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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.

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What Bathroom Amenities Can Tell Us About Luxury Hotels

Hotels can spend a surprising amount of time on bathroom amenities. Why? Because guests — especially big-spending ones — actually pay attention to what they put on their hair and body when they take a shower.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

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The Rise of Luxury Wellness Tourism in Africa

An expanding definition of wellness experiences that includes self-actualization and adventure as much as farm-fresh meals and sophisticated spa treatments is positioning African destinations and operators to become the next leaders in the luxury wellness travel market.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 6 years ago

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Why Luxury Hotels Spend So Much Time Choosing Bathroom Amenities

The general manager of Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris once told us that "the bathroom says everything about a hotel." We agree. Focusing on the bathroom amenities — the soaps, lotions, and potions — provides a valuable insight into the brand story.

Laura Powell, Skift | 6 years ago

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The Lure of the Luxury Road Trip

From Thelma and Louise to the music of Bruce Springsteen, traveling by road across the United States is ingrained in popular culture. And now there are plenty of travel companies out there catering to luxury tourists who want to enjoy this experience.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

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China Aims to Attract More Luxury Travelers to Hainan

Chinese luxury travelers are making a mark on resort destinations around the world. But China itself is not largely considered a luxury resort destination for inbound travelers. The Chinese government is looking to change that equation.

Laura Powell, Skift | 6 years ago

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Is There Really a Peer-to-Peer Market for Yachts?

While yachting is undeniably attractive for luxury travelers, is it really ripe for disruption? The practical and logistical concerns make an intermediary or manager seem more attractive than in other sectors.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

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The State of Luxury Yacht Rentals and Sharing Schemes

Breaking open the yacht rental market with a sharing platform is a difficult endeavor given the challenges of operating a digital business within the luxury sector as well as the nuances and securities needed for an experience as hands-on as yachting.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 6 years ago

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Luxury Hospitality Embraces Transience

An experience that only has a temporary shelf life is more valuable to certain consumers – especially those with plenty of money to spend. We can expect to see more hospitality brands experimenting with pop-ups in the future.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

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Hotels Experiment With Pop-Ups to Attract New Audiences

Given that luxury is all about rarity, it's no wonder that pop-ups of all sorts are creeping into the high-end arena. In the world of hospitality, basic pop-up accommodations have been springing up at festivals like Coachella for awhile. But more elaborate, ephemeral digs are only now starting to pop up in unexpected places around the world.

Laura Powell, Skift | 6 years ago

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InterContinental Hotels Is Taking Kimpton Global

Kimpton is pretty unknown in Europe and Asia but that is about to change. Whether it truly is a luxury brand is a moot point; InterContinental Hotels Group thinks it is, and will be pushing it as such.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago