Category: Expert Articles & Interviews

Mohamed Borghol, CEO & Founder of Airport Passes – Meet & Greet Services, joins an executive conversation with the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce. As a Professional Member of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, Airport Passes is part of a global network of luxury leaders committed to advancing strategic dialogue, collaboration, and excellence across the industry.  World Luxury […]

Op-Ed by Dr. Sheetal Jain, Founder & CEO of Luxe Analytics For years, the playbook for luxury brands entering or expanding in India has been remarkably consistent: focus on the Big Six cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad. These metropolitan markets have long been seen as the country’s primary engines of wealth, international exposure, […]

Mahe Haroutinian, General Manager of Karma Resort, joins the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, for a conversation on boutique hospitality, personalized guest experiences, and leadership in luxury tourism. Recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as the Best Luxury Beachfront Boutique Hotel in Thailand for 2026, Karma Resort reflects a boutique philosophy centered on thoughtful service, refined accommodations, and meaningful guest connections. […]

Professor Dr. Carlos Van Mieghem is the founder and director of Sana Medical®, a Belgium-based concierge medicine practice dedicated to delivering highly personalized, physician-led healthcare. An internationally respected cardiologist, researcher, and lifestyle medicine advocate, he combines decades of expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac imaging, intensive care medicine, and preventive healthcare. His work is driven by […]

Bassam Ammar, General Manager of Conrad Jabal Omar Makkah, in Conversation with the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, for a conversation following the hotel’s recognition by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as Best Luxury Family Hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The discussion explores leadership, guest experience, and the maintenance of consistent hospitality standards in one of the […]

Georgios Kasmirlis, CEO of Castello Hotels Group, has built a hospitality portfolio guided by authentic service, thoughtful design, and a deep connection to Crete. As Castello Infinity Suites has been recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, the property reflects a contemporary approach to luxury that prioritizes personalized experiences and lasting guest relationships. In conversation with the World Luxury Chamber […]

For Vanessa Fukunaga, Owner, President & CEO of Engel & Völkers Snell Real Estate, and Owner & CEO of Ocean Blue World, luxury is defined by the quality of relationships, not the price of a product. As Ocean Blue Magazine begins its collaboration with the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce as an official media partner, […]

Achilleas Koukkos, Co-Founder of VILLABEAT, leads a company dedicated to delivering personalized luxury villa experiences across Greece through carefully curated properties and bespoke concierge services. Recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as the Best Luxury Private Villa Experience in Greece, 2026, VILLABEAT has established a reputation for combining local expertise with high standards of hospitality. In conversation with World Luxury Chamber […]

Hani T. Gharbawi, Founder of Nauti Marine Experiences, speaks with the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce about the company’s approach to marine hospitality in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as Best Luxury Marine Experience in Saudi Arabia, Nauti Marine Experiences offers fully serviced luxury pontoon trips with curated onboard amenities and an […]

By Dr. Sheetal Jain, Founder & CEO of Luxe Analytics India’s luxury market is undergoing a profound generational transformation. According to BCG and Snapchat, Gen Z-driven spending in India is expected to reach nearly USD 2 trillion by 2035, meaning that every second rupee spent in the country could come from a Gen Z consumer. Already contributing […]

Dionissia Leschopoulou, CEO and Founder of Athenian Yachts, leads a company established in 1980 and recognized in Athens, Greece, in the category of Best Luxury Full-Service Yacht Company. In conversation with World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, she reflects on the company’s role in Greek yachting, its approach to full-service client experiences, and its recognition by […]

WLCC TOP Luxury Speaker of the World 2025 and 2026, Abhay Gupta, releases a new white paper examining the strategic divide that artificial intelligence is creating across the global luxury industry, and what it means for brands, leaders, and educators navigating the AI era. The luxury industry has reached an inflection point. After decades of […]

Image credits: Tomo Yarmush Award-winning Italian interior designer Gaetano La Vigna, founder of GLV Design, shares how more than three decades of international experience have influenced his approach to luxury interiors. He discusses Italian craftsmanship, technology, hospitality design, and why thoughtful design continues to matter in an increasingly digital world. World Luxury Chamber of Commerce: […]

By Dr. Sheetal Jain, Founder & CEO of Luxe Analytics According to the Bain & Company Report, in 2022, 95 percent of all luxury brands grew. In 2025, only 40% to 45% of brands reported positive revenue growth. Shockingly, the industry lost 20 million customers between 2024 and 2025, after having lost 50 million over the previous […]

The first half of 2026 has provided no shortage of insight into the forces influencing luxury, wealth, travel, real estate, and consumer behavior. Across the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) platform, thousands of industry professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers have turned to independent reports to better understand where luxury markets are heading and […]

With more than 30 years of experience in hotel operations, Adel Aramouni leads Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong with a strong focus on performance, guest experience, and operational discipline. The hotel itself reflects a blend of luxury lifestyle hospitality and local cultural identity, rooted in the Katong-Joo Chiat neighbourhood. Under Adel’s leadership, the property has also […]

After more than a decade at Richemont, Pedro López-Belmonte has a direct view of where luxury brands continue to struggle with technology, ecommerce, and digital identity. Now as Chief Product Officer at VersAI, he argues that the future of luxury commerce depends less on new tools and more on whether brands can remove friction, unify […]

Luxury is often associated with exclusivity and craftsmanship, but for Lancia Soans, its true value lies in human connection. In this conversation, the founder of Lancia Designs shares her perspective on art, gifting, craftsmanship, and why meaningful relationships remain at the heart of luxury. World Luxury Chamber of Commerce: Lancia, you have worked across luxury […]

As the luxury real estate sector continues to evolve through innovation, strategic development, and global investment dynamics, industry leaders who can bridge vision, advisory, and commercial growth are becoming increasingly influential in shaping the future of the market. Recently appointed as a Board Member of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC), Jason Margetts brings […]

By Dr. Sheetal Jain, Founder & CEO of Luxe Analytics India’s luxury housing market is entering a decisive decade of transformation. Valued at USD 44.11 billion in 2025, it is projected to surge to USD 275.40 billion by 2035, growing at an impressive CAGR of 20% between 2026 and 2035. This remarkable expansion is underpinned […]

Luxury has become increasingly global, yet the meaning of prestige remains deeply local. While affluent consumers around the world may share expectations around quality and service, the emotional drivers behind luxury purchasing decisions differ significantly from one region to another. In mature markets, luxury may be associated with heritage and discretion. In developing economies, it […]

For decades, Peter Greenberg has reported from the front lines of global travel, documenting not only destinations, but the systems, politics, and people behind them. In this conversation with WLCC, the Emmy Award-winning journalist discusses editorial independence, cultural understanding, and why the travel industry risks losing its human value. World Luxury Chamber of Commerce: You’ve […]

Luxury architecture is moving toward a more grounded and environmentally conscious approach, where materiality, craftsmanship, and emotional connection matter as much as aesthetics. In this WLCC interview, Lucila Aguilar, founder of Aguilar & Esteve Arquitects, shares how her studio combines bamboo, digital fabrication, and local expertise to create spaces rooted in authenticity. World Luxury Chamber of Commerce: Your […]

Sacha Zackariya, CEO and Co-Founder of Prosegur ChangeGroup, explores the changing expectations of international luxury travellers and why service, trust, and operational precision remain central to modern travel retail. His book Leading Travel & Tourism Retail was named one of the WLCC TOP Luxury Books for 2026, bringing together insights from leaders across CHANEL, LVMH, […]