Article tagged with: Geneva

For the eighth consecutive year, Lift attracts high-level speakers, exceptional thinkers and innovation pioneers to explore the current trends in technology. Over a thousand participants from 30 countries will meet to anticipate the future and turn innovation into opportunities. Over 20 high-profile speakers, professionals from organizations such as Wipro, MIT Media Lab, Etsy, Arduino andmore »

Passionate about art, this summer Maison Adler has invited the artists Catherine Farge and Dominique Rossborough into its shops in both Geneva and Gstaad. Exhibiting in the Geneva store, Catherine Farge, a talented glassblower combines glass and wood in a sort of aerial dance creating a truly spectacular result. Rich colours, contrasting textures. Having learnedmore »

Located in the heart of Geneva, Tiffany is a chic brasserie and intimate boutique hotel nestled in the charming neighbourhood known as “Quartier des Bains”, famed for its art galleries and cool vibe. Housed in a 19th century building, Tiffany Hotel combines the timeless elegance of Art Nouveau style with a modern and contemporary twist,more »

Formally home to Cinélac, Port Noir on Quai Gustave-Ador is transforming into the newest summer hotspot. Featuring afternoon and evening entertainment for the whole family, this out-door spectacular will play host to a fabulous program combining live music, film, animation and fun children’s activities from 4th July to 26th August. Located at Port Noir (nearmore »

Earlier this year, I don’t remember exactly where or when, I read an article about the Catecar, a “Swiss Green High-Tech Urban Vehicle”. A pretty long description for something that looks about as big as a Smart car. But what caught my eye immediately was the most assuredly Swiss design of the little vehicle, which,more »

I must admit I have been on a bit of an eating odyssey of late, with a recent influx of food loving visitors from home, there’s no shortage of reasons to head out for a bite to eat. And so, with each pending arrival, come the mental shortlists of places to dine. Most feature themore »

I met Avik and Jon at my first ever Brits in Business event in April this year where they presented their company to an amazed public: two finance guys that quit their highflying jobs to do what again? Yeah, that’s right! Left their banking careers to “do video”. It’s a story quite to my tastemore »

Swiss fashion may be subtle, but it’s not lacking in ambition. The proof is HEAVENS GENEVE, which recently aroused my curiosity. This ready-to-wear brand was founded in 2008 by Philippe Camperio in a desire to promote and propel Swissness to the heights of the Fashion and Luxury worlds. The very name “Heavens” conjures up themore »

Until 28th April 2012, the pop-up store The Square becomes a luxurious butcher’s shop and welcomes more than thirty artists, creators, and all sorts of brands presenting their unique creations based on the theme of steak. The Square organizes a concept store inspired by the famous store “Colette” in Paris. This boutique is a “hype”more »

The Geneva based start-up inZair launched a new free of charge smartphone app called ZMS. What is it all about? ZMS is a technology that allows you to communicate everyday, at the right time, in the right place. Simply smart! Of course, there is Whatsapp and Whatsapp is great, I hear you say. But ZMSmore »

I find myself, one fine sunny morning, at N° 10, Rue du Mont-Blanc. Um, Geneva, that is, not England. The Hotel Bristol offers a splendid Champagne breakfast, which on Sundays is served until 1.30 p.m.. Now there’s a nice civilised timetable for us night owls. Typically English decor, lots of wooden panelling and Brit stylemore »