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Qatar Airways Now Offers the Largest Number of Aircraft in Asia Equipped with High-Speed Broadband

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Qatar Airways Now Offers the Largest Number of Aircraft in Asia Equipped with High-Speed Broadband
  • Airbus A350-900 aircraft A7-ALC becomes Qatar Airways’ 100th aircraft to be fitted with high-speed Super Wi-Fi, which has connected millions of passengers since 2018.
  • The airline is rolling out its Super Wi-Fi service across its young fleet of modern, fuel-efficient aircraft.

Qatar Airways is celebrating the launch of its 100th aircraft to feature high-speed ‘Super Wi-Fi’ connectivity, enabling passengers to stay in touch with families, friends and colleagues while on board using the fastest broadband service available in the sky. With its 100th Super Wi-Fi enabled aircraft, Qatar Airways now offers the largest number of aircraft equipped with the most superior high-speed broadband on board in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

Airbus A350-900 aircraft number A7-ALC became the 100th member of the Qatar Airways fleet to feature the high-speed Super Wi-Fi service using the award-winning GX Aviation technology from global mobile satellite communications provider, Inmarsat. The service is being rolled out across the airline’s fleet and since its launch in 2018 has enabled millions of passengers to browse the internet, check social media, stream videos and more whilst relaxing on board.

Qatar Airways passengers on flights fitted with GX Aviation can receive up to one hour free access to the Super Wi-Fi service, with the ability to purchase full-flight access if more online time is needed.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “As a leader of innovation within the global aviation industry, Qatar Airways already operates one of the youngest and most technologically-advanced fleet in the skies. Where other airlines are reducing their wi-fi offering, Qatar Airways is expanding it.

“With connection to our loved ones and friends now more important than ever during these challenging times, we are delighted to work with Inmarsat and its GX Aviation technology to bring high-speed Super Wi-Fi broadband to passengers on board our fleet as part of Qatar Airways’ exceptional five-star service.”

Inmarsat Aviation President, Mr. Philip Balaam, said: “Qatar Airways is world renowned for offering a superior onboard experience, which is enjoyed by millions of loyal passengers across the world. We are pleased that our GX Aviation inflight broadband has become such an important component of that experience on the airline’s extensive fleet. Feedback from passengers has been hugely positive and now, with the service being available on 100 aircraft, even more can enjoy the best connectivity in the skies.”

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named ‘World’s Best Airline’ by the 2019 World Airline Awards, managed by Skytrax. It was also named ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’, ‘World’s Best Business Class’, and ‘Best Business Class Seat’, in recognition of its ground-breaking Business Class experience, Qsuite. It is the only airline to have been awarded the coveted ‘Skytrax Airline of the Year’ title, which is recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in the airline industry, five times. HIA was recently ranked “Third Best Airport in the World”, among 550 airports worldwide, by the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2020.

Aquarius to Rollout USD250 Million of Tourism Investments Across Southeast Asia

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Aquarius to Rollout USD250 Million of Tourism Investments Across Southeast Asia

Pioneering investment company embarks on expansion plan, including a luxury resort and residences, private island beach club, F&B services, yacht charter operations and online travel booking community 

Pioneering travel and hospitality firm, Aquarius International Development (AQI), is embarking on a major expansion across Southeast Asia, as it creates an eco-system that delivers bespoke ways to book, stay, dine and unwind in style across the region. Owned by Norcal Venture Capital Group Limited (NVC), AQI will begin the rollout of an eye-catching five-year plan in Q4 2020 that encompasses luxury resorts, residences, yacht charters, premium gourmet and dining stores and bespoke online travel booking and membership services with an estimated value of USD250 million. 

“We firmly believe in the long-term vitality of the Asian travel and tourism industry, especially at the top-end, and at the heart of this prosperity is Thailand, which benefits from excellent accessibility, global visitor appeal and incredible natural assets,” said Nixon Chung, Chief Operations Officer of AQI. 

“Our holistic approach to hospitality will allow customers to experience everything this captivating country has to offer, with a series of diverse yet interconnected investments that work together in harmony to create bespoke, seamlessly integrated luxury travel experiences. We look forward to introducing a new era of upmarket travel to customers all across Southeast Asia in the coming years.” 

Aquarius Residences, deeply immersed in its natural surroundings, will open in three phases from 2022 

AQI will unveil its first two projects this year: Aquarius Residences & Resort, Koh Chang, an exclusive cliff top eco- sensitive retreat, and AQ Privilege Beach Club & Residences, Koh Man Nai, a private island located on Koh Chang’s west coast. 

Currently under construction on the southern tip of Koh Chang, in eastern Thailand’s Trat province, Aquarius Residences will comprise a collection of 23 large and luxurious pool villas and 99 low-rise condominiums including 12 penthouse units with private rooftop garden. The residence is scheduled to open in three phases from 2022. Guests and residents will have exclusive access to Koh Man Nai, an idyllic nearby islet where AQ Privilege Beach Club & Residences is located.

The two projects are set to elevate the tourism profile of Koh Chang, which is blessed with breath-taking natural beauty, white sands and warm, shallow seas. The island is connected to Bangkok by road and sea, or via direct domestic flights to Trat Airport and will benefit from a new high-speed railway line along Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor, which is being extended to Trat in 2023. 

Aquarius Residences & Resort is located at the southern tip of Koh Chang, with sunset views from its soaring cliff top location 

AQI is further helping its high-end clientele explore Southeast Asia’s tropical seas with AQ Ventures, a luxury yacht business. Based in Koh Chang and Phuket, the operator will provide a full range of professional services, including yacht chartering, sales and management. It will also help clients transform their lives by purchasing their own yacht with expert advice, and then provide full management assistance to let customers maximise the value of their asset. 

The group’s 360-degree hospitality portfolio is completed by AQ Food & Beverage, a high-end restaurant and catering business comprising hotel F&B operations, premium gourmet stores, restaurants and food delivery. Following a successful partnership in Japan, the group plans to launch flagship AQ Gourmet & Dine Stores in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City in Q4 2020 and Q1 2021 respectively. 

