Luxury travel news

Eurostar’s green award and Raymond Blanc anniversary menu

Raymond Blanc has designed a new menu to mark a decade of working with Eurostar, as the brand receives a sustainability award for its onboard catering

Tik Tok and wellness: key trends for Elegant Resorts in 2023 as brand evolves

The operator also hailed sales in 2022 as "going through the roof" as luxury travel bounces back

The Lux Collective launches advertising campaign and consumer magazine

The global Life Extraordinary campaign focuses on its flagship brand LUX, and includes the launch of a magazine for travellers

Oetker Collection to open its first USA hotel in 2023

The brand will open its first stateside property with The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, scheduled for late 2023

Audley Travel’s Marc Dolman joins The Luminaire

Marc Dolman has joined the business as commercial director, moving from his position as head of sales and service for Audley Travel’s USA division

Oxford Ski Company predicts best ever season and ski ‘renaissance’

Oxford Ski Company expects a record-breaking season of sales this winter, with availability opening up as Russian clients cancel booked trips

Video: Explora Journeys partners with Luxpo for live return of event

New ultra-luxury travel brand Explora Journeys was the headline partner for the first live Luxpo to take place since the pandemic – find out more

Is this London’s most Christmassy luxury hotel?

Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is offering a huge snowglobe, a hot chocolate cart and Christmas tree decoration kits

Sun Resorts rebrands as Sunlife and unveils hotel renovations

The Mauritian hotel group has rebranded, unveiling renovations at several of its properties and a range of new guest experiences

Rosewood Milan slated to debut in 2025

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will open the Rosewood Milan in 2025, becoming the brand’s fourth hotel in Italy

The Chedi El Gouna to launch in December

The property is set to open in the Egyptian resort on 1 December, offering 82 rooms and suites

Ritz-Carlton's new yacht takes to the water: what's it like?

After much delay, Ritz-Carlton’s first yacht Evrima has finally taken to the water. We took a look

Leading Hotels of the World seeing ‘extraordinary growth’

The international hotel collection has seen suite and villa bookings, average daily rates and revenue surge during 2022

Four Seasons announces new president and chief executive

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has named former Apple Leisure Group chief Alejandro Reynal as its new president and chief executive

Scenic reveals wellness enhancements for Scenic Eclipse II

Scenic Eclipse II will feature several additions when it debuts in April, including new wellness offerings and an extra bar

Pelorus appoints ex-Perowne International boss to lead travel sales

Aurelia van Lynden has joined Pelorus in the newly created role of director of travel, leading the travel sales, operations and product teams

Onefinestay launches trade partner platform

The luxury private rental specialist has launched a Partner Portal, offering agents training and a range of pre-made marketing materials

Do you have the best team in luxury travel?

New categories at TTG Luxury Travel Awards to highlight best trade team and best place to work

Wonderluxe invites independent affiliates under brand umbrella

Wonderluxe is opening up the business to independent consultants

Ponant publishes first annual sustainability report

Ponant’s first sustainability report indicates good progress towards the cruise line’s environmental goals

Designs for future Orient Express train unveiled in Paris

Rediscovered Orient Express carriages have been given a complete makeover.

Ritz-Carlton launches first luxury superyacht

The first of three luxury yachts from the new Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is currently on its maiden voyage

The Hoxton set to debut raft of new European hotels

Lifestyle brand plans rapid expansion with seven new hotels planned across Europe

Emirates' Tim Clark to headline Ultratravel Forum

President of the airline will speak during a Day of Luxury, which also includes Luxpo and The ULTRAs