The average spending of China’s high net worth individuals decreased by 15%

  Hurun Report releases Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014 and Hurun Best of the Best Awards 2014. According to Hurun Report Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014, the average spending of China’s high net worth individuals has decreased by 15%, with spending on gift giving down by a dramatic 25%. HNWIs are busier than ever. They … Read more

The number of new luxury yachts shows no signs of slowing down

The size of the world’s largest private yachts has increased dramatically over the last two decades. Expected deliveries for 2014 show how the size of the 100 largest privately owned superyachts continues to grow. The delivery of the 180 metre superyacht Azzam has pushed Roman Abramovich’s 162.5 metre yacht Eclipse into second place after dominating … Read more

YOLO/ You Only Live Once. Luxury travel trends to watch for 2014

The luxury travel landscape in 2014.   2014 will be a year that will be defined by the “YOLO” spirit — You Only Live Once, says 250-year-old luxury travel company Cox & Kings, those crystal ball forecasts for 2014 suggest that travelers around the globe will search for authentic, local experiences, and will maximize social … Read more

Top 20 most expensive luxury hotels in 2013

Top 20 most expensive hotels around the world.   A couple who wants to spend a night at the North Island Lodge in a remote location in the Seychelles this summer will have to pay an eye-popping $5843 nightly. The luxury lodge in Seychelles has secured the number one spot on the list of the … Read more

Who is a woman of worth? 10 inspiring women making beautiful differences in their communities

L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth Honors 10 Inspiring Women. In 2006, L’Oréal Paris launched the Women of Worth program to celebrate everyday women who follow their true passion to make a difference in the world. Tackling society’s most pressing issues, from helping victims in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy, to enabling terminally … Read more

141 m Dream Symphony. Unquestionably the World’s largest sailing superyacht

A quite extraordinary yacht, building in wood to achieve quite unique characteristics, Ken Freivokh Design’s 141 m Dream Symphony megayacht will be without exception the largest privately sailing yacht in the world. “Dream Symphony” is the brainchild of Valeriy Stepanenko, the owner of the Dream Ship Victory’s yard in Bosburun, Turkey. Bringing together the same … Read more