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SWATCH GROUP: KEY FIGURES 2022

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 of the Listing Rules

Net sales of CHF 7 499 million, +4.6% to the previous year at constant exchange rates, or +2.5% at current rates.
Sales growth of 25% in local currencies in all regions, with the exception of China, where Covid lockdowns resulted in sales shortfalls of over CHF 700 million.
The MoonSwatch is a best seller, with over 1 000 000 watches sold. Ongoing high demand, including in January, in the approximately 180 stores which exclusively offer the MoonSwatch.
Operating profit of CHF 1 158 million (previous year: CHF 1 021 million).
Operating margin of 15.4% (previous year: 14.0%).
Net income of CHF 823 million (previous year: CHF 774 million).
Net margin of 11.0% (previous year: 10.6%).
Operating cash flow of CHF 724 million (previous year: CHF 1 298 million); lower versus previous year, mainly due to precautionary increase in safety stock.
Free cash flow1) of CHF 342 million (previous year: CHF 1 033 million).
High net liquidity2) of CHF 2 540 million (previous year: CHF 2 558 million).
At its next meeting, the Board of Directors will decide on the dividend proposal to the Annual General Meeting.
In view of the strong position of the Group brands in all segments worldwide and the robust numbers in January for Mainland China, the Group aims to achieve a record year in 2023.

: financial assets swatch group

OUTLOOK 2023

Group Management anticipates strong sales growth in 2023 in all regions and segments. After the end of Covid measures, consumption quickly recovered, not only in China, but also in the surrounding markets of Hong Kong SAR and Macau. In addition, lifting of travel restrictions in China will revitalize sales in tourist destinations. The sales growth in January in China reinforces the Group’s expectation to aim for a record year in 2023.

1) Cash flow from operating activities minus cash flow from investing activities (without financial assets and securities)
2) Cash and cash equivalents as well as financial assets, securities and derivative financial instruments minus current financial debts and derivative financial liabilities

10 February, 2023/by Nico Nico

Delicatessen, Especial, EVENTOS, Exposiciones, GOURMET, MyEvents, Vinos

Barcelona Wine Week beats its own record and will bring together 800 wineries and 70 quality seals

More wineries and quality seals, more business opportunities and today’s leading experts will feature in Barcelona Wine Week 2023. Spanish wine’s flagship show at the Fira de Barcelona is gearing up for its best edition with 828 exhibiting wineries, 27% more than in 2022, and the participation of 70 vineyard seals and designations of origin renowned for their excellent quality.

Barcelona Wine Week (BWW), which will be held from 6 to 8 February at the Montjuic venue of Fira de Barcelona, consolidates its position as the flagship event in the industry for domestic and international purchasers of Spanish quality wine with record figures this edition: 828 exhibiting wineries, 70 prestigious seals represented and the presence of big names such as Protos, Matarromera, Rioja Vega, Pago de los Capellanes, Juvé & Camps, Recaredo and Freixenet.

In addition, there will also be hundreds of small and medium-sized wineries grouped into more than 70 Designations of Origin (D.Os), such as Cava, Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Priorat, Bierzo, Madrid, Valencia, Jumilla, Costers del Segre, Navarra and Valdeorras.

Javier Pagés, the show’s chairman and President of the Cava D.O., emphasises that “BWW will be the first big fair event of the year for the industry and aims to give visibility to the great wealth of terroirs this country has, analyse the future challenges of the wine-making industry and offer business opportunities both in the domestic and international markets.”

In this way, BWW will be a great business and networking forum that will bring together thousands of professionals and purchase decision-makers from large distribution groups, importers of recognised prestige, wholesale centres, specialised distributors, retailers and gourmet stores. To this end, it has invited nearly 1,800 key buyers of Spanish wine, coming, in addition to Spain, from important export markets such as the United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Belgium, China, Brazil and Japan. Representatives of all of Spain’s top distribution groups have also confirmed that they will be attending, as well as hotel chains, large restaurant franchise groups and individual restaurants. A total of more than 8,000 business meetings among the fair’s exhibitors and professional buyers are expected to take place.

Spain ranks third in the world’s wine producers (with 40.5 million hectolitres in 2022), is the number one exporter in terms of volume and the third in terms of value (over €2.9 billion exported in 2021).

A journey through the singularity of Spain’s soils

BWW 2023 proposes an immersive journey through the country’s many and varied terroirs and wines. With the slogan “Spain: a singular mosaic of soils”, the visitor will be able to participate in more than fifty tastings and talks given by almost 90 experts, sommeliers, producers, etc. Keynote sessions will bring together Masters of Wine (the highest distinction for wine knowledge) who produce their own wines, such as Norrel Robertson, who since 2003 has produced his wines in Calatayud; Fernando Mora, with vineyards in several locations in Aragon; and Andreas Kubach, director of Península Vinicultores, with vineyards in La Rioja Alavesa, among other locations. Multiple award-winning sommeliers who have become winemakers such as Bruno Murciano, Guillermo Cruz, Sergi Figueres and Xavi Nolla will also feature in a joint tasting.

