John Hardy debuts first U.S. Experiential Retail Boutique

Luxury jewelry brand John Hardy debuts its first U.S. flagship, situated in New York’s Soho neighborhood. The flagship, opened November 25, offers a highly differentiated and authentic shopping experience designed to engage all five senses with the myth and magic of Balinese artisanship. The highlight of the flagship is an experiential concept space on the … Read more

Top luxury hotel brand for guest satisfaction

Hotel customers have responded well to the enhanced offerings provided by some hotel brands to create value, but as those perks become standard, customers are quick to ask, ‘What have you done for me lately?’ say the authors of the 2016 J.D. Power Study. While hotel satisfaction in most segments has remained flat, the luxury … Read more

Room No.8 is the suite of endless possibilities

Theoretically, at a luxury hotel no request is too big. Ritz-Carlton Partners with Vogue and GQ for First Immersive Theatre Experience Room No.8 is a special hotel room inspired by “the infinite possibilities of the Ritz-Carlton.”  In collaboration with British Vogue and British GQ to create this unique room concept, The Ritz-Carlton presented a multi-sensory … Read more

Winners announced for the Luxury Lifestyle Awards Middle East and Africa 2016

The prestigious international event honoured the best of luxury. Winners of the prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Awards Middle East and Africa 2016 were revealed at the spectacular Great Gatsby-themed Gala Ceremony held at Conrad Dubai hotel on 26th May, recognizing the best of the best in the luxury segment. The annual event praises luxury brands and … Read more

The OFM 50: what we love about the world of food in 2016

From Heston Blumenthal’s sweet shop to the policeman turned pie-maker, here (in no particular order) are 50 of Observer Food Monthly’s favourite things

Luxury Business Forum 2016: Developing winning strategies for Luxury Brands

The Luxury Lifestyle Awards announced its new affiliate platform named Luxury Business Forum. The Forum will take place in Dubai on May 25, 2016, the day before the Luxury Lifestyle Awards Middle East & Africa Gala Ceremony, and will be dedicated to winning strategies in luxury brands development. Luxury Business Forum is a unique platform … Read more