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Luxury brands must redefine the way they do business

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

Virgin Cruises to launch its first luxury liner in 2020 from Miami

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Richard Branson is placing his bets on medium size “boutique” ships. British tycoon Richard Branson unveiled the plans for Virgin Cruises ‘boutique’ cruise line. The founder of the Virgin Group announced that Virgin Cruises has selected Port Miami as the home port for its first cruise ship that will set sail in 2020. Richard flew … Read more

Five new authentic independent luxury hotels

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The high-end hospitality chain Leading Hotels of the World announced the addition of five new members to its collection of authentic independent luxury hotels. The latest additions in France, England, Tunisia, Costa Rica and Singapore offer features ranging from a massive arts and performance venue to a landing strip and helipad on propert. The chain of … Read more

Live it up: the celebrity homes that anyone can rent

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Fancy a holiday in Jimi Hendrix’s ‘gingerbread house’ or Kurt Cobain’s graffiti-riddled Los Angeles flat – and willing to pay a premium for the pleasure?

10 spectacular rail journeys … that you’ve probably never heard of

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Classic trains such as the Orient Express and Trans-Siberian have the name and the fame, but there are hundreds of lesser-known – and more-affordable – rail journeys that are their equal when it comes to stunning scenery

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Is the crisis in the Chinese luxury market temporary? It is time for us to think of the Chinese market sociologically

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Since 2012, Western luxury houses have been going through a slumping phase in their most profitable market China. Gucci has closed stores in second-layer cities across China, Prada has experienced its gloomiest sales in a decade and Swiss watches are struck with the lowest increase in recent years.Moreover, Bain & Company has demonstrated in its newly … Read more