Currency fluctuations and globe-trotters boost the personal luxury goods market, but real growth slows, says study

The worldwide luxury industry surpassed €1 trillion in retail sales value in 2015 and delivered healthy growth of 5% year over year (at constant exchange rates), driven primarily by luxury cars (8%), luxury hospitality (7%) and fine arts (6%), according to the 14th edition of the Bain Luxury Study, published by Bain & Company for … Read more

Bulgari Hotel Beijing – a new “benchmark for enlightened luxury living in the future”

Beijing to have a Bulgari Hotel. Bulgari Hotels will open a new luxury property in Beijing. The capital of the People’s Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world it’s the luxury hospitality brand’s fifth property in the world following the opening of Milan, Bali, London, Shanghai (opening in 2016), … Read more

2014 World Luxury Index Hotels. And the most-searched-for luxury hotel groups are …

Global consumer interest in luxury hotels has increased by 7.7 % over the past twelve months. Major growth rate coming from China (+39%), whilst interest from German consumers has dropped by 9.4%, according to the 2nd Edition of The World Luxury Index Hotels issued by by Digital Luxury Group in partnership with the Chair of … Read more

When extraordinary and one-of-a-kind intersect, you have likely found one of 6 new Leading Hotels of The World.

The latest in luxury hospitality: The 6 new luxury hotels accepted in The Leading Hotels of the World. The Leading hotels of the world, the largest luxury hotel collection, adds six new hotels and resorts in Europe and South America to its portfolio. Square Nine Hotel Belgrade (Serbia), Ponta dos Ganchos (Brazil), Pousada do Porto … Read more

Desert Chic in Southern California

A glimpse of The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage. Decor elements, such as rich wood accents and dramatic limestone flooring, pay tribute to the Palm Spring’s desert setting in the newly-revealed Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage. The most highly-anticipated resort openings in California aims to redefine the standard for luxury hospitality in the desert resort city in Riverside County, … Read more

The future of luxury hospitality? Take a look at hotel industry’s first fully branded jet

How to enjoy the comfort and style of a luxury hotel in the air? Reimagine luxury hospitality in the hotel industry’s first fully branded jet. The evolving needs and preferences of the luxury travellers led to the introduction of the Four Seasons Jet, the industry’s first fully branded private jet experience. The new jet pairs … Read more