Luxury Insights & News
Expert Articles & Interviews
Jan 30, 2026
The Heirs Are Not Waiting: Why HNW Gen Z Is Already Reshaping the Future of LuxuryBy Abhay Gupta – Luxury Strategist | Founder & Chairman, Luxury Connect LLP – Based on insights from the Altiant HNWZ Report, 2025 A Generational Shift Luxury Can No Longer Defer Luxury has always prided itself on foresight. Yet, when it comes to generational change, the industry has often been reactive rather than anticipatory. For […]
Jan 23, 2026
Luxury in 2026: Control, Access, and ExperienceLuxury in 2026 appears to be increasingly assessed through behaviour rather than display. As platforms multiply and access becomes easier to achieve, traditional markers such as visibility, scale, and volume seem to carry less influence than they once did. What tends to matter more is how deliberately attention is managed, how access is controlled, and […]
Jan 7, 2026
Exclusive Conversation: Ramanathan Lakshmanan on Innovation, Luxury, and the Future of Urban HospitalityLagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja, fresh off its win as Best Luxury City Hotel in Nigeria, continues to stand out among industry leaders recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards. In this exclusive conversation led by Alexander Chetchikov, president of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, the discussion explores the hotel’s approach to luxury, operational strategy, and the broader industry insights driving […]
WLCC News & Updates
Feb 11, 2026
Peter Greenberg Joins the WLCC BoardThe World Luxury Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Greenberg, multiple Emmy Award–winning investigative reporter and CBS News Travel Editor, to the WLCC Board. Widely regarded as one of America’s most respected and influential travel journalists, Greenberg is known throughout the industry as “The Travel Detective.” He reports weekly from around the world for […]
Feb 11, 2026
WLCC Selection: TOP Industry & Partner Events for Luxury Leaders in 2026Luxury does not exist in isolation. It operates within a complex global ecosystem shaped by industry platforms, investment forums, trade exhibitions, and regional market gatherings that influence how luxury is developed, financed, distributed, and experienced worldwide. The WLCC Selection: TOP Industry & Partner Events for Luxury Leaders in 2026 has been curated to reflect this […]
Feb 11, 2026
WLCC Selection: TOP Global Luxury Events to Attend in 2026Global luxury is shaped in specific places, at specific moments, by the leaders who define culture, capital, creativity, and craftsmanship at the highest level. These are not simply occasions of visibility, but environments where influence is exercised, strategies are formed, and the future direction of luxury is negotiated. The WLCC Selection: TOP Global Luxury Events […]
Industry Reports
Jan 22, 2026
2026 Luxury Real Estate Outlook: Sotheby’s International RealtyThe 2026 Luxury Outlook by Sotheby’s International Realty confirms a clear structural shift in the global property landscape. Luxury real estate is no longer moving in parallel with the broader housing market and continues to show resilience, liquidity, and sustained international demand despite economic uncertainty. For members of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, the […]
Jan 9, 2026
Global Luxury in Transition: Key Findings from the Bain Market StudyThe global luxury market stabilized in 2025 following several years of volatility. Total luxury spending reached approximately €1.44 trillion, resulting in a flat to slightly negative year-on-year outcome at constant exchange rates, while remaining materially above 2019 levels. The data indicates a normalization phase rather than a cyclical downturn, as demand patterns, pricing dynamics, and […]
Dec 8, 2025
The Luxe Reset 2026: The Rise of the Next China-Sized Luxury Power BlocBy Abhay GuptaLuxury Strategist | Founder & Chairman, Luxury Connect Luxury’s New Economic Geography The global luxury sector enters 2026 at a decisive turning point. Two of the industry’s most respected intelligence sources, Bain & Company with Altagamma, and The Business of Fashion with McKinsey, independently paint a picture of an industry under pressure yet […]
Curated Reads
Jan 29, 2026
The Luxury Agent Playbook by Mark SatterfieldAuthor: Mark SatterfieldPublication Date: 2025Amazon Rating: 4.8 The Luxury Agent Playbook: Innovative Strategies to Attract Affluent Clients and Luxury Listings is a focused guide for real estate professionals who want to work confidently in the luxury segment of the market. The book addresses a core reality of high-end real estate: affluent buyers and sellers operate with different expectations, […]
Nov 20, 2025
Luxury Library: HAUTE LUXURY BRANDING by Philippe Mihailovich & Caroline TaylorAuthor: Philippe Mihailovich & Caroline TaylorPublication Date: 2025Amazon Rating: 4 The WLCC Luxury Library is a vital hub for luxury professionals and enthusiasts, offering a curated collection of insights, trends, and knowledge in the luxury sector. Tailored for members of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, it offers up-to-date resources on branding, marketing, and high-end consumer behavior. Through […]
Oct 13, 2025
Luxury Library: Exceptional Experiences by Neen JamesAuthor: Neen JamesPublication Date: October 2025 The WLCC Luxury Library is a vital hub for luxury professionals and enthusiasts, offering a curated collection of insights, trends, and knowledge in the luxury sector. Tailored for members of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, it offers up-to-date resources on branding, marketing, and high-end consumer behavior. Through a focus on […]
WLCC Partner News
Jan 14, 2026
The Beatles And The Sound Of A GenerationLet It Be: Music, Culture, and the 1960s Revolution “If you want to know about the 1960s, listen to the music of the Beatles.” The words of American composer Aaron Copland encapsulate the cultural spectrum of a decade of Western economic boom and the key to understanding it: the quartet from Liverpool. John, Paul, George […]
Nov 26, 2025
Introducing Millionaire Bazaar Miami 2026: Where Luxury Meets LegacyThe global luxury stage is set. Millionaire Bazaar proudly announces its inaugural edition in Miami, marking the beginning of an international series that redefines how the world experiences high end living. This exclusive event goes beyond an exhibition, it is a grand declaration of what the future of luxury looks like. Millionaire Bazaar stands apart […]
Oct 14, 2025
Questex’s R&R Hospitality Forum 2025 Marks 10 Years with Curated PathwaysQuestex’s Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R Forum), the leading EMEA event dedicated to resort, leisure, and residential hospitality investment, will return to Athens, Greece on 11–13 November 2025 for its 10-year anniversary edition. This year, the forum introduces curated programme pathways, allowing attendees to personalise their experience based on job function, business objectives, and areas of […]
In the Press
The Luxury Lifestyle List – 9 fun facts about Alexander Chetchikov
UK’s Luxury Lifestyle Magazine interviews WLCC’s President
Alexander Chetchikov: Uniting the World’s Luxury Leaders
Discover how Alexander Chetchikov is redefining luxury as the visionary President of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce.