by Ron | Nov 9, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Cruises, Vacations
November, 2011 – This Sea Trade Insider article features AARC research about how the affluent have increased their cruising plans for 2012 (http://www.seatrade-insider.com/News/News-Headlines/Study-finds-affluent-likely-to-cruise-more-in-next-12-months.html). In a...
by Ron | Oct 7, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Apparel, Automobiles, Cruises, Entertainment & Recreation, Fine Jewelry & Watches, Luxury Market & Goods, Travel, Vacations
October, 2011 – This article from The Fiscal Times features data about the growth for the wider luxury industry (
by Ron | Jun 14, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Cruises, Entertainment & Recreation, Travel, Vacations
This is an article from Fox Business featuring AARC research about the latest trends in affluent travel (http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/06/10/adventures-in-affluence-how-billionaire-vacations/) By Kathryn Glass Published June 10, 2011 Recent market...
by Ron | Apr 26, 2011 | Affluence Research, Cruises, Entertainment & Recreation, Fine Jewelry & Watches, Home Entertainment Equipment, Home Furniture & Furnishings, Home Purchases & Remodeling, Luxury Market & Goods, Press Releases, Restaurants & Dining, Travel, Vacation Homes, Vacations
In contrast to the March general Consumer Confidence Index of The Conference Board, which fell over 10% to the low levels last seen in Fall 2010, the affluent, who account for about half of all consumer spending, report a better outlook for the economy and their...
by Ron | Mar 31, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Cruises, Luxury Defined, Travel
March 2011 This is a post from The Cruise Industry News Defining Luxury While rating ships on an intricate point system, luxury is ultimately in the eye of the beholder, according to Douglas Ward, author of Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruises and Cruise Ships 2011. Not...
by Ron | May 16, 2009 | Affluence Research, Cruises, Press Releases, Vacations
A record low level of cruise purchases by wealthy consumers is suggested by the most recent survey in a series of twice-yearly studies that began in Spring 2002. Negative attitudes about the current economy and the economic outlook for the next 12 months are...
