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JLL Asks – Why Luxury Hotel Brands Are Hot in India?

Why Luxury Hotel Brands Are Hot in India? Hotel operators are looking to ride the boom in domestic travel India is becoming a top destination for luxury and ultra luxury hotel companies, driven by a surge in domestic travel and the growing influence of the Indian middle and upper classes. New ultra-luxury hotel openings are set for next year in cities across the country, including from notable operators like Waldorf Astoria and Raffles. These luxury hotels get their “ultra” from elements such as exquisite design, personalized services, Michelin-starred restaurants,… Read More

‘Sustainable luxury’ is all the rage. But how does it actually work?

CNN — The streets of Midtown Manhattan are a frenzied maze of hot dog vendors and taxi cabs; high-end boutiques and chintzy gift shops; out-of-towners and locals. Amid the hubbub is a three-story living wall of English ivy, a small slice of urban zen growing on the facade of a building. Passersby who look up on the northeast corner of 58th Street and Sixth Avenue are reminded that nature can still thrive here. Conceptualized nearly a decade ago, 1 Hotels is a so-called “sustainable luxury” brand with locations in both metropolitan centers and beachside hideaways. They’re designed to be high… Read More