Luxury Insights & News
Expert Articles & Interviews
Dec 16, 2025
Exclusive Interview: Nicky van der Walt on Luxury, Culture, and the Soul of TANG DubaiThe name TANG embodies vibrant flavor and pays homage to the ancient Chinese dynasty known for its celebration of art, taste, and creativity. Since opening, TANG Dubai has emerged as one of the UAE’s most captivating dining destinations, bringing together the energy of Japanese izakaya dining and the refinement of Cantonese cuisine within a setting that reflects contemporary […]
Dec 12, 2025
The New Codes of Luxury Travel 2026: From Wellness and Solo Journeys to Neo-Nomad LivingThe definition of luxury is evolving rapidly, shifting from material excess toward emotional richness and personal transformation. For today’s traveler, luxury is no longer defined by marble details or champagne service, but by calm, self-exploration, renewal, and meaningful connection. According to insights shared by Board Members of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) – […]
Dec 8, 2025
Exclusive Interview: How Ras Al Khaimah Is Rising As A Luxury Powerhouse With Iyad RasbeyIn 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 […]
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 15, 2025
Event Recap: WLCC Leadership Lounge – December 2025WLCC once again brought together global luxury leaders for an exceptional edition of the Virtual Networking Event – The Leadership Lounge.This curated gathering united founders, CEOs, developers, strategists, architects, hoteliers, and investors from across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America – reinforcing WLCC’s role as the private circle where the next chapter of […]
Dec 15, 2025
Luxury Hospitality Leader Mic Adilardi Appointed to WLCC BoardThe World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC), the leading global organization uniting luxury brands, service providers, and industry visionaries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mic Adilardi, Director, Global Luxury & Lifestyle Sales, The Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts, to its Board. Mic Adilardi brings an accomplished global hospitality background, deep industry relationships, […]
Dec 12, 2025
WLCC 2025 Activity Report: Building the Global Luxury NetworkIn 2025, the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce completed its inaugural year, marked by rapid growth, global engagement, and the establishment of a truly influential network of luxury professionals. The WLCC 2025 Activity Report captures this formative year in detail, highlighting how the Chamber expanded its membership base, strengthened its global presence, and launched meaningful […]
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.