Hennessy Highlights The Collective Strength Of NBA Communities In New Film Campaign
Hennessy, has launched a new creative campaign created in partnership with global creative agency Droga5 dubbed ‘Make Moves That Start Movements.’ Starring NBA Icon Russell Westbrook, “Literally Balling” artist Victor Solomon, and founder of Hoop York City Alex Taylor, the new film depicts the journey of a basketball to demonstrate the places the game can take us, before pivoting to shine a light on communities that are moving the culture forward. From the director, to the stylists, to hero talent, Make Moves That Start Movements features powerful luminaries who are creating new waves and starting new conversations, including: Director Joshua Kissi, spotlighting diverse perspectives through film Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook, designing fashion with purpose Literally Balling artist, Victor Solomon, crafting the game beyond the court Founder of Hoop York City, Alex Taylor, creating space on the court for Women “The NBA has always demonstrated a…
The Luxury Collection Debuts In South Korea With Opening Of Josun Palace, Seoul Gangnam
With a legacy of more than 100 years, Josun Palace showcases a unique heritage-inspired design with modernistic influences, indigenous experiences and impeccable service in one of Seoul’s most upscale neighbourhoods. The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, celebrates its brand debut in South Korea with the opening of Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam. Originally built in 1914 as one of Korea’s first luxury hotels, the hotel is located in Gangnam, one of Seoul’s most vibrant and energetic districts. Just steps from the city’s most popular shopping and entertainment attractions including the COEX Mall and Apgujeong, the hotel serves as a…
Marriott International Signs Agreement with IOI Properties Group to Add Palm Garden Hotel to Tribute Portfolio in Malaysia
Marriott International announced it has signed an agreement with IOI Properties Group, Malaysia’s leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, to add the Palm Garden Hotel to the company’s Tribute Portfolio. Tribute Portfolio is Marriott International’s growing global family of characterful, independent hotels drawn together by their passion for captivating design and their drive to create vibrant social scenes for guests and locals alike. Under the agreement, the current 151-room Palm Garden Hotel is expected to rebrand to become part of Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio following a strategic conversion. “We are excited to build on our relationship with IOI Properties Group and further expand our portfolio in Malaysia,” said Paul Foskey, Chief Development Officer, Asia Pacific, Marriott…
A Life Devoted to Tea & Kindness: Sri Lanka’s ‘Mr. Dilmah’ Celebrates 71 Years of Brewing Cups of Kindness
The unmistakable face of the Sri Lankan family tea company Dilmah is Merrill J. Fernando and his invitation to customers: “Do try it!” The first tea grower to offer his tea to the world – picked, perfected, packed at source – and kindness was his cup of tea. The family tea business he formed around an uncompromising commitment to Taste, Goodness & ethical Purpose offers a playbook for business in a post-pandemic era. Faith, determination, dedication to taste, goodness, and ethical purpose characterize the Ceylon tea maker’s story as he turns 91, and celebrates 71 years in tea. Milestones are important. They chart one’s progress, whether success or failure. Merrill J. Fernando, the…
The French May Arts Festival Pays Tribute To An Abstract Master At Chu Teh-Chun’s Symphony & Film Premier
2020 marks the centenary birth of a celebrated Chinese-French abstract master Chu Teh-Chun (1920-2014). To pay tribute to this talented artist, the French May Arts Festival (French May) is working together with Alisan Fine Arts and Fondation CHU Teh-Chun to co-present Chu Teh-Chun’s Symphony & Film Premier. Chu studied watercolour and oil painting at the National Academy of Art under Lin Feng Mian. There he met two other important artists Zao Wou-Ki and Wu Guanzhong, the three nicknamed “Three Musketeers” of Chinese Modern Art. Chu moved to Paris in 1955 where his signature abstract style came to be in 1956, after he attended a major exhibition of works by French…
