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Luxury is that level service and comfort that makes feel special, to be happy to be away from home comfort when traveling for business and allows me to relax when on holiday. Example of luxury service:
1.Spa
2.Lively entertainment & host of activities
3. Butler Service
4. Exclusive wellness sanctuaries
5.Exquisite culinary experience

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1.Luxury means something that has great value, high quality and expensive as it provides exclusiveness.

2. in my opinion an exclusive item is Christian Dior this luxury brand design of all the items are just great with a touch of classy French design, product is quite affordable and they always come out with the simple and elegant design.
3. Four seasons
delivers luxury experiences to its guest by providing private jet experience
for their guest (with first class seat, Four Season shop on board and also
presentation), create journey for guest is their loyalty programme, and always
identify whats their guest looking for and delivering that.

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1.In my opinion, counterfeiting is not always bad, because it gives free advertising towards the brand.  People who bought the counterfeit thing might began to go into stores to check out the original brand, which can help people notice the quality difference between counterfeit and authentic things.  Then, when people started to notice the inferior quality of the fakes, they will start purchasing the originals.

2.There are several problems that associated with counterfeiting, it can result in massive losses in economy as it could discourage firms from investing in innovation or striving to become the first to market with new products.  Counterfeiting can also put healthy and safety in risks, as these products are holding sufficient safeguards.

3.Based on the article, the brand need to reconnect with heir roots, going beyond the logo, and revisiting customer connection.

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1. Counterfeiting is not always bad. Because getting your product counterfeited means that the brand is recognized by many people. It can benefit the original product brand. Because maybe people who buy copied products will compare it with the authentic product in the store, and in the future they might be your customer and buy authentic product from the store. But of course counterfeiting product may harms the authentic brand, because these days, fake products are getting better and better, they can make the products 90% physically the same and similar with the authentic one. So it depends of the mind-set of the customers. Because if the fake products 90% physically the same with the authentic product, many people will choose to buy the fake one rather than the authentic one.

2. There are several problems associated with counterfeiting; loss of sales, brand and product reputation damage, over production costs. The brand loss sales, income, and profit simply because the counterfeit products have lower prices definitely and could be 90% physically similar with the authentic products. It can make people choose the fake products rather than the authentic one. Second, brand and product reputation damage is because the customers who buy fake products unaware that their products are fake, not authentic, so when there are scratch or something they will blame the original brands, and it will damage the reputation of the original products. And lastly, the production cost will be over or too much because many people will choose counterfeit products with surely way cheaper than authentic products.

3. Based on the article, the brand need to reconnect with heir roots, going beyond the logo, and revisiting customer connection

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1. For me, counterfeiting is not always bad because based on my research, counterfeiting can provide strong market access to the brands.Counterfeiting compels the factory of the original brand to protect and always bringing out new design of their product. 20% of the counterfeited product's buyer have a capacity to buy the original, they just want to get to know about the value of the original product by using the fake one.
2. Loss of sales and reputation damage are some problems that associated with counterfeiting. Original seller that compete with counterfeiter will lose some sales because counterfeiter always offers their product with a lower price than the original. It also cause reputation damage, once the customer receive a poor quality for the fake one or product doesn't meet their expectation then they will blame the original products brand.
3. Based on the article, being able to deliver true luxury experience and services to customers is important. Also, create a distinctive trademark of your products to help customers to identify what things that you do along with whats your message and used it as your secondary tagline.

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1. In my opinion, counterfeiting is not always bad, because it gives free advertising towards the brand. People who bought the counterfeit thing might began to go into stores to check out the original brand, which can help people notice the quality difference between counterfeit and authentic things. Then, when people started to notice the inferior quality of the fakes, they will start purchasing the originals.
2. There are several problems that associated with counterfeiting, it can result in massive losses in economy as it could discourage firms from investing in innovation or striving to become the first to market with new products. Counterfeiting can also put healthy and safety in risks, as these products are lacking sufficient safeguards.
3. Delivering luxury service and experience to customers as it may be taking primacy over the product. And, creating a distinctive trademark and leave the more descriptive words aside, or use them as a secondary tagline to help the brand’s customers identify what the brand is doing and what is the brand’s message.

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1.     In my own definition, Luxury is all about something that precious. If it is a luxury brand or luxury hotel, people rarely get worried about the quality nor the services they provided because luxury brand or luxury hotel often satisfy their customers need.

2.    So far Christian Dior is my favorite luxury brand, because the design of all the items are just great with a touch of classy French design. Their services, their item quality, all of them are just perfect to me.

3.      For them luxury is the combination of many different things to many different people. They also provided the technology that most of the customers are looking for. Four Season also try to understand the customer and what are they looking for so, the hotel could give the customers a good experience. Four seasons also provided the “shop on board” for their airplane company.

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1. Based on my experience, I used to have a Kate Spade fake small bag. Honestly, at that time i do not have any idea about Kate Spade, i don't even know that Kate Spade is one of the Luxury brand. I bought it just because i loved the design. After i reach 17 y.o, i started to explore the fashion World, by that i went to the Kate Spade store and I realized that the quality is better than the one that i bought. so, in conclusion the fake brand/ counterfeiting brand is not always bad. They seem like bringing the positive affect for the actual brand itself. Last, if the customer refer the quality more than the design they would be saving their money to buy the Original one.
2. By counterfeiting others brand, of course it will bring some problems to the Original Brand itself. Consumers who knowingly purchase counterfeit products are unlikely to have purchased genuine equivalents and often do so because the counterfeit versions are much cheaper. This means that legitimate companies face competitors that steal their intellectual property (IP) without paying taxes or complying with the regulations and quality standards that the former do.
It can included to an illegal competition displaces legitimate business activity, with clear negative knock-on effects for consumers, governments and economic growth.
3. Based on the article of counterfeiting, I noticed that it is important to choose our own brand name with a history on it. Moreover, if it is a Luxury brand, we should be prepared what kind of luxury thing and services ca we deliver to our customers. In conclusion, we should put the primary and the quality of our product and services, so that we can make our customer satisfied with Our Company.

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1. Luxury means something that has great value, high quality and expensive as it provides exclusiveness.
2. Currently I think Longchamp, because the bag can accommodate a lot of things and the price is quite affordable. Also, the design is simple which makes it perfect for daily use and can be used by people from different age groups.
3. By providing a private jet with 60 first-class seats, champagne provider, concierge, and Four Seasons shop available on board which allow the customers to enjoy relaxing experiences.

Four Seasons also try to do their best for the customers experience by know what the customers want and try to deliver it to them.

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1. Luxury means something expensive, having a high standard, excellent quality and will offer exclusive experience also being worthy by the consumer.
2. So far is Michael Kors, because i think MK's product is quite affordable and they always come out with the simple and elegant design.
3. Four seasons delivers luxury experiences to its guest by providing private jet experience for their guest (with first class seat, Four Season shop on board and also presentation), create journey for guest is their loyalty programme, and always identify whats their guest looking for and delivering that.

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1. Extraordinary Location
2. world-class wellness Facilities
3. Superlative Gastronomy
4. Unique Hotel's Design
5. Butler Services
6. world-class spas
7. state-of-the -art guest rooms.

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1. design of the hotel ( eco-chic design)

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1. spa
2. exclusive wellness sanctuaries
3. lively entertainment & host of activities
4. butler service
5. exquisite culinary experience
6. environmental sustainability

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Monday newsletters always feature top 10 travel lists to inspire.

Today (November 4, 2019): Top 10 most exclusive hotel brands in the world.

The past two decades, luxurious five-star (and even six and seven star) hotels and resorts are popping up like mushrooms in all corners of the world. Although this is great news for discerning travelers (and I count myself among them), not all new expensive and glitzy hotels meet the standards of a true refined and memorable experience. In my humble opinion, only a few hotel chains succeed at delivering the consistency of unrivalled excellence that luxury-minded globetrotters expect these days. These brands stand out and leave the competition behind with impeccable service, extraordinary locations (whether a beach, city or remote wilderness spot), world-class wellness facilities, superlative gastronomy, spectacular accommodations, and - last but not least - environmental conscious policies. I hereby present you the 10 most exclusive hotel brands in the world, the ones I happily return to again and again when traveling around the globe.

