Luxury

This comprehensive archive offers the latest insights, trends, and developments in the luxury travel industry, tailored specifically for professionals and stakeholders in the field. Featuring in-depth analysis and updates on hotels, tours, airlines, and cruise lines, the news stories in this collection provide essential information for those seeking to stay ahead in this rapidly-evolving market.

Hotels

Hyatt Buys Playa for $2.6 Billion in Bet on All-Inclusive Resorts

The acquisition positions Hyatt to capitalize on the growing demand for luxury all-inclusive experiences, while adding significant scale to its resort portfolio in key leisure destinations where development opportunities are limited.

Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago

reception area of a boutique hotel in London called Nomad

Hotels

We Now Know What Hilton Paid for NoMad Hotels: Just $56 Million

Hilton has revealed it paid $56 million to acquire a controlling stake in NoMad Hotels, a smaller sum than recent comparable acquisitions in the luxury hotel sector. Now it plans to scale the brand to 30 to 50 hotels.

Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago

a view of the lobby of the 1Hotel Tokyo, a luxury hotel that is environmentally minded

Hotels

Barry Sternlicht Brings Back Starwood Brand – Full Timeline

Barry Sternlicht's first attempt at building a hotel empire worked out pretty well: He started Starwood in 1991 with $20 million, and eventually sold a 1,300-property empire to Marriott for about $13 billion. Will the sequel be as good?

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

a small yacht-style boat on a fjord at dusk

Cruises

Luxury Cruise Group Ponant Acquires Aqua Expeditions

In an era of overtourism, the model of intimate, carefully orchestrated exploration feels especially set up for growth.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

an aerial view of gorgeous portofino, an italian resort destination

Hotels

Belmond Hotel Group's Anti-TikTok, Slow TV Marketing Push

Belmond believes that true luxury will become having the luxury of time.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

treehouse bed pool lounge at one&only mandarina luxury resort accommodation

Hotels

Kerzner CEO Explains How to Scale New Brands While Keeping One&Only and Atlantis Exclusive

There's a funny thing about ultra-luxury: You want to grow because growth economies of scale are real. But also, if you grow too much, you're not exclusive anymore. Kerzner aims to thread that needle.

Sean O'Neill and Josh Corder | 1 month ago

Experiences

The Long Tail of Luxury Travel Rewards

Loyalty programs used to feel cookie-cutter — you had points, but your options were limited to a standard king-size suite or a business-class seat. Today, points let you dream bigger (and more luxe), whether it’s a secluded wellness retreat, a private cultural tour, or a completely custom vacation rental.

Capital One + Skift | 2 months ago

The Pig's Founder Shares the Recipe for the Boutique Hotel Brand

"People think this is some sort of property game," says Robin Hutson, founder of The Pig brand of boutique hotels. "It's not a property game. ... This is a people game."

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

the ceo of french hotel group accor talks with partners at a champagne reception in cannes, france

Hotels

Accor Bets on Luxury to Close Gap with Marriott and Hilton

Accor aims to expand its share of luxury hotels by debuting its Orient Express brand this year and fine-tuning its other brands, like Fairmont and Sofitel.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hotels

Hyatt in Talks to Buy Playa Hotels in All-Inclusive Resort Push

Ever since Hyatt acquired Apple Leisure Group for $2.7 billion in 2021, it has been expanding its presence in the all-inclusive resort segment, which has gone upscale in recent years.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago