Luxury spending trends of the past year. Report

The beauty, fine wines and spirits, and fine food segments all grew, reflecting a redirection of luxury spending away from goods and toward personal pampering and experiences. Last 12 months, the luxury consumption shifted away from goods and toward experiences such as travel and gastronomy, which grew faster than luxury goods by at least 5 … Read more

This $250 million home was curated for the ultimate billionaire

 This $250 million home is setting a record for the most expensive home ever listed for sale in the U.S. Having spent a significant amount of time on mega-yachts and large private jets that can sell from $150 million to $500 million, luxury developer Bruno Makowsky identified a colossal opportunity to develop luxury real estate that … Read more

Boutique Reigns King, Wellness 3.0, and Luxury Hotel Boom in Emerging Destinations Among The Hottest Hotel Trends

The desire for personalized travel experiences and Instagram-worthy design continues to drive the popularity of boutique hotels, says the global network of luxury travel agencies Virtuoso in its new 2017 Best of the Best directory. The 2017 directory is featuring Virtuoso’s exclusive collection of hotels and new experiential itineraries. The largest collection to date includes … Read more

Esxence 2017 to open a Garden of Eden in the capital city of Art Perfumery

Only here niche perfume enthusiasts can perceive the most harmonious and refined fragrances. Esxence – The Scent of Excellence, the Art Perfumery’s Event is back in Milan, from March 23rd to 26th. Art Perfumery is the key to access to this perfect world and Esxence is the appointment that every year allows professionals and enthusiasts … Read more

Italian Luxury: Emerging Brands Awards. Altagamma’s 7 winners are …

Benedetta Bruzziches, MORE, Delfina Delettrez, Frantoio Muraglia, LOVEThESIGN, Evo Yachts and Venissa are the winners of the second edition of the Altagamma Foundation award. The “EMERGING BRANDS AWARD – Believing in the Future” supports emerging Italian cultural and creative businesses in the various sectors represented by the Italian luxury body. The Award also aims to … Read more