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  • Everything You Need to Know About Luggage Storage in Victoria Station

    Everything You Need to Know About Luggage Storage in Victoria Station

    Every year, billions of people travel to destinations across the world in search of new experiences and culture. Which means that billions of luggages carrying precious cargo are also making rounds globally. Sometimes, however – well, more often than we’d like to admit –  plans don’t go according to plan

    Last minute changes to your travel itinerary can be frustrating, especially if you’ve been traveling for long hours and you’ve received the unfortunate news that somewhere along the way, your precious luggage has been lost or worse, stolen.

    If you’ve ever lost or have become separated from your luggage, you know what a frustrating experience this can be. Not only does this means you’ve got to buy a whole new wardrobe – and luggage – it also means that many personal and sentimental items may never be seen again.

    How to Keep Your Luggage Safe When Traveling

    Imagine the power to find reputable locations to store your luggage in the palm of your hand. Well, your phone. That’s what a new app-based company that calls itself the largest luggage storage network in the world is aiming to do.

    With locations spread across the world, and in the most popular travel destinations, this company offers a secure pay-per-item daily storing rate to keep you moving. And if you’re traveling to London, you’re in luck because they’ve got multiple locations for luggage storage in Victoria Coach Station.

    After downloading the app on your phone you can move around anywhere in Victoria Coach Station and locate safe and secure luggage storage locations near you. Then, you can book your reservation completely online, unburdening you from the hassle of having to lug your bags when your travel plans don’t always sync up.

    Visiting Victoria Coach Station in Westminster

    Victoria Coach Station in Westminster happens to be the second busiest terminus in London, welcoming more than 74 million annual passengers. With multiple shops and dining options located inside, waiting for your connecting train by never stepping outside the station is definitely an option. But why would you with so many points of interests nearby?

    Westminster and surrounding Whitehall are  home to some of the most decadent and impressive government entities and attractions in London. Buckingham Palace. Big Ben. Sound Familiar? So whether your travels take you here on purpose or by accident, you can relax knowing luggage storage in Victoria Coach Station is available to keep your stuff safe while you’re out and about exploring.

    Nearby Attractions in Westminster and Whitehall, London

    If you’re traveling to this part of London, you’re going to want to prepare yourself for a day of walking. The Westminster and Whitehall boroughs of London are home to the elite of government society and it boasts some of the most iconic and decadent architecture of the land.

    Here are some nearby attractions you can visit:

    Trafalgar Square

    Featuring a central focal point called Nelson’s Column that towers 170 ft. above and flanked by an entourage of bronze lion statues and fountains, Trafalgar Square is a central public square frequented by locals and tourists alike. A great location to sit and rest, the neverending cityscape of vehicles and bustle of people provides a great backdrop for a midday lunch or coffee break.

    National Gallery

    This museum of visual arts boasts more than 2,300 paintings that represent a melting-pot of Italian, Spanish, French, and British artists. A look at all those paintings will take a couple of hours and with free guided tours to keep you enthralled, it’s a better option than staying at the station.

    House Guards

    If you opt for a presentational flair, then Changing of the Guard offers a spectacle of the military and coordinated kind. Featuring two sentries of the Queen’s Household Cavalry on horseback, the ceremony

    Big Ben

    Who can forget an iconic image such as Big Ben? The bell tower next to Westminster House, Britain’s parliamentary buildings, offers a great photo opportunity for any tourist.

    Westminster Abbey

    The esteemed and historic location of the coronation of many kings and queens, Westminster Abbey symbolizes much of Britain’s history.

    The next time you visit London, head down to Victoria Coach Station where you can safely store your luggage and walk outside to bask and take a look back at London’s history.

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Rimowa opens Hong Kong flagship

    Rimowa opens Hong Kong flagship

    Premium luggage brand Rimowa has opened its first flagship store in Hong Kong, located at Lee Gardens. Occupying 192sqm, the store offers a selection of premium luggage, including the Original, Classic, Essential, and Hybrid collections

    The store’s facade features floor-to-ceiling glass windows and strong vertical lines incorporating lighting that “pays homage to the brand’s renowned groove design while also evoking the densely packed, iconic skyline of Hong Kong,” the company said.

    The Rimowa Lee Gardens store interior follows the minimalist design, using modern elements such as a bold pink ceiling, grey walls and floor, metallic displays, and contemporary track lighting.

    The store features a ‘sticker wall’ made from mirrored vertical metal panels. The design resembles a traditional Chinese painting known for its hanging scrolls. The sticker collection celebrates cities from across the globe and designs created in collaboration with the brand’s worldwide network of artists.

