… but with significant concerns about its stability. One executive found Japan to be a far stronger market than China, noting that Japanese wine consumers "have been buying Napa Valley wines for a long time and have a preference for those luxury …

Similar to luxury watches, brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Gucci are given top billing by the new rich in China, and have become favourite "presents" for officials. According to a 2012 study by Bain and Company, a leading global business …

As the government pushes for a cut in the luxury–goods import tariff in October, a Finance Ministry unit is suggesting Thailand put the plan on hold and use the tariff as a bargaining tool in the Asean-EU free-trade agreement negotiations. Areepong …

Two ends of the travel spectrum in particular are cashing in on the influx of international visitors—homeowners taking advantage of a growing preference for low-cost rents, and luxury stores whose clients are shielded from the worst of the economy's woes.

"There has been tremendous interest leading up to the grand opening of Caserta, especially among prospective Irvine homebuyers whose priorities include the convenience of attached living and the vibrant, well-rounded lifestyle of Cypress Village," said …

The world-renowned Monaco Yacht Show is an annual milestone event for the global luxury yacht and luxury industry. This year's event has attracted premier global luxury lifestyle brands in the private plane and private helicopter sectors, in addition …

“But getting over the extended stay aspect, this is actually a luxury lifestyle product.” Once the The William is up and running, Warner expects to evaluate and take on new projects in New York. “We certainly want to make sure we are walking in the …

A new survey by Coldwell Banker Previews International and the Luxury Institute finds that wealthy younger buyers are driving the luxury real estate market, and they are willing to pay more than similar wealthy buyers age 55 and older. According to the …

There are a lot of pretty good items going up for auction, both live and silent. For example, Let There Be Art features not only works of art, but art classes as well. Guilty Pleasures features wine, spa gift certificates and luxury items, while Run …