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.

Hotels

Substance With Style: Redefining Luxury Hospitality

In episode nine of the Skift Ideas Podcast, we are joined by Christopher Norton, CEO of Equinox Hotels, to examine how the evolving expectations of the modern traveler are redefining the way brands are delivering luxury hospitality experiences.

Skift | 2 weeks ago

Substance With Style: Redefining Luxury Hospitality

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IDEAS: Anantara Announces Tented Safari Experience in Zambia

Anantara has announced Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, a new resort in development on the banks of the Kafue River in Africa. The resort is being developed in partnership with Agro Safari. Credit: Minor Hotels Set to open in 2025, the resort will feature 12 tents that will be suspended 3.5 meters above the ground,…

Adam Stacey | 3 weeks ago

Hotels

Saudi Arabia’s Wealth Fund Takes 49% of Rocco Forte in Luxury Hotel Play

Saudi's main investment fund is a wolf in cashmere that knows the value of luxury assets. This deal underscores the enduring resilience and allure of European luxury travel.

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia’s Wealth Fund Takes 49% of Rocco Forte in Luxury Hotel Play

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IDEAS: Six Senses Aims to Blend Heritage and Innovation at Southern Dunes, The Red Sea

Six Senses Southern Dunes, the Red Sea has officially opened in Saudi Arabia. The Foster + Partners designed resort features 36 guest rooms and 40 pool villas that have been strategically placed to embrace the expansive views of the surrounding Arabian Desert. Credit: Six Senses According to Six Senses, the architecture and landscaping of the…

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

Business Travel

Wellbeing… The Last Mile of Luxury? In Conversation with Harry Jameson

In episode eight of the Skift Ideas Podcast, we are joined by Harry Jameson of Pillar Wellbeing, to examine the industry's transformative journey towards embracing and incorporating wellness as an integral aspect of the guest experience.

Skift | 1 month ago

Wellbeing… The Last Mile of Luxury? In Conversation with Harry Jameson

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IDEAS: JW Marriott Encourages Guests to ‘Stay in the Moment’ with New Asia-Pacific Campaign

JW Marriott has launched a new Asia-Pacific campaign, taking inspiration from the K-drama genre and starring South Korean actor, Lee Min-ho.  The three-minute video titled ‘Stay in the Moment’, tells the story of a headstrong son and his family, who face their issues and overcome barriers by embracing the life moments provided through the shared…

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

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IDEAS: One&Only Debuts in Greece with the Opening of Aesthesis

One&Only has made its debut in Greece with the opening of One&Only Aesthesis, the first of the brand’s two new European locations to open. Situated within a 21-hectare beach and forest reserve that overlooks the Aegan Sea, the resort has been built to ‘redefine the concept of al fresco living,’ and pays homage to mid-century…

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

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IDEAS: 1 Hotels Opens Nature-Inspired Hotel in London

1 Hotels has launched its first European property, with 1 Hotels Mayfair now open in London, standing as the brands flagship location in the United Kingdom. Credit: Mikkel Vang According to a release, a commitment to sustainability and biophilic design principles have been the 'driving force' behind the design of the property, with the new…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Kimpton Partners with Anthropologie on New Accessory Borrowing Scheme

We've all experienced that moment of dread when we arrive in our hotel room and begin unpacking our luggage, only to realize that we've forgotten to pack the star piece of one of our planned outfits. Well a new partnership from Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Anthropologie aims to alleviate these feelings of 'pack-xiety'. Credit:…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

Luxury

Certares’ Internova: Behind Its Strategy for Luxury Travel Agencies

Internova Travel Group is owned by private equity firm Certares, and its CEO is the brother of Certares' CEO. How they are thinking about company strategy reflects insight into broader trends among the luxury travel agencies.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Certares’ Internova: Behind Its Strategy for Luxury Travel Agencies