The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as one of the main regions driving growth in affluent travel, recording high spends, while also displaying an appetite for sustainable eco-luxury and meaningful cultural experiences.
The Olinger Group identifies luxury travel trends among household income levels and across industries
According to the study, the top 10 hotel brands in terms of 'overall appeal' are The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, JW Marriott, Grand Hyatt, Waldorf Astoria, The St. Regis, InterContinental, Fairmont, Conrad and Loews. When it came to preferred guestroom features, luxury travelers more than other travelers valued housekeeping, the ability to choose a room before arrival, a balcony, name brand toiletries and a digital key.
The report identifies six main areas that will allow luxury hotels to improve, innovate and tailor their services for next-gen travelers. These areas are: a new focus on experiences over sightseeing, authentic local culinary experiences as selling points, high tech combined with the human factor, the rise of
As countries reopen their borders and international air travel resumes, pent-up demand for hard-earned vacations is driving new luxury travel trends.
One of the topics at this year’s ITB Berlin was the changing attitudes of wealthy tourists
Virtuoso has unveiled its 2016 Virtuoso Luxe Report, with results from the annual survey of its elite advisors. The report anticipates emerging luxury travel developments and destinations while presenting insight into the decisions of the globe's most upscale travelers.
Luxury travel is booming: high-price trips are the strongest-growing market segment worldwide, according to ITB Berlin and IPK International – The most popular luxury travel destinations in Europe are Germany and Italy – Most luxury travellers come from the USA and China
Luxury Cruise Ships Lead All 'Accommodations' Booked by Luxury Travel Agents Followed by 5-Star Hotels/Resorts and Boutique Hotels
During the International Luxury Hotel Association Fast Forward 2020, three hot topics emerged: lodging, authenticity, and luxury travel trends. This article discusses takeaways from the conference regarding these items.