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.

Business Travel

Belize Is Latest Test Ground for Luxury Development and Environment

Belize should serve as a case study for conscious luxury development. There will be successes and lessons to watch for in the coming years as the effects of a small group of hoteliers' decisions play out in the local environment and culture.

Samantha Shankman | 8 years ago

Business Travel

The Changing Market for Private Jets

Booking a seat on a private jet is easier than ever, and there are lots of companies out there thinking more and more people will give it a try. But how low does the price have to go to gain any traction?

Patrick Whyte | 8 years ago

Business Travel

The Growth and Democratization of Flying Private

Any luxury industry experiencing an uptick in new, affluent young customers has a right to be bullish about growth, but it is a combination of logistics, customer service and branding that will eventually set the winners apart from the other players.

Samantha Shankman | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Palau Tests the Waters of Luxury Tourism

The tiny republic of Palau is striving to become a global leader in ecotourism. In recent years, the government has made moves to ensure the country becomes a pristine paradise for luxury travelers.

Laura Powell | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Cultural Immersion Versus Appropriation

It's a difficult topic for the travel industry to discuss, especially as experiences get more immersive. But just because it can be uncomfortable doesn't mean we should shy away from confronting it and calling out bad behavior.

Patrick Whyte | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Is Luxury Hospitality Guilty of Cultural Appropriation?

Education delivered directly from local communities, and informed by tradition, is what distinguishes immersion from appropriation. It's the job of luxury professionals to facilitate the experience without adding the influence of their own lens.

Samantha Shankman | 8 years ago

Business Travel

How Millennials and Chinese Consumers Will Change Luxury Travel

Even if you think you've heard enough about millennials and Chinese consumers, it's worth keeping an eye on how both are reshaping the luxury travel industry — especially as brands are looking to target them in the coming years.

Patrick Whyte | 8 years ago

Business Travel

Millennials and Chinese Consumers Are Rewriting the Luxury Rulebook

The luxury goods market is going to be worth more than $450 billion by 2025 and many of its trends are relevant to travel as well. Younger consumers see brands in a different way than previous generations — and for them consistency is key.

Laura Powell | 8 years ago

Business Travel

The Winners and Losers in Accor’s Loyalty Revamp

Hotel loyalty programs are evolving especially with new forms of accommodation coming online. Change is inevitable but that doesn't mean everyone is going to be happy.

Patrick Whyte | 8 years ago

Business Travel

What the Growth of Solo Travel Means for Luxury

With older people much more confident about travel than they were a couple of decades ago, it's perhaps understandable that they are happier to travel on their own.

Patrick Whyte | 8 years ago