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.

News Blog

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 | 2 days 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 | 5 days ago

News Blog

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 week ago

News Blog

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 week ago

News Blog

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 weeks 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 | 4 weeks 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 | 1 month ago

Hotels

Designing a Sustainable Legacy: A Conversation with Bill Bensley

In episode six of the Skift Ideas Podcast, host Colin Nagy is joined by designer Bill Bensley to discuss the remarkable journey that has shaped his unique perspective on the world of design.

Adam Stacey | 1 month ago

Hotels

New Langham CEO Seeks Growth Across Luxury and Midscale Hotel Brands

In September, Bob van den Oord became CEO of Langham, a luxury hotel group. In his first interview in the role, he talks about the group's multi-brand strategy to double its property count.

Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago

Hotels

Peninsula Hotels’ Luxury Vision: ‘Finest’ Is Better Than ‘Best’

Peninsula has taken a slow, thoughful approach to expansion as other brands stamp out luxury hotels like razor blades. Key to the thoughtful brand management is the brands COO, Peter Borer, who is obsessive over brand clarity.

Colin Nagy | 2 months ago