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St Regis is one of two ultra-luxe hotel brands managed by the Marriott Hotel Group (the other one being Ritz-Carlton). Born of a distinctive legacy and crafted for discerning travelers who desire the finest experiences, the brand established luxury hospitality with the launch of The St. Regis New York property in 1904. From the moment John Jacob Astor IV opened the doors of his Beaux-Arts masterpiece on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue, the St. Regis brand has always been associated with uncompromising elegance and bespoke service. Butler service has been a signature feature of the St. Regis experience for more than a century, and St Regis remains the only luxury hospitality brand in the world to offer this personalized service at every one of their hotels. Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, more than 30 St. Regis hotels around the world are committed to delivering exceptional experiences.

Over the past 50 years, Mandarin Oriental has grown from a well-respected Asian hotel company into a global brand. The group has a rich and proud history which began with the opening of the brand's flagship property, The Mandarin, in 1963 in Hong Kong. The hotel, which was the tallest building on the island when it opened, soon built up an enviable reputation for service excellence, and instantly became a historic landmark - a status it still holds today. In 1974, The Oriental in Bangkok, which was already acknowledged as one of the world's most legendary hotels was partially acquired by the group, making the company unique in the way that it has two flagship hotels whose names represented the very best in hospitality. Today, the group is firmly established as a truly global luxury player and operates more than 30 hotels worldwide, with each property featuring a distinctive oriental design (reflecting its heritage) and a unique sense of place.

Park Hyatt is the most luxurious brand of the USA based Hyatt Hotel Group, which now manages more than 10 distinctive brands in its portfolio, each designed to deliver experiences attuned to the lifestyles, attitudes, values, and aspirations of the guests for whom it is designed. Located in major gateway cities and prime leisure travel destinations worldwide, Park Hyatt hotels are a symbol of luxury, offering impeccable service, world-class spas and state-of-the-art guest rooms, all perfectly tailored to those who expect nothing but the best. Each Park Hyatt property is designed to reflect the unique character of its locale - the chic of Paris, the exotic allure of the Maldives or the all-American style of Chicago. Park Hyatt hotels are especially known for their acclaimed art programs, sleek and minimalist interior design, and exceptional dining venues under the direction of celebrated chefs.

The fabulous One&Only brand was created in 2002 exclusively for the luxury resort market by Solomon Kerzner - a South African accountant and business magnate - and now features some of the highest-rated resorts in the most idyllic spots in the world, such as the Maldives, Mexico, and Cape Town. The award-winning collection continues to evolve with the launch of One&Only Nature Resorts, such as One&Only Nyungwe House and One&Only Gorilla's Nest in Rwanda, building on the success of Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley in Australia. Each resort in the One&Only collection not only offers unique design and ambiance which embraces the local surroundings, but also an unparalleled commitment to the finest experience on every possible level. Luxurious accommodation is complemented by impeccable service, exclusive wellness sanctuaries, lively entertainment and a host of activities, as well as exquisite culinary adventures from some of the world's most accomplished chefs.

Four Seasons is probably the best known luxury hotel brand in the world, with more than 100 properties in five continents and dozens of hotel projects in development. The Canadian-based company has, for nearly 50 years, transformed the hospitality industry in a tale of continual innovation, remarkable expansion and a single-minded dedication to the highest of standards. Four Seasons was founded in 1960 by the young architect Isadore Sharp, but the real breakthrough of the brand came in the seventies with the opening of the Four Seasons London, which set the tone for the future direction of the company and pioneered many of the signature Four Seasons services now delivered worldwide. Although the company went public in 1986, the Sharp family - along with a group of like-minded investors such as Bill Gates and Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal - took the company private again in 2007 to protect the integrity of the brand well into the future.

