Higher spend on luxury travel is the trend that most tour operators say keeps on giving in 2023, with high net worth clients continuing their record spend on extravagant travel. But there…
Two luxury hotels to feature Nobu and Plaza Athenee brands
Nobu Hospitality is continuing its expansion streak, adding hotels in New York and Bangkok to its growing pipeline. Both hotels are in partnership with Thailand real estate group Asset World Corp. Scheduled…
After a hot start to 2023, there’s a summer slowdown in Hawaii
After benefiting from a boom in pent-up demand and the surge of Americans traveling domestically, Hawaii may finally be seeing a slowdown as the summer season kicks off. Jack Richards, CEO of…
Four Seasons Yachts doubles down with another cruise ship order
Andrea Zelinski Four Seasons Yachts is about two-and-a-half years from taking delivery of its first cruise ship, but its founders are ready to double down and order another. Shipbuilder Fincantieri said Monday…
Mission Titanic, Part 1: Preparing to dive
Where to begin? I know three of the five people on the missing submersible Titan. I had spent eight days with two of them less than a month ago, and four days…
JW Marriott safari lodge planned for Tanzania
Marriott International plans to open its second JW Marriott luxury safari lodge in Africa, which will be located within Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Expected to open in 2026, the property will comprise…
Brendan Vacations unveils new castle itinerary in Ireland
Brendan Vacations has introduced an itinerary that gives guests an immersive, private accommodations experience inside two castles in Ireland. The nine-day Legendary Castles Stay features three-night stays in Ashford Castle — a…
Belmond hotel coming to Riviera Nayarit
Luxury hospitality brand Belmond is planting its flag along Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Expected to open in 2025, the Milaroca, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Nayarit will be constructed within a 105-acre beachfront estate….
Natural Selection creating luxe safari camp in Botswana’s Moremi Reserve
Conservation-driven safari operator Natural Selection plans to build a luxury camp in Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, with an eye on an opening next May. Named Tawana, the new addition will join the…
Capturing luxury trends at the L.E Miami trade show
MIAMI BEACH — For a span of four days in mid-June, South Beach was the place to be for movers and shakers in the luxury travel space, as around 1,700 hoteliers, destination…