Archive snapshot · Luxe
Fri, Oct 2, 8:02 PM ET
Robinsons Land to bring homegrown Fili luxury hotel brand to Metro Manila's Bridgetowne in 2027
The Philippine developer's five-star Fili brand moves from Cebu into the capital, testing whether a local luxury label can compete with global chains.
ABS-CBN · +8 outlets
World-first green flight levy takes effect in Singapore, adding up to S$41.60 for premium passengers
The levy raises air travel costs out of Changi as governments increasingly tax aviation to fund sustainability programs.
Rus Tourism News · +6 outlets
Hilton CEO says he is not blocking AI booking agents, but they cannot always access hotel pricing
Hotel groups are weighing direct-booking control against the rise of AI agents that could redirect demand away from OTAs.
Skift · +14 outlets
Thai Airways CEO says he was pushed out over Bangkok flood operational chaos
The exit clouds the carrier's post-restructuring fleet and network expansion plans after a hub breakdown.
Skift · +14 outlets
Porsche CEO says gas-powered Macan will return to lineup around 2028
The move reverses part of Porsche's EV-heavy planning as demand for combustion SUVs persists.
Robb Report · +14 outlets
United targets rivals with status match offer as it leans on Starlink rollout
The airline is betting in-flight Wi-Fi becomes a key selling point while Delta faces criticism for not adopting Starlink.
Skift · +2 outlets
Aston Martin delays its first EV again, now targeting 2033 with V-8 and V-12s until 2035
The latest pushback underscores how luxury automakers are stretching out electrification timelines.
Robb Report · +7 outlets
Skift: hotels see more AI costs than bottom-line gains
Rising hotel tech spending is not yet translating into profit, raising questions about the payoff of AI investments.
Skift · +1 outlets
Smart cars can eavesdrop on private conversations, spy chiefs warn
Connected vehicle microphones and data collection are drawing intelligence-agency scrutiny.
dagens.com · +1 outlets
Fortune: America's $40 billion private jet boom is drawing taxpayer support
The report examines how public infrastructure and subsidies underwrite growth in private aviation.
Fortune
Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya convert to all-inclusive
Hilton's flagship Mexican luxury resorts shift to all-inclusive, with the Waldorf going adults-only in January 2027.
The Points Guy · +8 outlets
Chinese luxury malls expand footprint despite retail gloom
Developers keep adding high-end retail space in China even as broader consumer spending softens.
Retail News Asia · +2 outlets
Madonna pays nearly $25 million for Angelina Jolie's former Los Feliz estate
The two-acre property once owned by Cecil B. DeMille is one of Los Angeles' notable celebrity home trades.
Robb Report · +5 outlets
Tyler Perry lists Beverly Hills megamansion for $57 million
The 25,000-square-foot compound, previously used by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, hits the luxury market.
Robb Report · +5 outlets
Spy and travel officials debate what it takes to move travel AI beyond pilot projects
Operational ownership of exceptions and measurable return are cited as the hurdles to scaling AI in travel.
Skift · +1 outlets
Swiss watch industry warned over risks of going high-end only
A Montenapo Daily analysis argues concentrating on ultra-expensive pieces could destabilize the wider Swiss watch sector.
Montenapo Daily
Patek Philippe opens its largest Watch Art exhibition yet in Milan
The show extends the brand's museum-style marketing push into one of Europe's design capitals.
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