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
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
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?
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
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
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
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 [...]

