Articles tagged “luxury travel”

Hotels

Ferragamo’s Formula: Behind Portrait Milano’s Luxury Hotel Launch

The Ferragamo family's Portrait Milano hotel has taken the Italian fashion capital by storm. It did so through its philosophy of "inclusive exclusivity," its celebrated pasta bianco dish, and some star-studded events. Is Naples, Venice, or Palermo next?

Ferragamo’s Formula: Behind Portrait Milano’s Luxury Hotel Launch

Hotels

Indian Hotels Company Achieves 300-Hotel Milestone Two Years Ahead of Schedule

IHCL witnessed record number of openings in financial year 2023-24. The company's aggressive expansion led its portfolio to grow 19% in one year.

Indian Hotels Company Achieves 300-Hotel Milestone Two Years Ahead of Schedule

Luxury

Ask Skift: What Are Major Trends in Luxury Travel?

Luxury travel's post-pandemic boom will likely continue this year, and here are some trends shaping the sector.

Ask Skift: What Are Major Trends in Luxury Travel?

Hotels

Hilton’s LXR Boss: How to Stand Out Among Luxury Hotels

Hilton's small LXR brand is enjoying a growth spurt this year as it aims to appeal to a new breed of luxury travelers.

Hilton’s LXR Boss: How to Stand Out Among Luxury Hotels

Tourism

The Value of Travel Credit Cards in the U.S.: New Skift Research

Younger demographics drive growth in the U.S. travel credit card market – and bank brands dominate.

The Value of Travel Credit Cards in the U.S.: New Skift Research

Hotels

Q&A: Boutique Palace Hotels Will Be the Next Ultra-Luxury Standard

Authenticity is the new luxury in travel. There’s a growing trend towards cultural exploration in ultra-luxury tourism, placing destinations like Saudi Arabia in the spotlight. For Boutique Group, this means offering guests not just a place to stay — but a chance to immerse themselves in history.

Q&A: Boutique Palace Hotels Will Be the Next Ultra-Luxury Standard

News Blog

Wellness Tourism Is One of Fastest Growing Parts of Travel, To Reach $1.4 Trillion by 2027

That's according to latest research put out by the Global Wellness Institute, in its annual state of the global wellness sector, of which tourism is one part. From the report: The wellness tourism market plummeted from 2019 to 2020 ($720 billion to $351 billion), but has seen 36% annual spending growth, and 30% annual wellness…

Short-Term Rentals

Inspirato Aims to Cut Its Way to Profit at Its Luxury Vacation Clubs

Inspirato's ticket to growth: focus on cost savings. Plus, it has an investment from Capital One.

Inspirato Aims to Cut Its Way to Profit at Its Luxury Vacation Clubs

Hotels

Four Seasons: Inside the Luxury Hotelier’s Strategic Evolution

Four Seasons has been re-evaluating brand strength, how staff caters to guests, and distribution strategy.

Four Seasons: Inside the Luxury Hotelier’s Strategic Evolution

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.

Certares’ Internova: Behind Its Strategy for Luxury Travel Agencies