive John H. (Jay) Gibson II has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and President of the company. Mr. Gibson succeeds Jeff Greason, who is transitioning to Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Greason will dedicate his time to Lynx development, XCOR’s orbital system and other crucial projects.
“After a thorough search for the ideal candidate, we decided on

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Print Is Dead Long Live Print

Print Is Dead Long Live Print

The eXcellence Group have been publishing print magazines, quality books for luxury brands and online platforms for over 8 eight years and the question of print paper versus other mediums comes up frequently. See here for our online luxury magazine, and here for our luxury gift shop.
So here is an honest overview of the present and future of paper printing.

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Jurisdiction in International Luxury Contracts

Jurisdiction in International Luxury Contracts

Forum or Country and Court Shopping .
You might think that the outcome of a court case would be the same irrespective of jurisdiction (the country and court where the dispute is heard). Yet in reality, this is never the case. Setting aside differences of opinion between tribunals, many other factors contribute to the case’s final outcome.
Examples are:
    •    Availability of interim measures to alleviate damaging effects to the aggrieved party
    •    Judges’ experience and background
    •    Legal system for judgement enforceability

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International eXcellence Interviews Alexandra Robson

International eXcellence Interviews Alexandra Robson

International eXcellence interviews Alexandra Robson, the designer and managing director of Augustine Jewels. 
- Where did you study and what is your background?
I studied fashion and jewellery design at Esmod School of Fashion in Paris before going to Cambridge University for undergraduate and Stanford University for graduate school. Later I studied diamond grading and gemology at the Gemological Institute of America
 - How did you get your business started?
I started by designing bespoke pieces for friends. 

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The Global Luxury Residential Real Estate Report 2015

The Global Luxury Residential Real Estate Report 2015

Nearly US$3 trillion of the world’s private wealth is held in owner-occupied residential properties, a value greater than the GDP of India, a new report by Wealth-X and the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand released today showed.
 
There are 211,275 ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals – defined as those with US$30 million and above in net assets – in the world and 79% of them own two or more residences.
 

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Jaguar Land Rover Partnership With James Bond Spectre

Jaguar Land Rover Partnership With James Bond Spectre

Jaguar Land Rover has announced its line-up of vehicles set to feature in SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond adventure, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.  These will include; Jaguar C-X75s, Range Rover Sport SVRs and Defender Big Foots which have been provided by Jaguar Land Rover Special Operations.

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