Hotel Sector’s Bet on Wellness Faces Profit Challenge
Maybe you didn't need to install that crystal-healing sound bath after all. Namaste, and mind the bottom line.
Luxury
This comprehensive archive offers the latest insights, trends, and developments in the luxury travel industry, tailored specifically for professionals and stakeholders in the field. Featuring in-depth analysis and updates on hotels, tours, airlines, and cruise lines, the news stories in this collection provide essential information for those seeking to stay ahead in this rapidly-evolving market.
Need Inspiration For Your Hospitality Brand? Look to Bangkok
Bangkok is where some of the most inspiring development is happening. Anyone in the hospitality business should take note.
Viceroy Bets on Experiences in Overhaul of Luxury Hotel Brand
Viceroy, a collection of hotels and resorts, has rebranded. It now promises to curate luxury experiences that will be consistently top-tier and locally immersive, from Portuguese beekeeping to glassblowing in Los Cabos.
The Problem With Travel Brand Marketing – And How To Fix It
An obsession with prestige can obscure the declining value of traditional media. Travel brands need to re-evaluate their comms and marketing strategies.
The Peninsula Hotels’ New Brand Campaign: Focus on Staff Stories, Not Luxury Cliches
As The Peninsula's head of marketing puts it, "Travel is an incredible thing to do and to experience, and who better to tell that story than the people who make it possible?"
India’s Biggest Hotelier: 2025 Outlook, Goa Slowdown, and Making Money in Low Season
Analysts were skeptical that Indian Hotels Company Ltd. could hit its lofty goals for profit margins. But it's been delivering.
The World’s Longest Flight Is Getting a First Class Upgrade
Singapore Airlines already boasts one of the world’s most exclusive passenger planes. After six years of development, it’s about to take things to a whole new level.
MGM Resorts Sees Healthy Vegas Demand Despite Heat Wave Hit, F1 Race Slowdown
MGM Resorts sees strong demand at its Las Vegas resorts continuing through year-end, despite minor performance hiccups in the third quarter.
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The Wellness Travel Boom in 2024 and Beyond: What You Need to Know
Wellness tourism is on the rise as travelers increasingly prioritize mental and physical well-being. By focusing on personalized experiences and innovative wellness offerings, businesses across the travel value chain can capitalize on this lucrative opportunity.
The Growing Global Appeal of the Japanese Ryokan
One of the oldest forms of Japanese hospitality is getting more attention from global brands, and cross-pollinating across the Pacific.