For the past six months, the private jet industry has been hit from all sides. Not only has the recession caused both businesses and high net-worth individuals to travel less, but the government has gotten involved. Ever since the automakers who flew to Washington D.C. were grilled about how they...

When the global economic crisis set in, few segments of the luxury market took it harder than jewelry. Big brands have been laid low and some fairly major retailers, including Fortunoff, Whitehall and Robbins Brothers have filed for bankruptcy. And hit hardest of all has been the diamond industry....

There's no denying that times are tough for the travel industry right now. Everywhere you turn, a hotel or resort is offering a reduced price, a free night or some other incentive. Airlines are locked in price wars and issuing rock- bottom rates even as they charge for everything but the seat...