Luxury Travel Trends

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reveals New Luxury Travel Trends

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reveals New Luxury Travel Trends

A recent survey conducted by Small Luxury Hotels of the World queried more than 800 SLH customers worldwide to identify significant trends in luxury travel.

Ritz-Carlton to Open Reserve Property on Untouched Private Island in Panama

Ritz-Carlton to Open Reserve Property on Untouched Private Island in Panama

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is expanding its collection of Reserve hotels with plans to open a luxury sanctuary in 2016 on Pearl Island, a private island situated 45 miles south of Panama City.

Luxury Hotel Trend: Complete Health & Wellness Packages

Luxury Hotel Trend: Complete Health & Wellness Packages

We've identified a trend from a recent American Express Spending & Saving Tracker surrounding travel – 22% of travelers are hoping to incorporate health and wellness aspects into their vacation experiences – and hotels are taking notice.

Dorchester Collection Unveils Brand New Website

Dorchester Collection Unveils Brand New Website

Dorchester Collection has unveiled its newly redesigned website, bringing all ten individual hotels together under its brand domain, mirroring how Dorchester Collection collates landmarks of individuality under one umbrella.

Historic Venues Turned Into Luxury Hotels

Historic Venues Turned Into Luxury Hotels

Throughout the states there are a number of properties with storied pasts that are now unique and luxury boutique hotels. From historical mansions to original American schoolhouses, these structures have been preserved beautifully.

High-Design Hotels in Surprising Destinations

High-Design Hotels in Surprising Destinations

WHEN YOU PICTURE YOURSELF on safari, you probably don't envision sleeping in a tent that has a fleeting resemblance to a UFO. The rocky coast of Newfoundland conjures images of rustic cabins, not sleek, glass-sided boxes.

Fairmont Expands Reach into China with Luxury Hotel Project in Hangzhou

Fairmont Expands Reach into China with Luxury Hotel Project in Hangzhou

Expected to open in 2017, Fairmont Hangzhou will feature 300 rooms, five diverse dining outlets, a health club and swimming pool, a Willow Steam Spa, and more than 32,000 square feet (3,000 square meters) of meeting and banquet space.

Luxury Submarines are Newest Trend at Monaco Yacht Show

Luxury Submarines are Newest Trend at Monaco Yacht Show

The submersibles on offer cost from around $1.5 million to $4.2 million depending on their size and underwater range.

Kempinski Hotels Focuses Portfolio Expansion on Africa

Kempinski Hotels Focuses Portfolio Expansion on Africa

Kempinski Hotels, Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, has announced plans to expand its portfolio of luxury hotels in Africa. With two new properties opened in Kenya in 2013, Kempinski looks to add five more hotels to its African portfolio in the next year.

Top 20 Most Popular Outbound Destinations for Chinese Travelers

Top 20 Most Popular Outbound Destinations for Chinese Travelers

In conjunction with the booming Chinese travel market, TripAdvisor™, the world's largest travel site, today released a list of the top 20 most popular outbound destinations for mainland Chinese travelers.

Laucala Island Launches Innovative Fullscreen Video Website

Laucala Island Launches Innovative Fullscreen Video Website

Laucala Island, the beyond-five-star, private island luxury resort located in the Fijian Pacific archipelago, announces the launch of its new experiential website at Laucala.tv.

Jumeirah Hotels London Offer Virtual Concierge

Jumeirah Hotels London Offer Virtual Concierge

The luxurious Jumeirah Carlton Tower (pictured) and boutique Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel have announced that their service will be upgraded to include a chic Apple iPad in each room.

U.S. Spa Industry Revenue Increases to 14 Billion Dollars

U.S. Spa Industry Revenue Increases to 14 Billion Dollars

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has released key statistics from the ISPA 2013 U.S. Spa Industry Study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Top 7 Luxury Travel Trends

Top 7 Luxury Travel Trends

International luxury travel network, Virtuoso®, reveals the top seven travel trends to emerge from Virtuoso Travel Week, happening this week in Las Vegas. Top Trends:

Laucala Island Immerses and Submerses Its Guests with New Submarine

Laucala Island Immerses and Submerses Its Guests with New Submarine

Dietrich Mateschitz, co-founder of the energy drink company Red Bull, announced his recent purchase of a DeepFlight Super Falcon submersible for Laucala Island, the private island resort located in the Fijian Pacific archipelago.