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IDEAS: Shashi Takes a Bold Step with Loyalty Program

Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Shashi has taken a bold step, diverging from the conventional path of hotel loyalty programs. Shashi's unique approach cuts through the clutter, offering guests not just a place to stay, but a direct financial incentive to remain loyal. Credit: Shashi Typically, hotel loyalty programs are synonymous with points…

Colin Nagy | 1 month ago

Hotels

Peninsula Hotels’ Luxury Vision: ‘Finest’ Is Better Than ‘Best’

Peninsula has taken a slow, thoughful approach to expansion as other brands stamp out luxury hotels like razor blades. Key to the thoughtful brand management is the brands COO, Peter Borer, who is obsessive over brand clarity.

Colin Nagy | 2 months ago

Peninsula Hotels’ Luxury Vision: ‘Finest’ Is Better Than ‘Best’

Airlines

Airline Loyalty Keeps Degrading: I’m a Free Agent and You Should Be Too

When it comes to airline loyalty, if everyone is "elite" no one is. As Delta rebalances its loyalty program, customers need to remember it is a business in the service of shareholders. I'm surprised it has taken this long for programs to arrive at this revenue-driven conclusion.

Colin Nagy | 3 months ago

Airline Loyalty Keeps Degrading: I’m a Free Agent and You Should Be Too

Hotels

Cambodia’s Conservation: Modern Approach For High-End Travelers

Cambodia is in its earliest stages of establishing conservation during a precarious time. There are lessons to be learned in Africa, and David Steyn, GM of Shinta Mani Wild tented camp, is helping to broker them.

Colin Nagy | 3 months ago

Cambodia’s Conservation: Modern Approach For High-End Travelers

Hotels

Modern Luxury: The Case For an Elevated Boutique Hotel

As the hyper luxury category spirals upwards, there is new white space for elevated boutique hotels that still offer five-star service. A new Paris opening is a perfect reference for what this category should look to.

Colin Nagy | 3 months ago

Modern Luxury: The Case For an Elevated Boutique Hotel

Tourism

Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer Edition

We're back with another installment of inspiration in hotels and hospitality, with an emphasis on craft and touch amidst a hyped-up business cycle for luxury. Here are a few brands, ideas, and services that deserved a hat tip in the first half of 2023.

Colin Nagy | 4 months ago

Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer Edition

Hotels

El Cosmico’s Next Chapter Embraces 3D Printing

Texas hotelier Liz Lambert has linked up with noted architect Bjarke Ingels and 3D printing firm ICON to reimagine the future of El Cosmico. Despite the bleeding edge tech, the emphasis will be on the spirit of self reliance and community that defined the early iterations of the property.

Colin Nagy | 5 months ago

El Cosmico’s Next Chapter Embraces 3D Printing

Hotels

‘Glamping’ Grows Up: ULUM’s Bid to Create Approachable Luxury

Under Canvas's new ULUM brand is going after a well-heeled, outdoors-centric crowd and sees the opportunity sitting between the glitz of Amangiri and the more minimal brand the company created with Under Canvas.

Colin Nagy | 6 months ago

‘Glamping’ Grows Up: ULUM’s Bid to Create Approachable Luxury

Hotels

Unleashing AI: The Potential for Hospitality Brands

Hospitality brands stand to benefit from both the creative possibilities and the efficiency that AI will bring. Here's how to start thinking about it now.

Colin Nagy | 6 months ago

Unleashing AI: The Potential for Hospitality Brands

Hotels

Cracking the Code for a New Wave of Members Clubs

There is a boom in private clubs around the world. But, in the race to garner members and open outlets, personalized service and the underlying craft have gone missing. True hospitality plus thoughtful social and commercial dot-connecting remains a nice open white space.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 7 months ago

Cracking the Code for a New Wave of Members Clubs