Luxury superyacht Angiola II sinks off Sardinia days after delivery
A 98-foot superyacht worth £3.8-6.8 million sank off the Italian coast just days after its new owner took delivery.
The Times of India · +14 outlets
Overseas travel to the US falls for fourth straight month despite World Cup
International tourism to the US continues to decline, with the World Cup failing to reverse the trend.
Skift · +14 outlets
McLaren previews first production car with manual transmission since the F1
A prototype concept hints at a production model expected in 2028, marking McLaren's return to manual gearboxes.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
Delta plans major Asia growth, confirms Singapore flights returning
Delta aims to resume service to Singapore and launch new long-haul routes from Austin as part of its Pacific expansion.
The Points Guy Articles · +5 outlets
Aston Martin Valen grand tourer unveiled, limited to 150 examples
Based on the Vanquish with a twin-turbo V-12 producing 838 hp, the Valen is Aston's latest limited-edition GT.
Robb Report · +4 outlets
Expedia opens Silicon Valley AI hub to recruit tech talent
Expedia launches a San Jose engineering hub near Google's headquarters as it competes for AI talent with Big Tech.
Skift
Czinger 21C Spyder debuts as marque's first open-top hybrid hypercar
The 1,250-hp hybrid speedster can hit 60 mph in 1.9 seconds.
Robb Report · +2 outlets
Richemont continues growing despite global luxury slump
The luxury group behind Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels maintains momentum even as the broader sector slows.
Moneyweb · +14 outlets
Lotte Hotel Seoul reopens as luxury brand with fewer, larger rooms
The landmark Seoul hotel relaunches with a repositioned luxury concept and redesigned accommodations.
Seoul Economic Daily · +1 outlets
Minor International delays plan for $1 billion hotel REIT
The hospitality group postpones its hotel REIT float, citing investor concerns tied to inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
Skift · +7 outlets
Cadillac introduces Celestiq Night Test at The Quail
Cadillac showcased its ultra-luxury electric Celestiq in a special night driving event at the Monterey Car Week venue.
AutoSpies.com · +5 outlets
Saudi OTA Almosafer on track for year-end IPO despite Iran war disruption
The Saudi online travel agency's growth is fueled by domestic demand, with the IPO still targeted for late 2026.
Skift
19-year-old luxury travel brand files for bankruptcy
A long-established luxury travel company has filed for bankruptcy protection.
Currently.com · +14 outlets
Hoshinoya Nara prison hotel opens, offering luxury stays in former jail
The newly-opened property repurposes a historic prison into a high-end hotel experience.
Business Traveller · +10 outlets
Harvey Nichols gets new owner, Vogue outlines to-do list
The luxury department store chain has a new owner, with priorities including brand repositioning and digital growth.
Vogue
Accor automates corporate rate negotiation to fix disappearing hotel rates
Accor uses automation to ensure negotiated corporate rates actually appear when employees book.
Skift
Watch Hill penthouse in Taylor Swift's neighborhood sells for record $18.5M
A penthouse at the exclusive Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, set a new local sales record.
Robb Report · +1 outlets
Los Cabos locals protest mega-resort boom and water shortages
Residents march against overtourism and water scarcity as large resort developments continue to expand.
Cabo Sun