Audemars Piguet says Royal Pop Swatch collaboration is breaking sales records despite watch slump and tariffs
The tie-up is outperforming a broader luxury watch market facing soft demand and import tariffs.
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Expedia cuts 58 roles in latest layoff round across Washington, Illinois and Florida
The WARN notice covers executive and data science positions as the travel company reorganizes.
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Accor CEO weighs complex decision on Ennismore IPO and funding for U.S. growth
Ennismore is Accor's main vehicle for a U.S. foothold, but Bazin has not said where expansion capital would come from.
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Explora Journeys enters river cruising with a luxury European fleet, sales open in 2027
The move expands Explora beyond ocean sailings into Europe's river cruise segment.
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Inside Explora III, the luxury cruise ship with $67,000-per-person suites
The ship is the latest example of cruise lines pushing ultra-premium suite pricing.
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Luxury hotels are getting smaller, and that is the point
Operators are betting on intimate, high-touch properties over large-scale luxury flags.
bloomberg.com · +14 outlets
Jeddah yacht show to feature superyachts worth $3 billion
The event signals Saudi Arabia's push into the global superyacht market.
Arab News · +2 outlets
Feadship unveils 377-foot megayacht concept with glass-bottomed pool stretching into the interior
It is the Dutch yard's largest vessel design to date.
Robb Report · +3 outlets
Brabus unveils convertible G-Wagen with nearly 900 hp, limited to 10 examples
The open-top Rocket Edition Cabrio extends Brabus's high-power tuning line on the G-Class.
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Bugatti Bolide first drive: hypercar proves meteoric on Miami's F1 circuit
The track-only Bolide is among the most extreme machines from the Bugatti brand.
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Lexus's 68-foot luxury yacht has officially left the harbor
The LY 680 marks the automaker's continued push into the marine lifestyle segment.
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Air France wins world's best First Class award
The carrier's new La Premiere cabin is winning industry recognition in premium travel.
CN Traveller · +14 outlets
Airline first-class catering costs about £22 per passenger while tickets reach £20,000
The breakdown highlights the widening gap between premium cabin food costs and fares.
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Feadship, Bentley and Bugatti cases show luxury brands turning showrooms into private clubs
Bentley is converting luxury retail space into membership-style private clubs to deepen customer ties.
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Waldorf Astoria-branded resort opens in Costa Rica
The property extends Hilton's luxury Waldorf Astoria flag into Central America.
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1 Hotels opens in Austin as Hyatt adds a social-focused all-inclusive in Punta Cana
The additions reflect continued expansion in lifestyle and all-inclusive luxury lodging.
The Points Guy · +3 outlets
Amex Travel leans on brand trust to win luxury consumers
American Express is positioning trust and service as differentiators in premium travel.
Forbes · +1 outlets
NoMad Singapore marks the brand's arrival in Asia
The opening is NoMad's first property in the region as it grows its global footprint.
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