Aman CEO Olivier Jolivet Shares Five Current Luxury Trends

The demographics of luxury travelers have seen much change over the last half-decade; who better than to expound on them than the man behind some of the world's most exclusive resort chains?

01: SUSTAINABILITY FIRST

More people today are concerned about the use of eco-friendly materials in hotels. Customers are more conscious and they want to know that we are not destroying the earth.

02：FENGSHUI FERVOUR

People are seeking a more balanced lifestyle. They want an environment that can help them find peace of mind. We see a greater segment of customers interested in Asian fengshui within hotel spaces.

03： THE TECHNOLOGICAL DIVIDE

There’s an older group who wants to be completely disconnected in the hotel – no television, no Internet. There’s also a younger generation that’s extremely tech-savvy and hyper-connected. Brands have TO balance these two needs within the same space.

04： SPACE UNLIMITED

People are asking for more space as urban cities become more congested. They also want a view where they can see far out into the distance.

05： SEEKING SPIRITUALITY

Spiritual retreats are booming. There’s an increasing demand for customers seeking spiritual experiences. Everything in the resort – the food, space and architecture – plays a part in helping people find peace.