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Hennessy puts effects of climate change in limelight with ‘Living Landscapes’

As the environmental emergency unfolds, LVMH-owned Cognac brand Hennessy is painting a green vision of the future. The maison is out with a movie called "Living Landscapes" that not only outlines the effects of climate change on the industry, but the ways that the company is adapting. Though it has been practiced for millennia, winemaking is getting reimagined by Hennessy as it ushers in a new era with rewilding, regenerative agriculture and a pesticide-free terroir.

Curating chef-led experiences, Krug embarks on first travel partnership

LVMH-owned Champagne house Krug is debuting a series of culinary excursions stateside. The maison, together with membership-based luxury agency Indagare Travel, has curated a trio of four-day trips involving rosé and cuvée pairing sessions, set to take place this fall. The Krug Indagare Insider Journeys will connect guests and the brand's global community of chef ambassadors via gastronomic experiences — the destination-based bookings open this month.

Globally, Gen X spending more on luxury trips than any other age group: McKinsey

Research from consulting firm McKinsey & Co. indicates that of all travel segments, luxury is expected to grow the fastest. The State of Tourism and Hospitality 2024, a new report, details this expansion and debunks common misperceptions. As it turns out, the majority of the quick-scaling high-end leisure hospitality market's spenders are under 60 years old, with Gen Xers comprising the highest share.

One in five UK vacationers using TikTok for inspiration: report

The second-ever British Airways Holidays 2024 Travel Trends Report uncovers where United Kingdom residents are heading this year and why. Among the biggest crazes when it comes to Brits’ getaways are offseason vacations, basing destinations off of what they see in the movies and on television, getting inspiration from TikTok, heading to lesser-known alternatives to overtouristed areas and more. Seven countries are seeing exponential rises in popularity, including St. Kitts, Jamaica and Malta, for which online searches spiked 97 percent, 73 percent and 58 percent, respectively.

Indigenous partnerships could spell success for luxury fashion: report

A first-of-its-kind guide from Environmental nonprofit Conservation International is making its way through luxury circles. The climate justice leaders are out with a new resource for apparel brands looking to engage with Indigenous communities. Supported by French conglomerate Kering and U.S. charity Textile Exchange, the Indigenous Partnership Principles release includes 12 best practices that could spell success for an increasingly global industry.

Partnership with Vinitaly brings oenology to Orient Express

International hotel, river cruise and rail company Orient Express is placing a spotlight on Italy. The luxury hospitality brand debuted a partnership with international wine and spirits exhibition Vinitaly, activating at the Verona event this week. The collaboration will continue onboard La Dolce Vita Orient Express with the introduction of a special-edition “Made in Italy” culinary experience slated for next year. The La Dolce Vita Orient Express experience has reac...
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