Gottschalk’s graphical message to Russia: simplicity
Fritz Gottschalk meets attendees following his presentation. TREND, the largest conference on graphic design in Russia, welcomed Fritz Gottschalk, founding partner of Gottschalk + Ash International at its recent Moskva event. Australian brand superstar Ken Cato, Canadian film documentarian Greg Durrell, and Swedish marketing outlaws Fredrik Öst and Erik Kockum were among the other presenters […]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a new online visa process, called Sharek, for sports fans, beginning with the Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix, which kicks off the 2018–19 ABB FIA Formula E Championship on December 15. The race, as well as associated events such as live music and entertainment, take place at the […]
Damai special offer: a big Bali 50 per cent off deal for Lucire readers
Paula Sweet The Damai on Bali’s north shore, has a terrific offer exclusively for Lucire readers. This outstanding boutique five-star resort tucked away in the foothills overlooking the Bali Sea near the city of Singaraja is a fantasy destination with spa, restaurant, ocean view and private pool villas. The depopulated north has black sand beaches […]
Travel advisory: Aix and pains
Train thief Nabil Boughanemi. Wonder what’s in his pouch If you’re travelling the French Riviera on the TGV First Class, be on the lookout for the bad guys. They’re everywhere. Teams work the train with a simple technique. If you put your bag on the overhead rack and it’s out of your sight, one member […]
Panos Emporio creates hotel toiletries’ range with organic alœ vera
Panos Emporio has teamed up with Hoist Group, a supplier to hotels and public services HQed in Sweden, on an exclusive collection of toiletries for guests. Panos Emporio had extended its traditional swimwear brand into fragrances earlier this decade, netting itself awards in the process. The new collection includes shampoo, conditioner, shower cream and […]
Mother turtles choose Bali beach for nesting
Paula Sweet Some very clever mother turtles once again chose a pristine white sand beach on a secluded peninsula on the south shore of Bali this season to lay their eggs. It turned out to be an excellent decision, since the location happens to face the Ritz–Carlton Bali in Nusa Dua, where the property collaborates […]
Behind the scenes with Lucire photographer Paula Sweet at the Ubud Village Jazz Festival
The typical offering of festival photographs usually includes moody musicians bathed in surreal light and smoke, enthusiastic crowds making the peace sign or holding lighters, and backstage views of musical instruments and equipment cases. Normally you don’t see the artistry from the photographer’s eyes. Lucire’s Paula Sweet covered the Ubud Village Jazz Festival and […]
Miss Universe New Zealand 2018 retreat: fireworks in Pattaya
Alan Raga The second leg of Miss Universe New Zealand’s 2018 retreat took place in Pattaya. Asia Holidays got the finalists there, along with current titleholder Harlem-Cruz Atarangi Ihaia (Miss Universe New Zealand 2017) and former runner-up Seresa Lapaz, hosting a yacht cruise with cocktails en route, before everyone checked in to the Hard Rock […]
Serenity on the Miss Universe New Zealand 2018 retreat in Thailand
Alan Raga Miss Universe New Zealand’s 2018 retreat in Thailand continued its first leg in Bangkok, with finalists heading out from their base at the Pathumwan Princess Hotel on day two to the nearby Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, for a lunch and dessert. More photo shoots took place from the afternoon, before returning to […]
Fierce and fit in Bangkok as Miss Universe New Zealand touches down on retreat
Alan Raga On June 4, the 20 finalists of Miss Universe New Zealand flew to Bangkok for this year’s retreat, staying at the Pathumwan Princess Hotel for the first leg of their trip. Joining them were the reigning Miss Universe New Zealand, Harlem-Cruz Atarangi Ihaia, and former runner-up Seresa Lapaz. The staff at Thailand […]
