British Airways unveils A380 retrofit with new First, Club Suite cabins and Heathrow lounge
The multi-billion-dollar cabin refresh adds the world's largest business class cabin to BA's superjumbos as the airline shifts to higher-value premium capacity.
Skift · +14 outlets
Airbnb is rebuilding its Luxe program for high-end homes
The revived luxury push is the latest in a series of initiatives Airbnb shelved during the pandemic, alongside its hotels and experiences businesses.
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Jaguar's Type 01 electric grand tourer revealed
The clean-sheet all-electric GT marks a defining product for Jaguar's reinvention as a luxury EV brand.
Robb Report · +13 outlets
JW Marriott opens its first all-inclusive resort, JW Marriott Costa Elena in Costa Rica
The debut extends Marriott's luxury JW brand into the all-inclusive segment as high-end hospitality operators chase that market.
TravelPulse · +13 outlets
Condé Nast Traveler releases 2026 Readers' Choice Awards across hotels, resorts, cities and cruises
The annual reader-voted rankings span dozens of destinations and categories, shaping luxury travel demand signals for the coming year.
Condé Nast Traveler · +14 outlets
Jeff Koons reportedly auctioning $100 million of Old and Modern Masters at Christie's
Unnamed sources identify the artist as the seller in a sale that would test the top end of the art market.
Robb Report · +4 outlets
Park Hyatt's first all-inclusive resort aims to redefine the segment
Park Hyatt Riviera Maya brings a luxury brand into all-inclusive, testing whether premium service can translate to that format.
The Points Guy · +4 outlets
Airbnb rival Mews reaches $2.5 billion valuation as questions turn to economics
The hotel tech platform processes nearly $20 billion flowing through it, with the challenge now being to capture more of that value.
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Patek Philippe Watch Art exhibition closes in Milan
The traveling showcase caps a major stop as the Swiss watchmaker leans into heritage-driven brand marketing.
Gentleman's Journal · +14 outlets
Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands Legend Collection amid luxury travel demand
The collection grows as independent luxury properties seek distribution through destination-led branding.
hotel magazine · +3 outlets
Coral Gables compound lists for $148 million, could set local price record
The 245-foot-waterfront South Florida estate signals continued strength at the ultra-prime end of residential real estate.
Robb Report · +2 outlets
Ultra-rare Nanotyrannus fossil 'Jodi' heads to auction, could fetch $9 million
One of only three known such skeletons, the sale adds to a run of high-value dinosaur auctions.
Robb Report · +1 outlets
Kayak and Skyscanner CEOs say metasearch is evolving, not dying
The test is whether deep live pricing and trust engineering can beat horizontal AI agents on convenience.
Skift · +1 outlets
GX Superyachts reveals 138-foot hybrid GX42 that picks power source by journey
The cruiser adds to a growing field of hybrid propulsion yachts targeting efficiency at sea.
Robb Report · +1 outlets
Delta is building out its own airline media network
Personalization-driven advertising could become a major revenue stream for airlines courting affluent travelers.
Skift · +14 outlets
Corvette ZR1X sells for nearly double its starting price at auction
The American hypercar's premium over sticker reflects strong demand in the collector market.
Robb Report · +13 outlets
Mumbai airport flight cuts get more time, but Navi Mumbai shift looms
Navi Mumbai has capacity and infrastructure but still needs to attract international passengers.
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Travel + Leisure taps Wyndham to expand Sports Illustrated Resorts into hotels
Wyndham's scale could accelerate a brand that has been slow to open actual properties.
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