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Luxury Travel Bookings Jump 37% for Stays Above $1,500/Night
Across 10 US World Cup host cities, luxury properties within the Virtuoso network witnessed a remarkable surge in demand.

Cartier and Van Cleef's Dazzling New High Jewelry Collections
Creating Cartier's 'Le Chœur des Pierres' collection demanded over 85,000 hours of work, a testament to a level of human artistry rarely seen in modern production.

Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen fetches S$461,500 at auction
A sterling silver Montblanc fountain pen, once owned by Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew, sold for S$461,500 at a Singapore online auction on August 16, 2026, nearly nine times its price from

Southwest Airlines Adds Four New Routes from Nashville
Despite being over a year away, Southwest Airlines has already set March 13, 2027, as the launch date for new weekly flights from Nashville to the popular Caribbean islands of Aruba and St.

Frasers Group Buys Harvey Nichols, Signaling Retail Shift
Luxury fashion retailer Harvey Nichols reported a near $142 million loss after tax for the year to March 2025.

Switzerland elite vaults wealthy asset storage booms
Deep within the Swiss Alps, a vault accessible only by private jet and armored convoy nears completion, designed to store billions in assets beyond traditional oversight.

Therme Group and Marriott Forge Global Luxury Wellbeing Partnership
Therme Group broke ground on a 720,000-square-foot destination in Singapore, scheduled to open in 2030.

Independent Watchmakers Drive Shift in Luxury Market
The once-unassailable dominance of major luxury watch brands faces a formidable challenge.

Ultra-luxury real estate market trends 2026 defy broader luxury slowdown
A waterfront estate on Miami Beach's Hibiscus and Palm islands recently commanded a record $51.

Bulgari Opens San Diego Boutique as US Luxury Expansion Continues
Bulgari is significantly expanding its United States presence, simultaneously launching a new boutique in San Diego, renovating its Los Angeles flagship, and preparing a new location in Topanga, all w

Gatsby's Clothier Expands Personalized Luxury Menswear
Gatsby's Clothier, a 75-year-old bastion of bespoke tailoring, just announced a $50 million investment.

American Express Adds 351 Hotels to FHR and THC Programs
American Express has quietly added 351 new properties to its exclusive Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) and The Hotel Collection (THC) programs.

Certain home upgrades actually decrease your property value
A homeowner spent thousands on a plush white 'cloud' couch, believing it would elevate their living room's appeal.

UNICO Opens Jamaica Adults-Only Luxury Resort March 2027
Despite immediate buzz, the most anticipated new adults-only luxury resort in Jamaica, UNICO 18°77° Montego Bay, won't open its 451 ocean-view rooms until March 1, 2027, according to caribjournal .

Miami luxury real estate market booms, fueling staging demand
A staged waterfront mansion in Coral Gables recently commanded $28 million, $3 million over asking, selling in just 10 days, according to a Local Brokerage Report.

Elliott Criticizes Samsung C&T Merger Deal Terms
Activist hedge fund Elliott Management today revealed its 7.

Lopesan opens 3 luxury all-inclusive resorts in DR
Lopesan Hotel Group has poured over $350 million into three new all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic, adding more than 1,000 rooms and a 417-foot lagoon pool.

Sustainable Luxury Homes Blend Resilience, Smart Tech, and Opulence
In the face of intensifying climate threats, ultra-luxury homes are now being built with elevated foundations, reinforced structural systems, and impact-resistant glazing, transforming them into fortr

Luxury market crisis: Consumer base shrinks, brands miss clients
In the first half of 2026, the luxury consumer base in the Gulf region alone shrank by 15 percent.

From Beach to Dinner: Styling Luxury Resort Wear With Kaia Bleu
For the discerning traveler, the challenge of packing is often a balancing act between practicality and elegance. The ideal vacation wardrobe should be compact yet versatile, capable of carrying you from a sun-drenched s…

Ryan Walker Denied Entry to New Amanvari Resort Amid Brand Controversy
At Amanvari, a newly opened luxury resort where rooms were listed for over $6,000 a night, staff called the police on a paying guest for attempting to check in.

New Luxury Brands Open Doors at North Jersey Mall This Fall
After years of struggling with anchor store vacancies, Paramus's Westfield Garden State Plaza is set to unveil 15 new luxury boutiques, including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Tiffany & Co.

Bespoke Tailoring Gains New Life in India's Luxury Fashion Market
After three decades since its 1991 founding, the Bharat & Reshma Grover label opened a new luxury studio in Mumbai, explicitly offering bespoke menswear designed to redefine "celebration cout

Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen auction starts at S$20,000
A sterling silver Montblanc fountain pen, once belonging to Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, was previously auctioned, with its estimated value soaring up to S$50,000 (US$39,000).