Seychelles Grows Up: Cheval Blanc and the Island Nation’s Next Act
LVMH’s arrival in Seychelles signals a destination coming of age. What was once shorthand for honeymoons is now entering the ultra-luxury arena.
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.
Hyatt Layoffs, Choppy Revenue: What to Listen for This Hotel Earnings Season
Is the U.S. hotel sector entering a recession? Will other hotel groups join Hyatt in layoffs? These are some of the things that Skift is looking out for during earnings season.
Michelin Expands Hotel Ratings Globally Amid ‘Award Fatigue’
Michelin Guide, whose star ratings are coveted by restaurants, has expanded its ratings of “the most exceptional hotels" across the globe. But is it too little, too late, for the revered brand to matter in the luxury hotel segment?
Rosewood Bets on ‘Discovery’ and Experiences in Brand Refresh
Rosewood's rebrand as a "discovery-led lifestyle forum" sounds like ChatGPT-powered consultant-speak. Strip away the jargon, though, and the underlying ads and employee training have a plausible, justifiable logic.
Park Hyatt Launches First Big Ad Blitz in 5 Years as the Hotel Brand Expands
Park Hyatt is playing catch-up with rivals in crowded luxury markets. Its new campaign aims to appeal as much to developers as travelers.
Raffles ‘Butler’ Campaign Is Back and It’s Working – But Can It Go Global?
The butler is a strong narrative device to signal touch, but does it work in new markets for Raffles?
Revolution CEO Steve Case at Skift Global Forum – Full Video
Steve Case, chairman and CEO of Revolution and co-founder of AOL, talked about his community-focused travel portfolio, including Exclusive Resorts' membership club and the 600-acre Punta Cacique development in Costa Rica, at Skift Global Forum 2025.
Luxury Travel Innovators Neil Jacobs and Alexandra Walterspiel – Full Video
Luxury innovators Neil Jacobs (the former Six Senses CEO) and Alexandra Walterspiel (CEO of Sensei) slammed cookie-cutter hotels and resorts. They championed instead one-to-one service that reflects traveler values over egos.
Many Luxury Hotel Brands Have Lost Their Way
Industry veterans Neil Jacobs and Alexandra Walterspiel say the sector's next winners will emphasize purpose over popularity. The winners will have brand clarity, intuitive service, and contemporary wellness.
Oman’s Contrarian Approach to Culture
While neighbors chase viral moments, Oman built something that will outlast the hype era. Sometimes the smartest cultural investment is the deepest one.