Weaving together all of these individual elements is AQBooking.com, AQI’s elite travel club for savvy globetrotters. This vibrant lifestyle community enables global travellers to explore a privileged world of premium tourism products, all available at the touch of a button and supported by concierge services. To learn more about AQI or any of its investments and ventures, please visit norcal-asia.com. 

Is Passive Income Just a Trend?

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Is Passive Income Just a Trend?

Passive income becomes more popular by the day. This fascination with passive income has led to a lot of content being written about how you can generate passive income, as well as myths that surround it. Passive income may very well be the most trending thing right now. That said, there are many people who do not fully understand what passive income is. We will take you through its definition, how sources are set up, and how to create passive income with no investment through Honeygain.

Passive Income Definition

Many people falsely believe that any income that is not from your primary source is passive income. Actually, real passive income is income that you earn without having to put in any ‘active’ effort. Certain passive income sources require almost no effort, and you can consider revenue that you earn from them as ‘free money’.

In order to fully harness passive income, you usually need to put in the initial effort to build a few sources. Each successful source is an income stream that you can rely on. So the more income streams you build, the higher your passive income is.

Why Passive Income is Trending?

Passive income has become extremely popular over the last few years. This is because the general economic condition of young people has worsened, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to make ends meet. As such, it is necessary for most millennials to find ways to pay the bills and maintain their standard of living.

People usually turn to passive income as it does not require a lot of effort to maintain. The fact that you can earn free money from passive income while you have a full-time job makes it very enticing. With the massive increase in the number of searches, more and more guides are coming up which explains how you can set up passive income sources.

Sadly, not all of them explain the kinds of passive income sources, and most of them fail to manage the expectations of the readers.

How to Setup Passive Income Sources

As you may have guessed by now, the higher the effort needed to set up a source, the higher your potential income. There are people who pursue passive income with the intention of being a millionaire.

However, the amount of effort required to do such a thing is extraordinary. If you are someone who does not want to work 12 hours a day for years to set up passive income sources, then you should look for low-effort sources.

Low effort sources will obviously pay less, but they will also require little effort. Another advantage of these sources is that they do not require investment at the beginning. Someone who tries to set up a real estate empire will need millions of dollars, but someone looking for free money through apps that pay may require nothing at all.

One of the easiest passive income sources to set up is Honeygain. If you have been wondering how to create passive income with no investment and little effort, then read further:

Passive Income with No Investment through Honeygain

With Honeygain, you can sell your bandwidth to Fortune 500 and other trusted companies. These companies will use your bandwidth for market research, SEO purposes, and Ad Verification. Honeygain will pay you $1 for every 10GB of data shared.

The best thing about the app is that you can install and forget about it. It will work in the background and keep on generating money for you. Once you have $20 in your account, you will be able to withdraw your earnings through PayPal.

You can download the app for Windows, macOS, and Android from the Honeygain download page. Set it up now and start making passive income!

Conclusion

We just went through some of the reasons why passive income is trending right now. The idea of free money seems interesting, but the reality is that you need to put in effort and money in order to make the big bucks.

The alternative for you is apps like Honeygain, which can help you create passive income without investment. While you cannot expect to be a millionaire through Honeygain, you can increase your monthly income by a reasonable amount.

Project Geländewagen: A Mercedes-Benz and Virgil Abloh Collaboration

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Project Geländewagen: A Mercedes-Benz and Virgil Abloh Collaboration

Driving Luxury Forward with Innovative Design

On September 8th, Project Geländewagen – the first outcome of a collaboration that is a first of its kind between Mercedes-Benz and Chief Creative Director and Founder of Off-White and Men’s Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh – was unveiled via a unique digital launch event. The conceptual design project, led by Mercedes-Benz Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener and Abloh used the Mercedes-Benz G-Class to explore ways of disrupting future perceptions of luxury. The result is a distinctive manifestation of the G-Class as never seen before.

Compelled to support the arts at a critical time, a replica of the design piece will be auctioned as part of Sotheby’s Contemporary Curated, one of the auction house’s most revered series which is defined by the unique perspective of a different influential tastemaker each year, with all proceeds going to a charity that supports international creative communities. Advanced bidding will begin on September 14th, 2020.

Click here to watch the reveal, and explore the collaboration further.

Virgil Abloh says: “My ultimate goal in this project with Mercedes-Benz is inspiring young artists, engineers, designers to question the status quo, in addition to experimenting with my own design abilities,” said Abloh.

“For me it’s all about providing opportunities for those coming after me and giving this next generation a foundation for success, both here with Mercedes-Benz and through my own Virgil Abloh™ “Post-Modern” Scholarship Fund.“

“With Project Geländewagen we create a unique artwork that showcases future interpretations of luxury and the desire for beauty and the extraordinary. The result is something between reality and future”, says Gorden Wagener, Mercedes-Benz Chief Design Officer. 

“The collaboration with Virgil has seen two distinct design philosophies unite, for a one-of-a-kind re-imagination of the G that continues to celebrate the extraordinary at its core.”

“Project Geländewagen perfectly encapsulates Mercedes-Benz’s manifestation of contemporary luxury, pushing creativity and innovative design”, says Bettina Fetzer, Vice President Marketing at Mercedes-Benz AG. “Culture and the arts have always played an important part in both Mercedes-Benz products and the brand, and we are proud to donate all proceeds of the replica auction to support international creative communities to continue their education in the arts.”

From a 4×4 to a Landaulet, the G-Class has had many incarnations to date, but never a race car – until now. The finished design simultaneously never forgets its point of origin, and captures the experience of a racing car. The design process was inspired by Wagener and Abloh owning and experiencing the G-Class first hand and identifying opportunities for maximizing its Mercedes-AMG attitude.

Together they considered how to make the viewer look at Mercedes-Benz designs with a fresh perspective, while driving luxury away from a polished and flawless aesthetic to something raw, natural and altogether more honest.

