Is luxury goods industry failing? or is it something else?

Every few months (and recently even more often), a new wave of headlines proclaims the “end of luxury.” Supposedly, the new generation doesn’t want to carry Vuitton monograms, buy Hermès, slip into Gucci loafers, or line up for Chanel bags. The argument goes that legacy luxury is outdated, that Gen Z is too practical, too purpose-driven, too minimalist.

Nobu Hospitality Announces A Debut in Baku

Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residences brand proudly announces the debut of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Baku, developed in partnership with Sea Breeze Resort.

FHS World delivers its most dynamic agenda to date

Dubai, UAE, 16 October 2025. Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World has unveiled its line-up of over 200 high-level speakers and an action-packed agenda for its biggest summit to date, which will see more than 1,600 hospitality and tourism leaders descend on Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah, 27-29 October.

Turning October Into Opportunity: How Hotels Can Use PMS Insights to Drive Shoulder-Season Revenue

As the leaves turn and summer’s bustle gives way to cooler days, October can feel like a lull for many hotel operators. But for properties that know how to mine the gold in data, this shoulder season can become one of the most profitable windows of the year. By harnessing property-management system insights, hoteliers can maximize off-peak revenues by analyzing past trends, understanding cancellation behavior, and deploying targeted tactics against a softer demand environment.