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
Hotel customers have responded well to the enhanced offerings provided by some hotel brands to create value, but as those perks become standard, customers are quick to ask, ‘What have you done for me lately?’ say the authors of the 2016 J.D. Power Study. While hotel satisfaction in most segments has remained flat, the luxury … Read more
Bulgari Hotels and Resorts to bring the luxury hospitality brand to Moscow. There will be magnificent views of the Moscow rooftops and of the Kremlin. Jean-Christophe Babin, Chief Executive Officer of Bulgari Group and Russian investor Alexey Bogachev signed an agreement to open a Bulgari Moscow hotel in 2019. The new property will stand as … Read more
New Luxury Hotels: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Irongate Announced Plans for Luxury Resort in Los Cabos. Los Cabos has long been a favourite destination for luxury travellers and is a natural fit for Four Seasons as it extends the luxury hospitality group presence in Mexico. The Resort is a place for those of … Read more
Affluent travelers not only travel a lot, they focus on fitness much more too. Desirable luxury hotel amenities. Top 1%. Wealthy hotel guests place higher importance on hotel gyms than others, say the results of the 2016 Luxury Travel Report published by consultancy firm Resonance. The richest travelers not only travel a lot, they focus … Read more
St. Regis brand is bringing bespoke service, contemporary design and refined elegance to the ever-bustling city of Jakarta. Set in the Heart of Jakarta’s Golden Triangle, the new St. Regis Jakarta and The Residences at The St. Regis Jakarta will set a new paradigm for luxury hospitality in Indonesia’s thriving Capital. Centrally located on Jalan … Read more