Three main categories of luxury hotels were identified in the report: upper upscale (Hotel du Vin an

London is one of the world's fastest-growing destinations for consumers seeking out a stay in a luxury hotel, according to a report released at the first Luxury Hospitality summit held in Switzerland.
The results of the first World Luxury Index report on hotels were released at the think tank event which was organised by the International Herald Tribune (IHT) with the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL).
According to the report, global interest for luxury hotels is stable. However, while New York remains the top luxury hospitality destination, London, Dubai and Paris are the fastest-growing destinations.
Three main categories of luxury hotels club quarters midtown were identified in the report: upper upscale (Hotel du Vin and MGallery for example), luxury major integrated chain (Sofitel, ME Hotel) and luxury exclusive (Guoman, Mandarin Oriental).
Other points made by attendees at the summit included that consumers increasingly value authenticity as well as aspiration and that many people today believe luxury means gaining access to culture, people club quarters midtown and places.
"Our customers look a lot different than 10, even five years ago, and we have to offer the product and services that cater to their needs," said Paul James, global brand leader for St Regis, The Luxury Collection at W Hotels.
This growing cadre is multi-national and cross-generational, mobile and jet-setting; more comfortable moving across our portfolio of luxury hotels but also demanding personalised service at every turn," he added.
London is one of the world's fastest-growing destinations for consumers seeking out a stay in a luxury hotel, according to a report released at the first Luxury Hospitality club quarters midtown summit held in Switzerland.
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