The United States is the most popular location for second homes among the ultra wealthy, followed by the United Kingdom and Switzerland

Gain insight into investment strategies of the UHNW population. Luxury home buying has become a truly global enterprise. An increasing number of ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals are buying non-traditional homes outside their domiciles according to a new study by Wealth-X and the Sotheby’s International Realty. The Wealth-X and Sotheby’s International Realty reports look … Read more

Absolut Elyx Copper Pineapple pop-up water truck

Elyx, Absolut’s new luxury vodka will exclusively debut a pop-up water truck and retail boutique in New York that will embark on a three city tour of the country in November and December. Starting in New York on November 6 – 8, followed by Los Angeles on November 19 – 21 and Miami on December … Read more

Six uncommon luxury hotels welcoming guests soon

Leading Hotels, one of the largest luxury independent hotel collections in the world, adds six new hotels to its portfolio of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries. With features including signature restaurants by celebrity chefs and an exceptional arts and performance venue, the newest Leading Hotels reflect their destinations through luxury design, culture … Read more

The travel destinations that attract and retain wealthy tourists the longest

A snapshot into the traveling habits of wealthy tourists. Seoul, South Korea — bustling metropolis, international business hub, and jumping-off point for many Asia-bound travelers — topped Switchfly’s 2015 Luxury Travel Index released by technology and booking company Switchfly. Although the majority of top luxury travel destinations are European, the top two luxury travel destinations … Read more

Diageo Reserve World Class Grand Final: The battle to become the world’s best bartender is on

World’s Largest Cocktail Competition. The battle to become the world’s best bartender is on. This year, 5,500 cruise line bartenders from three of the world’s leading cruise lines have been shaking it up in the Diageo Global Travel WORLD CLASS Programme in pursuit of their place in the DIAGEO RESERVE WORLD CLASS Final. Only one … Read more

State of the Art: The winners of the Swarovski Designers of the Future

The Swarovski Designers of the Future Award acknowledges emerging studios and designers who are actively expanding design culture through experimentation with cutting-edge technologies. This year’s recipients include Studio Swine, Tomás Alonso and Elaine Yan Ling Ng, who debuted new works at the 10th anniversary of Design Miami/ Basel. Design duo Studio Swine presented the groundbreaking … Read more