Some fifteen renowned winery owners who cultivate their vines in unique soils will feature in sessions such as ‘The wise men of the terroir’, which will bring together three visionaries: René Barbier (Priorat) César Saldaña, (Jerez) and Felipe Blanco (Canary Islands). Álvaro Palacios and his nephew Ricardo P. Palacios will be showing off the richness of two wine growing areas that they have contributed to revolutionising: the Priorat and the Bierzo. The tasting session ‘Soils as unique as they are unbreakable’ will feature three wine growers: Esmeralda García, who works with the sandy soils of Santiuste (Segovia); Sara Pérez, in love with the terroirs of the Priorat and of the Montsant; and Cristina Yagüe, who makes wine in the Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras.

Other interesting contributions will be those of the internationally renowned critic Tim Atkin, who will present his long-awaited Rioja 2023 Special Report and will guide a tasting of wines from the area; and that of Luís Gutiérrez, taster for Wine Advocate Robert Parker for Spain and author of the book “Los nuevos viñadores” (The new vignerons: A new generation of Spanish wine growers), who will lead a tasting of 6 great wines from 6 different soils. The programme will also include a tribute to the late Gérard Basset, considered the greatest sommelier of all time; a tasting of Cavas with the 100% quality seal with the Master of Wine Pedro Ballesteros; a talk by Santi Rivas, author of “Deja Todo o Deja el Vino” (Give up everything or give up wine), who will analyse 13 consumer trends through 13 wines; and the tasting ‘Magnificent 7 of the Priorat’, led by journalist and wine expert Ramon Francàs.

A prominent space will be the wine bar Wine Tasting Journey – Soils of Spain by #alimentosdespaña, which, in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, will offer a self-guided tasting with 58 wines in which the soil is an element of special importance. There will be wines from Bierzo, the Orotava Valley (Tenerife), from Jumilla, Mallorca, Jerez, León and Calatayud, among other territories.

Challenges, trends and more gastronomy
Likewise, the BWW Hub will host conferences and round tables on sustainability, innovation and digitalisation in wineries. Topics such as the management of vineyard soils in the face of climate change, the benefits of eco-design, new ways of reusing bottles, the digital transformation of viticulture, the protection of the country’s old vines and how to better convey Spanish wine will be analysed.

BWW will also make a firm commitment to strengthen the synergies of wine with haute cuisine, a great ambassador of the Spanish food industry abroad. Thus, in collaboration with ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones, a round-table discussion will be held with international restaurants recognised with the Restaurants from Spain international gastronomic quality distinction. Participating, among others, will be Nacho Manzano, chef at Casa Marcial (**Michelin) and gastronomic director of the Ibérica Restaurants and Camino group (London) and José Pizarro, owner of 6 restaurants in London and collaborator of the BBC, where he divulges the benefits of Spanish produce.

Meanwhile, the space #BWW Gastronomy, Food & Wine Restaurant will offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy the best small dishes in combination with great wines from three of Barcelona’s most outstanding restaurants: Bar Alegría (Tomas Abellan), Cecconi’s (Alessio Biangini) and Kao (Josep Maria Kao). In addition, the BWW Likes the City! Project will convert Barcelona into the wine capital by associating it with locations in the city to offer special wine and food pairings and ideas during the show. Abac (***), Moments (**), Windsor and Gaig are among the participating restaurants.

Barcelona, 24th January 2023

7 February, 2023/by Maria G

BUSINESS, Finanzas, Informes, Present

Engel & Völkers reports 1.2 billion euros in Group commission revenues for 2022

Hamburg, 1st February 2023. Engel & Völkers, the leading platform for real estate agents, reports Group commission revenues of 1.2 billion euros for the 2022 financial year. Real estate worth a total of approx. 39 billion euros was brokered worldwide.

“Despite the onset of a cooling-off period on the real estate market, our turnover performance matched that of the previous year, in excess of 1.2 billion euros. We were also successful in driving international expansion forward in our core markets and increasing the number of agents working under our brand,” says Sven Odia, Global CEO of Engel & Völkers, continuing: “In the current market climate, expertise, experience and professionalism are key differentiators when it comes to strengthening client loyalty and gaining even greater market share. In the second half of 2022, we saw that sellers are particularly drawn to us for our elaborated specialist knowledge, as well as for the intensive personal support we provide when brokering their properties. They also trust in our brand, which has been globally established. In 2023, we intend to invest even more in the training of our real estate agents and the expansion of our digital technology platform – in order to provide our clients with the best possible advice, especially during periods of crisis.”

Real estate as an anchor of stability

“The war in Ukraine and its ramifications in the form of a shortage of raw materials, the energy crisis, and rising inflation and mortgage rates meant that 2022 brought along a special set of circumstances that still continues. This mood of uncertainty led, in turn, to a certain reluctance to buy in some of our markets,” says Sven Odia. He goes on to say: “There is still a high demand for real estate however – as a safe haven and a capital investment that provides dependability in terms of value retention. Properties are seen as an anchor of stability, especially in the premium segment, and used as an attractive method of protecting assets in the long term.” Between January and December 2022, Engel & Völkers closed 10 percent more real estate transactions in the uppermost segment of properties worth in excess of 10 million euros.

Alongside the Group’s stable revenue performance, the number of real estate agents is growing continuously. In 2022, more than 1,000 agents and 53 shops joined the platform worldwide. “We offer them a global and renowned brand, an international network, and a superb platform that harnesses the very latest technologies. This offer will continue to attract many market experts in the future, which in turn will take the Group’s ongoing professionalisation to the next level. We are cautiously optimistic about developments in this coming year,” Sven Odia concludes.

