Gary M. Rosen

🛍️ Louis Vuitton's new flagship stores in Beijing and Shanghai redefine shopping as cultural and social destinations, not just retail spaces. These locations integrate art, dining, and immersive storytelling, urging visitors to linger. While luxury retail embraces destination creation, the hospitality industry lags, still focusing on traditional concepts. Hotels are urged to focus on creating emotional connections, cultural relevance, and reasons to return, transforming from mere accommodations to places where people actively choose to visit.