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In 2011 the Bulgari family, majority shareholder of the renowned Italian jewellery house established in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, joined forces with the LVMH Group and transferred its majority shareholding in Bulgari SpA. The L3.7bn, all-share deal made the Bulgaris the second largest family shareholder of the LVMH Group. After the acquisition FRANCESCO TRAPANI, great-grandson of the founder, CEO of Bulgari SpA and the driving force behind its success over the past 20 years, was made a member of the LVMH board of directors and appointed President of the LVMH Watch & Jewellery Division. From his position now supervising Bulgari, Chaumet, De Beers, Fred, Dior Watches, Tag Heuer, Zenith and Hublot, he gives LUCY REITER the view from the top of the luxury pyramid.

Nick Foulkes - The luck of the drawer

Today heritage is a term that is used with a sort of wilful abandon. In fact I would guess that ‘heritage of the brand’ fights it out with ‘DNA of the brand’ for the title of most abused marketing cliché...

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Quilibra Hotels

Date: May 2009 (127) Category: Luxury Services, Reports Brand: Quilibra Hotels

Quilibra Hotels is a new brand launched by Fuenso, the group behind Hospes Hotels. The mission statement of Quilibra is to launch modern, urban hotels which are also in harmony with nature, combining technology with a strong ecological stance and a relaxing environment with pure air, natural light and sound pollution control. The first Quilibra […]

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Hospes

Date: Nov 2008 (122) Category: Features, Luxury Services, Reports Brand: Hospes
Date: Nov 2008 (122) Category: Features, Luxury Services, Reports Brand: Hospes

Hotel chain Hospes is expanding, both in its native Spain and also abroad, with new launches scheduled in Malaga, Pamplona, Murcia, Jerez and Budapest.  Hospes is notable for its alternative approach to hospitality, with guest experience and building conservation both priorities. The group has pioneered sleep programmes at its hotels, and recently launched the Emotions concept […]

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Hospes

Date: May 2008 (117) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Hospes

Spanish hotel group Hospes is expanding its European presence beyond its national roots. In 2006 the group acquired The Lancaster in Paris – formerly owned by GLA – which it has launched as its first property outside Spain. Hospes is also working on a Budapest hotel, due to open in 2009.   Hospes launched in 2000 and […]

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