ENGEL & VÖLKERS
Engel & Völkers GmbH
Global Corporate Communication Team
Vancouverstraße 2a
20457 Hamburg
Germany
T: +49 40-36 13 11 20

About Engel & Völkers: Engel & Völkers is one of the world’s leading service companies specialised in the brokerage of premium residential property, commercial real estate, yachts and aircrafts. For over 40 years now, the wishes and needs of private and institutional clients have had top priority, giving rise to the ongoing development of a range of services relating to all aspects of real estate. Sales and leaseholds, as well as consultancy for various investment opportunities in the real estate segment are among the core competencies of more than 16,500 people operating under the Engel & Völkers brand. The company is currently operating in over 30 countries on five continents. Intensive training schemes in its in-house real estate Academy and the high level of quality assurance governing its systematically structured service provision are key factors that account for the company’s success. Engel & Völkers develops digital tools and IT products on an ongoing basis, in order to keep its service as efficient as possible. In doing so, the company is setting new standards in digital solutions for property brokerage. www.engelvoelkers.com

4 February, 2023/by Carlos

BUSINESS, Finanzas, Foreign exchange, Informes, news, Present

2022 deliveries: Porsche posts a slight increase

Porsche put in a robust performance in fiscal year 2022, with a slight increase in deliveries. The sports car manufacturer delivered a total of 309,884 cars over the past 12 months, 3 per cent more than in 2021 – despite several global crises.

Porsche fulfills the dreams of its customers, as strong delivery figures and the continued good order situation for fiscal year 2022 demonstrate. Worldwide, the sports car manufacturer delivered 309,884 vehicles to customers last year, an increase of 3 per cent over the previous year.

Detlev von Platen, Executive Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG

“The many challenges caused by the war in Ukraine, interrupted supply chains and the ongoing semiconductor crisis have shaped the past year and put us to the test,” says Detlev von Platen, Executive Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. “So I am all the prouder of the entire Porsche team. In this difficult environment, we have succeeded in fulfilling the dream of owning a Porsche for more customers than ever before.”

Deliveries in Europe 7 per cent above previous year

In the Europe sales region, Porsche delivered 62,685 cars in 2022. This is 7 per cent more than in the previous year. In its home market of Germany, 29,512 customers took delivery of their cars – an increase of 3 per cent. In North America, Porsche recorded 79,260 deliveries, matching the previous year’s level. This was a particularly strong performance in view of logistical and supply challenges that started the year. In what remains the biggest single market, China, 93,286 cars were delivered to customers (-2 per cent). The slight dip here is mainly due to the effects of the COVID pandemic. Waves of infection, COVID-related lockdowns and logistical challenges affected the deliveries. The Overseas and Emerging Markets sales region continues to develop positively with an increase in deliveries of 13 per cent. Some 45,141 cars were delivered to customers in this region during 2022.

SUVs remain popular among customers

The models with the highest demand again in 2022 were the brand’s SUVs: the Porsche Cayenne was delivered a total of 95,604 times. The Macan followed in second place with 86,724 units delivered. With 40,410 deliveries (+5 per cent) the Porsche 911 remains very popular as well. The sports saloon Panamera was delivered to 34,142 customers (+13 per cent).

The Taycan remains at a high level of orders. In 2022, Porsche delivered 34,801 cars from the model line worldwide (-16 percent). The decline was due to supply chain bottlenecks and limited component availability. Both issues affected the electric sports car in particular. Customers took delivery of 18,203 units of the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman models.

Taycan GTS and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo

“On the sales side, results have been positive in 2022,” says von Platen. “Porsche is in a solid position. And we’re building on that basis.”

Porsche AG Deliveries	January – December
	2021	2022	Difference
Worldwide	301,915	309,884	+3%
Germany	28,565	29,512	+3%
North America	79,166	79,260	0%
China	95,671	93,286	-2%
Europe (excluding Germany)	58,576	62,685	+7%
Overseas and Emerging Markets	39,937	45,141	+13%

Disclaimer

This announcement contains ‘forward-looking statements’ that reflect the Porsche’s current view of the future events.

Words such as ‘will’, ‘presume’, ‘as a goal’, ‘could’, ‘possibly’, ‘should’, ‘believe’, ‘intend’, ‘plan’, ‘in preparation’, and ‘aim’ are used to indicate statements relating to the future. These statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialise or if the assumptions underlying Porsche’s forward-looking statements should prove unfounded, the actual results could differ significantly from the ones that Porsche has expressly or implicitly assumed in these statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release are based solely on the circumstances pertaining on the day of publication.

These forward-looking statements will not be updated later. These statements are true on the day of publication and may be overtaken by later events.

www.porsche.com

13 January, 2023/by Nico Nico

ARCHITECTURE, Decor, Interior design, Interiorista

Modern Furniture: Dubai’s 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

Thinking about redecorating your luxury house? It’s time to upgrade your home decor with Dubai‘s Most Wanted Modern Furniture Pieces of 2022. These exquisite designs will leave every guest mesmerized, and mostly yourself! Sometimes, one incredible piece is all you need to set the mood. Today, Inspiration And Ideas takes you on a tour through the most coveted design!

