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

Travel Megatrends 2018: Personal Fulfillment Is the New Ultimate Luxury

For luxury travelers, an experience in itself is no longer enough. The personal fulfillment and self improvement one gains from an experience are taking precedence, and luxury brands can help travelers reach this goal.

Meghan Carty | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Onefinestay Looks to Personalization to Hook More Guests

It's about time Onefinestay leveraged some of the know-how from AccorHotels' concierge business. If done well, a personalized experiences product is likely to go down well with its guests.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Merging Premium and Mainstream — New Luxury

A growing number of mainstream cruise lines think they can capture luxury travelers by offering them a premium product. The approach makes sense. After all, not every luxury cruiser wants the intimacy and exclusivity of a small ship.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Hotels

Why Travel Agents Should Rethink the Sharing Economy in Luxury Hospitality

The sharing economy has typically been connected with budget or mid-range travelers looking for a deal along with a unique experience. But in recent years, luxury services have moved into the space, offering new opportunities for travel agents working with the most discerning travelers.

Luxury Retreats + Skift | 7 years ago

Luxury Is Evolving But Consistent Themes Connect Old and New

This evolution of luxury will require brands to adapt products and experiences consistent with consumers’ new definitions of quality, comfort and elegance.

Samantha Shankman | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Balancing Humanity and Tech — New Luxury

The smartest people in luxury travel are realizing that they can't just keep doing things the old way. Keeping a high-touch, personal approach while adapting to the needs and wishes of today's travelers will be key to survival.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Upscale Destinations and Tech Innovations to Watch in 2018 — New Luxury

It's difficult to pin down exactly what's going to dominate the headlines in the luxury travel sector in 2018, but expect a handful of destinations to grow in popularity and for hoteliers to talk up the benefits of enhanced personalization.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Business Travel

The Luxury Destinations Making a Big Impact in 2018

We've made a list, and checked it twice, specifically looking at places where purveyors of luxury travel are setting up shop this year.

Laura Powell | 7 years ago

Business Travel

Luxury Travel's Next Phase Could Be in Vacation Rental Consolidation

Luxury travelers are increasingly looking to vacation rentals for a different type of experience. This presents opportunities for both established players and newcomers.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago

Business Travel

When Being Boutique Can Be the Answer — New Luxury

Scale definitely helps hotel companies, but it comes at a cost. With multiple brands, differentiation is difficult, leaving plenty of room for smaller operators.

Patrick Whyte | 7 years ago