 |
Friday, 16 June 2006 | Senay
International Herald Tribune's 2006 Luxury Conference in Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul on December 7-8, 2006
The International Herald Tribune (IHT) announced that Francois-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of PPR (Pinault Printemps Redoute), will deliver the opening keynote address at the sixth edition of its annual fashion and luxury conference, to take place at The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul on December 7-8, 2006.
The IHT's fashion editor, Suzy Menkes, who will chair the conference, said, "Through its ownership of Gucci, Bottega Veneta and a number of other elite fashion brands, PPR is one of the key players in the luxury business and I am delighted to welcome Mr. Pinault as our opening keynote speaker this year."
Bernard Fornas, president and CEO of Cartier International, will also give a keynote address.
Other prestigious speakers at the Istanbul conference will include :
-- Massimo Ferretti, president, Aeffe Group
-- Ermenegildo Zegna, joint chief executive officer, Ermenegildo Zegna
-- Rifat Ozbek
-- Hussein Chalayan
-- Matteo Cordero di Montezemolo, managing director, Charme Group
-- Kim Winser, president & CEO, Aquascutum
-- Souren Melikian, art editor, International Herald Tribune
The IHT's 2006 Luxury conference is sponsored by: The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul; Global Luxury Living; International Fur Trade Federation and Elite Traveler, The Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine.
The Paris-based international daily also announced today that it will take the luxury conference to Moscow next year, where the event will be held at the new Ritz-Carlton on November 28-29, 2007.
About this announcement, Menkes said, "Moscow is currently THE luxury destination - and not just because of the flamboyant way the Muscovites have embraced the luxury labels. In their history and heritage, Russians have a profound cultural understanding of beauty and craftsmanship that is the essence of true luxury."
In January this year, the IHT became the first international newspaper to start printing in Russia after forming a printing and publishing alliance with The Moscow Times. The paper is now available early each morning throughout Moscow via subscription or on newsstands.
About the International Herald Tribune (IHT)
The International Herald Tribune ( http://www.iht.com ) is the premier international newspaper for opinion leaders and decision-makers around the globe. It combines the extensive resources of its own correspondents with those of The New York Times and is printed at 33 sites throughout the world, for sale in more than 180 countries. Based in Paris since 1887, the IHT is part of The New York Times Company.
About The New York Times Company
The New York Times Company, a leading media company with 2005 revenues of $3.4 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, nine network-affiliated television stations, two New York City radio stations and 35 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.
Contact:
International Herald Tribune
Europe
Felix Marquardt, +4420 7510 5719
fmarquardt  iht.com
Asia-Pacific
Randy Weddle, +852 2922 6166
rweddle iht.com
The New York Times Company
U.S.
Diane McNulty, +1 212 556 5244
mcnuldc nytimes.com
|
|
|
