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.

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 | 8 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 | 8 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 | 8 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 | 8 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 | 8 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 | 9 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 | 9 years ago

Business Travel

The Modern Concierge Is Too Skilled to Be Made Redundant by Technology

It would be easy to dismiss a concierge as a relic of another time. But concierges are the secret weapon of the educated traveler, and when the job is done well, it is vital.

Colin Nagy | 9 years ago

Business Travel

Skift Trends Report: The Luxury Evolution

Luxury means something different today than it did to previous generations. Today's high-end consumers are creating not just a new economy, but a new conception of society itself. Download our latest report to learn more.

Marriott International Luxury Brands + Skift | 9 years ago

When Travelers Are Willing to Pay for Silence — New Luxury

The new luxury is very different from the old luxury. Travelers want a more authentic experience, and increasingly that is taking them back to nature.

Patrick Whyte | 9 years ago