Travel and hospitality
June 8, 2018
Affluents feel favorably about luxury hospitality. Image credit: Michael Kors
By Brielle Jaekel
Building a strong connection with the affluent segment on a one-on-one basis for brands could potentially help consumers overlook other issues.
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