Wealthy Britons Want is Memorable Meals (not Rolls)

One of the biggest trends in the high-end economy these days is experience.” Cars, boats, planes, homes and other traditional status goods have become commonplace for the Richistan crowd. What the wealthy really want today is a unique experience, such as a trip, a class and a conversation with top thinkers.
Self-fullillment and learning” is the second-most-important priority for high-end vacationers. Number one was “value for money.”46% of the wealthy plan to spend more in 2008 on new learning experiences. That exceeded planned spending on technology products, home furnishings, charities and fashion.
Gastro luxury is a top sub-sector of the new experience economy: A whopping 85% of the Centurion card holders plan to travel abroad for a memorable meal....