Hyatt’s Luxury Edge Over Hilton Is Paying Off
Wall Street loves Hyatt's luxury story, especially its big lead in room count. But Hilton is competitive on some other metrics, complicating the narrative.
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.
How Montage Is Scaling Luxury Brands — Slowly, and With Purpose
Montage is thinking deeply about how to grow while preserving its service culture and attention to detail.
Kempinski Selects Prague Monastery for First Acquisition In 55 Years
Kempinski’s strategy hinges on being extremely selective. In today’s luxury market, scarcity could sell better than scale.
Marriott’s 39th Brand: A Two-Property Italian Wellness Resort
With Lefay, Marriott aims to convince developers that a wellness-themed resort can command enough of a rate premium to justify a separate brand.
Hyatt CFO on Global Shocks: Wealthy Travelers Aren’t Canceling Trips
Hyatt's luxury-heavy customer base is rerouting trips rather than avoiding travel after recent violence in Mexico and a war in Iran.
300% Increase In Private Jet Demand In UAE, Charter Provider Claims
The ongoing war in the Middle East has led to airspace closures and grounded planes, causing ticket prices to surge on high demand, increased fuel costs and rising insurance premiums.
Bilt Taps Luxury Hotels to Build Marketplace for Top Spenders
Bilt is trying to thread a needle in building a hotel booking platform without becoming an OTA that hotels resent. One of its tactics is to offer spending data on its most loyal customers to help luxury hotels provide personalized service for first-time guests.
Starwood Hotels’ CEO on Why the Revived Brand Is Staying Small
The original Starwood Hotels became a powerhouse through a scale game. The revived brand name is a bet that less can be more in today's world of digital distribution and marketing.
Best in Hospitality Winter 2026: New Brands and Ideas That Matter
Hospitality is constantly evolving. Here's what has stood out this season.
Why One of the Best Villa Operators Refuses to Scale
As villa rentals become increasingly standardized through platforms, a small cohort of high-end operators is pushing back and competing on high-touch service and long-term owner relationships.