1. Lapiaz Sideboard

Modern Furniture: Dubai's 8 Most Wanted Pieces of 2022

The Lapiaz Sideboard is a Modern Furniture piece born from the cold and freshly cracked to show off the world its rich, golden details. This contemporary sideboard is an exclusive piece designed to enrich your entryway, living room, or even home office since its exceptional design awakens your passion while presenting unmatched versatility.

2. Lapiaz Center Table

The Lapiaz Center Table is one of the latest projects developed by Boca do Lobo. Lapiaz was the inspiration for this Modern Furniture piece. The french word is the name given to the typical karst formations produced by the surface dissolution of limestone or dolomite rocks. It can also be caused by freezing and thawing in cold climates. This is how the Lapiaz luxury coffee table emerged.

3. Navarra Center Table

The design of Navarra center table captures unique Spanish warmth and the finest craftsmanship. An exclusive marble modern furniture piece and a polished choice for your home interiors, Navarra will bring a unique flair into your luxury living room.

4. Glance Mirror

With order being the pleasure of the reason, the disorder is the delight of emotions. What seems confused and cluttered can, at a glance, acquire a new meaning capable of inspiring and charming us. The Glance Mirror tells a story about the crossroads of life and the reason for the chaos.

5. Symphony Sideboard

The Symphony Sideboard is handmade by experienced craftsmen, each with different specialities, from metal work to wood carving. It features a cluster of polished brass tubes enveloping an exotic wood structure, creating a harmonious artful juxtaposition to the rhythm of the pipes.

6. Pixel Cabinet

Iconic and unparalleled, the Pixel Cabinet by Boca Do Lobo presents a ground-breaking modern furniture design. Made out of 1088 triangles, the upper part of the Pixel Cabinet plays with perception and combines exceptional materials with multicolored compositions to give the cabinet a unique, striking design: handmade leaf gilding triangles, 10 different types of wood leaves from palisander to African walnut veneer, and acquiring.

7. Metamorphosis Dining Table

Metamorphosis Dining Table embodies handmade techniques such as wood carving, metal cutting, and hammering, and polishing, executed by some of the best craftsmen in Portugal. A modern furniture piece for those who have a peculiar taste for limited edition pieces and conceptual designs.

8. Imperfectio Sofa

Imperfectio is a modern furniture piece that praises artisanal work as the ultimate form of art that is quite intentionally imperfect; an appeal to the art which is truer to life. Part of the Imperfectio collection, it presents the most functional yet exclusive design.

12 January, 2023/by Ines Rodrigues

Especial, Hoteles, Resorts, VIAJAR

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Honored by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards

Twenty properties from the ultra-luxury hospitality brand earn prime recognition on the annual list of the world’s best travel experiences, including four #1 rankings

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is pleased to share that twenty of the brand’s properties have been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s 35^th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with four properties receiving the first-place ranking on their respective regional lists and five additional properties placing within the top five. In addition to receiving top regional accolades, two Rosewood properties each were also featured on the award’s lists of “Best Hotels” and “Best Resorts” in the world. These results, determined by the publication’s discerning readers, reinforce Rosewood’s status and reputation as an exemplary curator of exceptional travel experiences.

Rosewood’s properties performed exceptionally well within both the global and regional categories, with accolades including:

Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotela
- #1 “Top Hotels in Paris”
- #9 “Best Hotels in the World”

Rosewood Villa Magna
- #1 “Top Hotels in Spain and Portugal”
- #11 “Best Hotels in the World”

Rosewood Phuket
- #1 “Top Resorts in Thailand”
- #11 “Best Resorts in the World”

Rosewood Hong Kong
- #1 “Top Hotels in Hong Kong”

Rosewood Little Dix Bay
- #2, “Top Resorts in the Caribbean”
Rosewood Baha Mar
- #2 “Top Resorts in the Atlantic”
Rosewood Miramar Beach
- #3 “Top Resorts in Southern California”
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
- #3 “Top Hotels in Mexico”
Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort
- #5 “Top Resorts in Western Mexico”
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
- #6 “Top Resorts in Europe”
- #49 “Best Resorts in the World”
The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
- #6 “Top Hotels in New York City”
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
- #7 “Top Hotels in Texas”
Rosewood Sand Hill
- #7 “Top Hotels in Northern California”
Rosewood São Paulo
- #8 “Top Hotels in South America”
Rosewood London
- #8 “Top Hotels in London”
Rosewood Bermuda
- #10 “Top Resorts in Atlantic”
Rosewood Phnom Penh
- #10 “Top Hotels in Southeast Asia”
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth
- #11 “Top Resorts in the Caribbean”
Rosewood Hotel Georgia
- #15 “Top Hotels in Canada”
Rosewood Mayakoba
- #16 “Top Resorts in Eastern Mexico”

Furthering the brand’s impressive rankings on the regional lists, 2022 marks the eleventh consecutive year that Rosewood Mayakoba, Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, and Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort have been recognized within their respective categories. This year also marks the eighth consecutive year of recognition for The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel and Rosewood London, and the seventh for Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco.

“The continued commendation of our properties and brand by the worldly and trailblazing readers of Condé Nast Traveler is a great honor for the entire Rosewood Hotels & Resorts team,” said Radha Arora, president of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. “We are incredibly proud to have so many of our properties recognized on this year’s list and to be named number one in several of our destinations. These awards are a testament to the dedication of our Rosewood associates around the world who are, in short, masters at their craft. We could not be more thankful to our community at Rosewood and the supportive readers of Condé Nast Traveler.”

Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards are tabulated as the result of a comprehensive annual survey judging properties on a set of relevant criteria ranging from service to design. This year, more than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot of the places they can’t wait to return to next. The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry.

22 November, 2022/by Maria G

Anillos, ARCHITECTURE, BEAUTY, Collares, Diadèmes, Esmeraldas, Joyas, JOYERÍA, Oro, Pendientes, Perlas

Maison Boucheron – High Jewelry collections Care Blanche 2022

Maison Boucheron offers the studio complete creative freedom. High Jewelry collections that put creation and innovation at the heart of emotion.

Ailleurs

Carte Blanche High Jewelry Collection July 2022

Ailleurs – Elsewhere – is where Claire Choisne and her studio are taking us with this new Collection. An “elsewhere” where everything becomes possible, without any borders, and where nature is in a raw state. From the deserts to the oceans, the mountains to the rainforests, Studio Boucheron has confronted and mixed together worlds and materials one could initially think are contradictory; where diamonds meet pebbles and burnt wood, gold meets rattan and meteorite.

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Holographique

Carte Blanche High Jewelry Collection July 2021

“With this Holographique collection, I sought to offer Boucheron a new definition of light. To capture its essence, I used color. Each piece is like a prism that captures the complexity of light by representing all the colors that comprise it. Each piece reveals the colors of the world in a new light.”
– Claire Choisne

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Contemplation

Carte Blanche High Jewelry Collection July 2020

Capturing a fleeting moment so it will never disappear. Suspending time. Expressing through creation what words cannot say. This is the poetry that Claire Choisne brings to us this year, in a personal, intimate and almost secretive collection of High Jewelry. She reinterprets the codes of Maison Boucheron and takes them on a journey into her own creative universe.

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8 August, 2022/by Maria G

ARCHITECTURE, Delicatessen, GOURMET, Restaurantes

Dani Brasserie at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Wins the hot concepts 2022 Award for Hotel restaurants

Dani García’s restaurant, located on the seventh floor of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, has won an award at the 19th edition of the Restauración News awards

July 14, 2022,

For yet another year, Restauración News has held the “Oscars of the restaurant industry” in recognition of the most outstanding brands and companies in the HORECA foodservice sector. In this 19th edition, which was held on June 30, 2022 at the Goya Theatre in Madrid, the Hot Concepts Awards were presented to a total of 19 restaurant operators in different categories, such as fast service, casual and fine dining, track record, technology, innovation and business management.

Among the award winners, Dani Brasserie, which has only been in business for two years, was one of the stars of the event. The restaurant of the Malaga-born chef, located on the seventh floor of Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, has been awarded the Hot Concepts Award for Hotel Restaurants. The award was accepted by Alejandro López, General Manager of Dani Brasserie, who attended the gala together with Ismael Paul, Head Chef of the restaurant. This category recognises the work of restaurants that are strongly linked to hotels, hotel chains and accommodations, which have stood out for adding value to the establishment in which they are located.

This has been the case with Dani Brasserie, which, since it opened in September 2020, has established itself as one of the most sought-after rooftop restaurants in the capital thanks to its ideal location and exquisite gastronomic proposals. In this luxury setting, Dani García proposes a journey through the recipes that have marked his professional career, such as his famous Tomate Nitro, which earned him three Michelin stars in 2018, along with new summer creations, including Dani’s Club Sandwich, tomato tatin with Parmesan ice cream, hake with gazpachuelo or the frescor de almendra soup with white prawns.

The gastronomic selection also includes a selection of cocktails designed by the creative team at Dani Brasserie, which pays tribute to great artists who have left their mark on the history of Spain, such as Sorolla, Dalí, Velázquez, Almodóvar, Sara Montiel and Gloria Fuertes.

Opening Hours

Breakfast: Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 11:00 am and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 8:00 to 11:30 am
Midday meals: every day from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Snacks and drinks: every day from 1:00 pm to 1:00 am
Evening meals: every day from 7:00 to 11:00 pm

Reservations

913 30 62 10
www.danibrasserie.com

1 August, 2022/by Maria G

ARCHITECTURE, BUSINESS, Directivos, Entrevistas CEO, Finanzas, houses, Inmobiliaria, INTERVIU

The Jills Zeder Group: Nº1 Luxury Property Specialists Miami in real Trends 2021 Rankings

In real estate, there are numerous firms and agencies claiming to be number one in their market. But only a few can back their claims with recognition from trusted industry authorities – and The Jills Zeder Group in Miami is one of them.

Ranked by RealTrends as the #1 Real Estate Team for 2021, The Jills Zeder Group, Coldwell Banker Luxury Property Specialists has firmly established themselves among the top Realtors not only in the Miami area, but also throughout Florida and the entire United States.

Get to Know The Jills Zeder Group

The Jills Zeder Group is the combination of two of the most powerful real estate brokerage teams in South Florida – The JILLS® and The Zeder Team. Realizing they’re driven by the same goals and business ethics, the teams joined forces in March, 2019, and quickly went on to create real estate history.

The team’s logo features three palm trees, symbolizing the three families that make up the core of this regional powerhouse. The JILLS® Team is represented by Jill Hertzberg and her children Danny Hertzberg and Hillary Hertzberg, as well as by Jill Eber and her sister Felise Eber. The Zeder Team is led by Judy Zeder and her children Nathan Zeder and Kara Zeder Rosen.