The exterior is kept as clean as possible to emphasize the G-Class’s iconic silhouette, demonstrating its monolithic character. The final design lays its construction methods bare, and celebrates the handcrafted imperfections that make it unique. The paintwork was partially sanded by hand to create a sense of timeless simplicity. Welds are celebrated as key design motifs, as craftsmanship takes center stage.

The indicators, outside mirrors and the bumper bar have all been removed and the body of the car is widened and lowered, for a sportier effect. The distinct personality of the G remains intact, however, and an exaggeration of the tyres and spare wheel exude the G’s inimitable charisma.

Inside the art piece, reduction reigns and the racing inspiration is clear; eschewing all clichés of an SUV. All interiors have been stripped back, and the safety frame becomes a central motif. The dashboard is removed and replaced with a clean, reduced version which celebrates an analogue speedometer and fuel gauges, reminiscent of a classic car.

This contrasts with the steering wheel and seats, which are more akin to a Formula 1 vehicle. Safety features and key racing elements, such as the safety frame or the 5 point seat belts are highlighted in baby blue and bright red tones. These strong accent colours create a new kind of colour grouping, and contrast against the bare interior.

Through Project Geländewagen, the worlds of fashion, art and automotive are united by one common passion: outstanding luxury design that anticipates future ambitions. Utilizing the craftsmanship and know-how that is unique to Mercedes-Benz’s heritage as the world’s first car manufacturer, Wagener and Abloh’s creation embodies Mercedes-Benz’ innate understanding of the extraordinary, a bold vision for the future of luxury design, and the power to dream.

About Gorden Wagener

Born in Essen, Gorden Wagener is the Chief Design Officer Daimler Group – a position he has held since 2016. After studying Industrial Design at the University of Essen, he honed his skills in Transportation Design at London’s Royal College of Art. He joined Mercedes-Benz over two decades ago, initially working as an exterior designer at Volkswagen, Mazda and GM. In 2008 he was made Director of Daimler’s AG Design unit and since then has been responsible for the design of all cars.

Under his leadership, the new design philosophy of sensual purity was devised, which embodies both ‘hot’ and ‘cool’ characteristics and thereby expresses an essential aspect of the brand – the dichotomy between emotion and intelligence. Several models bear Wagener’s signature, including the C-, E- and S-Class models, the SUVs GLE and GLC, the Mercedes-AMG GT as well as the company’s smart and commercial vehicles.

His groundbreaking work has earned him a number of accolades including an honorary professorship at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in Budapest (2009) and an honorary doctorate at Sofia Technical University (2010).

About Virgil Abloh

Born in Rockford, Illinois, Virgil Abloh is an artist, architect, engineer, creative director, and fashion designer. After earning a degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he completed a master’s degree in architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago. At IIT, while studying a design curriculum devised by Mies van der Rohe, Abloh began to craft the principles of his art practice.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presented a major traveling survey of Abloh’s work in summer 2019 – one of the highest attended exhibitions in the museum’s history. Currently, Abloh is the Chief Creative Director and founder of Off-White and Men’s Artistic Director at Louis Vuitton.

The Maserati White Book

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The Maserati White Book

For Maserati, this is the start of a new Era. The Trident brand takes centre stage with revolutionary new cars, innovations and projects: for the Brand, the focus is strongly on the future.

After the spark ignited by the Ghibli Hybrid, presented in July, the power of the Trofeo Collection launched in August, and the world première of the MC20 supercar, revealed to the world with an unprecedented event, the time has now come for a real journey into the future of Maserati in Modena, where the Brand’s tomorrow is being built, starting from its roots.

The starting-point for this journey is the historic plant on Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena. The Modena plant, where the Trident has had its home for over 80 years, is a magical location that combines the Brand’s “made in Italy” DNA and its Heritage with an irrepressible drive towards the future and innovation: the plant has been modernised with new production, engine assembly and painting facilities specifically for the new MC20.

Innovation, passion and uniqueness guide the Brand in this phase of total renewal.

In fact the Nettuno, the supercar’s ground-breaking V6 power unit, is the first creation of the Maserati Engine Lab, the new engine hub recently created within the Modena site, which has also, for the first time in its history, been equipped with a state-of-the-art, environment-friendly paintshop.

MC20 is the first step in the new Era, the first model that marks out a new path to the future. The supercar’s strikingly elegant design is achieved by finely balancing a series of opposites: a blend of craftsmanship and engineering, elegance and performance, racing spirit and pleasure at the wheel.

Designed by the Maserati Style Centre in Turin, MC20 is 100% developed, engineered and produced in Modena, and began to take shape in the laboratories of the Maserati Innovation Lab, the Trident brand’s engineering hub, a facility of excellence where all the Maserati models of today and tomorrow are brought to life.

In the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena, digital processes support the product’s development, applying the exclusive Maserati formula which adopts an integrated approach to prioritise the human factor right from the initial phases: customer-focus is incorporated in the world of virtual simulation with an exclusive hardware- software mix. In fact, more than 90% of the MC20’s vehicle dynamics were developed with the aid of virtual models, using an innovative approach called Virtual Vehicle Dynamics Development, managed by Maserati in- house.

The Maserati Innovation Lab is therefore the perfect location for discussing the Brand’s tomorrow, and its laboratories will bring forth the Folgore and the new Grecale SUV. Folgore is the new strategy for electrification the Maserati way, and ignites the flame of a new energy. An energy that will project the Trident into the future.

The new Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio will be the Brand’s first cars to adopt 100% electric solutions; they will be engineered in Modena and built at the Turin production hub. There will also be an electric version of the MC20, to be produced at the Maserati plant in Modena.

The first step in the range’s electrification is Ghibli Hybrid, launched in June. The challenge facing Maserati was to enter the world of electrification without betraying the Brand’s core philosophy and values. The result? The creation of the best possible hybrid. Keeping faith with its DNA, Maserati has chosen a hybrid solution focused primarily on improving performance, while also saving fuel and cutting emissions.

