Category Archives: tourism

Why Steve Jobs And The Smartphone Changed Selling To The Super Rich Forever

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Doug Gollan

The smartphone has created new opportunities for marketing to the Super Rich Continue reading →

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How The Super Rich Buy Private Jet Cards

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Doug Gollan

Private jet cards are similar to debit cards in that you prepay a set amount of money into an account and then money is withdrawn from that account each time you use it. The two big differences are the amount … Continue reading →

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Luxury Marketers Are Losing Their Grip On The Super Rich, Says Boston Consulting Group

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Doug Gollan

Acquisition of new ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) consumers will be key to building sales for luxury brands as they adapt to the new normal of annual growth in the 3-5 percent range, down from 8-10 percent during the halcyon days of the … Continue reading →

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“Secrets Of Selling To The Super Rich” Is Ranked #1 on Amazon New Releases

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Doug Gollan

  If you are involved in selling or marketing luxury products to Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) customers, you’ll want to read “Secrets of Selling to the Super Rich,” featuring in-depth interviews with top sellers of private jets, jewelry, watches, … Continue reading →

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Surprising Passions Of The Super Rich: What Do They Mean For Luxury Marketers?

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Doug Gollan

What do the Super Rich do when they aren’t overseeing their various business interests?   Luxury marketers have long tried to figure it out, trying to craft partnerships with groups and organizations that they felt would effectively position their offerings … Continue reading →

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New Things I Learned About Marketing To The Super Rich Online

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Doug Gollan

  First of all, to clarify, the generally accepted definition of Super Rich is to have assets or net worth of at least $30 million. While some researchers put it at $50 million, and others say $25 million. These vagaries … Continue reading →

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Does Hard Luxury Need To Redefine Itself? Or Is There An Easier Solution?

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Doug Gollan

If I were to believe what I read, which I frequently don’t, the luxury industry, specifically the makers of hard goods, need to look in the mirror as they face unprecedented hurdles, some they can’t control, others of their own … Continue reading →

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After Russia, What’s The Next Hot Market For Luxury?

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Doug Gollan

An article by The Moscow Times Friday reported “spending by Russian tourists abroad has plunged, diving 51 percent in January after falling 44 percent in December because of the ruble’s freefall.” The report cited figures released by tax-refund company Global Blue. On its website, the … Continue reading →

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Some Advice For The Super Rich

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Doug Gollan

I’ve never created, directed or produced a television commercial but here it goes. Like tens of millions of other heads of households around-the-world our protagonist opens the front door to the morning sunshine ready for a productive and long day at … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Things Rich People Buy

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Doug Gollan

What do the Super Rich spend their money on? When we interviewed over 600 Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) private jet and fraction jet share owners for “The Sky’s the Limit: Marketing to the New Jet Set” Home Improvements was … Continue reading →

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Flight Cancelled? Not If You Are On A Private Jet!

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Doug Gollan

#Snowmageddon2015 #Blizzardof2015 is here. Watching the news some 5,000 commercial airline flights have been cancelled today and 6,000 more will be tomorrow.  But not everyone is getting snowed in.  A quick check of flight tracking website Flightaware.com and airport websites … Continue reading →

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Understanding Super Rich Buying Personalities Is The Key To Selling More Luxury To The UHNWs

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Doug Gollan

One thing that makes marketing luxury products and services to the Super Rich difficult is they are not a homogenous market. Depending on the research you look at as much as 90 percent are self-made.  You are as likely to … Continue reading →

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What Does Oxfam Data Mean For Luxury Marketers?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Doug Gollan

According to Oxfam wealthiest 1 percent of adults will soon control over 50 percent of world wealth. While there are many social implications, there are also implications for luxury brands. In other words, which segments of the world’s consumers have … Continue reading →

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For Switzerland Tourism and Watchmakers The Super Rich Are Wanted NOW…  

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Doug Gollan

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) decision today to uncap its currency against the Euro means watch prices are increasing by as much as 20 percent, according to Su Jia Xian, a watch collector based in Singapore whose respected blog SJX … Continue reading →

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Private Jet Charters Brought $867 Million To The Caribbean’s Top 10 Destinations Last Season

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Doug Gollan

On the same day Unity Marketing issued its newest report that “(Mass) Affluents (under $400,000 household income) have new attitudes about their (limited) wealth and spending which translates into affluent austerity” private jet charter operator PrivateFly released an analysis of … Continue reading →

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