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Dec 10, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThere may soon be a new invitation-only society for the world’s affluent, which according to Ad Age, sounds a lot like the money-making club seen in HBO’s Silicon Valley. Credit Suisse Securities filed a trademark application in October for a new New-York based company called The Eleven Group, stating that it will be a large on-line social network that will meet a wide range of needs. ... Read More | 
Mar 3, 2015 | Contributor: Susan KimeDLG Intelligence, a dimension of the Digital Luxury Group (DLG) in Geneva, Switzerland, recently completed a year’s data to discover which luxury leaders were most searched online. The study ranks over 500 luxury brands and groups’ Chief Executive Officers, Chairmen, Directors and Divisional Heads. ... Read More | 
Mar 24, 2014 | Contributor: Susan KimePetter Stordalen is not a name that many Americans know well, except in hotel and hospitality circles. But in Scandinavia, especially in Norway, his name is almost a household word. He has taken the renowned Norwegian hard work ethic to astonishing... Read More | 
Jun 13, 2013 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreThe saying goes, "If you want to be the best, you must to learn from the best." And if billions of dollars, worldwide success, entrepreneurial drive and philanthropic spirit are of any interest to you, then Bill Gates is here to help. This morning, the Microsoft mogul joined a prestigious group of business professionals, including Deepak Chopra, Richard Branson and Martha Stewart, all ready to dish out advice and talk about their personal experiences to members of LinkedIn, according to Mashable.com.... Read More | 
May 7, 2013 | Contributor: Susan KimeThese days, most of us take the existence and use of a camera for granted. We can take good pictures on our iPhones, BlackBerries and any type of Smartphone. For those who want to take pictures with other cameras, there are many digitals and digital SLRS that take fine photos. But taking pictures with one of those cameras vs. taking pictures with a Hasselblad are two different experiences entirely.... Read More | 
Apr 19, 2013 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreWe all know Bill Gates is the richest person in the U.S. and Gina Rinehart is the wealthiest in Australia, but what about all the other billionaires in between? In every major country there is someone carrying the burden of extreme wealth and Forbes was nice enough to put together a cohesive list so we can all see who to be envious of and call for a loan. There are a record number of billionaires in the world right now, totaling a net-worth of $5.4 trillion, with Carlos Slim Helu and his family topping the list at $73 billion and close to 80 affluent others at the bottom with a measly $1 billion each. To get the full run-down on each person, their exorbitant net worth, and country they monetarily dominate, go to Read More | 
Apr 17, 2013 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreBefore a company can turn ideas into action, they usually look for some financial backing. In the world of travel startups, there are five men that are known for their deep pockets, business savvy and proven success.... Read More | 
Apr 2, 2013 | Contributor: Susan KimeThough entitled Through The Looking Glass, Mr. Shullman’s extensive, clarifying survey has no relation to the Lewis Carroll book, where time moves backwards, and reality seems truly diffuse. In Mr. Shullman’s survey, affluent and luxury attitudes might also be considered diffuse, but quite clear in its presentation of four distinct low to high-end affluent mindsets; compared with the mindset of 61% of the American populace, who make less than $75,000 a year. One of the multiple take-aways is how different in buying behaviors and concerns affluent people are from each other, as well as from those of “average” means. The variables involve income levels of affluence, age, and gender.... Read More | 
Mar 26, 2013 | Contributor: Susan KimeIf the old saying, "success favors the well-prepared" is true, then David Young’s diverse background defines a kind of process inevitability—meaning, his prior experience led inevitably to this place where he is now: CEO and Managing Partner of YoungJets, LLC, a boutique jet charter services provider that covers global jet charter needs from strategy to launch to land.... Read More | 
Mar 14, 2013 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreLuxury villas have been springing up all over the map in recent years; and it's no secret that they've been diverting the attention of discerning travelers who would normally be looking toward their favorite high-end hotel for an extended stay. With Barbados as his inspiration, 17-year-old Joe Poulin decided to jump head first into this growing trend by starting his own villa vacation company, Luxury Retreats, in 1999. Today, the brand represents over 2,000 villas in 50-plus countries around the world—from hilltop houses in Costa Rica to modern mansions in Morocco, to ski-in/ski-out lodges in Utah.... Read More | 
Jan 17, 2013 | Contributor: Susan Kime | 2 CommentsRAND Luxury is an international event-production company that caters to the world's finest luxury brands. Based in Manhattan, the RAND team produces The Luxury Review, a series of press/media showcases that feature the latest in high-end products and services. At these invitation-only affairs, hundreds of news media along with exclusive guests are invited to preview the latest for the affluent lifestyle.... Read More | 
Jan 11, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamOn a constant search for all that is opulent around the world, JustLuxe came across an opportunity for an exclusive interview with Mark Byrne, founder and CEO of Highlife Asia Concierge & Lifestyle Management. The luxury concierge and lifestyle management company is based out of Shanghai, and offers assistance to affluent clients in their day-to-day lives, as well as for special occasions. Whether it is chartering a private jet, planning the perfect proposal, or merely getting their names on exclusive guest lists, Highlife Asia offers a diverse range of personal and professional services for Asia's elite.... Read More | 
Jan 9, 2013 | Contributor: Sally FarrisSteve Ridgway, the 11-year CEO of Virgin Atlantic who retires in February, is being replaced by Craig Kreeger, former Senior Vice President of Virgin rival, American Airlines. Kreeger is entering into a very different Virgin Atlantic than his predecessor, as he will take the executive seat only months after Delta Airlines purchased Singapore Airline’s 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic for a mere $360 Million.... Read More | 
Nov 12, 2012 | Contributor: Lena Katz | 1 CommentA new hotel brand has made a splash in South Florida—and made an impression on our editors—with its smart yet simplistic branding, and its approachably sophisticated style. The name is B Hotels & Resorts, and the brand combines many of the “design hotel” characteristics we now expect from a modern luxury property with the value proposition and flexible service everyone needs.... Read More | 
Oct 22, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarThe hotel industry’s Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) named Joe McInerney its 2012 Person of the Year. The award will be presented at a ceremony during the association’s Leadership Symposium in Los Anglees, California, at the Roosevelt Hotel on Tuesday, October 23, 2012.... Read More |
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