Travel
Could the Middle East Be The ‘New China’ For Luxury Brands?
Luxury brands are no strangers to the Middle East, with the likes of Dubai and Abu Dhabi establishing themselves as high-end magnets in recent decades. Read More
Could Dubai’s China Charm Offensive Fuel A Middle East Tourism Boom?
While Chinese tourists may not have returned in droves to the most well-worn destinations, global travel is starting to recover. Read More
Thailand Raises Prices, Issues New Entry Fees — And Chinese Tourists Aren’t Happy
Thailand is pinning its hopes of recovery on Chinese tourists. However, new entry fees and mixed travel experiences have tempered their excitement. Read More
Luxury Brands Beware: Angered Chinese Tourists Are Avoiding Japan And South Korea
Despite China’s borders reopening, Japan and South Korea may suffer from a lack of Chinese consumers due to publicized “discriminatory policies.” Read More
Why A Genuine Human Touch Makes All The Difference In Luxury
Hotel experiences, even in the high-end space, often resemble each other. Hospitality audits reveal how luxury is driven by soft skills and human value. Read More
Why The Rise Of ‘Micro-Vacations’ In China Could Have Global Implications
With no sign that Chinese travelers will return to far-flung destinations any time soon, one of the country’s latest travel trends is the “micro-vacation.” Read More
Luxury Brands Shouldn’t Resist China’s Outdoor Opportunity
In China, demand for luxury outdoor apparel and accessories has taken off among millennials and Gen Z over the past two years in particular. Read More
Luxury Is A New Game. These Are The New Rules
The pandemic has reshuffled the luxury industry's deck. But brands that hope the game will return to "normal” are in for a rude awakening. Read More
Biden’s Next Moves Could Be Costly For Luxury
The US Chamber of Commerce estimates that American companies could lose hundreds of billions of dollars in potential growth from a US-China decoupling. Read More
Could “Revenge Travel” Dent Luxury Spending?
The latest wave of COVID-19 infections is postponing the tourism rebound. When travel resumes, expect it to come back with a vengeance. Read More
