Can Online Gaming Really Replicate a Lavish, High-end Gambling Experience?

While the value of the online gaming market is expected to reach a staggering $182.8 billion by the end of 2015, there remains some criticism surrounding the experience that it delivers. This is especially relevant when aimed at high-end gamblers, who historically would spend their time frequenting lavish bricks and mortar casino resorts in some … Read more

A new chapter in the power of travel to protect the planet

National Geographic launches Unique Lodges of the World. Can sustainability and a world-class guest experience go hand-in-hand? Recognized for its commitment to exploring and protecting the planet, The National Geographic Society announced its Unique Lodges of the World, “a collection of boutique hotels in extraordinary places around the world with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability, authenticity … Read more

Luxury brands: higher standards or just a higher mark-up?

Research challenges assumption that there is a link between the cost of clothing and the way it is produced, explains Tansy Hoskins



Luxury brands benefit as shoppers move from festive giving to self-gifting

eBay’s Phuong Nguyen reveals the opportunity for luxury brands as consumers stop buying Christmas presents and indulge in high-end purchases

Coach acquired women’s luxury footwear brand Stuart Weitzman

Women’s luxury footwear brand Stuart Weitzman has been acquired by Coach, the New York design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections. According to Coach, the transaction will complement Coach’s current leadership position in premium handbags and accessories, while immediately adding to the company’s earnings as it continues to make meaningful progress against its brand transformation … Read more

Luxury skincare product promises to nourish Kenyan employment

Marula oil could become a multibillion-dollar business, according to the Kenyan farmer planning to produce and market the product in east Africa