Luxury Insights & News

By 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 […]

Luxury 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 […]

Lagos 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 […]

As one of Bali’s most enduring beachfront properties, InterContinental Bali Resort by IHG has long shaped the standard for refined island hospitality. Recognized as Best Luxury Family Resort in Bali, Indonesia by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, the resort continues to stand out for its blend of heritage, comfort, and contemporary luxury. This distinction further affirms the property’s reputation as a leading […]

The WLCC 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.  Luxury in 2026: Control, […]

The latest WLCC Leadership Lounge brought together senior leaders from across the global luxury ecosystem for a high-level, working conversation on one of the most pressing challenges facing luxury today: how to evolve without losing meaning. This was not a webinar, and not traditional networking. It was a curated leadership room designed for decision-makers navigating […]

The 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 […]

The 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 […]

By 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 […]

Author: 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, […]

Author: 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 […]

Author: 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 […]

Let 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 […]

The 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 […]

Questex’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 […]