Indian Accent Mumbai’s global recognition: This week’s luxury headlines

The luxury landscape this week spans gastronomy, wellness travel and ultra rare spirits. From Indian Accent Mumbai earning a place on one of hospitality’s most influential global discovery platforms to Hyatt deepening its connection with the booming fitness tourism movement, and a ₹11 lakh collectible whisky making its travel retail debut, these are the stories shaping conversations across luxury hospitality and lifestyle.

Lamborghini launches immersive Apple Vision Pro showroom

Italian supercar maker Lamborghini has entered the spatial computing space with the launch of its first dedicated Apple Vision Pro application. The new digital showroom allows users to explore Lamborghini’s current line-up in true 1:1 scale, bringing the marque’s engineering, design and performance credentials into an immersive mixed-reality environment.

Available now on Apple Vision Pro, the experience features the Temerario, Revuelto, Urus SE and the newly introduced Urus SE Performante, which debuted on the platform ahead of its physical unveiling. Users can examine hybrid powertrains, explore aerodynamic systems, browse original Centro Stile design sketches and experience each vehicle’s signature sound through Spatial Audio.

The launch reflects a growing trend among luxury automotive brands to embrace next-generation digital experiences, transforming the traditional showroom into a highly interactive, technology-driven environment that extends beyond physical dealerships.

Kering ends Bottega Veneta CEO search with Romain Spitzer appointment

French luxury group Kering has named Romain Spitzer as the new CEO of Bottega Veneta, bringing an end to the leadership transition that began earlier this year following the departure of Bartolomeo “Leo” Rongone. Spitzer, a seasoned luxury executive and former President and CEO of LVMH Beauty’s Fragrance Group, will assume the role on September 1, 2026. He succeeds Rongone, who stepped down in March to become Group CEO of Moncler.

With more than three decades of experience across luxury fashion, fragrance and beauty, Spitzer has held senior leadership positions overseeing brands including Givenchy, Kenzo, Christian Dior and Acqua di Parma. Based in Milan, he will report directly to Kering CEO Luca de Meo and is expected to focus on strengthening Bottega Veneta’s global positioning, accelerating retail performance and building on the house’s strong momentum within the luxury sector.

Indian Accent Mumbai joins 50 Best Discovery

Indian Accent Mumbai has been added to 50 Best Discovery, the global hospitality guide curated by the team behind The World’s 50 Best rankings. Following a July 2026 update that added over 650 venues worldwide, the platform now features more than 3,500 restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards across 800+ cities.

Located at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, Indian Accent Mumbai opened in 2023 and is led by Executive Chef Rijul Gulati. The restaurant was selected through votes cast by the expert academies that also determine the World’s 50 Best lists. EHV International COO Nitin Mathur described the inclusion as a significant milestone for the Mumbai outpost and a recognition of its contemporary interpretation of Indian cuisine and hospitality.

World of Hyatt expands HYROX partnership to India

World of Hyatt has extended its Asia-Pacific collaboration with global fitness racing series HYROX to India, bringing its “race-cation” concept to key HYROX events in the country. Hyatt has also partnered with actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman as part of the initiative.

Participants and spectators at HYROX events in India will receive access to exclusive Hyatt room rates, wellness-focused amenities, recovery experiences and curated destination guides. Upcoming HYROX races are scheduled in New Delhi (July 24–26, 2026) and Mumbai (September 17–20, 2026). Participating properties include Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Hyatt Regency Delhi, Andaz Delhi and several Hyatt Centric and Hyatt Place hotels across India.

Ospree Duty Free unveils ABD Maestro’s ₹11 lakh single malt

Ospree Duty Free will exclusively showcase ABD Maestro’s “The Collective” Limited Edition 34-Year-Old Single Malt, marking the debut release under the new ultra-luxury spirits series by Allied Blenders & Distillers’ subsidiary, ABD Maestro.

The expression is a 34-year-old Speyside single malt distilled at Macallan Distillery in 1991, with only 60 individually numbered bottles available globally. Priced at ₹11 lakh for a 700ml bottle, the release is available exclusively through travel retail channels and will be displayed at Ospree Duty Free stores. Co-founded by Ranveer Singh, ABD Maestro positions The Collective as a platform for rare and highly collectible luxury spirits aimed at discerning global collectors.

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