Articles tagged “subscriptions”

The new CEO will have to figure out exactly what Inspirato will be. Is it the "luxury hospitality company" of 2019, the "innovative luxury travel club" of 2024, or something else.

The Expedia-Ryanair hotel partnership earlier this year was an early signal that the two big travel companies were on the precipice of settling long-standing differences.

Subscriptions were supposed to be the next big thing in travel. It hasn't worked out that way. eDreams Odigeo's program seems to be doing well, but most of the others are struggling.

eDreams Odigeo's Prime subscription plan seems to be growing at a strong pace despite not offering Europe's largest airline. Could Ryanair and eDreams come to terms? Never say never.

Drop culture can reshape the approach to experiential loyalty for hospitality brand Ennismore — but it needs to ensure enough experiences to go around to avoid frustrating its members.

Inspirato's woes do not appear to be a reflection of the broader luxury sector. Perhaps luxury subscriptions, though, don't have as much value in the eyes of wealthy travelers as the company purports.

Know what's cool? Having cool people join your member's clubs. Know what's even cooler? Having members buy your high-margin upsells, like food and skincare products.

Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs would like to multiply consumers' encounters with his brand beyond occasional hotel and resort stays. A potential paid membership product would let luxury travelers hop among new clubs, building on a model Soho House has popularized.