Sean O'Neill

The move would give Minor International more flexibility in managing its assets and capital and comes a month after the chairman announced an ambitious growth strategy

In 2025, Belmond is rolling out offerings with old-school opulance that feels ripped from the pages of an Agatha Christie novel — if Christie's characters had wellness spas and farm-to-table dining. Think of Belmond as an anti-Aman: less minimalist zen, more maximalist glamour.

TUI has emerged from the pandemic leaner and more focused under the steady hand of CEO Sebastian Ebel. But the company's pivot into becoming a digital-first, experience-led business remains tough to execute.

More than a third of the U.S. population will travel more than 50 miles during last dozen days of the year. If weather cooperates, it could be the busiest travel period of the year.

The hotel industry is finally catching up to airlines in the art of online upselling, with new tech investments set to unlock billions in ancillary revenue.

Leisure travelers increasingly lean on trip inspiration from their favorite influencers. The power of these content creators will only grow as social media platforms eventually add e-commerce functionality, enabling influencers to sell travel (and earn commissions) directly in their posts.

While this is only a minority investment in a small company, LVMH's stake in Fontenille shows its ambition to accelerate its travel and experiential offerings internationally, beyond just Cheval Blanc, Belmond, and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts.

Bulgari Hotels isn't just selling rooms. It's selling one of the rarest commodities in modern luxury: restraint.

IHG is revamping its luxury suites and rolling out new training to help cater to a rising trend in multi-generational travel. Who knew family values could be such good business?

One of Hyatt's many business models is to take indie luxury hotels that pride themselves on being boutique-y, providing them the benefits of Hyatt (distribution! marketing! operational support!) and then downplaying any sign of corporate involvement in the eyes of guests. So far, it's working.