Luxury Insights & News
Expert Articles & Interviews
Dec 8, 2025
Exclusive Interview: Inside Iyad Rasbey’s Vision for Ras Al Khaimah’s Rise as a Luxury PowerhouseIn this exclusive interview, Alexander Chetchikov, President of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, sits down with WLCC Honorary Board Member Iyad Rasbey, Vice President of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, to uncover the strategy behind one of the world’s most compelling destination transformations. With global travel shifting toward authenticity, emotional connection, and […]
Dec 8, 2025
Exclusive Conversation: Chef Shawn Osbey on Food, Storytelling, and Global InfluenceIn this exclusive feature, Chef Shawn Osbey, known internationally as The Traveling Chef, joins Alexander Chetchikov, President of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, for a conversation on the future of luxury hospitality. Chef Shawn has built a reputation for blending American foundations with global influences drawn from his journeys across continents. His work spans […]
Dec 5, 2025
Architect of Icons: Kassie Smith on the Future of Luxury, Investment, and Global InfluenceFor nearly three decades, Kassie Smith, Founder & CEO of KS Global, has shaped some of the world’s most iconic luxury destinations – spanning resorts, branded residences, mixed-use master plans, and transformational hospitality developments across global markets. Renowned for her ability to fuse vision, strategy, and cultural nuance, Kassie brings a rare combination of creative […]
Book Reviews
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 […]
Sep 12, 2025
Luxury Library: The Future of Luxury Customer Experience by Gabriella LojaconoAuthor: Gabriella Lojacono Publication Date: 2024Amazon Rating: 3.8 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 […]
WLCC News & Updates
Dec 9, 2025
The WLCC Weekly Edit: Prada–Versace Deal, Zegna Strategy, Saudi AI, Hotel Investments & MoreWelcome to The Weekly Edit, your curated digest of the latest in the world of luxury. Each week, WLCC brings you a handpicked selection of industry news, insights, and stories influencing the future of high-end fashion, design, travel, real estate, and beyond. Consider this your insider’s guide to the latest in luxury. Photo by apertur2.8 […]
Dec 8, 2025
World Luxury Chamber of Commerce Strengthens Board with Industry Leader Florent CanepaThe World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) announces the appointment of Florent Canepa, Head of Communications & Marketing Creation at Mercedes-Benz AG, to its Board of Directors. A global leader in luxury marketing and communications, Florent brings two decades of experience shaping brand strategy, creative content, and cultural influence for some of the world’s most […]
Dec 4, 2025
WLCC Appoints Jeremie Bernheim of RAYMOND WEIL to Board of DirectorsThe World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) is pleased to welcome Jeremie Bernheim, Chief Marketing Officer of RAYMOND WEIL S.A., as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Bernheim brings nearly 20 years of international experience in marketing, sales, and strategy, shaping some of the world’s most recognized brands across both consumer goods and […]
Industry Reports
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 […]
Dec 3, 2025
Monaco Yacht Show Market Report 2025 By SuperYacht TimesThe luxury arena continues to evolve as global economic forces, policy shifts, and changing client expectations influence the direction of the superyacht sector. The Monaco Yacht Show Market Report 2025, produced by SuperYacht Times, offers a precise examination of these dynamics at a moment when the industry adapts to softer demand in certain categories while […]
Nov 25, 2025
Beyond the Surface: Dynamics of Extreme Wealth in 2025 By AltrataThe high-stakes financial sphere governing global luxury begins and ends with the fortunes of the Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) population. In the pursuit of market validation, the most crucial metric for the year has arrived: the “World Ultra Wealth Report 2025” by Altrata. This authoritative analysis provides essential data regarding the individuals classified as […]
WLCC Partner News
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 […]
Oct 13, 2025
Kim Jones announced as the keynote speaker for the Business of Luxury Summit – Asia Edition 2025The Financial Times is delighted to announce Kim Jones OBE, one of the most influential designers in contemporary fashion, as the keynote speaker at the Business of Luxury Summit – Asia Edition. The Financial Times, in partnership with Nikkei, will host the Business of Luxury Summit – Asia edition at the Four Seasons Hotel in […]
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.