Billionaires have more connections than their wealthy brethren

Wealthy individuals move in specific circles, whether it is their professional circle with business partners and colleagues or their social network with friends and family. A recent study by Wealth-X digs deep into the social network of the world’s wealthy and reveals that the typical wealthy individual is connected to 7 other ultra high net worth … Read more

The World’s Most Popular Luxury Hotel Brands in 2015 are…

Social media and internet outlets continue to revolutionize the role of consumers in shaping brand perceptions, even at the higher end of the luxury spectrum. According to a recent survey, travelers are happiest with their stays at the Ritz-Carlton, Oberoi, and Raffles. Luxury brands at the top end of the high-end spectrum like Four Seasons, … Read more

Most generous expat packages are found in the Middle East, but expats look beyond financial rewards

Singapore, New Zealand, Sweden, and Bahrain are Best Place to Live and Work, says The Expat Explorer survey. Singapore emerges as the best place overall for expats to enjoy an excellent quality of life, financial wellbeing and improved career prospects. Expats are moving abroad to improve their quality of life and take on new challenges, … Read more

Rome’s iconic Westin Excelsior hotel sold to Qatari luxury hotel group

The Westin Excelsior hotel Rome, a symbol of Italian elegance in the 1960s, has been sold for €222m to a Qatari hotel group. Qatari hotel group Katara Hospitality, owner of both Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Center and The Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Milan, bought the iconic Westin Excelsior Hotel in … Read more

The Biggest Equestrian Clubs. Horses first. The rest later.

There are people passionate about horses and horse events in every corner of the planet. The passion has created the need for numerous equestrian clubs offering the highest level of equestrianism and the essential joy of being with these nobles animals and elite equine athletes. These equestrian clubs host numerous horse-related events throughout the year … Read more

Luxury brands must redefine the way they do business

Retailers cannot solve the economic slowdown in China by opening more stores. Instead, they should focus on services and experiences