The World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) has released Issue 4 of Luxury People Magazine, a special edition titled Women in Luxury, dedicated to the women leading some of the most influential brands and businesses across the global luxury sector.
This edition highlights executives, founders, and innovators across hospitality, aviation, media, fragrance, design, and real estate. The stories focus on leadership, strategy, and the changing structure of the luxury economy.
The cover interview features Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Chief Strategy Officer of Accor and CEO of Orient Express. In conversation with WLCC President Alexander Chetchikov, she discusses capital discipline, brand stewardship, and the long-term strategy behind one of the most recognized names in travel. Perez-Alvarado explains how heritage brands must evolve while protecting the elements that define their identity.
Other interviews in the issue feature leaders who are shaping the future of luxury across different sectors. Cherry Collins, Strategy Partner at Havas Media Lux, examines why proof of craftsmanship and cultural relevance now matter more than traditional prestige. Dr. Felisha Kay, Founder of House of Infinite Luxe, reflects on luxury as presence, cultural fluency, and personal identity.
The issue also features Blaine Ashley, founder of New York Champagne Week, who has built a global platform that connects champagne culture with female leadership and entrepreneurship. Lisa Holland, President and CEO of Sheltair Aviation, shares her experience leading one of the largest privately owned aviation networks in the United States during a period of major industry disruption.
Additional interviews include luxury PR leaders, hospitality innovators, fragrance founders, and real estate advisors who are contributing to the evolution of the luxury market.
Alongside the interviews, the edition presents research and analysis on emerging trends shaping the industry. Topics include the future of luxury travel, sustainability in hospitality and yachting, and the outlook for global luxury real estate.
Read issue 4 here.
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