Country clubs and private members lounges have been spaces for the super rich to congregate for over 130 years. But how has this evolved in the digital age? Exclusive social network, Netropolitan, is charging $9,000 for the privilege of joining the online community.

Despite the increased interest in video conferencing, travel is still key for many businesses, with the majority expecting more travel in 2014. Marriott is out to make the experience more social with its new app, SixDegrees, which pairs guests through their LinkedIn profiles.

What is luxury? How does strategy in the luxury sector work? And what can it teach other brands? Marco Bevolo, one of the authors ofPremium by Design: how to understand, design and market high end products, provides a vision of the business of prestige, desire and seduction.

“Has logo fatigue reached a tipping point?” asks fashion journalist Suleman Anaya. As people seek out more discreet luxury goods, fashion houses are adapting their ranges. Louis Vuitton is one such brand, having launched a personalised monogramming service online in Australia.