The future Maserati SUV will carry the name of a wind. It is to be called Grecale, after the fierce north-east wind of the Mediterranean Sea, and it is destined to play a key role in the Brand’s development. Maserati has a long-standing practice of naming its cars after the world’s most famous winds.

It all began in 1963, with the legendary Mistral. This was followed by Ghibli, Bora, Merak and Khamsin. And in 2016 by Levante, the first SUV in Maserati’s history.

The Brand’s new era also embraces the customisation of its cars. Thanks to the new Maserati FUORISERIE programme, it will now be possible to customise every Maserati to the customer’s taste, and every purchaser is offered the opportunity of a unique experience in the new “car tailoring” shop, to be created at the Modena headquarters.

To help customers to find their way around the thousands of possible combinations, we have created three basic collections as starting-points, three collections – called Corse, Unica and Futura – that express the brand’s power and represent its values, uniting breath-taking performance with elegance and innovation.

In its drive towards the future, the Brand proudly maintains its links with its DNA; Maserati starts from Modena, from the heart of Italy’s Motor Valley, the epicentre of passion, performance and audacity, and also gives due prominence to the wonderful cars from its past through the dedicated services in the new Classiche programme.

In addition, to mark the opening of the Brand’s new Era and the significant “MMXX: Time to be Audacious” event, the spotlight goes up on the global mobility stage and Maserati strengthens its bond with its home city: Modena has been chosen for the presentation to the world of the latest addition to the family, the MC20, and one of the cars is displayed on Piazza Grande, below the Ghirlandina tower. What’s more, Piazza Roma hosts the Trofeo Collection: the most extreme, powerful trims of Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte.

Trofeo Collection is now complete. After the launch in 2018 of Levante Trofeo, the SUV’s most extreme, most powerful version, the new Quattroporte and Ghibli Trofeo with the new 580 hp V8 engine are now available, achieving the pinnacle of performance, sportiness and luxury and making them the most powerful Maserati sedans ever.

Also during the event, the Anatomical Theatre in Modena is the location for an “anatomy session” in which Nettuno, the new Modena-made engine, can be viewed opened up and dissected, an opportunity to examine the characteristics of a technological gem down to the tiniest detail.

Super Sports Car Maserati MC20

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Super Sports Car Maserati MC20
  • MC20 is the Brand’s New Super Sports car and marks start of a new era for the Trident brand. Developed by Maserati Innovation Lab, and produced at the historic plant on Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena, it is totally Made in Italy.
  • It has a unique style that combines the iconic features of the Maserati tradition with clean, innovative aerodynamics, completely wind-tunnel designed.

Maserati presents the MC20, an engineering and styling masterpiece that opens a new era for the Trident brand. With the MC20, Maserati returns to a stage where it has always starred, that of Supercars that combine luxury and performance with the unique Maserati Style. The MC20 is a Maserati with mind-blowing aerodynamic efficiency. Its superb looks conceal an uncompromisingly sporty soul, with the new 621 horsepower V6 Nettuno engine that delivers 0-100 km/h acceleration in under 2,9” and a top speed over 325 km an hour.

A patented, 100% Maserati engine, benefiting from the MTC (Maserati Twin Combustion) technology, the innovative combustion system developed by the Brand, evolved from the pre-chamber technology used on Formula 1 powertrains. Conceived, designed and built entirely in-house.

MC20 is a Maserati built to stun, a Maserati that can storm round the track but also perform superlatively on the road, with excellent driveability, comfort and safety, in an interior where efficiency combines with the luxury and exclusiveness integral to all the Brand’s models.

MC20 was designed in Modena and will be built at the site where the marque’s models have been born for 80 years. A new production line has been created at Viale Ciro Menotti, in the area where the GranTurismo and GranCabrio cars used to be assembled, and completed with a completely new painting plant. The project began in January 2019.

Best in class: weight/power ratio

The MC20 is particularly light under 1.500 kg, and thanks to its power output of 621 hp it is best in class in weight/power ratio, at 2.33 kg/hp. This light weight was achieved without sacrificing anything in terms of comfort. The MC20 has all the contents cars of this type must have today to satisfy a sporty yet sophisticated clientele, looking not only for performance but also for comfort and luxury.

So, a great deal of work was done on the materials. The entire chassis is in carbon fibre and composites, with the benefits of lighter weight, faster tool-go times and greater stylistic freedom in the design of forms. Carbon fibre enables the creation of shapes impossible with press-formed metal. The butterfly doors are a very obvious example.

Refined aerodynamics

Over two thousand man-hours in the Dallara Wind Tunnel and more than a thousand CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations have enabled the creation of a car with refined aerodynamics which is also a genuine work of art. 

Elegant and sporty, efficient and lightweight. Unmistakable. 

Conceptually, the MC20’s aerodynamic design divides the car into two parts: an upper part where stylistic considerations predominate and a more technical lower part, colour-coded in black and carbon fibre respectively. In the car’s upper section, the forms respond primarily to aesthetic priorities and the aerodynamic features are amalgamated into the lines conceived by the designers, to achieve high efficiency without interfering with the sleek, elegant bodywork. 

The air vents on the bonnet and those at the side that provide the engine’s air intake and cool the intercooler are thus “natural” features, virtually invisible when the car is viewed from some angles. 

What’s more, there are no obvious aerodynamic appendages: just a discreet rear spoiler that enhances the up-washing generated by the floor and enhances the downforce with no detriment to the car’s great beauty.

In the lower part of the MC20, on the other hand, the technical component takes control. The front air ducts have been optimised to ensure efficient air distribution across the radiators and the car’s floor and upper part. Special attention was also taken over the correct management of heat flows. The floor is completely encased and was the subject of complex design analyses to maximise the car’s aerodynamic efficiency. 

Its front incorporates an elaborate system of vortex generators, rendered even more effective by the distinctive hump shape of the floor, which gradually rises in the centre, in the area level with the wheels, to increase the air flow to these devices, before reconnecting to the chassis bed.

