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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.

Business Travel

Apple Leisure Group CEO Believes Vacations Are Much Better Than Virtual Reality

The CEO of Apple Leisure Group isn't concerned about the prospect of virtual reality or other technology taking the place of actual vacations. But he is worried about the impact of policy that throws up roadblocks to traveling — a much more immediate concern.

Hannah Sampson , Skift | 6 years ago

Business Travel

Niche Cruising Earns High-End Appeal

The rise of uber-luxury cruise ships is well documented, but what about high-end cruising without the bling? We've said it many times before, but it is worth repeating: Experience counts much more than it used to. An intimate vacation on a tiny barge or a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica can still be luxurious.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Business Travel

Why Slow Barge Cruising Is a Fast-Growing Luxury Option

Barging is a very small segment of the cruise industry, but it’s growing exponentially. That said, given that a typical barge only holds four to 12 passengers, and there are only about 100 barges in operation, exponential growth can take place with the addition of just a few new boats.

Laura Powell, Skift | 6 years ago

Business Travel

Luxury Hospitality Brands Play Catch-Up on Social Media

Social platforms are constantly evolving, mandating that luxury brands perpetually refine their approach and balance their agenda of pushing a lifestyle brand while providing real-time customer communications.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 6 years ago

Business Travel

Travel Brands Turn to Risky Payments From the Crypto-Wealthy

The bitcoin bubble may have burst — at least temporarily — but there are still plenty of people sitting on sizable gains. The risk for any company accepting payment in cryptocurrencies is their volatility, which tells you that it is probably more about public relations than profits at this stage.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Business Travel

Is the Crypto-Luxury Travel Market Worth the Risk?

Bitcoin's growth has made a lot of people very wealthy, and more companies are looking at tapping into what could be a lucrative market. The problem, though, is the unpredictable nature of cryptocurrency markets means accepting these virtual currencies comes with considerable risk.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 6 years ago

Business Travel

The Future of Luxury Sits at the Intersection of Travel and Fashion

There are countless lessons to consider when examining how luxury fashion, auto, and hospitality are already perfectly integrated inside the world's fashion capital.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 6 years ago

Business Travel

Luxury Travel Agents See Demand for Vacations Based on Specific Themes

Luxury travel advisors tell us clients are getting super-specific when it comes to certain destinations. It seems "the same as everyone else" just doesn't cut it anymore.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Business Travel

Luxury Travel Is Becoming Even More Specialized

Here's a concept you are likely to hear more about soon: silo travel. It's all about going to a place for a very specific reason, and luxury travelers are all over it.

Laura Powell, Skift | 6 years ago

Business Travel

IHG Wants a Better High-End Offering

Growing the luxury side of the business is clearly a priority for newish CEO Keith Barr, and IHG does need another high-end offering to truly compete with the likes of Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. We're wondering which brands IHG is looking at buying.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago