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Inside Conrad’s Latest Innovation Play — New Luxury
Luxury consumers value the human touch, meaning technological innovation at this level needs to serve a purpose.
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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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Aligning Luxury Hotels With Active Brands to Attract High-Achieving Guests
Luxury travel brands are today operating within the transformation economy. Brands must align themselves with experiences that speak to affluent consumers’ desire for a personal evolution.
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Conrad Ups Its Innovation Play
In the heavily competitive luxury space, Conrad is looking to gain its edge through innovative technology.
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Giving Free and Independent Travel a Luxury Edge
Long-time tour operator Ker & Downey has always had a mission to get travelers to less-explored regions. Aside from bringing in tourism dollars to developing countries, the company stands out for its commitment to on-the-ground philanthropy.
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Duty-Free Retailers Get Smart — New Luxury
Gone are the days when duty-free retailers could lazily rely on consumers to freely spend their cash in airports. The rise of online shopping has forced them to become much more creative when it comes to generating sales.
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The Shifting Strategies of Luxury Duty-Free Retailers
With competition from online retailers rising, airport duty-free shops selling luxury goods need to up the ante. Some methods they are using seem to be successful, while others may start annoying potential customers.
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The Wharf Turns Washington Into a Waterfront City
Even an established tourism city like Washington, D.C. needs new destinations. While the capital city's newest attraction has nothing to do with politics (thank goodness), it has everything to do with breaking down the walls between tourists and locals.
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Buick Bets on Attainable Luxury With Latest Sub-Brand
Although the auto industry sits adjacent to travel with its own tricks and trials, executives in both camps are looking to respond to luxury consumers' shifting priorities with the right balance of brands and packaging. Avenir is a good example of a team that's doing it right.
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What Travel Can Learn From the Fashion Industry — New Luxury
There are so many parallels between the luxury fashion and travel industries. Consolidation in both is bringing challenges as well as opportunities.
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Consolidation Is Reshaping the North American Ski Market
Through a new venture with KSL Capital Partners, Aspen Skiing Company (Skico) is broadening its scope far beyond Colorado. But it's not only about amassing mountains. Skico is concentrating on building a new boutique hotel brand, which is raising eyebrows in its newest destination.