2012 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction index study: luxury brand segment

Ritz-Carlton Hotel has once again ranked highest in the luxury brand segment, for a third year in a row by J.D. Power and Associates in their 2012 North America Guest Satisfaction Index Study. Two of Hilton’s hotel brands received highest rankings in the Study. Hilton Garden Inn achieved the highest ranking in the “Upscale Segment” … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Elvis Pompilio – hat designer

“You can leave your hat on” only if you are wearing  one of Elvis Pompilio’s creation! Elvis Pompilio  studied fashion design in Brussels, and and designed his first hat creations in 1987. In the same time opened his first milliner workshop in Brussels. After Brussels ,Antwerp comes on stage. The success of the youg designer … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Randy Barnett – founder Indivijual Custom Eyewear

The true luxury  means crafmanship and total dedication. Randy Barnett is the founder of the Individual Custom Eyewear, a “artisan ” luxury brand who produce 100 % custom eyewear. Growing up in West Texas, Barnett was keenly aware of the famous custom bootmakers in the region who create the best looking and best fitting cowboy … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Richard Hatter – general manager Hotel Icon – Hong Kong

The just-opened Hotel Icon located in the heart of  Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong, is one-of-a-kind. Owned by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hotel ICON has been able to forge its own identity and serves as a resource center for the hospitality industry. Since its launch, it has earned numerous readers’ choice awards and … Read more

Luxury and premium brands that are socially responsible do better. Survey.

Most (82%) wealthy Americans define social responsibility by a company behaving ethically with employees, customers and suppliers. Environmental behavior and philanthropic actions are both named by respondents as an essential component of CSR (58%), according to a new survey by the independent and objective New York-based Luxury Institute, “Corporate Social Responsibility: The Wealthy Consumer’s Viewpoint.” … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Ollivier Jacq – CEO PARADIZO.com

In this digital times,the  luxury travel business is one of the main supporters of this current. A lot of applications are and were and will be  build from the greatest hotels to exclusive online luxury agencies. Easy to reach and to see for the potential customers. Luxury destinations and services , around the world…at a … Read more