Luxury Travel

Bulgari Hotels isn't just selling rooms. It's selling one of the rarest commodities in modern luxury: restraint.

In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2024, Amy Bernard of American Express Travel discusses how the rising demand for premium experiences, personalized amenities, and best-in-class service is driving innovation in Centurion Lounges across airports globally.

Hilton’s strategy puts China and Southeast Asia front and center, but its sharpened focus on India signals a broader ambition. The brand is doubling down on Asia Pacific’s booming economies and growing middle class.

One of Hyatt's many business models is to take indie luxury hotels that pride themselves on being boutique-y, providing them the benefits of Hyatt (distribution! marketing! operational support!) and then downplaying any sign of corporate involvement in the eyes of guests. So far, it's working.

Marriott sees an opportunity to tap into luxury travel spending by millennials and Gen Z, expected to inherit tens of trillions of dollars worldwide over the next couple of decades.

There is a subset of luxury travelers who are taking to the water to find remote, interesting areas that aren’t mobbed. And increasingly, they aren’t opting for hyper-luxe, large scale cruises.

Will the Western travel industry rethink its approach to serving families rather than offering mere lip service?

With a London hotel now slated for 2028, Oberoi has said it's eyeing its key source markets. So, will the brand set its sights on the U.S., one of its top 3 markets? Stay tuned!

Maybe you didn't need to install that crystal-healing sound bath after all. Namaste, and mind the bottom line.

Bangkok is where some of the most inspiring development is happening. Anyone in the hospitality business should take note.