The Rosewood story began in 1979 when a historic mansion in Dallas, Texas, was transformed into an acclaimed, world-class restaurant and hotel - The Mansion on Turtle Creek - whose success was the blueprint for all subsequent Rosewood hotels and resorts. Today, Rosewood manages a distinctive collection of highly individual, luxurious, residential-style hotels across the globe, including world-famous properties such as The Carlyle in New York and Hôtel de Crillon in Paris. Led by a team of seasoned industry veterans Rosewood's acclaimed attention to detail, proactive approach to environmental sustainability and dedication to relationship hospitality has earned the group numerous awards and accolades. Each property delivers a one-of-a-kind ambience and style, in which location, culture, history and geography are part of the fabric of the hotel, reflecting the company's "Sense of Place" philosophy.

Belmond - known as Orient Express until its rebranding in 2014 - is a hotel and leisure company that manages an ultraluxe collection of 49 iconic hotels, trains and river cruises in 24 countries, bringing together some of the world's most sensational journeys and destinations. With Belmond, you can stay in timeless hotels in Venice, Rio and St. Petersburg, embrace the spirit of adventure at Machu Picchu or Angkor Wat, glide along the rails through the Swiss Alps, soar across the Andes, or explore the mystifying rivers of Myanmar. It all began in 1976, when the company received the keys to the legendary Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice. A year later, they began collecting the carriages for the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which launched in 1982 to whisk intrepid travelers to La Serenissima in style. Since then, Belmond has grown to a carefully curated collection of travel adventures, each with a rich story to tell.

Founded in 1995 by the owners of the Soneva brand (cf below), Six Senses is an award-winning and very unique hotel group, that offers exceptional guest experiences in remote and exquisite locations, whether a virgin territory or adjacent to a UNESCO World Heritage site. The brand is synonymous with a unique eco-chic design - authentic, personal and sustainable - and all properties are in harmony with their natural or cultural surroundings. Six Senses resorts always adapt seamlessly to host cultures in an environment that evokes wellbeing, supported by outstanding anticipative service and attention to detail. Six Senses experiences are always delivered by a wealth of experts from diverse backgrounds, from visiting spa practitioners and celebrity chefs, to star gazers, marine biologists and even their own paragliding professionals. A key element of all Six Senses properties, the Six Senses Spa concept is a layered approach to wellness that unites a pioneering spirit with treatments that go beyond the ordinary.

Meticulously designed to frame their natural settings, Aman hotels are renowned for breathtaking locations, locally inspired architecture, and ultimate privacy. Each welcomes guests as if to the home of a close friend, instilling a sense of peace and belonging amid some of the most diverse natural and historical landscapes. It is an approach that has changed little since 1988 when the first retreat was built on Phuket's west coast. It was named Amanpuri, meaning 'place of peace', and Aman was born. Today, embracing 31 ultra-luxe hotels in 20 countries, Aman is known as one the best ultra-luxe hotel brands in the world continues to seek out transformative experiences and awe-inspiring locations around the world. Among Aman's habitués is a group of passionate repeat customers - self-proclaimed 'Aman junkies' (count me in) - who rave about the service and design aesthetic and whose travel plans are determined by Aman locations.

In 1995, Sonu Shivdasani, an Indian-British hotelier, launched the now world-famous Soneva Fushi resort on the deserted Maldivian island of Kunfunadhoo, pioneering a trend for back-to-nature luxury holidays. He also built his house there, together with his wife Eva Malmstrom, a Swedish fashion model, who developed the design and furnishing of the unique resort. They had no idea that their intensely personal vision of a locally crafted villa and environmentally responsible lifestyle would form the basis of a successful collection of world-class hotels, resorts and spas. But that's exactly what happened. In 2009, the Soneva Hotel group built a second, even more spectacular hotel, Soneva Kiri, on the unspoilt Thai island of Koh. And in 2016, Soneva opened the most spectacular hotel in the Maldives, if not the world, Soneva Jani. Founded on shared passions and masters of innovation, Soneva is a thriving community working hand in hand with the environment to craft beautiful, beyond bespoke experiences where discovery is a way of life.

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Top 10 best luxury hotel brands in the world - the Luxury Travel Expert

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Monday newsletters always feature top 10 travel lists to inspire. Today (November 4, 2019): Top 10 most exclusive hotel brands in the world. The past two decades, luxurious five-star (and even six and seven star) hotels and resorts are popping up like mushrooms in all corners of the world.