Founded in 1994, The Luxury Marketing Council Worldwide is an exclusive, “by invitation only” collaborative organization of 2,800 top CEOs and marketing executives who represent more than 860 major luxury goods and services companies.

The Council serves primarily as a catalyst in bringing the smartest, most imaginative marketers of luxury products and services together to explore best practices and critical issues, and share intelligence on best customers and market trends. In addition, through the “incubation” of innovative marketing alliances and partnerships, the Council helps its members to grow revenue, expand share of wallet, and cultivate referrals from and loyalty of best customers—the 8.7 million individuals (globally) with liquid portfolios of USD $1,000,000 or more.

Each of the Council’s chapters, across the United States and globally, hosts a multitude of member-only events throughout the year including moderated panel discussions featuring experts in the luxury arena, Think Tanks, Executive Roundtables, Common Practice Surveys, CEO Breakfasts, and other events.

A representation of members include American Express, Baccarat, Baume et Mercier, Bergdorf Goodman, Blue Star Jets, Cartier, Christie's, David Yurman, Leading Hotels of the World, Maybach, Mandarin Oriental Hotels, Mercedes-Benz, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Montblanc, Movado, Neiman-Marcus, Richemont, Sotheby's International Reality, Steinway & Sons, and Virtuoso.

The Dubai Convention Bureau is a division of the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), a non-profit government funded organization that is committed to further development of Dubai’s share of the International congress and events market, whilst maximizing the economic prospects of Dubai.

Luxury Society is the world's most influential online community of top luxury executives. Based in Paris, with members in more than 50 countries, Luxury Society informs and connects CEOs, managers, journalists, consultants, designers and analysts from across the luxury sector, in industries as varied as fashion, design, art, jewelry and timepieces, beauty, travel and hospitality, yachting, private aviation, automotive, private banking, real estate and personal services.

Ledbury Research is the leading market research agency that specialises in helping brands to understand the wealthy around the world.

Ledbury’s clients include all of the largest 5 luxury goods groups as well as leading brands in finance, autos, travel, hotels, and other sectors. The organization is headquartered in London, with research hubs across mainland Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Ledbury’s flagship research publication, High Net Worth, is a monthly subscription-only digest of the most important news, research, insights and data about wealthy consumers. Through an exclusive partnership, Leaders in Luxury Middle East conference attendees can take out an annual subscription for up to 10 users for the cost of a single user license £350+VAT (saving 45%). Please note that the full High Net Worth library is also available from £750+VAT.

To access this exclusive offer or for more information please contact Marie-Laure Kavanagh who can be reached on +44 (0)20 7861 3247 or by email at marie-laure.kavanagh@ledburyresearch.com

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