Together, this formidable group has 150 years of collective experience and $2 billions of dollars in sales just in 2021. Prior to their merger, their combined sales totaled $6 billion, some of which were achieved through their collaborative work on high-profile luxury sales.

The group specializes in upscale real estate throughout Miami-Dade County, representing buyers and sellers in the sale of multimillion dollar estates, high-end condominiums, and stunning waterfront properties.

Their affiliation with the Coldwell Banker Realty offices in Miami Beach and Coral Gables gives them access to a wide range of regional, national, and international clients across 43 countries, as well as to cutting edge resources and technology.

The group is also affiliated with the International Luxury Alliance and Hamptons International – London, expanding their reach to ultra high net worth individuals from anywhere in the world.

Unifying their varied strengths, the two generations of experts in The Jills Zeder team provide unparalleled service to match the needs and preferences of their highly discriminating clientele.

Waterfront Masterpiece in Golden Beach

19 jul 2022 The Jills Zeder Group presents 498 N Parkway, Golden Beach, FL. Exuding opulence, this ultra-lavish waterfront palatial estate is set behind private gates at the end of a cul de sac. Boasting 9,327 SF sitting on a 19,082 SF lot offering 200’ of WF this smart home is the epitome of sophistication.

The living spaces include a movie theatre, rooftop terrace, 5 balconies, elevator, formal dining room, living, family & lounge areas all offering views of the water, maid’s quarters, kosher kitchen w/ top-of-the-line appliances. Primary suite offers dual walk-in closets & bathrooms complete w/ a terrace. Surrounded by open intracoastal views, infinity saltwater pool, spa, manicured landscaping, private dock, the outdoor space is like no other. This luxurious retreat captures the magic of Golden Beach living w/ stunning views & artfully designed living spaces.

The #1 Real Estate Team in the United States in RealTrends’ 2021 Rankings

For 2021, The Jills Zeder Group was ranked the number one large real estate team in sales volume by RealTrends, as featured in Wall Street Journal. This means that, in 2020, among real estate teams in the country with 11 to 20 sales professionals, The Jills Zeder Group achieved the highest sales volume.

The team leads an elite list of what RealTrends describes as “the top one-tenth of one percent of more than 1.4 million licensed Realtors nationwide.” The Jills Zeder Group leads the top 250 real estate teams in the United States, with their closed sales volume of $1,236,209,506 and closed transaction sides (buying or selling) of 214.6 in 2020.

In addition, RealTrends data show that The Jills Zeder Group was the first non-team owned brokerage to have achieved sales of over $1 billion in just one year, an achievement the group was able to accomplish just a few months after the merger.

What it Means to Stakeholders

Coldwell Banker president and CEO called the group’s accomplishment “a testament to the team’s expertise, professionalism, and constant dedication to serve their clients as their trusted advisors.”

Buying or selling a luxury property in Miami-Dade County often involves multimillion dollar transactions. With so much at stake, you want to make sure you’re represented only by proven and tested professionals.

It’s important to have the guidance of experts who will see to it that your interests are protected, no matter which side of the transaction you’re in. Your Realtor should be someone who has the capability to guide you and steer the transaction toward a seamless and worry-free closing.

The Jills Zeder Group’s track record, both collectively and separately, speaks volumes about their performance, earning them the trust and confidence of high net worth individuals from around the world.

Their #1 ranking from RealTrends serves as a seal of confidence, affirming the group’s expertise, abilities, and commitment to achieving their clients’ goals.

What is RealTrends?

RealTrends is an independent and privately held communications, publication, and consulting firm specializing in residential real estate. They provide a range of services to the residential real estate industry, including valuations, M&A, and technology and marketing. In addition to realtors and brokers, their consulting clients include mortgage providers, title companies, tech service providers, and other professionals and companies involved in the real estate business.

Stakeholders in the industry look to RealTrends for updated market reports and analyses, which the organization bases on the financial data provided by hundreds of RealTrends Association Network members.

RealTrends also conducts surveys and studies to get the latest pulse of the market and uncover current industry trends. These reports are accessed through RealTrends’ monthly newsletter and other publications.

The organization also stages Gathering of Eagles, an annual event where leading real estate professionals can get the latest information and insights about the industry. RealTrends Association members also get access to association president Steve Murray’s podcasts, webinars, and one-on-one consultations.

The RealTrends Ranking Programs

RealTrends has several ranking programs designed for specific segments of the real estate industry. These include:

The RealTrends + Tom Ferry The Thousand RankingsIn this program, RealTrends, in collaboration with Tom Ferry International, invites individuals and teams to submit their production information. RealTrends will then verify the data and rank the entries accordingly.The Thousand team rankings program is broken down into four categories:
- Small – for teams with 2 to 5 licensed agents
- Medium – for teams with 6 to 10 licensed agents
- Large – for teams with 11 to 20 licensed agents
- Mega – for teams with 21 or more licensed agents
For the RealTrends 2021 rankings, The Jills Zeder Group topped the Large Team category with sales volume of over $1.2 billion.
America’s BestThis ranking program recognizes the top individual real estate professionals by state.
RealTrends Five HundredStarted 34 years ago, the RealTrends Five Hundred rankings is considered the definitive ranking program for the largest residential real estate brokerage firms. It has several categories, including:
- 500 By Volume – This ranks the country’s top brokerage firms by closed sales volume per year.
- Billionaires’ Club – This ranks the top brokerages that closed at least $1 billion worth of transactions for the year
- Nation’s Best – Includes brokerage firms that closed at least 500 transaction sides for the year but did not rank in the RealTrends Five Hundred category
- Average Sale – This ranks brokerage firms according to the average sales price closed for the year
- Independents – This honors the top independent brokerage firms in the country.
- Top Movers – This recognizes brokerages with the biggest increase in closed sides for the year.

