Luxury Travel

The 1 percent are looking for the same things from travel — experiences and bragging rights. They just have the means to take it up a few notches beyond the other 99 percent.

A stripped-down business class fare could be an easy way for airlines to monetize inventory that would be given away for free.

Today's luxury isn't gold plated doodads, it's choice, convenience, and the power to choose experiences.

As with river cruising, luxury train travel allows travelers to take their luxury with them from place to place, ensuring the same quality of lodging, no matter the locale.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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