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Mind your manners: The basics of modern opera etiquette
By KIRAN GILL The opera has always been a place of high drama – both on and off the stage. While modern audiences may associate the opera with hushed theaters and strict codes of conduct, in the 18th and 19th centuries, opera houses were vibrant social hubs where spectators gossiped, conducted business and even, on occasion, gambled. On a trip to the continent in September 1840, English novelist Mary Shelley described La Scala opera house as the “universal drawing-room for all the society of Milan” where all sorts of trading transactions occurred, such that she could only catch “snatches of melody.
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De Beers highlights emerging talents at awards ceremony
By LUXURY DAILY NEWS SERVICE Diamond company De Beers Group is honoring the next generation of jewelry designers. The company announced the 12 winners of its 2024 Shining Light Awards, a jewelry design competition dedicated to emerging talent from the countries where De Beers recovers diamonds, including Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. The competition occurs every two years and is open to designers aged 18 to 35 who have relevant experience, recently graduated or are in the final year of their jewelry design program.
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Travel planning 2025: Five special destinations for your next trip
By LISA KLEIN One of the best parts about the year coming to a close is thinking about all of the exciting things coming in the next – particularly travel plans. The holiday future looks bright in 2025, with vacationers seeking out relaxation, personal experiences and “soft adventures. ” Here, Wendy Burk, founder and CEO of Cadence, a California-based luxury travel agency, shares her top five picks for a visit in the coming year.
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Women now represent 13pc of global billionaire class: Altrata
By AMIRAH KEATON Data intelligence firm Altrata is revealing new findings in its latest Billionaire Census. Report data suggests that women now represent 13 percent of the class, totaling 431 individuals. The growing ultra-high-net-worth segment is showing a strong preference for luxury real estate and art, as well as a shared affinity for philanthropy, among other trends.
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Kimpton Hotel to unveil hotel, branded residences in Mexico
By KIRAN GILL InterContinental Hotels Group’s Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is furthering its foothold in Mexico. With an anticipated 2026 opening, Kimpton Monterrey will be the brand’s sixth property in the country. The hotel and branded residences will be located in Torre Rise, a new multiuse building expected to be the tallest tower in Latin America.
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