High Net Worth Magazine • 6th October 2024

Digital Detox Destinations: 8 Travel Experts Share Their Top Picks

We asked CEOs and travel experts to share their top picks for a luxurious digital detox. From embracing tropical Costa Rica to exploring ecotourism in Iceland, here are eight recommendations for your next getaway.

USA Today • 19th September 2024

Why coolcations are the next big travel trend, plus where to go and what to do

With the world heating up, it's no surprise travelers are looking for respite from climbing temperatures. Instead of hitting the popular destinations in the heat of summer — with millions of others — it might be time to consider a coolcation.

Luxury Daily • 16th August 2024

American Express to bring Centurion Lounge to Salt Lake City

American Express is bringing new perks to travelers in the Western United States.

Luxury Portfolio International • 13th August 2024

Raffles Jaipur reaches Pink City - Luxury Portfolio International

A new property from luxury hospitality brand Raffles Hotels and Resorts is ready for guests. Its latest launch is situated in India’s Pink City and features 50 suites and guest rooms — golden murals and locally sourced objects are among its interior touches. Opened this week, Raffles Jaipur is operating in a growing luxury market. “We are incredibly excited to welcome guests to Raffles Jaipur, the brand’s second property in India,” said Omer Acar, CEO of Raffles Hotels and Res...

Luxury Daily • 5th August 2024

VistaJet curates experiences for 2024 Moon Festival

Guests can enjoy a series of themed events such as nighttime sailing excursions, executed in partnership with the Four Seasons Maui.

Luxury Daily • 5th August 2024

Mandarin Oriental celebrates Oktoberfest in Munich

Hospitality brand Mandarin Oriental is gearing up for an autumnal event running from Sept. 21 to Oct. 6, 2024. From traditional menus to Bavarian shopping opportunities, guests can expect a full schedule of themed events.

Luxury Daily • 26th July 2024

Hyatt partners with outdoor luxury resort operator

Thanks to the partnership, World of Hyatt members have access to new experiences with luxury resort operator Under Canvas.

Luxury Daily • 24th July 2024

Equinox Resort Treyam coming to northwest Saudi Arabia

American luxury fitness club Equinox’s hospitality arm is coming to a hypermodern development in the Middle East. The resort will be part of a development that is projected to contribute $693.1 billion to Saudi Arabia's GDP by 2030.

Luxury Daily • 23rd July 2024

IHG debuts industry-first Low Carbon Pioneers program

So far, the high-end stays involved are Kimpton BEM Budapest in Hungary and Iberostar Waves Cristina in Spain.

Luxury Daily • 22nd July 2024

Belmond, Parley for the Oceans facilitate change with partnership

LVMH-owned hospitality group Belmond is teaming up with an environmental organization. Before rolling out the program at other seaside locations throughout 2025, Belmond's resort on the Mexican coast is championing eco-education.

Luxury Daily • 17th July 2024

Bulgari Hotel Milano rings in 20 years of luxury

This summer, VIPs took part in an exclusive two-day takeover at Bulgari Hotel Milano.

Luxury Daily • 12th July 2024

Ritz-Carlton Maldives hires sustainability advocate

Marriott International-owned hotel and resort chain The Ritz-Carlton is recruiting a green leader. Climate justice activist and United Nations consultant Saad Amer has been named the Sustainability Champion of the brand’s Fari Islands retreat. The Pakistani American now heads environmental education and engagement efforts for guests at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives.

Luxury Daily • 10th July 2024

Raffles Jaipur reaches Pink City

A new property from luxury hospitality brand Raffles Hotels and Resorts is ready for guests. Its latest launch is situated in India's Pink City and features 50 suites and guest rooms — golden murals and locally sourced objects are among its interior touches. Opened this week, Raffles Jaipur is operating in a growing luxury market.

Luxury Daily • 24th June 2024

Luxury 'glamping' experiences trending

Affluent travelers are increasingly exhibiting a taste for adventure. As a result, many high-end hospitality brands are aiming to get in on ecotourism, nature-focused hotels and outdoor ventures. Tented resorts are emerging as one of the most popular answers to these demands, making glamping one of the sector's biggest trends so far this year.

Luxury Daily • 4th June 2024

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.

Luxury Daily • 24th May 2024

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.

Luxury Portfolio International • 21st May 2024

IHG launches summer event series

Hospitality name InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is rolling out seasonal experiences at its upscale properties in North America. Plans for a multisensory event series have been revealed — the activations will take place this summer, from June 1 to Sept. 2, 2024. Complete with ornate botanical décor, playlists and crafted menus, IHG’s Summer Soiree is coming to the company’s luxury and lifestyle hotels, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels &...

Luxury Daily • 16th May 2024

Jumeirah turns focus to boutique-style hospitality

Hospitality brand Jumeirah is refreshing its visual identity, recently taking to the famed Burj Al Arab property in Dubai for the reveal.

Luxury Portfolio International • 7th May 2024

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...

Luxury Daily • 30th April 2024

Luxury stays leading expansion strategy at SH Hotels & Resorts

French crystal maker Baccarat’s namesake hotel line, operated by SH Hotels and Resorts, is readying to open a luxury tropical oasis in a few years.