Luxury businesses aimed at an elite clientele can be lucrative. But the best operations don’t sustain success by chance — prior preparation and thorough research shortens the odds on a long-shot startup until it’s well worth a calculated gamble. So if you’re considering whether your entrepreneurial pipe dream can convert to cold hard cash, here … Read more
Business is booming in the UK fitness sector — industry reports reveal that one in seven people in the UK is a gym member. So it’s little wonder that the industry has attracted solid investment from budget chains offering cut-price fees and flexible contracts. But if you’re thinking of getting a foothold in the lucrative … Read more
The Aegean coast is one of the best spots for fresh fish and shellfish, and this part of the world is also famous for its grape varieties and delicious wines. In Turkey, the word keyif is used to express conviviality, contentment and the fun of getting together. The newly-unveiled LUX Bodrum’s own brand of beach … Read more
When it comes to luxury in the most romantic and stylish city in the world, look no further than the legendary Hôtel Plaza Athénée. Hôtel Plaza Athénée, the historic luxury hotel in Paris located on 25 Avenue Montaigne, near the Champs- Élysées and Eiffel Tower, has invited Montaigne Market, a designer boutique located on avenue … Read more
Walpole 100: British entrepreneurs in the luxury industry are sharing their insights on lessons learned. 100 ‘secrets of success’ from some of the biggest names in British luxury. Ever wanted to know what it takes to launch a successful luxury brand? Or learn what inspires some of Britain’s most innovative luxury leaders? The past 50 … Read more
Kaitlyn Stewart has been crowned the world’s best bartender at the climax of the global cocktail competition WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2017 in Mexico City. The judges have seen everything, from six foot high flames to ingredients brought together in ways they never seen before. The WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year competition … Read more