8 minute read
Business News
business news
WORDS BY MARISA CUTILLAS AKILLIS AT GÓMEZ & MOLINA JOYEROS
z ENTERPRISEbusiness back to CONTENTSz
French jewellery firm, Akillis, has been shaking the foundations of the Place Vendôme since 2008, when it was founded by Caroline Gaspard: an intrepid rebel seeking to break new ground. Her unique designs, crafted in precious metals, diamonds, and other gemstones, have a distinctly edgy style. Some of the brand’s most beautiful collections include Bang Bang and Fatal Attractions (two unisex collections that flirt with danger); Capture Me, Capture Light, and Capture in Motion (which feature sharp, asymmetric ‘fangs’); Tattoo (which pays homage to Maori tattoo art); and Animal Tattoo (inspired by the world of animals).
i Available at Gómez & Molina.
www.gomezymolina.com
Dior has opened a pop-up store at the Puente Romano Beach Resort for the summer. Located on the terrace of Sea Grill, it features exclusive fragrances and solar protection products from the Dior Bronze range. Services to enjoy include private olfactory consultation appointments with Daniel Figuero (International Dior Fragrance Ambassador), individual beauty check sessions with Susana Lorenzo (Dior Facial Care Expert), hand massages with La Collection Privée body creams, and personalised sun cream offered by a pool butler. i www.puenteromano.com
LES ROCHES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ALAIN DUCASSE
Les Roches, currently celebrating the 25th anniversary of its first graduation, recognised the great work of Chef Alain Ducasse by awarding him the Hospitality Golden Key. The latter prizes Ducasse’s personal commitment to the hospitality industry, the arts, and education. For the Chef, success rests on two pillars: people, and innovation. “We have to be aware of how quickly the world changes and innovate in accordance. Moreover, in sectors like ours, the human factor makes all the difference,” he said. i www.lesroches.es
TROCADERO FLAMENCO FESTIVAL If you are interested in watching some of Spain’s top flamenco artists perform live, make your way to Sotogrande for the Trocadero Flamenco Festival. The event, which started in July and will end on August 27, will feature Arcángel on August 2, Macaco on August 3, Antonio Canales on August 4, Jose Mercé on August 11, Farruquito on August 12, La Guitarra de Pepe Habichuela on August 18, Kiki Morente on August 19, Israel Fernández and Diego Del Morao on August 20, La Tana and María Terremoto on August 25, and El Perla,Tobalo and friends on August 27. i For tickets, www.grupotrocadero.com
GLOBAL GIFT GALA
A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
The 16th edition of the Global Gift Gala Marbella took place recently at the Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá, featuring a cocktail and red carpet event, followed by dinner, performances, and a live auction. Chair, María Bravo, was joined by Honorary Chair, Eva Longoria, MC, Manuel García Rulfo, and numerous performers – including Farru, Soleá Fernández, and Lya. Dinner was prepared by talented Chefs Victor Carracedo and Íñigo Urrechu. i www.globalgiftgala.com
TANGO NIGHTS IN MARBELLA
Noches de Tango (Tango Nights) is back in Marbella with a great show featuring a singer, various musicians, and six dancers. The event will take place in the open-air José Pernía Calderón auditorium in Marbella’s Parque de la Constitución on August 6 at 10pm. La Porteña Tango will be presenting its new show, Alma de Bohemio. Music, dance, and stories will intertwine and portray a myriad of emotions. Tickets can be purchased from Wednesday to Saturday at the box office from 7pm to 10pm, or online on www.mientrada.net i Further information, www.laportenatango.net
OTERO GROUP AND IBERIAN YIELD INVESTMENT AB
BRING AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOMES TO MÁLAGA
The joint venture formed by Otero Group and Iberian Yield Investment AB will be bringing 1,000 affordable rental homes to the city of Málaga under the Lagoom Living brand. Recently, two plots of land were purchased for the development of 90 ‘build to rent’ (BTR) homes for affordable rentals in the Zeta District. Plans are also underway to acquire land for the development of 400 additional units intended for this purpose in 2022. i www.otero.com.es
BURNING BEACH AT LA PLAGE CASANIS
Chic Marbella beach club, La Plage Casanis, will be holding the second edition of Burning Beach on August 12 – a day party (midday to sunset) featuring electronic music, performances, and the unique atmosphere that is characteristic of the peak summer season. Marc Álvarez, Schweppes Mixing Master, has created a cocktail for the event called Burning Beach – a dramatic, summery version of the Pink Flamingo. g For bookings, Tel: 952 837 862. www.laplagecasanis.com
THE FIFTH MARBELLA FASHION
SHOW SHINES BRIGHT
