The 2025 edition of Watches and Wonders Geneva will kick off on April 1. Guy Parmelin, the Swiss Federal Councillor for Economic Affairs, will stand alongside Cyrille Vigneron, President of the Foundation Board. This show of support is crucial for the watch industry amid ongoing trade wars between global powers. Over the course of the week, industry stakeholders will closely monitor the prospects of a potential recovery in demand.

Although its history dates back more than 2,500 years, polo remains little known and is reserved for intimate circles. However, tournament organizations outside the traditional strongholds exist today. Can polo find new audiences?

With the rise of “dupes”, luxury brands are facing new legal challenges. While explicit copies fall under counterfeiting and criminal law, “dupes” fall into the category of commercial parasitism, a more nuanced concept in French law. Delphine Brunet-Stoclet, an intellectual property lawyer, provides insight.

Influencer marketing has undergone a profound evolution over the past decade. From a few superstars in the field to millions of micro-influencers, they now sit at the heart of luxury brands’ strategies. But what kind of influence are we talking about? Two content creators, Morgan Mesple and The Gstaad Guy, provide answers.

Hyatt, LVMH, Accor: the luxury hospitality sector witnessed significant investment in 2024, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. With strong demand for premium accommodations, the number of ultraluxury hotel rooms is projected to grow by 12% by 2033. A key driver is the sector’s annual return rate of 6% in 2022, a figure expected to remain steady. Here’s our in-depth look.

Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising has experienced double-digit growth over the past five years, driven by the emergence of interactive and immersive technologies. For JCDecaux, a key player in the market, the “fashion, luxury, and beauty” sector represents the largest share of its sales in 2024 (20%).

The enduring value of heritage and the capitalization on craftsmanship continue to drive Chinese groups to acquire French luxury brands. However, concerns over management practices and stricter capital controls by the Chinese government are curbing their enthusiasm. An in-depth investigation.

Since Donald Trump’s election victory in November, sales of luxury homes in Florida, by the ocean and near the president’s property, have skyrocketed. The number of properties over $10 million under contract in Palm Beach has jumped 400% in one year.

In August this year, Bally the heritage Swiss brand announced that the sale to the U.S.-based private equity firm Regent LP had been completed and was essential to avoid bankruptcy. However, the choice of new owner still leaves some doubt as to the right strategy to adopt. Our analysis.

Antoine Pin, the newly appointed head of the Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer, is set to fully leverage the €150-million-per-year, decade-long partnership between LVMH and Formula 1.

India’s alcoholic beverage market, currently the fifth largest in the world, is projected to hit €61 billion in 4 years with luxury segments forecast to grow the most. As the affluent population expands in India, global players are amping up premium portfolios to cater to their evolving tastes.

Swiss swimmer Noè Ponti (23), a triple world champion and holder of two world records set in Budapest last December, is intensely preparing for the World Championships in Singapore this July. The Omega ambassador reflects on his recent athletic journey, which has profoundly transformed him.

The global space tourism market, currently valued at $876.34 million, is projected to exceed $13 billion by 2030. While global powers like China and the United States focus on lunar and Martian exploration, private companies are multiplying to offer space experiences tailored to the ultra-wealthy.

India has emerged as the fastest growing market for Swiss watch exports, according to the latest annual figures by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). What is driving this growth? Can India maintain its remarkable pace? Luxury Tribune finds out from key players in India’s watch market.

Luxury brands have always been at the heart of glamour, but the Oscars and other prestigious awards have become powerful tools of influence for them. While nominations and wins remain the prerogative of professionals, the indirect impact of luxury demonstrates its ever-growing power in Hollywood.