The specialized luxury concierge services around the world are pushing boundaries, extending their services and reach. Their clients comprise of über HNIs and enterprises wanting to stay on top of their game. Arman Motiwalla, founder, One Concierge, a global concierge, says, “We are seeing a large increase in demand from certain regions such as India, the UAE/GCC market, and of course the Far East.”

 

Analyses suggest that the luxury industry will continue to expand not just in India, but globally. Whether it is five-star hotels, fine dining, luxury vehicles, or putting together travel reservations; concierge and lifestyle services are at the centre of the luxury industry. “In the span of a few short years, we have seen our business grow from a small local concierge to a global enterprise with clientele and staff spanning the globe. Regardless of financial market trends, our clients’ needs for convenience, accessibility and expertise has been consistent. Our scope of services keeps evolving with the needs of our clients,” says Motiwalla. Some of their elite clients include heads of states, royal families of the Middle East, and Hollywood and Bollywood talents.

 

…(Read more from Outlook Business)

Digital communication dominates the day-to-day life of business people across nearly every industry, yet attendance at meetings, conferences, and trade shows remains strong. The value of face-to-face interaction is indisputable, but the fact, is the effort to come together—the travel, the cost, the work that piles up while away—can be taxing. So why not consider doing something extra to show your appreciation to your attendees? In recent years a variety of services have emerged that provide unique, and likely unexpected, perks for weary business travelers.

Here’s a look at five that may be a fit for your next event.

Personal Concierge

One Concierge offers a variety of services for your guests in 115 countries around the world. Planners can arrange for a concierge to be at the event to assist guests in person or as a virtual concierge available via phone, email, and Web-based communication. Guests can use the service to secure restaurant reservations, arrange travel services, book nightlife and entertainment experiences, run errands, and more. After the event, planners receive a detailed report including program usage, request types, cost of requests, and more.

(Read more at www.bizbash.com)

Do you want to play like you’re an A-list celebrity? Enjoying access to the sexiest events, hottest parties and premieres, and attending sold-out concerts and sporting events? Of course you do. Alas, most of us aren’t blessed with Jay Z and Beyonce’s good looks and fame. Regardless, the globetrotting, jet-setting life can still be at your fingertips thanks to the services of these VIP concierge services. Your every wish is theirs to make reality…

…One Concierge can provide you with incredible access to some 50,000-plus events around the globe — plus you can request their concierge services as many times as you’d like throughout the year. VIP-level access can include red carpet, fashion and award show events, such as Met Opera performances, Formula One races, the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, and the Hong Kong Film Awards.

(Read more at www.travelchannel.com)

Anyone who regularly travels to new destinations – either for business or pleasure – will understand the appeal of a lifestyle concierge service. By employing an expert concierge assistant to hone your itinerary, you can enhance your travel experience in a multitude of ways. Offering everything from personal chauffeurs to dinner bookings at the world’s most sought-after restaurants, concierge services offer members exceptional privileges, VIP treatment and outstanding attention to detail – that is, if you choose the right one.

When considering a concierge service, the key things to look for are testimonials from existing members and examples of how the service has gone above and beyond to fulfill the requests of their clientele. If there’s a sought after Hermès bag or exceptionally rare Patek Philipe watch you thought was unattainable, the best concierge services could prove you wrong. As well as meeting logistical requests and travel itineraries, many concierge experts have genie-like qualities and can often accomplish the seemingly impossible. Boasting charitable foundations and niche services too, you will find all sorts of appealing features from the best lifestyle companies.

(Read more at www.upwardcurve.com)

One of New York’s premiere sporting events, the US Open forces tennis fans to contend with massive corporate sponsors and deep-pocketed enthusiasts snapping up the best seats. But demand appears to be down and the 2014 Open has far more available tickets on the market than years past, says Arman Motiwalla, CEO of One Concierge event and travel services.

“It’s a good year for fans to hunt for tickets,” says Motiwalla.

The larger ticket inventory — from both TicketMaster and resellers— means few events will truly sell out, leading to a golden opportunity for tennis who aren’t afraid to sweat it out: Wait until the day of an event and watch online prices drop drastically.

