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17+ min ago (180+ words) Hilton is finally converting years of luxury planning into actual hotel openings, targeting gaps in markets that competitors have left open. Hilton is accelerating its luxury expansion into emerging markets like Malaysia and India, betting that rising wealth is fueling long-term demand that rivals have been slow to meet. Why it matters: Luxury hotels are one of the fastest-expanding sectors, as highlighted in one of Skift's 2026 Megatrends, "The Luxury Bubble Will Just Get Bigger.' Globally, the luxury hotel market is expected to more than double to $369 billion by 2032. Hilton needs more supply to meet that demand. As of September 30, Hilton had 106 open luxury hotels across its Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, NoMad, and Signia brands. Executives say years of strategic groundwork are now translating into openings and signed deals. "When you look at the trends that are coming out at the…...

21+ min ago (1016+ words) Detailed study of light-emitting defects within hexagonal boron nitride reveals that their spin properties remain stable at very low temperatures, making them promising candidates for robust quantum sensing technologies. https://quantumzeitgeist.com/wp-content/uploads/Image_fx-60-10.jpg HBN Defects and Their Quantum Spin Properties Quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) exhibiting optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) signatures are attracting significant attention as a promising solid-state platform for quantum technologies. This work investigates the underlying spin dynamics and mechanisms determining the origin of these spin-active emitters, aiming to establish a fundamental understanding of their spin properties and potential for quantum information processing. The research focuses on identifying the atomic structure of the defects responsible for the ODMR signals, and characterizing their spin coherence times and interactions with the surrounding hBN lattice. Through a combination of advanced optical spectroscopy, including ODMR measurements at cryogenic temperatures, and theoretical modelling,…...

21+ min ago (412+ words) The "Emily in Paris" actress paired woven stiletto sandals with a vintage Cavalli giraffe-print coat during her Season Five press run in New York. Lily Collins braved the cold in New York on Wednesday, combining a vintage Roberto Cavalli coat with a woven stiletto sandal for a pattern-and-texture mix as she continues her Season Five "Emily in Paris" press run. Her sandal came together through three straps: a woven band at the toe, another woven strap crossing the mid-foot and a smooth ankle strap that buckled at the side. The lower two carried a tight, braid-like texture, while the ankle strap stayed plain. With an open back and a slim stiletto heel, the shape kept a light profile. The shape tracks with classic evening sandals from labels like Manolo Blahnik and Roberto Cavalli, both known for working woven or braided…...

22+ min ago (343+ words) Italy's antitrust regulator has launched two separate investigations into Swiss-based watchmaker The Swatch Group and Japan's Citizen Watch. The inquiries will examine whether the companies restricted competition on retail prices for watches sold in the country. The Italian Competition Authority has opened proceedings against Citizen Watch Italy and its parent company, Citizen Watch, as well as The Swatch Group (Italia) and its parent, The Swatch Group. The cases concern suspected breaches of Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which prohibits anti-competitive agreements. The investigations focus on the alleged coordination of retail prices published online by authorised dealers, including jewellers and specialist watch retailers. According to the authority, Citizen, which distributes brands such as Citizen, Bulova, Vagary, Fr'd'rique Constant and Alpina, is suspected of directing members of its selective distribution network to adhere to specified…...

39+ min ago (650+ words) CEO Luca Lisandroni said Morpheus Research's'allegations of irregularities in the company's business activities in Russia did not dent sales or the reputation of the brand. MILAN " A few days after the unveiling of the film on his life, Brunello Cucinelli was eager to discuss the year about to close, which he described as "a record" one for his namesake company in terms of financials and brand image. During a call with analysts at the end of trading in Milan on Wednesday, Cucinelli said he forecasts a sales gain of between 11 and 12 percent at constant exchange for 2025, which is higher than the 10 percent expected at the beginning of the year. At current exchange rates, the growth is pegged at around 10 percent. "The fourth quarter promises to be very, very positive," said Cucinelli, in line with the trend of the third quarter,…...

