Archive snapshot · Luxe
Tue, Oct 27, 8:02 PM ET
JetBlue reaffirms profit targets and premium pivot, calls bond selloff a 'significant disconnect'
JetBlue's third-quarter earnings and CEO comments eased investor fears of a possible Chapter 11 while the airline doubles down on first-class seats, lounges, an
Skift · +2 outlets
Best Western parent renames itself WorldHotels; Best Western Rewards to merge into WorldHotels Rewards in 2027
The loyalty and naming overhaul is aimed at appealing to a broader range of travelers, but the toughest audience may be the company's own members.
The Points Guy · +3 outlets
Airbnb to require temporary phone numbers for large hosts and guests
Airbnb frames the change as privacy protection, though it also makes it harder for property managers to convert guests into direct bookers.
Skift · +14 outlets
India's Rotoris raises USD 8.5 million to take invitation-only watch brand global
The Series A round will fund Rotoris House retail locations in Mumbai and New York for the challenger watch house, which claims nearly 100,000 Registry members.
Business Standard · +4 outlets
Royal Caribbean says Sandals stake can help it capture half of guests' travel spend
The cruise giant expects nearly half of 2026 guests to be repeat customers and sees its planned 50% Sandals Resorts and Beaches stake as a loyalty lever.
Skift · +6 outlets
Kim and Andy Murray to star in Channel 4 series on renovating their Cromlix hotel
The documentary goes behind the scenes at the tennis star's luxury Scottish hotel as the couple overhaul the property.
LBB · +10 outlets
Hilton makes its technology pitch with a new CTO, a Nasdaq move and AI agents
Hilton wants to be valued like a technology platform, and hotel owners will judge whether lower distribution costs actually reach them.
Skift · +1 outlets
Alaska Airlines plans Anchorage-Tokyo nonstop on a single-aisle jet in four-route expansion
The route would be Alaska's first-ever nonstop to Tokyo from Anchorage, launching next summer using a narrowbody aircraft.
The Points Guy · +2 outlets
TKO CEO makes case for USD 2 billion bid on Service Properties Trust's hotels
TKO wants to buy a hotel portfolio roughly four times the size of its own, betting renovations will boost performance; Service Properties Trust has not responde
Skift · +2 outlets
Bilt overhauls 2027 rewards structure, adds Bilt Cash expiration timeline and revised card benefits
Bilt Cash earning in 2027 depends on updating preferences in the app, part of a broader program revamp.
The Points Guy · +1 outlets
Princess Cruises expands Sanctuary Collection to five Royal Class ships
The line is spreading its most exclusive resort-style onboard perk, including a private sundeck and dining, across more of its fleet.
Travel Agent Central · +14 outlets
Etihad A380 begins daily service to Bangkok, landing in Thailand for the first time
Etihad's superjumbo debut in Thailand adds premium capacity on the Bangkok route.
Travel Daily Media · +9 outlets
Citi and American Airlines refresh two credit cards with new perks and higher annual fees
The AAdvantage Platinum Select and Business card updates take effect January 24, 2027.
The Points Guy · +13 outlets
Delta to be moved from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Terminal 4
The terminal shift is among several airline and loyalty updates, alongside a Virgin collaboration and a free Avios pricing tool.
Turning Left For Less - · +10 outlets
Air France deepens premium cabin push as airlines widen the luxury travel divide
The airline's expanded premium strategy includes a redesigned La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
Traders Union · +1 outlets
Lone Star: Philippine travel tax repeal risks tourism funding gap
Scrapping the tax would make overseas trips cheaper but strips the tourism infrastructure agency of its main revenue source, with no replacement in the proposed
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Kalyani Developers partners with Hilton for 600-key dual-brand hotel project in Bengaluru
The project adds significant branded hotel supply to India's fast-growing hospitality market.
https://safariindia.com/ · +1 outlets
Joe DiMaggio's Patek Philippe watch listed for USD 1.2 million via Wind Vintage
The rare piece tied to the Yankees legend is being offered through dealer Wind Vintage.
Robb Report · +1 outlets

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