The venting channel in the area behind the front wheel starts near the point where the hump reaches its greatest extent and continues right along the side, generating a considerable vertical load in line with the front axle due to the expulsion of the air flowing from the bottom and the wheel arch.

The incorporation of this highly racing-derived feature implied a special conformation for the carbon fibre monocoque, the wheel arch and the doors, as was also the previously case on the MC12.

The door sill air ducts, located immediately in front of the rear wheels in a zone with natural overpressure, enable the necessary air flow through the engine compartment without impacting resistance. 

To conclude, the rear part of the floor of the car includes a large diffuser, with channels of different depths and optimised vertical spoilers that exploit the pressure differences between the various sections to generate vortices and energise the air flow.

Thanks to the almost obsessive care taken over the development of all these features, and the ceaseless hard work to integrate technical factors with aesthetic demands, the MC20 generates a high aerodynamic load with an excellent drag, enabling it to reach top speeds over 325 km/h and continue to hug the ground in all conditions of use.

Performance

The top speed is over 325 km/h with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2,9 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in less than 8.8 seconds. 

A monocoque for three

The monocoque, in composite material, is a concentrate of technology and performance. The design of the carbon fibre monocoque has been achieved through the partnership between Maserati and Dallara, both leaders in the design and construction of racing sports cars. The monocoque has been developed from the outset for all three types of car to be produced in the coming years: the coupé, the convertible and the future electric version. 

The monocoque’s architecture and geometry are the same for all three versions, but differ in the distribution of the carbon fibres and layers, to provide monocoques with different structural characteristics for the three different types of car: the focus for the coupé will be on light weight and performance; the convertible demands greater torsional rigidity due to the absence of a roof; and the electric version will have more overall strength and enhanced protection for the battery area. Therefore, a single design embraces three versions, through changes only in the type, quantity and arrangement of the carbon fibres.

Suspension

The very compact front suspension features a double wishbone with semi-virtual steering, two bottom links and one top link. The same semi-virtual layout is adopted on the rear suspension, one of the very few cases of this application on the market today. 

The use of semi-virtual suspension allows the tyre’s contact patch to be kept constant while cornering, ensuring high lateral accelerations and keeping handling natural and instinctive in any situation and at any speed.

The Engine

The 621 horsepower 90° V 6 cylinder 3,000 cc turbo engine, called the “Nettuno”, is absolutely new and protected by an international patent, because it transfers to a road car a technology previously only found in Formula 1. It is an engine 100% made in Modena, and currently the highest-powered 6-cylinder powerplant in production. Designed component by component by the engine specialists of the Maserati technical department with constant support from the Modena Innovation Lab, it has the most advanced technology of any road-car engine on today’s market. 

There are three main components: 

The pre-chamber: a combustion chamber placed between the central spark plug and the conventional combustion chamber, to which it is connected by a series of specially shaped holes.

The side spark plug: a standard spark plug that provides back-up to ensure smooth engine combustion in operating conditions when the use of the pre-chamber is not necessary.

The dual (indirect and direct) injection system: combined with the fuel delivery pressure of 350 bar, it reduces noise at low rpm, cuts emissions and saves fuel.

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok to Debut in 2023

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Aman Nai Lert Bangkok to Debut in 2023

Aman, together with Nai Lert Group, mark a milestone with a formal sales launch for Aman’s first branded residences in Bangkok

In anticipation of its ceremonial ground-breaking in the fourth quarter of 2020, the latest urban Aman Residences will soon rise in one of the most vibrant destinations for global travellers, Bangkok. Pre-eminent hotel and resort brand Aman has signed a long-term partnership with Nai Lert Park Development, a subsidiary of Nai Lert Group, to manage Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, which will comprise of branded residences as well as a luxury hotel slated for completion in 2023.  

Aman Nai Lert Residences Bangkok has been met with an exceptional level of enthusiasm in advance of its formal sales launch, which is scheduled for 10 September. A preview gallery of the residences has also been newly completed in time for the launch.

Led by Ms. Naphaporn “Lek” Bodiratnangkura, CEO of Nai Lert Park Development, Nai Lert Group has invested over THB 6 billion into developing its hospitality portfolio, which now includes Aman Nai Lert Bangkok. Carrying an extraordinary legacy forward, Ms. Bodiratnangkura is a fourth-generation member of Thailand’s revered Nai Lert family.

Nestled in the century-old tropical gardens of Nai Lert Park, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok will offer a unique connection to the rich heritage and history of Bangkok enhanced by the gracious traditions of Thailand.  A haven of calm amid the leafy embrace of its namesake park, residences of unrivalled style and luxury will rise from its leafy canopy alongside a 52-suite Aman hotel.

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, Thailand – Hotel Reception render

The harmony of the architecture and design, combined with elements of the local milieu are a classic hallmark of any Aman, and this is no exception. World-renowned architect, Jean-Michel Gathy, founder of Denniston and a long-time collaborator of Aman is tasked with conceiving a contemporary urban sanctuary of architectural distinction inspired by the stunningly vast Nai Lert Park, which has been owned exclusively by the Nai Lert family since 1915.

While every Aman destination draws inspiration from the culture and history of its location, Gathy sought to remain true to the Aman identity, at the same time drawing upon a rich tapestry of influences at Nai Lert Park Heritage Home to infuse a special and authentic sense of place.

Aman has always envisioned its destinations as tranquil sanctuaries and is the revered pioneer in the ultra-luxury and niche segment of hideaway resorts. Aman Nai Lert Residences Bangkok represents a unique opportunity for its permanent residents; an unmatched address infused with the Aman way of living, centred on understated, elegant and architecturally designed environments – a perfect complement to the cosmopolitan bustle of Bangkok.

Housed within a 36-storey edifice in Nai Lert Park, Aman Nai Lert Residences Bangkok will be built in the spirit of Aman and located on floors 11 to 28 providing a lofty sanctuary amidst the lush oasis of the park. With uninterrupted views of Nai Lert Park and the Bangkok skyline, the residences will be limited in numbers with no more than 50 units split across 18 floors. The one-, two-, and three-bedroom units and penthouses have a private entrance, offer an abundance of space and most feature private terraces.

