The global elites are living it up while everyday Americans struggle to pay their bills.
The timing couldn’t be worse for a certain travel announcement.
And Forbes Travel Guide just exposed one awful truth about America’s elite.
Forbes celebrates luxury hotel bars while families cut back on basics
Forbes Travel Guide recently unveiled their picks for the world’s top hotel bars, recognizing 58 establishments across the globe for what they call exceptional cocktail experiences.
The announcement came as American families continue to battle sky-high inflation under the hangover from the Biden economy.
These aren’t your neighborhood watering holes where regular folks grab a beer after work.
The selected bars span 19 countries and were chosen through anonymous inspections that evaluated service, atmosphere, and drink quality.
Winners include high-end establishments like Le Bar Américain in Monte Carlo, where celebrities like Josephine Baker and Lady Gaga once socialized. There’s also BKK Social Club in Bangkok, which blends international flavors with premium spirits, and Scarfes Bar in London, where cocktails draw inspiration from British artwork.
While these establishments serve $30 cocktails to the wealthy, working Americans are making tough choices at the grocery store.
The Biden-Harris administration drove costs up across the board, making basic necessities more expensive for middle-class families.
The cost of luxury while Americans struggle
The contrast couldn’t be starker between Forbes celebrating elite drinking establishments and the economic reality facing regular families.
For over two years straight, inflation outpaced wage growth under the Biden regime.
These luxury hotel bars represent everything wrong with America’s growing wealth gap.
Home ownership has become nearly impossible for many families, with monthly mortgage payments jumping by nearly $1,000 after Biden and Harris took office.
Meanwhile, the global elite can afford to drop hundreds of dollars on drinks at places like the Library by the Sea in Grand Cayman, where bartenders create cocktails inspired by classic literature.
Consumer debt has reached alarming levels, with credit card interest rates hitting their highest point in over 30 years.
The timing of Forbes’ luxury bar recognition shows how disconnected the elite are from everyday Americans.
Forbes pushes luxury while families drain savings
Hermann Elger, CEO of FTG said the list represents “the pinnacle of hotel bar excellence.”
That’s easy to say when you’re not worrying about putting food on the table.
American families have burned through their pandemic savings just to keep up with rising costs, and they’re able to save less of their income than before.
The Forbes announcement highlighted bars in expensive destinations like London, Paris, and Dubai – places that are increasingly out of reach for American families still dealing with Bidenflation.
London led with seven recognized bars, followed by Paris with five and Dubai with four.
These establishments cater to an international jet-set crowd that doesn’t feel the pinch of inflation the way working Americans do.
Economic pressures have forced consumers to hunt for better value when they do spend money on travel and entertainment.
The disconnect between elites and regular Americans
The Forbes awards celebrate establishments where the wealthy can sip expensive cocktails while regular Americans struggle with basic expenses.
Premium hotel chains dominated the winners list, with independent luxury hotels taking nine spots, Four Seasons claiming eight, and brands like Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis earning five each.
These are brands that charge more for one night than many Americans make in a week.
The awards also highlighted bars that serve specialty drinks costing more than what many families spend on groceries for the day.
“These awards highlight sophisticated ambiance, elevated service, artfully curated wine lists, and cocktails that are skillfully crafted and creatively presented,” said Bastien Gardrat, Forbes Travel Guide’s Global Spirits Ambassador.
While Gardrat celebrates “sophistication,” American families are cutting back on dining out because restaurant prices have become unaffordable.
The luxury travel industry thrives while regular Americans can barely afford to take their families on vacation.
Elite luxury continues despite economic hardship
The Forbes announcement shows how tone-deaf the elite establishment has become.
Winners will showcase their specialty cocktails and premium spirits at Forbes’ facility in Cognac, France.
They’re literally celebrating expensive drinks in France while American families are still struggling to pay their monthly bills.
The disconnect between the wealthy elite and working Americans has never been clearer.
These hotel bars represent a world where money is no object, while everyday Americans face the highest cost of living in decades.
The Forbes awards celebrate excess at a time when families are making sacrifices just to make ends meet.
Government data shows costs have jumped over 19 percent since the current administration took office.
The nation’s elite continue to live lavishly while the American middle class gets squeezed harder every month.
Forbes celebrates these luxury establishments as beacons of “excellence” while ignoring the economic pain inflicted on regular Americans by failed Democrat policies.
The message from the elite is clear: let them eat cake while they sip $50 cocktails.
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