    Rimowa Lee Gardens also houses a Client Care counter where customers can schedule product servicing, and receive and inspect repaired luggage.

  • Luggage brand Lojel opens Hong Kong concept store

    Luggage brand Lojel opens Hong Kong concept store

    Lojel has opened its first concept store in Causeway Bay, adjacent to the drone-technology flagship of DJI.

    The new store will feature personalization opportunities, an in-store warranty repair service and advice on product care. Travel gurus will make occasional appearances to host events promoting travel destinations.

    During the opening week from November 7-13, the brand partnered with local food and beverage operators such as Chun Yang Tea, 18 Grams, and Pana Chocolate to localize its offerings

    Lojel was founded in Japan in 1989 with a creative design team based in Vancouver, Canada. Its factories are located in China and Indonesia and boast ethical practices such as using non-toxic materials and manufacturing processes.

    The brand’s signature products are collectively created by experienced world travelers, manufacturers, and designers. Lojel currently retails in more than 15 countries across five continents.

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  • Rimowa leads the charge of new luxury retailers

    Rimowa leads the charge of new luxury retailers

    5 Martin Place, Sydney, the new home of German luxury luggage brand Rimowa. Photo: Supplied

    Rimowa, the German luxury luggage group, is set to call 5 Martin Place home as the retail sector looks to the upmarket brands for revenue growth.

    The label is being distributed exclusively through Hunt Leather, which itself has a presence in the MLC Centre.

    Sophie Hunt, whose parents founded Hunt, said the group also runs the Longchamp​ Boutique, of which there are four stores nationally and Hunt’s own five sites throughout Australia.

    Ms Hunt said the group opens a newly branded store in Australia every year and, despite the massive growth of its online business, it still invests in bricks and mortar.

    “Demand is high for luxury brands and over the years that we have stocked Rimowa, we have been pleased with the high turnover of the items,” Ms Hunt said.

    “Finding the right location was imperative to launch the store as a stand-alone and certainly, 5 Martin Place is where we want to be.”

    Ms Hunt said Rimowa is considered a destination brand and the demographics of Martin Place, being in the heart of bankers and lawyers, was the perfect fit.

    “We will be looking to expand and while online sales are strong, having a store is still our preferred option,” Ms Hunt said.

    DEXUS Property is leasing out 5 Martin Place as part of the redevelopment and has also signed up the H&M associate Collection of Style, and the Canadian apparel group Kit & Ace, in what was the former Commonwealth Bank chamber.

    Rimowa’s opening in December – the date is still be decided – comes as luxury retail is making a comeback.

    CBRE  Australia head of retail tenant representation said the country offers significant opportunities for luxury retailers at a time when the Asian market is reaching saturation point.

    In a new CBRE report, The Future of Luxury Retail in Asia Pacific: New Demand Drivers and Shifting Occupier Requirements, it says most major luxury retailers are now well established in Asia-Pacific with China and Hong Kong being two of the most penetrated markets at 89 per cent and 81 per cent respectively.

    “However, following several years of rapid expansion, these markets are approaching saturation point and several luxury brands have halted expansion amid sluggish sales,” the report says.

    “Conversely, the penetration rate of luxury retail in Australia is just 50 per cent – primarily due to the dominance of department stores in this segment of the market.”

    However, the tide is shifting, as luxury brands launch stand-alone stores in Australia to exert stronger control over their business operations and brand.

    In 2014, a total of 16 luxury retailers entered Australia or opened their first stand-alone store in five cities – double the total in 2012 and 2013 combined.

    “Australia, unlike much of Asia, is far from saturation point in terms of luxury retailing,” Mr Starling said.

    “At present we are witnessing the largest influx of new luxury brands in the country’s history. This is coming from two distinct sectors, with fashion/ready-to-wear and jewellery retailers being the most inquisitive.”

    Mr Starling said the inquiry was being driven by larger groups such as LVMH, Kering Group and Richemont, but brands such as Valentino and Moncler also had Australia on the radar.

    “Another trend we are witnessing involves brands being more willing to seek space in shopping-centre environments,” Mr Staring said.

    CBRE national director retail services Alistair Palmer said a new luxury precinct was also poised to open Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast in 2016, and Chadstone was planning to double its luxury offer.

    An increase in Chinese tourist arrivals was helping to support the luxury retail sector in Australia, Mr Palmer said, particularly in light of the fall in the Australian dollar.

    “Sydney Airport is also establishing a new luxury precinct, with many of the tier 1 and affordable luxury brands opening in order to capture the Asian tourist market,” he noted.

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