Luxury Travel

In-depth coverage of luxury travel, including hotels, cruises, private jet travel, travel advisors and agents, and tour operators.

Hotels

Hyatt Loyalty Play: Adding 700 Hotels via Mr & Mrs Smith Mash-Up

Hyatt has begun letting members of its loyalty program earn and redeem points at about 700 boutique and luxury hotels via Mr & Mrs Smith, a service that curates boutique properties.

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

Hyatt Loyalty Play: Adding 700 Hotels via Mr & Mrs Smith Mash-Up

Cruises

5 Facts About Aman’s Luxury Yacht

Aman has postponed the launch of its first yacht-style cruise offering until at least 2027. When it debuts, the palatial motor yacht will fuse Eastern mystique and minimalist chic.

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

5 Facts About Aman’s Luxury Yacht

Hotels

Ferragamo’s Formula: Behind Portrait Milano’s Luxury Hotel Launch

The Ferragamo family's Portrait Milano hotel has taken the Italian fashion capital by storm. It did so through its philosophy of "inclusive exclusivity," its celebrated pasta bianco dish, and some star-studded events. Is Naples, Venice, or Palermo next?

Sean O'Neill | 6 days ago

Ferragamo’s Formula: Behind Portrait Milano’s Luxury Hotel Launch

Hotels

The Keys to Luxury: Michelin Debuts New Rating System For France’s Finest Hotels

Michelin’s new Key ranking system is out in full force with 189 French hotels receiving an honor.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 3 weeks ago

The Keys to Luxury: Michelin Debuts New Rating System For France’s Finest Hotels

Cruises

Four Seasons Yachts: 5 Facts and First Look at 2026 Itineraries

Superyachts run by the Four Seasons brand are creating a buzzy new offering. Competitors include Marriott's Ritz-Carlton and Accor's Orient Express.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Four Seasons Yachts: 5 Facts and First Look at 2026 Itineraries

Luxury

When Luxury and Value Go Together

A luxury experience could cost thousands of dollars, but the guest can still walk away feeling like they received value - or at least their definition of value.

Colin Nagy | 1 month ago

When Luxury and Value Go Together

Hotels

Hilton’s LXR Boss: How to Stand Out Among Luxury Hotels

Hilton's small LXR brand is enjoying a growth spurt this year as it aims to appeal to a new breed of luxury travelers.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Hilton’s LXR Boss: How to Stand Out Among Luxury Hotels

Hotels

Accor’s New Chief Strategist Seeks Luxury Growth Beyond Hotels

Here's the first major interview with Gilda Perez-Alvarado since she became chief strategy officer of Accor. Can she help the hospitality titan diversify beyond selling hotel rooms, help it conquer the U.S., and reinvigorate the iconic Orient Express brand?

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Accor’s New Chief Strategist Seeks Luxury Growth Beyond Hotels

Hotels

The New Sound of Luxury

Sound is an opportunity area that luxury hoteliers haven't fully capitalized on. But they are perfect places to create unique, rarified experiences.

Colin Nagy | 2 months ago

The New Sound of Luxury

Hotels

Aman Group CEO Talks Ultra-Luxury Hotel Strategy

Since Vlad Doronin took the helm of Aman Group, he's scaled up the ultra-luxury hotel group. Here's what's next.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Aman Group CEO Talks Ultra-Luxury Hotel Strategy