The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) is calling on aircraft operators to oppose a 10 percent “luxury tax” on personal aircraft (also boats and cars) worth more than $100,000 CAD (about $75,000 USD), proposed as part of the newly elected government’s financial plan.

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Venice's hoteliers association estimates that the city's hotels suffered about 30 million euros ($34 million) worth of structural damage during November's floods.

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French luxury conglomerate Kering has partnered with Albini Group, Supima and Oritain to develop a more sustainable business model through 100 percent traceable organic cotton.

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Avenue in French capital, often called the world’s most beautiful, has seen better days.

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As beauty companies ramp up sustainability efforts, water — contained in products, required to use products, or contaminated by products — is becoming top of mind.

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Luxury consumers are increasingly embracing the 3Rs: Reduce, reuse and recycle, says Shelagh Stoneham, marketing and branding expert and former CMO of Fortune 500 brands.

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Research from Ghostery's 2020 retail tracker tax report reveals insights into a hindered consumer experience caused by ad-tech and online trackers.

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The recent development of high-end niche travel marketplaces demonstrates that luxury travel is expanding in depth, breadth, and focus.

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Surging Chinese tourism and a resilient local economy is making the Czech city a new hotbed of luxury consumption.

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Christmas shoppers looking to snap up a bargain are being warned to watch out for online deals on popular gifts that seem too good to be true.

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French retailers’ holiday sales have suffered more from the current strikes over a proposed pension overhaul than they did during the Yellow Vest protests last year, according to a trade group.

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Logan, who just landed a docuseries with Fox News, wants a court to “send a very strong message to other so-called ‘journalists.’”

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Celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, the foundation facilitates international internship placements for Australian fashion graduates.

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