Samantha Shankman, Skift
The hospitality industry has found that the higher a family's budget, the more concerned they are about environmental and cultural sustainability. Luxury operations that craft experiences that engage the family, and especially Gen Z, will see the long-tail impact as this generation has more control over vacation decisions.
2 weeks ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
Outside of Africa where poaching, forestry, and resource exploitation can also threaten wildlife habitats, luxury hospitality leaders are playing a role in protecting land and creating opportunities around conservation.
4 weeks ago
Colin Nagy, Skift
Twice a year, this column looks at who is doing it right. Here are some of the most inspiring innovations in design, service, and guest experience in hospitality and travel. Let the debates begin.
4 weeks ago
Los Cabos Tourism Board + Skift
A new generation of forward-thinking chefs, gallery owners, mixologists, and entrepreneurs are helping the luxury destination of Los Cabos showcase its unique heritage and amenities, helping to set a new standard for luxury tourism in the process. In this piece, we get inside the mindset of “The Baja Way.”
2 months ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Ninan Chacko's abrupt exit as CEO of Travel Leaders Group elicited "wows" across the travel industry when people heard the news. The reasons behind his departure, and what new strategy controlling shareholder Certares Management has in mind is mere speculation for now.
1 month ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
Rental is the future of fashion, and the trend could transform how we pack and plan for upcoming trips. What businesses are ready to serve the demand?
1 month ago
Tom Lowry, Skift
No two sectors in travel are seeing as many changes and opportunities as luxury and wellness. That's why we are combining our coverage in a new weekly newsletter to launch on January 2. The Luxury & Wellness Travel Report will present fresh perspectives from across the globe on trends, business models, and the game-changers shaping these industries.
2 months ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
This is only the beginning of the sabbatical movement — a flash point in which trends in work, mindfulness, technology, and access all come together. Expect high-end consumers to become accustomed to the idea of taking extended leaves with their family at regular intervals, especially as the millennial generation ages.
2 months ago
Associated Press
The company seems to be inching closer to actually launching commercial flights, though it still won't commit to a launch date. Many expect 2020 will be the year, but space tourism is an industry that hits a lot of snags.
2 months ago
Laura Powell, Skift
The recent development of high-end niche travel marketplaces demonstrates that luxury travel is expanding in depth, breadth, and focus.
3 months ago
Laura Powell, Skift
Luxury travel during the past decade has taken off exponentially, driven by growing wealth around the world. It's a natural progression that niche trade shows are popping up to cater to the demand.
3 months ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
Luxury brands today are designing stories for global citizens, but telling those stories in different markets requires more than a different app — it's about delivering a message that resonates with the core brand and the local culture that they're speaking to.
3 months ago
