Jet2 unveils first business class only aircraft with 76 seats and upgraded dining
Jet2 is debuting a dedicated business class cabin configuration, a notable shift for the UK leisure carrier.
The Independent · +11 outlets
Dubai holiday home operator Silkhaus shuts down, citing U.S.-Iran war disruption
Weak forward bookings and airline pullouts are squeezing smaller Dubai holiday-home operators.
Skift
Long-haul airlines keep skipping Dubai this winter, hotels brace for later rebound
Luxury hotels reliant on long-haul traffic face a delayed peak season as carriers stay out until spring.
Skift
Hyatt raises full-year outlook as luxury drives Q3 RevPAR above expectations
Hyatt's results underscore how dependent the company's portfolio is on affluent leisure demand.
Skift · +5 outlets
Wyndham launches Homes & Havens vacation rental brand to take on Marriott
Wyndham is entering the branded homes market long dominated by larger rivals.
Skift · +6 outlets
Kering data breach exposed 7.4 million customers, spotlighting luxury cybersecurity
The incident highlights rising data-security risk across luxury retail.
Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
Antarctic tourism booms while guides warn of thinning expertise
Ship capacity has grown faster than the pool of experienced expedition guides.
Skift · +1 outlets
Thailand keeps expanding hotels and flights despite weakening arrivals outlook
Investors are betting resilient luxury demand and new source markets can absorb added supply.
Skift · +3 outlets
IHCL and Adani Airports sign multi-hotel agreement for eight hotels across four cities
The pact expands Taj operator IHCL's footprint at Indian airport hubs.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) · +14 outlets
Norwegian Cruise Line turnaround shows early traction after activist shakeup
Better close-in demand and cost cuts point to progress, though NCL still trails growing rivals.
Skift
New luxury lodge opens in the world's southernmost town ahead of Antarctic journeys
The property targets travelers beginning Antarctic expeditions from southern Chile and Argentina.
Vogue · +13 outlets
Louvre signs deal with unions, ending threat of continued strikes
The agreement resolves one of the museum's longest disputes, dating to December 2025 strikes.
Robb Report · +2 outlets
Second Orient Express sailing yacht to debut in 2027 with Mediterranean voyage
Accor's Orient Express brand continues its expansion into luxury sea travel.
autoevolution · +13 outlets
Four Seasons confirms first standalone private residences in Colorado
The project extends the brand's branded-residences model into a standalone Colorado development.
The Business Journals · +3 outlets
Princess Cruises brings Sanctuary Collection to five Royal Class ships
The line is expanding its ship-within-a-ship suite and dining concept across more vessels.
TravelAge West · +13 outlets
Wyndham expands Registry Collection with 40 HotelREZ properties
The deal adds independent luxury hotels to Wyndham's upscale distribution platform.
Indian Retailer · +1 outlets
Condor Airlines to shift its striped planes toward larger US cities
The German leisure carrier is concentrating on US gateways where it has partner support.
The Points Guy
Hyatt to open 1,800-room StandardX hotel in Times Square with thrill ride
The project pairs a rooftop pool and observation deck with a free-fall ride attraction.
The Points Guy · +3 outlets