If you’re planning a luxury hotel opening for 2010, it’s probably safe to say you’re quite the risk-taker. With the industry struggling through one its worst slumps in decades, there are still some hopeful individuals who are powering through and gearing up for some high-end hotel openings. Here’s a look at the optimistic (brave?) souls who are hoping you come stay with them in 2010.

Last month, Newport Coast saw a record sale with a three-story mansion featuring ocean views on three sides that sold for $19,777,777.

Sikorsky has built the ultimate in VIP helicopters with their S-76C++, and with their first customer being the British Royal Family, it’s pretty safe to say that they’ve designed a luxurious and incredibly exclusive helicopter.

In the next two weeks, some of the world’s largest investment banks are expected to pay out more than $65 billion in salaries and bonuses.

A downtown penthouse in San Diego has just hit the market for $8.5 million. The home is 4,500 square feet and features dark Italian woods throughout.

Winter dates for 2010’s dineLA have been announced and we have the inside scoop on what you can expect from one of the city’s finest dining events this year.

Tiger’s Woods’ former coach, Butch Harmon, has some tough love that he’s handing out to the world’s greatest golfer in the midst of one of the biggest sports scandals to hit in a very long time. What is Harmon advising Woods to do? Read on to find out.

An extremely rare 1925 open-top Type 22 Bugatti Brescia was recovered after spending 73 years at the bottom of Lake Maggiore in Switzerland. Now, it will be sold and is expected to fetch more than $129,645, the same as a brand new luxury motor.

Asi Cymbal is a Miami developer who apparently has a lot of faith in the Design District. He is purchasing property in the area with immediate plans for more restaurants and retail.