Luxury Insights & News
Expert Articles & Interviews
Feb 25, 2026
The Future of Luxury Networking: Who You Know Matters More Than EverLuxury networking has always been relationship-driven. What has changed is the structure of those relationships, and their strategic weight. In 2026, the competitive edge in the premium sector is defined less by exposure and more by access. As industries converge, hospitality with real estate, private banking with lifestyle assets, and technology with trust infrastructure, influence […]
Feb 24, 2026
Exclusive Conversation: Jeremie Bernheim on Strategic Leadership in LuxuryIn this exclusive interview, Jeremie Bernheim reflects on leadership, legacy, and the responsibilities that come with guiding a global luxury brand today. With nearly 20 years of experience across Marketing, Sales, and Strategy, Bernheim has built his career within some of the world’s most recognized companies. He began at Procter & Gamble, continued at Kellogg’s, […]
Feb 18, 2026
Charley Baouamina on Elegance and Global Luxury BrandingCharley Baouamina, Founder of Charley Signature, leads a global luxury branding agency working across brand strategy, creative direction, and high-end storytelling for luxury, lifestyle, and premium sectors. A member of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, Charley Signature supports hospitality groups, luxury developers, elite services, and private clients seeking refined positioning and long-term brand equity. In conversation […]
WLCC News & Updates
Feb 27, 2026
Private Fine Immobilien: Navigating the Dynamics of Luxury Real EstateIn a year marked by volatility across global property markets, select luxury destinations have continued to demonstrate resilience. Switzerland, long regarded as a safe harbor for international capital, remains one of the most stable environments for high-end real estate investment, combining political certainty with long-term value preservation. Within this landscape, boutique firms specializing in discreet, […]
Feb 27, 2026
WLCC Welcomes Lancia DesignsLancia Designs has been inducted as a member of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, reinforcing its position within a global network of distinguished luxury leaders. As a U.S.-based luxury lifestyle brand founded by artist and designer Lancia Soans, the company brings a refined perspective to contemporary art and executive gifting across private and corporate environments. Lancia […]
Feb 26, 2026
Hometown Properties Lda, The New Addition to WLCC’s Global NetworkA new member has been added to The World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC). Hometown Properties Lda, has been added to its distinguished network of leading real estate brands. This membership reinforces Hometown Properties Lda’s reputation for providing reliable and professional real estate services while highlighting WLCC’s ongoing focus on fostering excellence across the international property sector. […]
Industry Reports
Jan 22, 2026
2026 Luxury Real Estate Outlook: Sotheby’s International RealtyThe 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 […]
Jan 9, 2026
Global Luxury in Transition: Key Findings from the Bain Market StudyThe 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 […]
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 […]
Curated Reads
Feb 24, 2026
Moving from Selling to Seduction: Turning a Process into a Performance by Geoffrey D. RiddleAuthor: Geoffrey D. RiddlePublication Date: 2025 Moving from Selling to Seduction reframes the art of sales by merging performance psychology with luxury interaction principles, transforming what many see as a routine process into an engaging and emotionally resonant experience. Rather than presenting dry tactics or checklists, this book reads like a “sales novel,” inviting readers […]
Jan 29, 2026
The Luxury Agent Playbook by Mark SatterfieldAuthor: 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, […]
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 […]
WLCC Partner News
Jan 14, 2026
The Beatles And The Sound Of A GenerationLet 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 […]
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 […]
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.