From delectable cuisine to social mixers, luxury hotels in the region are changing up their offerings to appeal to the growing number of Chinese females that travel solo. It is no secret that Chinese women hold a great deal of decision-making power when it comes to picking a travel destination. S…
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Trend Alert! Premium Cannabis-Infused Edibles
Canadian cannabis pioneer Paul Rosen, the serial entrepreneur behind companies like Cronos ($CRON) Group and Tidal Royalty, is teaming up with big names in business and food to make high-end cannabis edibles with quality ingredients that — they hope — consumers will actually want to eat. Called P…
Trend Alert! E-Sports Sponsorship & Broader Advertising Move Further Mainstream
The virtual players of the NBA 2K League are getting some new gear. Stance, a sock company that’s worked with the likes of the MLB and the NBA, is teaming with the latter’s e-sports counterpart. The new multiyear partnership brings new digs for both the players behind the controllers and their on…
Trend Alert! Nanotechnology & 3D Will Revolutionize Luxury
The industrial revolution of the 1800s brought with it mass production in large volumes that were previously unheard of. As a result, traditional craftsmanship eventually became an economically unviable industry for most. But a few saw the opportunity in producing very high-quality handcrafted pr…
Trend Alert! Luxury Brands Create Immersive Experiences Using Visualization
From 3D imagery to augmented and virtual reality, the ecommerce experience is branching out from flat product pages. When trying to sell premium-priced products to consumers sight unseen, visualization can be the difference between making or breaking a sale. “Quality imagery and visual expe…
Trend Alert! Luxury Brands Are Finally Speaking ‘Streetwear’
In January, the men’s fashion month kicked off in London and with the exception of Burberry, Gucci and Balenciaga — each have opted for co-ed shows presented during the upcoming women’s fashion month — another men’s season has drawn to a close. The most evident shift could be observed in the tran…
Trend Alert! Private Residence Clubs Are the New Alternative to Vacation Homes
From beachfront villas in a UNESCO World Heritage Site to ski cabins in Switzerland, vacation homes hold an undeniable allure. But the hassle and upkeep involved in caring for a year-round vacation home has led some prospective buyers to look for an alternative. And while timeshares were once the…
Trend Alert! Blockchain is the Future of Smart Homes
Blockchain and Smart homes might be the next big thing. With the real estate industry continually on the move, the smart home industry is growing rapidly as the penetration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices into the household increases. Future smart home solutions will integrate an ecosystem of…
Trend Alert! 5 Powerful Consumer Trends For 2019
If you plan to make waves in 2019, then consider running with one (or more!) of these big five emerging consumer trends. The brands and organizations living these trends are already setting consumer expectations. You can too. As you read this report, keep asking yourself: how will these trends sh…
Trend Alert! Trends That Will Shape the Hotel Guest Experience in 2019
Maintaining the guest experience uniform is the vital element of any hotel. It starts right from the moment a guest lands at the airport and receives a warm welcome from the chauffeur and continues till the time the guest is dropped back. Every key detail is noted if the guest is an avid travelle…