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

Interview: Virtuoso Travel CEO on the Future of the New Luxury Traveler

Wealthy travelers define luxury in many different ways, based on who they're traveling with and why. However, there is consensus in terms of the growing demand for more human connectedness and meaningful experiences for both adults and children.

Greg Oates | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Skift New Luxury Newsletter: The Opportunities of the Middle Class

Like others, the luxury sector is always looking for the next big thing. With the middle class growing faster than the upper class, the opportunities may be just one demographic away.

Jason Clampet | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Madagascar, Romania and More New Destinations for Luxury Tour Operators

The line between emerging and not ready for prime time can be a thin one that luxury operators must walk.

Laura Powell | 8 years ago

Business Travel

The Psychology Behind Luxury Employee Training Programs

Luxury hoteliers often face similar challenges as other high-end brands and should seize the opportunity to start a conversation about luxury training and employment that crosses several sectors.

Samantha Shankman | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Beverly Hills Mixes Wealth and Health in New Tourism Push

Now you can spend a fortune shopping on Rodeo Drive, then find a place to quietly contemplate your coming credit card bill.

Laura Powell | 8 years ago

Business Travel

How Luxury Hotels Can Adapt to a Rising and Wealthier Middle Class

New luxury consumers need to come from somewhere, and a slightly more wealthy middle class can provide an entry point for brands.

Samantha Shankman | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Luxury River Cruises Take Action to Avoid Irrelevance and Compete on Age

River cruising doesn't just have age problems, its brands are competing on the quality of their on-shore experiences in an effort to lure in a new generation of cruisers.

Laua Powell | 8 years ago

Business Travel

WTTC Report: The New Fundamentals of Luxury Are the Old Fundamentals of Luxury

All these points are quite basic, but in the chase for bling, brands often forget that they're the building blocks of luxury.

Laura Powell | 8 years ago

Business Travel

The Ecosystems Around the Wealthy's Third and Fourth Luxury Vacation Homes

Multiple homeowners are a growing segment of the luxury travel market, so learning to speak and appeal directly to their unique desires is a necessity for any luxury travel provider.

Samantha Shankman | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Brands Focus on Next Phase of Traveler Engagement

Skift's latest research shows a clear shift in demand for more transformative travel experiences among upscale travelers, but we expect many brands will jump on this trend without offering anything significantly new in terms of product or programming.

Greg Oates | 8 years ago