The RealTrends Market LeadersAs with the RealTrends Five Hundred rankings, RealTrends Market Leaders ranks the largest residential brokerage firms in the United States, but breaks down the rankings by metropolitan area.
RealTrends Website RankingsThis program ranks the top real estate websites in the United States. It includes six categories highlighting the facets that make a website effective:
- Best Overall
- Best Design
- Best Community
- Best Mobile
- Best Property Detail
- Best Video
In the RealTrends 2021 Website Rankings, The Jills Zeder Group’s website ranked highly in several categories, including #3 in Best Overall, #2 in Best Design, and #1 in Best Mobile.

Why a RealTrends Ranking is Significant

In real estate, recognition from RealTrends is considered a badge of honor and an affirmation of a Realtor’s or real estate team’s ability to produce outstanding results. As an independent and unbiased authority in the industry since 1987, RealTrends’ rankings and awards are considered as benchmarks in defining excellence in the industry.

The organization’s ranking programs are participated in by thousands of real estate professionals and brokerage firms from around the country, who have to meet strict qualifications before their entries can be considered. To be ranked by RealTrends means the Realtor or brokerage has truly made it to the top of the heap.

With its #1 ranking, The Jills Zeder Group has achieved a remarkable milestone that speaks to the team’s expertise, dedication, and hard work.

One of the highlights of RealTrends’ The Thousand program is the publication of the results in the Wall Street Journal, giving it an added layer of significance and prominence. In fact, the program is often casually referred to as the WSJ Real Estate Ranking, although WSJ is not involved in the production of the rankings.

Other Achievements by The Jills Zeder Group

In addition to its #1 Ranking by RealTrends, The Jills Zeder Group has been recognized by other prestigious organizations and publications in 2021.

The #1 Team for Coldwell Banker RealtyIn March, 2021, Coldwell Banker Realty named The Jills Zeder Group as the firm’s number one top-performing large firm nationally in 2020, outperforming more than 96,000 Coldwell Banker sales professionals. The group was also named the #1 Coldwell Banker Realty Team, besting more than 45,000 sales professionals, and the #1 Team within Coldwell Banker Florida.The team got the top spot for the second year in a row, coming in on the back of their outstanding sales achievement of over $6 billion for 2020.
Along with this, the group also earned the Society of Excellence designation, which is given to the top 1% of Coldwell Banker sales agents throughout the country.
Variety’s Showbiz Real Estate Elite 2021The iconic entertainment magazine Variety has named Jill Eber, Jill Hertzberg, and Judy Zeber among its Showbiz Real Estate Elite – a designation given to the top performing real estate professionals who count showbiz celebrities and business leaders among their clients.
SFBJ’s 2021 Power Brokers in Real Estate
The South Florida Business Journal has once again included Jill Eber, Judy Zeder, and Jill Hertzberg in its annual list of residential Power Brokers throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, citing The Jills Zeder Group’s outstanding sales achievement.

In addition, the agents at The Jills Zeder Group have been featured in numerous publications, TV shows, podcasts, and other far reaching venues, where they shared their expert industry insights and formidable market knowledge. You can find them individually or collectively in widely-circulated magazines, newspapers, and TV shows, including The Wall Street Journal, South Florida Business Journal, The Real Deal, Forbes, Modern Luxury, and so much more.

High-Profile Luxury Sales

The Jills Zeder Group also brokered a number of high-profile and record-breaking sales in 2021, further boosting their reputation as the go-to real estate powerhouse in Southern Florida.

These are just a few of their noteworthy accomplishments:

The sale of the Venetian Islands mansion flipped by Tory Burch co-founder J. Christoper Burch. Agents Fabio Lopes and Felise Eber listed and sold the property for $11.5 million in February, 2022, marking a 90% gain for the seller.
The record-breaking sale of an almost two-acre estate at 8 Star Island Drive in Miami Beach for $75 million, the highest sale price recorded in Miami-Dade County. Jill Eber and Jill Hertzberg represented the buyer in the transaction completed in January, 2022.
The July, 2021 sale of the 9,119 square foot home at 2060 N. Bay Road to billionaire NBA and NHL team owner Joshua L. Harris for $32.25 million, an almost 300% increase in value since the home was last sold in 2011. The seller and the buyer were represented respectively by Alejandro Diaz Baran and Danny Hertzberg, both of The Jills Zeder Group.
The sale of billionaire developer and “Condo King” Jorge Perez’s Coconut Grove mansion for its list price of $33 million in September, 2021. Jill Hertzberg and Jill Eber represented the seller.
The sale of World Golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman’s Tranquility estate on Jupiter Island for $55.1 million in April, 2021. Jill Hertzberg co-listed the property.

