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what’s cool? COMPILED BY IAIN BLACKWELL

INAUGURATION OF MONTBLANC HOUSE Best-selling Spanish author, Javier Castillo, as Montblanc’s only Spanish ambassador, and his wife, Verónica Díaz, influencer and businesswoman, were guests of honour at the inauguration of the first Montblanc Museum in Hamburg. The event was attended by a host of international celebrities from the realms of the arts and culture. i www.montblanc.com

M/Y CIAO SUPERYACHT Celebrations were exuberant recently with the launch of the stunning SuperYacht M/Y CIAO. Constructed at the Ferretti Group SuperYacht Yard in Ancona, the sleek 52m vessel, made entirely of aluminium, is a masterpiece of nautical art married to the finest Italian craftsmanship. i www.crn-yacht.com

LEXUS ELECTRICO RZ 450E The new Lexus Electrico RZ 450e was recently launched and looks set to be a classic. The fully electric vehicle benefits from the introduction of many advanced technologies, including the Lexus Driving Signature, One Motion Grip Steering System, and the completely new DIRECT4 allwheel drive system. i www.lexus.com MET GALA 2022 This years MET Gala featured a host of celebrities adorned in precious jewellery from the House of Cartier, including Emma Chamberlain, Maude Apatow, Emma Corrin, Austin Butler, Riz Ahmed, Paul Mescal, Oscar Issac, Adrien Brody, Evan Mock, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Stromae, Ramli Ali, and Phoebe Bridgers. i www.cartier.com

MOST IMPRESSIVE ECO-POOL IN EUROPE

Sustainable resort, Ohai Nazaré, located on Portugal’s Atlantic Coast in the heart of Leira Park, the largest ecological reserve of pine forests on the Iberian Peninsula, has unveiled the tallest and widest eco-pool in Europe, which is able to welcome visitors all year round thanks to its retractable roof. i www.ohairesorts.com

NEW W DUBAI

W Hotels Worldwide, one of the 30 brands in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, announced the opening of W Dubai – Mina Seyahi. Located on the coveted coastline of Jumeirah Beach, the 31-storey hotel reflects striking glass architecture that boasts stunning views of the sunny Arabian Gulf and the city’s iconic landmarks. i www.marriott.com

NEW BARCELÓ TÁNGER

Following an investment of €20M, encompassing the complete renovation of the premises, the 200-room new Barceló Tánger***** reopened recently. The hotel is located only two minutes from the marina, close to the centre of the city, and offers magnificent views across the Mediterranean. i www.barcelo.com

NEW SUPERCOMPUTER HÉRCULES

The Andalusian Scientific Computer Centre has reinforced its supercomputing capabilities with new supercomputer, Hércules, supplied by Atos, which will serve 10 Andalusian public universities as well as R&D centres. The new system is among the five most powerful in Spain and reinforces the current HPC cluster. i www.atos.net

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