Marketing
March 22, 2019
Asian affluents continue to diversify their travel interests. Image courtesy of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
By Sarah Ramirez
As the population of high-net-worth individuals in Asia continues to climb, these affluents are changing their perspective on luxury consumption.
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