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08 Apr, 25

The future of luxury is experiences, Global Blue reports 

As luxury executives become cautiously optimistic about industry growth, experiential luxury emerges as the most promising way forward for brands adapting to shifting consumer values. Recently, Global Blue, Switzerland base tax-free shopping and payments company, held its Luxury Insights 2025 event in Singapore. At this event, 150 senior executives in the fashion, luxury goods, luxury […]
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04 Feb, 25

Visa-free option gets stamp of approval

Our Managing Director, Amrita Banta, was featured in Chinadaily.com, emphasizing how easing entry for international visitors not only boosts tourism but also fosters stronger economic and cultural ties. Travelers given passport to convenience as they benefit from more streamlined entry procedures Throughout 2024, China steadily expanded its visa-free travel program, easing entry procedures for international […]
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04 Dec, 24

Shaping 2025: Key Trends in the Luxury Landscape

As we approach 2025, the luxury sector is undergoing transformative shifts across wellness, travel, digital innovation, and food and beverage (F&B). While the sector overall is expected flat growth, HNWIs continue to outperform other segments, with 57% of HNWIs globally expecting their disposable income to increase, indicating a strong appetite for luxury spending. Affluent consumers increasingly seek […]
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23 Oct, 24

How Can Luxury Brands Lure the Ultra-high-net-worth Consumers?

MILAN — Luxury’s skyrocketing prices may have left aspirational consumers with window shopping as their sole comfort, but high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals don’t seem to be skimping on their shopping sprees, undaunted by the dampened macroeconomic landscape. Over the past 12 months, Europe, as well as Japan, has been swarming with UHNWIs eager to splurge on luxury products and, most importantly, […]
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16 Sep, 24

Agility Event – Milan and Paris – October 2024

Join us on the for an insightful exploration into the World of luxury shoppers. Join senior level executives as Agility and Global Blue delve into data, insights and outlook for the luxury consumer in the coming year. Our Managing Director, Amrita Banta, will share exclusive insights on evolving trends alongside Mathieu Grac, VP Intelligence Strategy at […]
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16 Sep, 24

WealthLens™ 2024: Unveiling the Aspirations and Priorities of Asia’s HNWIs in Singapore and Hong Kong

AFFLUENTIAL’s newly released study, WealthLens™ 2024, draws insights from interviews with over 400 High Net Worth (HNW – individuals with liquid financial assets exceeding USD 1M) and 200 Very High Net Worth (VHNW – individuals with liquid financial assets exceeding USD 5M) individuals across Singapore and Hong Kong to reveal unique perspectives on wealth, priorities, and future plans in two of Asia’s most dynamic […]
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