Previous AARC in the News
Bentley Fetes Le Mans Wins with Limited-Edition Vehicles
May, 2013 – This article from Luxury Daily discusses Bentley's six limited-edition models, each dedicated to one of the wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France. ...
Affluent Travelers Plan to Spend More, But Cruise Less
May, 2013 – This article from Travel Market Report discusses how even though the expected travel plans for the affluent over the next year has increased, their interest in cruises has decreased. ...
12% of Affluent Consumers Under 50 Book Hotels via Mobile: Study
May, 2013 – This article from Luxury Daily discusses how the majority of U.S. affluent consumers book hotel stays online, but mobile reservations are becoming more common among younger consumers, requiring luxury hotel marketers to be sure that their reservation...
Study Shows Affluent Cruisers Prefer Booking Online
April, 2013 – This article from Seatrade Insider discusses how among the affluent, online booking by computer was the most frequently used method for buying a cruise last year. ...
Rolls-Royce Targets Harrods Shoppers with First Retail Window Display
April, 2013 – This article from Luxury Daily discusses Rolls-Royce showcasing their new Wraith model in Harrod's display window. (http://www.luxurydaily.com/rolls-royce-targets-harrods-shoppers-with-first-ever-window-display/) By Erin Shea Rolls-Royce Motor Cars...
Why Rich Consumers Will Dominate Spending in 2013
April, 2013 – This article from CNBC's Inside Wealth discusses how even though the consumer economy may look weak, the affluent and wealthy consumers are ramping up their spending, which could help drive the broader economy this year....
53% of Affluent Consumers Own Two or More Mobile Devices: Study
April, 2013 – This article from Luxury Daily discusses how luxury marketers should increase their online and mobile presence due to affluent consumers' increased use of mobile devices. ...
Luxury Market for Cruises Looks Weak for the Next 12 Months
April, 2013 – This article from Cruise Industry News discusses that intentions to cruise during the next 12 months has fallen to a record low among the affluent. ...
About Half of Affluent Jewelry Shoppers to Maintain Spending Levels
April, 2013 – This article from Rapaport / Diamonds.net discusses the fine jewelry and watch spending plans for the affluent in 2013 compared to other luxury items. ...
Tax Increases Have Little Effect on Affluent Spending: American Affluence Research Center
April, 2013 – This article from Evins discusses the affluent using more e-commerce and not curtailing spending because of  tax increases. (http://evins.com/aperture/?p=1643) By Rachel Lamb Recent data from the American Affluence Research Center has shown that...
