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

New Wealth Lives in Unexpected Places

The richer you are, the more cash you have to spend on travel and tourism, presumably. Keeping up to date with where these high-net-worth individuals live is key for anyone hoping to make money from them.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Where to Find the World’s Biggest Spenders

As luxury brands look to expand their global reach, they would be wise to look into markets where the almost-rich and the rich are getting richer. A new report maps out where wealth is scaling quickly.

Laura Powell | 7 years ago

Luxury

Direct-to-Consumer Wellness Brands Secure Serious Funding

Direct-to-consumer wellness startups with a health bent are seeing big investments and growth. The momentum will likely continue in the year ahead.

Leslie Barrie | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Knowledge Is Now a Luxury Commodity

It makes sense for hotels to step up their cultural programming, and for a certain high-end guest, it will provide an extra incentive to book.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Luxury Hotels Want to Make You Feel Culturally Relevant

Luxury is no longer defined by pristine interiors and personalized service but limited knowledge-based access, distinct cultural experiences, and curated, specific references. Luxury hotels opening the doors to those experiences set themselves apart for future generations of affluent travelers.

Samantha Shankman | 7 years ago

Luxury

Brands Take Risks to Tap Into Growing Wellness Market

Keeping up with the demand for wellness isn’t just a good idea — it’s essential for companies that want to continue to lead their respective categories.

Leslie Barrie | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Luxury’s New Model Is Goods Plus Experiences

Luxury brands are gradually realizing the power of experiences and this is leading them to buy or partner with traditional travel and hospitality companies. Expect this trend to continue in 2019.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Luxury Brands Are Making Unconventional Partnerships the Next Big Thing

Convergence, collaboration, partnership. By whatever name you call the phenomenon, expect to see more luxury travel companies taking the tack of expanding their appeal through teaming up with brands their customers likely fancy.

Laura Powell | 7 years ago

Luxury

Skift’s First-Ever Wellness Megatrends

From health biohacking and on-demand fitness, to innovative wearable tech and more, it’s safe to say wellness isn’t just having a moment –– it’s a full-on movement that will only continue to gain momentum in 2019.

Leslie Barrie | 7 years ago

Luxury

The Megatrends Defining Wellness in 2019

Find out what’s on the rise and worth tracking in the wellness industry this year with these Megatrends, from mind- and body-focused co-working spaces to health biohacking to the continued buzz around CBD.

Leslie Barrie | 7 years ago