Articles tagged “abercrombie and kent”

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A&K Travel Group Acquires Crystal Cruises Ships

The A&K Travel Group — the company owned by Geoffrey Kent, CEO of tour operator Abercrombie and Kent, and industrial holding corporation Heritage — has acquired cruise ships Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony in addition to the Crystal Cruises brand. Both Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony were acquired at an auction with the former ship…

Luxury

High-End Hotels Lean Into Role as Curators of Niche Brands

At Skift New Luxury, we frequently write about cross-branding efforts between high-end brands. Hotels are especially well-positioned to provide a showcase for niche products and deepen the relationship with their guests in the process.

High-End Hotels Lean Into Role as Curators of Niche Brands

Business Travel

Former Silversea Cruises CEO Takes Over at Luxe Travel Giant Abercrombie & Kent

The co-chairman structure is an unusual one in business and rarely lasts for long. But given the friendship of the two occupants, maybe this one stands more chance of success.

Former Silversea Cruises CEO Takes Over at Luxe Travel Giant Abercrombie & Kent

Tourism

Hong Kong Tourism Starts to Feel Impact as Pro-Democracy Protests Rage On

Major Hong Kong hotels expect to report lower earnings for the year but believe that the city will retain its global standing as one of the world’s biggest tourism hubs in the long term.

Hong Kong Tourism Starts to Feel Impact as Pro-Democracy Protests Rage On

Business Travel

Luxury Tour Operators Expand Into Wellness to Meet New Demand

Luxury tour operators have incredible advantages over wellness industry competitors in crafting dynamic, immersive wellness-first travel experiences. However, they must adapt to this new market quickly to avoid stagnation in crafting luxury that is better-suited to past generations.

Luxury Tour Operators Expand Into Wellness to Meet New Demand

Business Travel

How Luxury Operators Dial Into Top-Producing Agents

It's an old business axiom that 20 percent of customers are responsible for 80 percent of one's business. Top travel companies are recognizing this is certainly the case in the world of luxury travel agents. That's why more and more of them are starting to create novel programs for their best sellers.

How Luxury Operators Dial Into Top-Producing Agents

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.

Inside the Rise of Solo Luxury Adventure Tourism