Residents and their guests will have access to several exclusive residents-only facilities. These will include a private Dining Room & Lounge serviced by its own dedicated chefs, a Garden Lounge with a library and business centre opening directly onto Nai Lert Park, and a private infinity swimming pool on the 30th floor. A private Aman Fitness Centre and Yoga/Pilates Studio will be for the exclusive use of residents and their guests, who will also enjoy preferential access to the hotel’s comprehensive Holistic Wellness Centre and all its facilities. Residence amenities will also include a private Aman Kids’ Club and a children’s swimming pool, as well as a private garden within Nai Lert Park. At this moment in time, access to space and nature has never been so important.

In addition, among the intuitively selected additional offerings at the pet-friendly property are the Nai Lert Butlers, in-residence spa and salon, sommelier, chef and dining services, and “away from home” maintenance.

Meanwhile, floors 9 to 19 will house just 52 Aman Nai Lert Bangkok hotel suites along with Arva, Aman’s Italian all-day dining concept, Nama, a Japanese restaurant, the Aman Cigar Club and a 1,500-square-metre Holistic Wellness Centre, which will include a ully integrated medical clinic, a wellness lounge, and a spa house.

“Aman has always sought the finest locations in the world, and we recently expanded our vision to include select cities. Thailand holds a special place in our heart ever since the conception of Amanpuri, and our brand, in Phuket over 30 years ago. Aman Nai Lert Bangkok will further cement our vision to bring the Aman ethos to global cities. We look forward to opening this world-class development which celebrates the exquisite legacy and gracious traditions of the Nai Lert family and fusing it with own unique formula,” commented Vladislav Doronin, Chairman and CEO of Aman.

“We are honoured to have been entrusted with the privilege of operating Aman’s flagship development in Bangkok” says Ms. Bodiratnangkura. “Nai Lert Group takes pride in its spirit of hospitality and we are pleased to be able to weave our legacy with Aman’s.”

Aman Residences offer owners all the beauty, simplicity, and warm hospitality of an Aman resort, balanced with the perfect seclusion of a private home in the world’s most remarkable locations. Currently, Aman Residences are located in 15 global destinations, including Aman New York (coming soon), Amanpuri (Thailand), Amanoi (Vietnam), Aman Niseko (2023) and Amanemu (Japan), Aman Miami (2023) and Amanyangyun (Shanghai, China).

Enveloped within the secluded, eight-acre private oasis, Aman Nai Lert Residences Bangkok is in proximity to shopping malls, cultural centres, hospitals, and international schools. Completion and handover of the Aman Nai Lert Residences Bangkok, offered under a long-term, 30-year leasehold ownership, are estimated for the end of 2023.

Website: www.aman.com/bangkok

Exciting September Activities in The Middle of New Normal Life

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Exciting September Activities in The Middle of New Normal Life

In the midst of new normal lifte habits, Aviary Bintaro provides interesting treats with a wide selection of food and beverage promotions from Starling Eatery. We have also started to implement various innovation including services in our Restaurants in the form of a buffet to a ala carte. Back on demand, its Frozen Food with its uniqueness and variety of flavors that we offer starting from Rp35.000nett. You may enjoy that food that last longer from Onje Fried Chicken, Cakalang Mercon, Rendang and others various sambal from across Indonesia. 

Blue Marine Smoothie

High Five For Fried is our chef’s choices of the month for Nasi Goreng. It’s a typical Indonesia National Food with various choices of fried rice can be enjoyed from nasi goreng kunyit, nasi goreng iga, nasi goreng ikan teri, nasi goreng rendang and nasi goreng buntut. Price starts from Rp75.000 nett with choices of cold sweet tea or warm sweet tea. 

This perfect Starling Signature Coffee a simple combination of ice coffee with double espresso mixed in a bottle that easy to carry on wherever you go with only Rp49.000 nett for size 100ml. Another a healthy outside starts from the inside, try our Blue Marine Smoothie, combination of fresh milk and refreshing lycee syrup to accompany your days for only Rp39.000 nett. 

Starling Signature Coffee – the perfect one ”to go” blend of ice coffee latte with double shots of espresso 

Coming Back on the weekend, its Bird Talk !! Weekend activities with one of the Bird’s Collection from South America ”Sun Conure” every Saturday and Sunday starts from 09.00 – 09.30 WIB at the Giant Aviary. 

Aviary Bintaro
Website www.aviarybintaro.com

Chef Chris Salans Honored by the French Government

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Chef Chris Salans Honored by the French Government

The Mozaic Group is proud to announce that Chris Salans, chef- owner of Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique and Dine@Home, Bali, has just been granted the Order of Agricultural Merit by the government of France. The reward was bestowed upon chef Salans by the French Ambassador, Mr. Olivier Chambard, in a formal ceremony at his residence in Jakarta on Monday September 7th 2020.

The Order of Agricultural Merit was established in 1883 by the Republic of France to reward exceptional service in the fields of agriculture and gastronomy. This is the second award Chef Salans has been granted by the French government. In 2019, he was inducted as a Maître Cuisinier de France in recognition of his pioneering cuisine employing French techniques with Indonesian flavors.

Chris Salans says, “I am proud to receive this title by the French government for representing French gastronomy in Indonesia and promoting French-Indonesian relations. I hope that this shines light on Bali and Indonesia as a world-class culinary destination because in these difficult times we all need it.”

In order to celebrate this accolade Chef Salans will be hosting a special ‘tribute to French cuisine’ dinner at Mozaic restaurant. Chef Salans will be teaming up with French pastry chef Vincent Nigita, of Vincent Nigita Patisserie in Berawa, Bali, to prepare a special tasting menu of French classic dishes revisited by the talented chefs.

