Luxury Insights & News

In this exclusive interview, World Luxury Chamber of Commerce speaks with Saturnino De Cecco, CEO of Hoverfly, following the company’s recognition as the 2026 Best Luxury Helicopter Service in Italy. Founded in 2009, Hoverfly specializes in tailor-made private helicopter transfers, serving leisure and business travelers across Italy and neighboring countries. Its operational model brings together […]

Lisa Black, Founder of L&L Proposals, leads a UK-based company specialising in bespoke marriage proposals, engagement celebrations, and destination weddings. Drawing on more than 29 years of experience in the wedding and events industry, she has developed an approach centred on personalisation, discretion, and carefully considered design. Recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as the 2026 […]

Across real estate, hospitality, fragrance, architecture, fashion, media, wellness, and design, the conversations in Issue 6 of Luxury People Magazine point to a common conclusion: luxury is being measured less by excess and more by the value it creates. What makes something luxurious today? The answer once appeared relatively straightforward. Rarity, craftsmanship, heritage, exclusivity, exceptional […]

The World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) was pleased to support Luxury Hospitality Conference 2026, held on October 23 in Milan, Italy, bringing together professionals and decision-makers from across the luxury hospitality industry. As an official partner of the conference, WLCC helped introduce its international community to an event dedicated to professional exchange, industry insights, […]

Artificial intelligence offers new opportunities for luxury brands, but technological capability alone does not guarantee consumer interest. In a recent World Luxury Chamber of Commerce webinar, Dr. Jacqueline Eastman presented research examining what motivates luxury consumers to consider AI-enabled products and why emotional value may matter far more than functionality. Drawing on a three-study research […]

What does luxury mean today, and which values should guide its future? The World Luxury Manifesto explores these questions through the perspectives of the people who work in, create, and care about luxury. Initiated by the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce as part of World Luxury Day, the Manifesto sets out shared principles centred on […]

What happens when a hotel becomes a lifestyle, a residence becomes a sanctuary, and a destination becomes an experience worth travelling across the world for? Luxury hospitality is entering a fascinating new chapter. The boundaries between travel, residential living, wellness, gastronomy and personal experience are becoming less distinct. For the world’s most discerning travellers, exceptional […]

Global personal wealth recorded a significant increase in 2025, but the headline growth figures tell only part of the story. The UBS Global Wealth Report 2026 points to a world in which overall wealth is expanding rapidly, while its distribution, geographic concentration and relationship with household finances remain highly uneven. Across the 56 markets analysed […]

Strategy Paper by Abhay Gupta – The Indian Luxury Strategist; Founder & Chairman, Luxury Connect & Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS). India holds the world’s longest continuous tradition of exquisite craft and the largest artisan workforce on earth — over 7 million skilled artisans across more than 3,000 documented traditions. It is also the fastest-growing […]

From changing consumer expectations to new business models, contributors to Luxury People Magazine Issue 6 offer perspectives on the developments that could influence the next decade of luxury. What will give luxury businesses a competitive advantage over the next decade? The answer may have less to do with entering new markets or adopting the latest […]

By James W Phillips, Founder & CEO, JWP Media Group In a world overflowing with luxury products, perhaps the most valuable thing a brand can offer is no longer the object itself — but access to the people, passion and craftsmanship behind it. There was a time when acquiring something luxurious felt genuinely significant. A […]

Bengaluru creates more wealth than any city in South India. Its luxury retail is spread across thirty-five kilometres, and the money has moved somewhere else entirely. By Abhay Gupta – The Indian Luxury Strategist; Founder & Chairman, Luxury Connect & Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS). Every market that becomes a luxury destination does so in […]

Author: Viet N’Guyen | Cambridge Scholars PublishingPublication Date: 2026 What determines the value of luxury in a world where consumer expectations, cultural influences and technology are changing rapidly? The Future of Luxury: An Evolution of Culture, Capital & Consciousness examines this question through an interdisciplinary collection of essays exploring the priorities and challenges facing the […]

Author: Dr. Rajanya Ravasia | Powered by Adventum WealthPublication Date: 2025 For overseas investors, UK residential property involves considerations that extend well beyond selecting an asset. In The Crossover: UK Property Investment from Overseas Made Simple, Dr. Rajanya Ravasia brings together the financial and practical factors that can shape cross-border property investment, offering a structured […]

Author: David CleevelyPublication Date: 2025 Innovation is often described as the result of a brilliant idea, a chance encounter, or simply being in the right place at the right time. In Serendipity: It Doesn’t Happen by Accident, David Cleevely challenges that assumption. His central argument is that while unexpected discoveries cannot be planned, the conditions […]

Taylor Travel Management International FZCO operates at the intersection of luxury travel, mobility, and personalized service, supporting clients whose journeys require discretion, flexibility, and considered coordination. With more than 19 years of experience, the company provides solutions across chauffeur services, business travel, private aviation, yacht services, concierge, security, and ground transportation. Its position as a […]

For Marc Sandreschi, luxury advisory has never been defined solely by the value of an asset. It is defined by the quality of the relationship, the level of trust placed in an advisor, and the ability to understand what a client is genuinely trying to achieve. Being recognized as Luxury Real Estate Advisor of the […]

QURAX LLC has joined the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, bringing into its international network an emerging fine jewelry house founded on an uncommon proposition: that the future of luxury can be informed by the full continuum of human creativity – from symbols, rituals, and craftsmanship carried across generations to engineering, scientific discovery, and possibilities yet to […]

Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) will return to the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC) from 7–9 December 2026, bringing together international travel and tourism professionals to explore new business opportunities and industry partnerships. Organized by NeXTfairs, the fifth edition will connect tourism boards, hospitality brands, airlines, travel operators, destination management companies, and industry stakeholders from […]

For international real estate developers and agencies, exhibiting at LPS Shanghai 2026 offers direct access to Chinese high-net-worth buyers interested in overseas property. Bringing together exhibitors from more than 50 countries, the event provides opportunities to meet investors seeking international real estate for investment, residency and lifestyle purposes. However, a successful exhibition requires more than […]

Privé, a new invitation-only private aviation experience, makes its debut in Hong Kong on 3–5 November 2026, bringing together private aviation, luxury lifestyle, craftsmanship, design, and hospitality. First unveiled during Monaco Yacht Show 2026 in partnership with Informa Prestige, Privé introduces a new concept for connecting aircraft manufacturers, luxury maisons, business leaders, and a select […]