British Airways unveils new First, Club Suite cabins in multi-billion A380 retrofit
British Airways is retrofitting its A380 superjumbos with new First suites, Club Suite business seats, premium economy and economy cabins plus a new Heathrow lo
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Argentina launches $350,000 golden passport granting visa-free access to 169 destinations
Argentina's new citizenship-by-investment program targets wealthy travelers seeking mobility, joining a competitive global market for golden passports.
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Vrbo faces host blowback over rising commissions, plans to ease rate parity rule
The vacation rental platform is shifting more fee burden onto hosts, following Booking.com and Airbnb, with travelers likely to absorb higher nightly rates.
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Airbnb rebuilding its Luxe program for high-end homes
Airbnb's revived luxury push is the latest restart of initiatives shelved during the pandemic, alongside expansions in hotels, experiences and a long-promised f
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Skift Q&A: luxury travel can't ignore experiential retail's rise
Retail is becoming a core vehicle for discovery and cultural connection on trips, making it harder for the industry to treat shopping as a sideline to travel.
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JW Marriott opens first all-inclusive resort with Costa Elena property in Costa Rica
The debut marks Marriott's entry into the luxury all-inclusive segment, aimed at capturing demand for upscale, bundled resort stays.
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Jaguar Type 01 electric grand tourer revealed as clean-sheet project
Jaguar's long-teased all-electric flagship is central to the brand's reinvention as a luxury EV maker.
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Mews hits $2.5 billion valuation as hospitality software economics face scrutiny
The hotel tech platform moves nearly $20 billion through its systems, and now must convert that volume into durable profit.
Skift · +1 outlets
Condé Nast Traveler releases 2026 Readers' Choice Awards hotel and destination winners
The annual reader survey ranks top hotels, resorts, trains and cities worldwide, a closely watched signal for luxury travel demand.
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Zaha Hadid Foundation to reopen architect's London HQ as public arts space on October 29
The former Victorian schoolhouse will become a public venue showcasing the late architect's archive and design legacy.
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Kayak and Skyscanner CEOs say metasearch is evolving, not dead
Both executives argue deep live pricing and trust engineering will let metasearch compete with AI travel agents on more than convenience.
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Robb Report: new luxury handbags are bigger, softer and built for real life
Designers are shifting toward practical, oversized shapes as luxury accessories move away from pure status signaling toward daily use.
CEOWORLD magazine · +1 outlets
Coral Gables compound listed at $148 million, could set local price record
The South Florida estate's 245 feet of waterfront and private chapel target the top of a booming luxury residential market.
Robb Report · +8 outlets
Nigo designs bespoke Gulfstream G500 private jet available for co-ownership
The designer's aviation collaboration extends his fashion-led aesthetic into private air travel via a fractional ownership model.
CNA · +4 outlets
American Airlines cuts 6 routes, adds 2 in New York LaGuardia-JFK swap
The 2027 schedule changes are part of American's effort to return to sustained profitability.
The Points Guy · +4 outlets
Royal Orchid bets on Indian travelers beyond metros, from pilgrim towns to branded homes
The hotel group is expanding into secondary cities, testing whether distinct brands can avoid cannibalizing the same customers.
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American Airlines to build large Admirals Club at Charlotte hub
The badly needed lounge addresses capacity strain at one of American's busiest connecting airports.
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Alaska Airlines plots new Asia route, declines basic business fare
The carrier shares where its new premium domestic aircraft will fly and continues Starlink installations across its fleet.
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