Luxury yacht worth £6.8m sinks off Italian coast days after delivery
A newly delivered superyacht sank in the Mediterranean shortly after being handed over to its owner, raising questions about delivery and sea trials.
GB News · +4 outlets
Aman breaks silence on 'deceptively edited' Ryan Walker Amanvari video
Following a viral feud over a canceled YouTuber stay, Aman disputes the narrative presented in a video about its Amanvari property.
One Mile at a Time · +3 outlets
OpenAI's first luxury influencer trip draws online backlash
OpenAI faced criticism for hosting a lavish influencer retreat, highlighting tensions around AI ethics and exclusive marketing.
Mashable · +14 outlets
Porsche brings back manual 911 Carrera S with MT package
Porsche expands its stick-shift offerings, now offering seven versions of the 911 with a manual transmission.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
Louis Vuitton and Singer collaborate to reimagine Porsche 911s
The fashion house and restoration shop team up for custom Porsche 911s featuring removable watches, luggage, and a capsule collection.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
Overseas travel to the US falls for fourth straight month despite World Cup hosting
Hosting the World Cup was not enough to reverse a sustained decline in overseas tourism arrivals to the United States.
Skift · +14 outlets
Wheels Up partners with Fraser Yachts for private jet-to-yacht luxury
The partnership aims to offer seamless transitions between private aviation and yachting for ultra-high-net-worth travelers.
Yahoo Finance · +12 outlets
Richemont's Panerai brand gets no relief from luxury watch revival
Despite a broader luxury watch market recovery, Panerai continues to struggle under Richemont.
The Business of Fashion · +3 outlets
Accor expands luxury portfolio with Fairmont Rishikesh, 220-key resort
Accor signs a new Fairmont property in Uttarakhand, adding to its luxury footprint in India.
Today’s Traveller · +7 outlets
Regent Seven Seas Cruises to reduce suite counts, expand accommodations on Explorer Class ships
The luxury cruise line will reconfigure its Explorer Class vessels to offer larger, fewer suites.
TravelAge West · +4 outlets
USA Today crowns luxury Cape Cod hotel as country's top waterfront resort
A Cape Cod hotel receives top honors from USA Today in its annual waterfront resort rankings.
MassLive.com · +1 outlets
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts CEO Hugh Gillies discusses growth strategy
The CEO of Macdonald Hotels outlines the company's full-service approach in an interview.
businessfocusmagazine.com
Lotte Hotel Seoul reopens as luxury brand with fewer, larger rooms
The iconic Seoul hotel relaunches with a repositioned luxury concept featuring expanded room sizes.
Seoul Economic Daily · +1 outlets
Siam Piwat positioned as game changer behind Thailand's luxury momentum
The Thai retail and real estate developer is driving luxury expansion in Bangkok and beyond.
wwd.com · +2 outlets
Minor International delays plan for $1 billion hotel REIT
Minor postpones its hotel REIT IPO, citing market conditions and hoping for a Mideast ceasefire to ease investor concerns.
Skift · +8 outlets
Premier Inn's UAE and Saudi expansion signals where Gulf hotel demand is holding up
Mid-market hotels in the Gulf are holding occupancy better than luxury properties during the current economic environment.
Skift
YouTuber's $4,663 stay canceled by luxury hotel, sparking viral feud
A new luxury hotel canceled a YouTuber's reservation, leading to a public dispute covered by the Wall Street Journal.
WSJ
Saudi Arabia considers mandatory staffing levels for hospitality sector
The Saudi government is exploring regulations to require minimum staffing ratios in hotels and restaurants.
Hotelier Middle East · +3 outlets