“There is a mixed picture when it comes to luxury spend among affluent and HNWIs in Asia. Some categories have fared better than others, while different countries are also outperforming their neighbours,” said Meryam Schneider, chief marketing officer of Altiant, a global consultancy whose services focus on luxury goods and wealth management.
Read moreHospitalitynet: What luxury travellers want, and how to attract them
The global luxury travel market is huge, not in the number of guests with substantial buying power but the astonishing level of buying power that these luxury travelers have. The good news for hoteliers targeting those top 5% of guests is that they seem to spending more every year. The global Luxury tourism market had an estimated total revenue of USD 1,308.15 billion in 2022 and is projected to be worth USD 3,023.78 billion by 2032.
Read moreJing Daily: US tourist destinations wonder: when will Chinese tourists return?
Beyond traditional destinations: With a shift in Chinese tourist preferences, US tourism officials face scramble for new wave of visitors seeking unique and shareable experiences.
From the beaches of Oahu to the bustling streets of Manhattan, American tourist hotspots now face a significant economic challenge: a sharp decline in Chinese tourists, a critical demographic known for its substantial spending power.
Read moreTTG Asia: Get ready for China’s luxury travellers
China’s outbound travel has undergone dramatic changes as a result of the pandemic, with domestic travel riding on a high wave, but a new study shows changing tides
As one of the last countries to remove pandemic-related restrictions, China’s outbound travel sentiments are closely watched. And today, with freedom returning, many affluent Chinese travellers are looking to spend more on travel in the year ahead, and to do so with a renewed need for escapism and exploration, according to ILTM’s new Buzz or Reality research, Decoding the Luxury Traveller Mindset: Spotlight China.
Read moreLUXURY DAILY: As Europe locks down, are luxury supply chains ready?
As lockdowns steadily resume across Europe in an effort to combat rising numbers of coronavirus cases, luxury brands will face another set of challenges across the supply chain.
Read moreLUXURY DAILY: Amid uncertainty, consequences of US election likely to ripple across luxury
As a contentious election season dominated by the coronavirus pandemic comes to a close, the results — which may not be known for days or weeks — will have repercussions across the luxury and financial sectors in the United States and beyond.
Read moreJOURNAL DU LUXE: Quelle data pour le Luxe post-Covid 19 ? (FRENCH)
Des données chiffrées et des observations inédites. Pour le Salon du Luxe Paris 2020 – qui se tient actuellement online -, Meryam Schneider, vice présidente de Altiant, société spécialisée dans les études de consommation, dévoile les résultats d’une étude consacrée aux HNI – high net worth individual – les individus à patrimoine élevé, à l’ère du Covid-19.
ILTM GLOBAL HEATMAP: THE FLIGHT TO QUALITY
One of the most revealing aspects of the pandemic so far is how it has shaped HNW individual mindsets around how and where they place budget within the luxury travel market. For the first time in perhaps a long time, it seems that many HNW luxury travellers are questioning their consumption and in some cases moving towards new concepts and options to safeguard both their health and finances…
Read moreTHE CEO MAGAZINE: Green travel is front and centre for wealthy travellers
Sustainability and environmental awareness have been edging closer to the top of wealthy consumers’ priority lists in recent years. Based on data from Altiant – an organisation that provides insight from experts, marketers and agencies working in luxury and wealth management industries – this new preference to choose green has extended to all corners of luxury consumerism.
Read moreLUXURY DAILY: How can countries lure affluent Hong Kong residents?
As political instability is increasing in Hong Kong because of China’s recent crackdowns, many affluent consumers in the region are looking for a more stable environment to live, leaving countries and real estate sellers trying to lure these desirable residents.
Read moreILTM GLOBAL HEATMAP: GREEN GOES MAINSTREAM
The factor currently at the heart of every decision, of course, is COVID-19. This unprecedented crisis led to equally unprecedented responses including some key demographic shifts, one of which being the acceleration and adoption of green travel.
Based on our data, this new desire to ‘go green’ has extended to all corners of luxury consumerism, from fashion and luxury goods to travel, suggesting that many people will now take these factors into consideration when purchasing, either amplifying their burgeoning desires or creating ones that didn’t previously exist…
Read moreTHE FASHION NETWORK: Rich consumers globally question reliance on luxury
Affluent consumers in some markets are beginning to question their consumption of luxury goods in the wake of the coronavirus crisis and this could have huge implications for the luxury fashion and beauty sectors.
Read moreCONNECTIONS: California well placed to recover in the post-Coronavirus landscape
"California will remain a prime luxury destination when the market rebounds." Following on from Connections’ networking event in March 2020, Chris Wisson of Altiant explains why the Golden State will remain a key luxury travel destination after Covid-19.
Read moreLUXURY DAILY: Affluents in China, US, UK and France Shift to Sustainability in Intention to Purchase: Study
More than one-third of the wealthy consumers have questioned their level of luxury consumption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that this highly attractive demographic is doing some soul-searching about how to live their lives after the health crisis.
Read moreLUXURY DAILY: Rental, subscription, resale offer opportunities for luxury brands
NEW YORK – Luxury brands have an opportunity to own more of the circular economy either through partnerships or directly operated services, as consumers open up to secondhand goods and alternative ownership.
Read moreLUXURY SOCIETY: Louis Vuitton and Gucci Are The Most Searched Luxury Brands
Generations Y and Z will account for 130 percent of luxury market growth through 2025, but brands need to stay cognisant that these consumers have evolving views of ownership.
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