Prada Cuts Ties With Over 200 Suppliers After Labour Abuse Audit
Since the audit began in 2020, the Milanese fashion group found that more than a quarter of suppliers and subcontractors inspected had broken compliance rules.
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Luxury
Can Langosteria Become a Global Brand?
CEO Enrico Buonocore discusses the high-end seafood restaurant’s expansion strategy as it opens a new flagship in Palazzo Fendi in Milan, ahead of openings in London and Sardinia.
Can Langosteria Become a Global Brand?
CEO Enrico Buonocore discusses the high-end seafood restaurant’s expansion strategy as it opens a new flagship in Palazzo Fendi in Milan, ahead of openings in London and Sardinia.
Luxury
London’s Luxury Hotels Have Hit Their Price Ceiling
With more luxury openings driving up supply and economic uncertainty tamping down demand, top London hotels are recalibrating their prices.
London’s Luxury Hotels Have Hit Their Price Ceiling
With more luxury openings driving up supply and economic uncertainty tamping down demand, top London hotels are recalibrating their prices.
Luxury
Inside the First Dior Spa in the US
The opening of the multi-level space atop Dior’s New York flagship is the latest move in the brand’s push into spas.
Inside the First Dior Spa in the US
The opening of the multi-level space atop Dior’s New York flagship is the latest move in the brand’s push into spas.
Luxury
Saudi Arabia Bets on Nature in Latest Tourism Play
The kingdom is investing billions in transforming a mountainous province the size of Austria into a luxury tourism destination.
Saudi Arabia Bets on Nature in Latest Tourism Play
The kingdom is investing billions in transforming a mountainous province the size of Austria into a luxury tourism destination.
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Luxury
Is $4,000 a Night for a Hotel Room the New Normal?
Prices have skyrocketed at luxury hotels, especially in top leisure markets. Will they ever come down?
Is $4,000 a Night for a Hotel Room the New Normal?
Prices have skyrocketed at luxury hotels, especially in top leisure markets. Will they ever come down?
Luxury
$50,000-a-Night Resort Signals Africa’s Future in Luxury Travel
Capital from billionaire business moguls and Middle Eastern royals is pouring into Africa, filling a funding gap left by banks, as a new wave of ultra-luxury developments reshapes the continent’s hospitality landscape.
$50,000-a-Night Resort Signals Africa’s Future in Luxury Travel
Capital from billionaire business moguls and Middle Eastern royals is pouring into Africa, filling a funding gap left by banks, as a new wave of ultra-luxury developments reshapes the continent’s hospitality landscape.
Luxury
Pellicano Hotels Acquires La Badia Estate in Umbria
Marie-Louise Sciò’s fashionable hotel group – prized for its vibey, relaxed vision of luxury hospitality – is adding new properties to its portfolio with backing from private equity firm Aermont.
Pellicano Hotels Acquires La Badia Estate in Umbria
Marie-Louise Sciò’s fashionable hotel group – prized for its vibey, relaxed vision of luxury hospitality – is adding new properties to its portfolio with backing from private equity firm Aermont.
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How Kerzner International Is Catering to the Luxury Traveller Mindset
BoF sits down with Kerzner International CEO Philippe Zuber to learn how its array of ‘ultra-luxury’ offerings across its hotel brand portfolio — One & Only, Siro, Atlantis and Rare Finds — is building a deeper connection with ultra-high-net-worth guests to meet their evolving needs.
How Kerzner International Is Catering to the Luxury Traveller Mindset
BoF sits down with Kerzner International CEO Philippe Zuber to learn how its array of ‘ultra-luxury’ offerings across its hotel brand portfolio — One & Only, Siro, Atlantis and Rare Finds — is building a deeper connection with ultra-high-net-worth guests to meet their evolving needs.
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Luxury
Hotels’ Luxury Brand Pop-Ups Are Creating the Ultimate Vacation Flex
From Dolce & Gabbana lounge liners to Dior-branded buoys, the symbiotic strategy is tailor-made for social media.
Hotels’ Luxury Brand Pop-Ups Are Creating the Ultimate Vacation Flex
From Dolce & Gabbana lounge liners to Dior-branded buoys, the symbiotic strategy is tailor-made for social media.
Luxury
Hilton to Enter Cruise Business with Waldorf Astoria Nile Ship
The hotel group’s Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience, set to launch in late 2026, follows similar moves by Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman.
Hilton to Enter Cruise Business with Waldorf Astoria Nile Ship
The hotel group’s Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience, set to launch in late 2026, follows similar moves by Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman.
Luxury
Opinion: Members Clubs Just Aren’t What They Used to Be
A new generation of private clubs has commodified elitism, argues Allison Schrager.
Opinion: Members Clubs Just Aren’t What They Used to Be
A new generation of private clubs has commodified elitism, argues Allison Schrager.
Luxury
Chinese Tourists Ramp Up European Summer Trips as Americans Cut Back
Increased Chinese demand will buoy hoteliers and restaurateurs across the continent as newly price-sensitive Americans hit the breaks on vacations in Europe.
Chinese Tourists Ramp Up European Summer Trips as Americans Cut Back
Increased Chinese demand will buoy hoteliers and restaurateurs across the continent as newly price-sensitive Americans hit the breaks on vacations in Europe.
The News in Brief
Indian E-Commerce Firm Meesho’s Quarterly Loss Spikes as It Ramps Up Marketing
Meesho has carved out a niche for itself by offering low-priced products without charging sellers a commission.
Swatch Gives Upbeat Growth Outlook After Second-Half Rebound
The owner of Omega and Longines said positive sales momentum that accelerated over the fourth quarter continued in January across all price ranges, with CEO Nick Hayek flagging a pickup in China.
Church & Dwight Exceeds Outlook On Stronger Sales
The personal care giant cited Hero acne products and the 2025-acquisition of Touchland hand sanitiser as growth drivers.
Astra Signs Obesity Drug Deal in China Worth Up to $18.5 Billion
AstraZeneca agreed to pay Chinese company CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. as much as $18.5 billion for its obesity drug candidates, as the UK drugmaker tries to push into the growing weight-loss market.
Givaudan Sales Slowdown Sends Fragrance Maker’s Shares Falling
The Swiss firm missed expectations for yearly organic sales growth on Thursday, as weaker performance of its flavours business outweighed resilient growth in fine fragrances.
Winter Games in Italy Attract Luxury Brands Seeking Global Stage
Luxury fashion brands are seeking to capitalise on the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, opening boutiques, sponsoring teams and launching collections.
Saks Will Close Most Off 5th Stores With Big Clearance Sales
The bankrupt department store operator will focus instead on its luxury offerings at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman chains.