Partner with the #1 Real Estate Team in the United States

Together, merging their traditional expertise and contemporary outlook, The Jills Zeder Group continues to receive the highest rankings and accolades from around the globe, the U.S., Florida, and various cities. The Jills Zeder Group is — quite simply — an intergenerational formula for success.

A luxury home in Miami-Dade County is one of the biggest investments you can ever make. Don’t leave the success of such a major undertaking to chance. Partner with The Jills Zeder Group and get peace of mind knowing you’re working with the best of the best.

Call the team today at 305.722.5721 (Coral Gables) or 305.341.7447 (Miami Beach). You may also send an email to cg@jillszeder.com (Coral Gables) or mb@jillszeder.com (Miami Beach), or leave a message here.

26 July, 2022/by Carlos

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Motorlux 2022 and Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction

Motorlux and Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction Partner to Offer Premium Ticket Package and Access

Motorlux and Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction Partner to Offer Premium Ticket Package and Access

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 15, 2022 – Motorlux, the reimagined McCall’s Motorworks, includes exclusive access to the first-ever Broad Arrow Group Monterey Jet Center Auction. All Motorlux ticket holders can preview the auction vehicles during the event on Wednesday, August 17. Lux Premium tickets also include admission to the auction (a $200 value) held on Thursday, August 18, providing access that is normally reserved for consigners, registered bidders and their guests.

Motorlux 2022

“The Broad Arrow Group is thrilled to bring auction action to the Monterey Jet Center the day following – and in partnership with – this year’s Motorlux event,” said Kenneth Ahn, President, Hagerty Marketplace and CEO, Broad Arrow Group. “It is the perfect combination of people, place and passion – our clients and friends from around the world, an inspiring setting and an incredible offering of cars.”

Highlights from more than 90 auction vehicles include the personal Aston Martin DB5 of legendary actor and icon, Sir Sean Connery. The 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will be offered directly from the Connery family, who have committed to donating a significant portion of the sale proceeds to benefit the Sean Connery Philanthropy Fund.

Pre-war automobile enthusiasts will appreciate the unique and outstanding 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster. As one of the true crown jewels of the Classic Era of motor cars, arguably no automobile symbolizes the pinnacle of design, engineering and construction among the Classic Era cars better than the supercharged Mercedes-Benz 540K Spezial Roadster. Incredibly rare, stunningly beautiful, a cherished centerpiece for collectors worldwide – chassis 408383 is the perfect representation of those enviable qualities.

Additional highlights include a 2012 Lexus LFA Nürburgring, one of 50 produced. The single-owner LFA is finished in orange and has only covered about 1,200 miles since delivery. Porsche fans will enjoy viewing the 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort and BMW aficionados will appreciate the 1981 BMW M1. Both rare and highly collectible German supercars represent the pinnacle of 1980s automotive engineering.

Motorlux Ticket Packages Available Now

Ticket packages are available at the Motorlux Onsite parking is included with all ticket packages, adding a new level of convenience and exclusivity to the evening.

The Lux Pass includes an up-close look at some of the world’s most impressive airplanes and automobiles, preview of the inaugural Broad Arrow Group auction, farm-to-table culinary stations, interactive entertainment, convenient self-parking at the Monterey Pines Golf Club as well as an open bar with signature cocktails and locally inspired refreshments.

The Lux Plus ticket includes all the Lux Pass accommodations plus early entry starting at 5:00 pm Pacific, one hour before the event opens. In addition, Lux Plus holders can access the exclusive Lux Lounge featuring an open bar with curated cocktails and gourmet culinary stations from California’s esteemed chefs.

Lux Premium ticket holders will enjoy all the Lux Plus extras plus upgraded parking on the tarmac and admission to the Broad Arrow Group Auction, showcasing 80 exceptional motor cars, on Thursday, August 18.

About Motorlux

Motorlux is a fresh take on Monterey Car Week’s hangar party with a focus on cars, craft and community. Returning to the Monterey Jet Center on August 17, 2022, Motorlux remains faithful to its entertaining and elegant roots while elevated with artfully curated experiences celebrating automotive, aviation, fashion and design. For more visit the Motorlux website at Motorlux.com.

About Broad Arrow Group

Broad Arrow Group and its subsidiaries — Broad Arrow Auctions, Broad Arrow Capital, and Collectors Garage — represent the collective vision of its founders, team members, and partners — to be the best advisor, marketplace, and financier for car collectors, with integrity, trust, and innovation. Broad Arrow Group was founded in 2021 to develop and operate a portfolio of businesses and brands that address the needs of various segments of the collector car market and to transform the collector car industry. In January 2022, Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) made a strategic investment and became a joint venture partner for Broad Arrow Group. Learn more at broadarrowgroup.com.

About Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY)

Based in Traverse City, Michigan, Hagerty’s purpose is to save driving and car culture for future generations and its mission is to build a global business to fund that purpose. Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand offering integrated membership products and programs as well as a specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market. Hagerty is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, Hagerty DriveShare, Hagerty Valuation Tools, Hagerty Media, Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, MotorsportReg, Hagerty Garage + Social, The Amelia, Detroit Concours d’Elegance, Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, California Mille, Motorlux, Hagerty Drivers Foundation and more. For more information on Hagerty, please visit https://www.hagerty.com/, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

15 July, 2022/by Carlos