The fifth edition of the Marbella Fashion Show was a big success. Featuring designs by national and international designers (including Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Romeo Couture, and Esteban Freiría), the event attracted a flock of celebrities. Sitting in the front row of the catwalk were Tristan J. Ramírez (Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada’s son), haute couture designer, Ángel Palazuelos, and model and entrepreneur, Valeria Mazza. i www.nuevamoda.com
ECOGIVING:
SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING WITH A HEART
EcoGiving is a new online shop that helps people purchase quality eco products while donating to their favourite charity. Its founder, Garry Robey, is a renowned brand architect who is committed to reducing plastic, food waste and products tested on animals. Garry and his wife Tammy launched EcoGiving to bring communities closer and to help local charities, schools, animal shelters, and the planet. The store offers a wide range of household, hygiene, kitchen products, pet accessories, and more. A percentage of the profits made from purchases is donated to charity. i www.ecogiving.org ARAMCO TEAM SERIES OFFERS AMATEURS THE CHANCE TO PLAY WITH TOP GOLFERS
The Aramco Team Series – Sotogrande is offering one lucky Spanish amateur golfer the chance to play in the team format of the Million Dollar Ladies European Tour (LET) at La Reserva Sotogrande. The winner will test their mettle alongside top golfers like former world number one Nelly Korda, her sister Jessica Korda, and Carlota Ciganda. You can register for the competition on the golf-scoring app, VPAR. Every round of golf recorded on this app will give you a chance to win a set in the three-day tournament (which runs from August 19 to 20). i www.aramcoteamseries.com
NEW PRESIDENT FOR ROTARY CLUB
MARBELLA-GUADALMINA
Willem Falter is the first-ever Dutch president of the 14-nationality Rotary Club Marbella-Guadalmina. Falter is the creator of the Ambassador Club to End Plastic Soup of the Costa del Sol, which resulted in the first of many plastic-collecting fish sculptures being installed on Royal Beach, Calahonda. Willem wishes to encourage active participation in Rotary’s varied activities. His themes for his presidential year are harmony, activity, friendship, and transparency. i www.marbella-guadalmina-rotary.club.
HIGUERÓN RESORT RESIDENCE & COLLECTION AWARDS GALA
Real estate firm, Higuerón Residences & Collection, recently held the seventh edition of its Real Estate Awards Gala. The management team highlighted its commitment to sustainability and exclusivity and presented its new projects to over 450 real estate agents from the Coast. The award for Best Real Estate Agency went to Developments.Es, which specialises in the Northern European and UK markets. The prize for Most Sales in the Previous Cycle was won by Felipe Valdés Carter, CEO and Founder of Costa del Sol Property Norway. i www.higueronresortrealestate.com
BABEL EXPANDS ITS STAFF IN MÁLAGA
Multinational digital transformation company, Babel, will expand to 700 specialists to oversee the work undertaken at its global services centre in the Málaga TechPark. The cybersecurity company has embarked on a new strategy that will serve clients across Europe, North Africa, and the U.S. The heightened demand for its services is based on cybersecurity threats posed by new technologies such as 5G, Cloud, big data, AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing. i www.babelgroup.com CLUB DE MARKETING HOLDS NETWORKING EVENT AT VINO MÍO
The Club de Marketing celebrated its last networking session of the first half of 2022 with an after-work solidarity event (in collaboration with Casa Ronald McDonald) at Vino Mío. Over the past few months, the Club has resumed normal, in-person meetings. It has held its Awards Ceremony and conducted network sessions at Autocine Málaga Metrovacesa and other locations. Members have also learned valuable secrets of success from past winners of their traditional Club Prizes. i www.cmarketingmalaga.org
MOTIVATIONAL
COACHING BOOK
Sigue Un Camino Hacia El Éxito is the first published work by local author Óscar González Calzada who holds a Diploma in Mindfulness and Emotional Management from the European Institute of Positive Psychology. Following his foundation of Suché Projects&Dreams in 2020, his book evaluates the impact of realising your dreams in the pursuit of happiness. Óscar imparts the importance of personal growth and the development of strengths through mindfulness and motivational coaching. i Available on
www.amazon.es
THE ASOCIACIÓN ESPAÑOLA CONTRA EL
CANCER HOLDS GOLF EVENT AND GALA DINNER
The Asociación Española Contra el Cancer (Spanish Association Against Cancer) will be holding two fundraising events: a golf tournament at Club de Golf La Zagaleta on August 5, and a gala dinner at Finca Concepción on August 6. The events will be sponsored by leading brands, such as Galerías Comerciales La Cañada, Maserati, Moët & Chandon, and Gómez & Molina Joyeros. g To sign up for the tournament or obtain
