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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Millennials and Chinese Consumers Are Rewriting the Luxury Rulebook

The luxury goods market is going to be worth more than $450 billion by 2025 and many of its trends are relevant to travel as well. Younger consumers see brands in a different way than previous generations — and for them consistency is key.

Laura Powell | 8 years ago

Business Travel

The Winners and Losers in Accor’s Loyalty Revamp

Hotel loyalty programs are evolving especially with new forms of accommodation coming online. Change is inevitable but that doesn't mean everyone is going to be happy.

Patrick Whyte | 8 years ago

Business Travel

What the Growth of Solo Travel Means for Luxury

With older people much more confident about travel than they were a couple of decades ago, it's perhaps understandable that they are happier to travel on their own.

Patrick Whyte | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Inside the Rise of Solo Luxury Adventure Tourism

Forget millennials. It's their parents who have the money and time to sign up for luxury experiences around the globe. With the aid of digital communications, going alone no longer feels like tragedy but an asset.

Samantha Shankman | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Royal Caribbean Places a Big Bet on Expedition Cruising

With expedition cruising set for serious growth over the next few years, it is understandable that one of the big cruise companies has decided to get more involved. The question now is will the others follow?

Patrick Whyte | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Ponant’s North American Push Highlights Growth in Expedition Cruising

With luxury travelers getting more adventurous it is not a surprise to see expedition cruising growing in popularity. French company Ponant is making a big push in North America, something that is likely going to benefit the sector as a whole.

Laura Powell | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Taking Luxury Hotel Service to Sea

Hotel-cruise crossovers are pretty rare these days, so it will be interesting to see how the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fares. Will the brand power be enough to entice land-lovers to take to water?

Patrick Whyte | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Rwanda Is Making a Push for the Right Number of High-Spending Visitors

Rwanda is setting itself up as Africa's new big luxury tourism destination. And while mountain gorillas are the country's main attraction, new luxury lodges will help open up other regions of this small, yet highly diverse country.

Laura Powell | 8 years ago

Luxury

The Best Luxury Experiences for Summer Travel

There are a lot of discerning experiences vying for a customer's money. Here are some worth your time as you set out on the road this summer.

Colin Nagy | 8 years ago

Business Travel

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 | 8 years ago