44+ min ago (506+ words) While the Eastern and Northern regions of the country start tucking their roadsters, cruisers, and drifters away in garages for the winter, West Coast car enthusiasts throw on some scarves and sweaters and keep the party going well through November and beyond. This month, I took my 1983 Volvo 240 DL to two shows, both [] The post Photo Report: the Perfection of Bay Area Car Meetups in November appeared first on Worn & Wound. While the Eastern and Northern regions of the country start tucking their roadsters, cruisers, and drifters away in garages for the winter, West Coast car enthusiasts throw on some scarves and sweaters and keep the party going well through November and beyond. This month, I took my 1983 Volvo 240 DL to two shows, both of which touted an enormously diverse range of vehicles, people, and stories. The first show is…...

51+ min ago (714+ words) Elon Musk's SpaceX Targeting $1 Trillion Valuation in 2026 IPO Nuclear power's "cheap, clean, and" Technological breakthroughs from a new" Labour is expected to delay" Britain's AI boom is running straight into an energy wall, and nuclear power was supposed to act as its crutch to get around it. Instead, the government has hit pause, just as data centre demand is set to explode, leading investors wondering whether the UK risks talking itself out of its opportunity. Recent analysis from the Nuclear Industry Association and Oxford Economics warned that data-centre electricity demand will jump more than fivefold by 2030, swallowing nearly nine per cent of the UK's total power use. The AI labs and hyperscalers behind that surge want plug in-ready, 24/7 power, all within two years. Britain currently hands out grid connections on a ten year timetable. This forms the backdrop to Rachel…...

51+ min ago (832+ words) If one buys a luxury good, they understandably desire a luxury experience. However, that's not always what they get. Shoppers have reported a host of negative experiences purchasing high-end goods. From items that arrive in lackluster packaging to mistreatment at the stores themselves, luxury customers say that many upper-echelon shopping experiences leave them wanting more. Now, another user has recounted their experience with a luxury label. This time, the brand is Chanel. According to TikTok user Debbie (@detectivedelulu), a recent trip to their New York store ended in frustration. What did they mess up? In a video with over 927,000 views, Debbie recalls going to a Chanel store to get a Coco Crush ring resized. She says she received the ring as a gift. After waiting for 30 minutes, she was allowed to enter the store. She was greeted by a man…...

51+ min ago (508+ words) According to Rebag's 2025 Clair Report, The Row entered the "unicorn" category for the first time, while Herm's reclaimed its top position in the report. Herm's, The Row and Miu Miu headline 2025s luxury resale landscape, according to Rebags newly released 2025 Clair Report, which tracks value retention and brand performance across the global secondary market. Herm's reclaimed its top position with an average 138 percent value retention, up 38 percent from 2024. Over a 10-year period, Birkin bags have appreciated 92 percent on the resale market, more than double Herm's own retail price growth of 43 percent. Elizabeth Layne, Rebags chief marketing officer, said the Birkins long-term trajectory is a case study in luxurys evolution into a true asset class. "The Birkins 92 percent value growth underscores that top-tier handbags have matured into long-term investment assets, not just fashion statements," she told WWD. In total, eight Herm's styles…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (566+ words) All 20 cars were in action in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Each team had one mule car driven by one or both race drivers, featuring Pirelli's new range of rubber for the 2026 season, with slightly smaller and narrower tyres. While the postseason test is not a novelty, the 2025 postseason test becomes significant because the new rules being introduced for 2026 are one of the most critical changes in F1 in years. From 2026, Formula 1 will adopt new FIA regulations focused on agility, competition, safety, and sustainability. Cars will be 30kg lighter, feature a redesigned power unit with equal internal combustion and electric power using sustainable fuels, and gain active aerodynamics for closer racing. Drivers will get a short battery boost when within one second of a rival to enhance overtaking. Safety standards will rise with stronger structures. This is a primary focus of teams that…...