(Read more at www.mensjournal.com)

Pongamos que Malcom es el nombre de un millonario africano y cliente habitual de una marca de ropa de lujo como Dolce & Gabbana a la que suele acudir en sus visitas a Madrid. Queda prendado de la colección: su estilo, su calidad, su elegancia, pero quiere más. Pide trasladar la colección a su país y montar un showroom privado para él y algunos amigos. Esta es solo una seductora (y lujosa) experiencia que usted podría disfrutar si en su cuenta bancaria tuviera los suficientes euros. A los clientes con poder adquisitivo alto ya no les basta con comprar un bolso de 2.000 euros. Desde el desfile hasta las campañas o la compra, todo debe estar rodeado de sensaciones. “Ya no quieren cerrar una tienda para ellos solos, pero por supuesto si lo piden, se hace”, dice Eduardo Delgado, Senior Store Manager en Dolce & Gabbana. Hay que sorprenderles. Es lo que solicitan los ricos españoles de hoy.

(Continue reading at www.vanitatis.elconfidencial.com/)

As the economy moves forward and e-commerce and software-as-a-service companies grow at a rapid pace, businesses are looking for ways to make operations more efficient and to reduce expenses while also providing a pleasant work environment.

Striving toward greater cost-effectiveness sometimes conflicts with the development of a company’s culture. Solely focusing on employees’ productivity in a high-pressure environment can have some short-term benefits, but in the long run there might be more negative consequences if you create a bare-bones, cutthroat environment within your company.

(Continue reading at www.chicagotribune.com/business)

Consider this. You want to propose to your girlfriend and you want it to be a rather private affair. But you are also looking for a grand gesture. How about on the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Too public? Or shutting it to the world for a while as you create a memory worth cherishing?

It’s what Quintessentially Lifestyle, a UK-based concierge company founded in 2000, recently did for a client.

While concierge services have been around for a while, making life easy for time-strapped individuals, taking care of everything from walking their dogs to picking up their dry cleaning and making arrangements for travellers all over the world, whether it be last-minute restaurant reservations or access to clubs, parties and special events, it is such bespoke experiences that they have come to epitomise with their elite memberships.

And from arranging a romantic dinner on an iceberg to rides on the back of MotoGP bikes, they don’t just organise what someone wants but also anticipate their needs or suggest experiences they’d never have thought of.   (Read more at www.forbesindia.com)

Boca Raton, Florida, USA (October 20, 2014) – Abu Dhabi welcomes people back to another event of the most fantastic Motorsport series all over the world. The Etihad Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2014 will take place at Yas Marina Circuit, the capital of UAE, on November 21 to November 23, 2014. The 2014 Etihad Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix promises wildly heart-racing day-to-night entertainment for all. In this 6thinstallment of the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the capacity of the circuit has been expanded to hold 60,000 people in order to accommodate the dedicated fans for what is perhaps the most prominent sporting event taking place in the UAE.

For diehard fans of the Formula 1 Championship or those searching for the ultimate party weekend, One Concierge is proudly supporting clients at this year’s Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix. One Concierge is offering clients exclusive packages for the event including Formula 1 tickets, off-track privileges and hotel accommodations, driver experiences, private parties, unique VIP access and much more. One Concierge is urging clients to book early to avoid disappointment as demand this year is expected to exceed all expectations.

Boca Raton, Florida, USA (October 18, 2014)– The Critic’s Choice Awards (known formerly as the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award) are annually presented by the BFCA (Broadcast Film Critics Association) in order to pay tribute to the best in terms of cinematic achievement. Written surveys are sent during a nominating period that lasts for a week, and the ensuing nominees are declared during December. The winners, who are chosen through voting, are announced at the Critic’s Choice Awards event, which is held in January annually. In addition, special honors are bestowed whenever the Board of Directors of Broadcast Film Critics Association prefers.

The most recent Critic’s Choice Awards was held at Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hangar last January 16, 2014, which recognizes the best achievements in filmmaking in 2013. The 2014 Critic’s Choice Awards was hosted by Aisha Tyler, an American actress, and was broadcasted on The CW. On December 16, 2013, the nominees were announced for the Critic’s Choice Awards 2014. The Critic’s Choice Awards are annually presented in order to recognize the finest in television and cinematic achievement. Since the Broadcast Television Journalists Association and Broadcast Film Critics Association want the Critic’s Choice Awards to draw more viewing interests, they have partnered with A&E Network to become the exclusive home of the annual event in 2015 and 2016.

The 20thCritic’s Choice Awards will be aired on A&E Network live on January 15, 2015 in Hollywood Palladium. One Concierge is proud to be offering clients attending the Critic’s Choice Awards a variety of concierge and lifestyle management services from travel arrangements, ground transport to VIP experiences, access and ticket packages.