Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Luxury Hoteliers See Light at the End of the Tunnel

January 29, 2010 by Joseph Sobin · Leave a Comment 

The recovery concerning bookings for luxury hoteliers seems to have started as many luxury properties in the United States are reporting demand increases of 5% to 8% during the past 6 months.

House of Versace to introduce cell phone

January 23, 2010 by Joseph Sobin · Leave a Comment 

New cell phones from designers including Versace and Dior to turn form follows function on its head.

Through The Eyes of the Ultra Rich WSJ Book Review

January 23, 2010 by Joseph Sobin · Leave a Comment 

During the economic meltdown of 2009 the zeitgeist of the culture changed from that of excess to frugality. As major indexes worldwide rebound, will there be a return to the age of excess and at what cost?

Affluence Corp partners with TheSociety.com for their Travel Channel

Affluence Corp partners with TheSociety.com for their Travel Channel

January 21, 2010 by Joseph Sobin · Leave a Comment 

As social media matures, new sites are catering to specific social-economic groups with access by membership only. The new social media sites are the social clubs of the 21st century.

LuxuryRealEstate.com Receives Facelift, Unveils New Version of Award-Winning Website

LuxuryRealEstate.com Receives Facelift, Unveils New Version of Award-Winning Website

January 19, 2010 by Joseph Sobin · Leave a Comment 

Tuesday January 12th (Seattle, WA): LuxuryRealEstate.com unveils the new face of its award-winning website – the #1 online portal for global luxury properties and the professionals representing them.
The redesigned home page is the first phase of a complete re-launch of LuxuryRealEstate.com. The new website will include a completely revamped property, agent, broker and luxury community [...]

And you thought your vacation home rental was exclusive?

And you thought your vacation home rental was exclusive?

January 18, 2010 by Joseph Sobin · Leave a Comment 

If most vacation homes do not meet your wishes, consider renting a whole town within a stone’s throw of the luxury and amenities of Telluride.

The New Desires of The Luxury Class

The New Desires of The Luxury Class

January 18, 2010 by Joseph Sobin · Leave a Comment 

Rolls Royce introduces a “driver’s car”, The Ghost. Why should the chauffeur have all the enjoyment of driving the finest automobile in the world?

The Luxury Client, Understanding the New Parameters

The Luxury Client, Understanding the New Parameters

January 18, 2010 by Joseph Sobin · Leave a Comment 

Who is the new Luxury Client? What do they desire? How to work with them? What to do and not to do. Building a client relationship with the luxury consumer.

Using LinkedIn to Enhance Your Business and Professional Profile

Using LinkedIn to Enhance Your Business and Professional Profile

January 16, 2010 by Joseph Sobin · 1 Comment 

LinkedIn is social networking for professionals. In addition to expanding your network of contacts, LinkedIn is one more option in your quiver of your online marketing profile.

What is the personality of your prospective client

January 14, 2010 by Joseph Sobin · Leave a Comment 

So, you answer the call or contact the prospective client after an e-mail exchange, what now? Before you start your sales pitch, consider assessing the personality of your new client. The following is excerpted from the excellent book “People Savvy for Sales” by Gregory Stebbins:
D Personality:This is the client who needs to be in a [...]

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