The two chefs will be cooking with exclusive imported French ingredients such as Fines de Claire Oysters, Brittany Lobster, Duck Foie Gras, Venison and Valrhona Chocolate and Mozaic’s wine manager, Mr Jean Francois Moch, will be preparing an all French pairing of wines for each course.

The event will be held at Mozaic restaurant in Ubud on Sunday September 27th with reservations available from 6pm until 9.30pm for a maximum of 60 guests. Price for dinner will be 1,250,000++ per person for a 7-course tasting menu and 1,600,000++ per person for a 9-course tasting menu. An optional pairing of all French wines will also be made available for 990,000++ per person for a 7-course wine pairing and 1,250,000++ per person for a 9- course wine pairing. Menu details and Reservations for this unique dinner are available by calling Mozaic restaurant at 0361975768 or visiting mozaic-bali.com.

Chris Salans and Ambassador Chambard

Chef’s Profile

Vincent Nigita

Originated from Lyon, the capital of culinary in France, Vincent Nigita studied in the prestigious pastry school and gained lots of experience through his career journey around the world. His passion in art and pastry has led him to create an enchanted dessert where he combines the excellent technique, passion, precision and taste into a masterpiece.

Building his international career alongside some respected chefs like Eric Briffart (M.O.F.), Christian Le Squer (3 Michelin Stars) and Pierre Gagnaire (3 Michelin stars), Nigita left his position as pastry chef at the Four Seasons Hotel Paris in 2016 to travel around the world and discover the unique flavors and ingredients from every region that he visited. Falling in love with Bali for its rich culture, art, and abundance of natural resources, Vincent Nigita decided to share his journeys with his newest venture Vincent Nigita Patisserie.

Chris Salans

Chris Salans hailed from three Michelin-starred restaurants in France and in the USA before creating his pioneering style of French cuisine-meets-Balinese flavors at Ubud’s multiple award-winning Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomic and Spice Chris Salans gastro-bar in Ubud. Chris is a dedicated mentor and one of Bali’s top culinary ambassadors, representing Indonesia in print, television, and at international food events.

For more information: Komang Sri – Mozaic Restaurant, Ubud, E: [email protected] T: +6287760268282

Secret Selling Techniques: 10 Dropshipping Dos and Don’ts

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Secret Selling Techniques: 10 Dropshipping Dos and Don’ts

Hi! My name is Diana, and it’s my job to help dropshipping business owners promote their stores – so exciting! So, I see really lots of dropshipping stores on a daily basis, notice some things that would make them more money-making, and you know what? I can’t keep it all to myself anymore! I’m ready to share our little secrets: selling techniques that will help you get the most out of your business, make fewer mistakes, and get tangible results faster (money, yay!). 

Below, you’ll find 10 dropshipper dos and don’ts. If you recognize any don’ts as the actions you once took, don’t get mad or sad! You didn’t have such an article to learn from before, you know. So, get ready to remedy the situation and follow these selling techniques to run your business more effectively. 

#1 Don’t rely on email marketing or SEO only – run ads!

You won’t even believe how many dropshipping beginners get surprised when they find out that having a store is not enough to make sales. There’s nothing surprising about it: this is a truly comfortable thing to believe in that takes no effort. 

But, in real life, things are not that airy and magical. 

To make sales, you need to get people to your site. Almost force them to come! How? Target your prospective customers on Facebook and Instagram, offer them a cool deal and they won’t be able to resist! 

Sorry if this advice seemed obvious. But I’ve seen so many business owners who underestimated the power of ads so I kinda feel obliged to remind you: RUN ADS. Please!

#2 Don’t abandon social media pages of your store. Publish posts regularly

Social media pages of an online store deserve our close attention

When I come across an ad, sometimes I go straight to the site, and sometimes – I visit the page of this store on Facebook/Instagram. 

Why do I do that? Because usually online shops have nice, visually pleasing accounts where I can see the whole product range at once, prices, and even reviews of customers without leaving the app. So, store pages on social media are kinda prototypes of the store itself, just on different social media platforms. 

I strongly believe that your prospective customers are no different from me. So make sure your store’s pages on FB and Instagram look great and present your brand and products properly – they are good assistants on your way to sales. 

An empty account is a no go. Publish some posts telling about your products & their benefits and some entertaining posts. Yes, don’t forget about the latter! Having the “selling” posts only can make an impression that you push people to buy. While they need some kind of a relaxing vibe, be in a good mood and trust you to buy from you. So some nice entertaining posts will make them more loyal and ready for purchases. 

#3 Don’t let your prospective customers slip away. Do some chasing!

“I run an ad, nobody bought from me, I’m giving up”. Come on! You got into ecommerce to win, not to lose! Moreover, there are so many selling techniques leading to victory – you just need to find out what tools work for you. 

There are really many ways to chase people who have all the chances to buy from you! 

1) Reach out to those who visited your store but didn’t buy – run remarketing campaigns.

2) Send those people some promotional emails. But how to get their email addresses? Set up a pop-up on your site offering a discount that works for only 24 hours. What’s so good about a discount you say? Well, it’s a great way to inspire people to buy from you – they have to pay less (admit, you like doing it too) and they have to do it fast. Cool scheme.

3) Find your prospective customers using detailed targeting Facebook offers. And try different combinations of interests and locations. Do some research, and find out what offline shops your customers may visit, what they read, where they live, what they’re interested in and use all that info to reach them with ads. 

There are many more selling techniques allowing to attract people to your store – e.g. ads on different social media, targeting competitors’ subscribers, etc. You can learn some from our special blog section.

#4 Don’t keep the same product range forever. Be in constant search

Let’s look at the usual clothing stores you buy stuff from. Do they sell the same things all the time? No. Trends, seasons, even different situations in the world have an impact on stores’ product range. So, your dropshipping store has to conform to all that too! Moreover, trendy items sell better than basic ones. 

What to do? Do constant research, upload different items that you see as very promising ones, be swift when it comes to trends or new customers’ needs (for example, people prefer buying eco-friendly and sustainable stuff these days). 

