What brands need to know about Korean luxury consumers for 2025, Nobu launches in The Netherlands and more...

What brands need to know about Korean luxury consumers for 2025
Friday, 14th March 2025

In-depth insights give brands looking to tap into the dynamic South Korea luxury industry key takeaways to remain in touch with the latest consumer behaviours within this booming market. >>

Nobu launches its first venture in The Netherlands
14 Mar 2025 : Nobu Hospitality is making its debut in the Netherlands with the Nobu Restaurant Amsterdam and the Nobu Residences Park Meadows Amsterdam >>

Thai cabinet to conduct latest review of draft casino bill
14 Mar 2025 : Thailand’s cabinet will review the latest version of the nation’s draft entertainment complex bill, with all eyes on the status of a recent revision that would require locals to hold at least THB50 million (US$1,5 million) in their bank accounts to enter legal casinos >>

Valuation trends in the European hotel market (Webinar)
14 Mar 2025 : Against a backdrop of increasing political uncertainty and continued macro-economic challenges, with persistent inflation and financing costs that are staying higher for longer than many expected, the task of assessing the value of a hotel remains complex >>

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When Ultra-Luxury Falls Flat & What All Brands Can Learn From The Experience
Friday, 14th March 2025

This article contains my commentary from a recent Ultra-Luxury mystery shop retail experience in the US. This boutique was one of the competitive set we shopped on behalf of a client, and it has a number of themes that we see recurring in client-facing Ultra-Luxury establishments (and lessons for others) >>

Is Social Media a Viable Distribution Channel in Hospitality
According a recent report, social media is the preferred online source for trip planning for 32% of travelers, ahead of official sites, Google, review sites, travel influencers, offline sources like friends and family, etc >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of March 13, 2025
Vignette Collection announces global partnership with the World Literacy Foundation, Dusit Collection enters Indonesia and more >>