To move is to live!

#5 Don’t neglect video format. Create video content

Video content plays a huge role in your online business promotion

Speaking about trends: nowadays, people are more prone to consume video format rather than usual images. 

According to Statista, 54% of users expect video content from a brand or a business. 85% of Internet users in the US watch videos online from their devices. So, if video marketing is the future, then the future is here!

Let’s check if you are reading this article thoroughly: what do we do with trends? Right, we accept them and get the most out of them! So try adding more video content to your store and ads. 

However, these were just general words that you can read all over the Internet. So where exactly you can use videos when it comes to your dropshipping store? 

  • On your product pages: publish the video reviews of your products on YouTube and embed them into product descriptions. People really view those before buying, so we’d recommend to not only show the product, but to show it in use and to mention its benefits;
  • In your video ads;
  • On the homepage of your store (if your theme is designed with a place for it);
  • In your social media accounts.

#6 Don’t look at your store from a store owner’s perspective only. Put yourself in your customers’ shoes

It’s a common situation when you try to sell a product, have lots of traffic, but nobody buys. One of the reasons can be a too high price. So put yourself in your customers’ shoes and make sure that your product is what they can afford. 

Imagine you’re a usual customer and you want to buy some new mugs in your kitchen-themed store. Will it be easy to find this product in the menu? Is it convenient to navigate through your store? 

All in all, try to take an unbiased look at your store and make sure it’s the place where people will be eager to buy. 

Some more questions you might ask yourself: 

  • Are my store theme colors pleasant to look at? 
  • Is the product assortment wide and well-organized? 
  • Do the product pages look appealing? Do they tell enough about the product’s benefits? 
  • Are there any customer reviews? Are they positive? 
  • Is there all the necessary contact info, info about shipping? 

Be unbiased about ads as well. Facebook always lets you preview the ad – so take a proper look and decide if you’d click on this ad. If yes, run the ad. If no, improve it or ask for the help from specialists. 

#7 Don’t let your customers know that you dropship. Present your own brand

Yes, the majority of dropshipping entrepreneurs do know this “rule” but I’ve seen some cases when store owners call their store Super Dropship Store or even leave AliExpress sellers’ logos unedited in their product pictures. Once again, I do not laugh at those entrepreneurs and I always do my best to point out things they can improve. But I’ve seen what I’ve seen, and I really want you to avoid making the same mistakes while you’re figuring out the best selling techniques. 

Why telling people that you dropship is bad after all? Well, this way you reveal that you’re a reseller, and people hate to pay more. So present the products that you sell as of your own brand if possible and properly edit product pages to eliminate all signs of AliExpress. 

#8 Don’t avoid automation. Use smart solutions to save enough time to experiment with multiple selling techniques

Your money and nerves will definitely benefit from it, too. Want to motivate your site visitors to buy from you by giving them a discount coupon? Don’t send it out manually – again, use a pop-up on your site that sends out the coupon to every subscriber automatically. Or compile a mailing list and send out the coupon to your clients in one click. Mailchimp is the platform that we can recommend for that. If you need a hand, we’ll be glad to help you out with the pop-up or email marketing. 

Prepared some posts for social media pages of your store? Skip placing those manually, just put them into Social Rabbit’s Planner and let the plugin do the work. Social Rabbit has so many cool automation features! Check them all here. 

Want to sparkle more sales by offering a gift for purchases over $XX? Dump adding that gift to every order by hand and use the Gift Box add-on which will automatically put the gift to the cart. 

We can go on and on with the list of useful add-ons and their features that can save your time but we really have more stuff to tell in this article, so…

Check out the whole list of handy add-ons here and use them to get more money in less time (you’ll be surprised what wonders Facebook Business add-on can do). 

All in all, why incorporate automated solutions in your selling techniques? Well, because the less time you spend on some boring work that machines can do for you, the more time you have to come up with promotional ideas, run and test more ads, find some cool new products and invest your effort into your business. 

Plus, you can have more time to spend with your dearest and nearest or just to do what you love. 

P.S. Don’t forget about automation features Facebook offers to advertisers – e.g. automatic placements, CBO, automated responses and others. 

#9 Don’t skip seasonal sales. Seize the opportunity

When it comes to holidays and sales in their honor, people are ready to spend money online as never. So don’t miss the opportunity to get that money and sell the hell out of your store! All you need to do is just not to miss certain dates. 

You see, sale offers look much more attractive when offered on some holidays. People often need to buy tons of gifts at that time, they suppose you offer the best, sale price and, you know, are all merry and under some sale fever. 

What to do? Make plans according to the ecommerce marketing calendar, and always start preparing your store and promotional campaigns in advance to make it on time. Remember that you should take into account not only holidays of your own country, but the holidays of your target countries. Did you know that people give gifts on Ramadan?  

#10 Don’t say “I don’t know” and “I can’t”. Be ready to learn

It’s motivation time! 

All the successes of ecommerce entrepreneurs and huge numbers on their bank accounts are not pure luck – it’s the result of the hard work. So do you really think everybody knew how to run ads when they got their first online store? I sincerely doubt it. Did they know where to start? Don’t think so. But they believed in themselves, were always open to new knowledge and new experience and were not afraid to leave their comfort zone. And so can you! 

So, what to do when you’re afraid to do something (start advertising, try new ad objectives, strategy, products, etc)? Do this exact thing. 

Don’t know how to do that? Read our blog, watch our video course about advertising or YouTube channel, or at least consult the Internet. Yes, the latter is really full of sh*t on some level, but still it is a huge resource of educational materials that will answer your questions and will help you move forward to get profit at your dropshipping store.

That’s it about selling techniques. Hope you liked the article! And you know what? I believe in you, and I’m sure you and your dropshipping store will be so successful! All you need to do now is to act, learn and put some effort which will definitely pay off. Happy dropshipping, everyone!

By Diana С. Diana is a seasoned Internet Marketing Specialist who loves to explore new selling techniques, help customers promote their stores, and share all that experience with you!

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