Luxury spending trends of the past year. Report

The beauty, fine wines and spirits, and fine food segments all grew, reflecting a redirection of luxury spending away from goods and toward personal pampering and experiences. Last 12 months, the luxury consumption shifted away from goods and toward experiences such as travel and gastronomy, which grew faster than luxury goods by at least 5 … Read more

Love, Loyalty and Luxury on focus at ILTM 2016 / International Luxury Travel Market

In less than 1 month, International Luxury Travel Market will open the doors to its fifteenth edition, welcoming the very best travel agents and advisors from across the world to the most spectacular luxury travel experiences. Add in some top international media and great networking opportunities for an unmissable event! ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) … Read more

First Luxury River Ship to Go ‘Live’

World’s most technologically advanced river ship now showing live views from the Danube. For those wanting a glimpse of the enchanting medieval villages, expansive landscapes and stunning cities along the Danube River, here is a way to be instantly transported to the picturesque destinations the world’s only luxury river cruise line visits. Less than two … Read more

Gliding through the beautiful French countryside aboard Belmond’s new luxury barges

Belmond launches two new luxury barges in France in 2017 via Belmond Afloat in France. Launching in 2017, Belmond Pivoine and Belmond Lilas explore the regions of Champagne and Alsace. Two new luxury boats are joining the fleet of Belmond Afloat in France’s luxury barges. Family-owned vineyards and French Châteaux are included in the new itineraries … Read more

Casinos on luxury cruise lines – a special blend of all-inclusive luxury

If you need six months holiday twice a year like I do, then embarking on luxury cruise ships is de rigueur. Avoiding big crowds, the adult wonderland offers all the amenities a luxury traveler would ever need. The real luxury cruise is all about the experience and creating excellence. The highest staff to guest ratios, … Read more

Why the world’s most awarded luxury cruise line needs a global express jet

New ways for you to travel the world: The world’s most awarded luxury cruise line adds a Bombardier Global Express XRS to its fleet. Crystal’s Air Service to take off in April 2016. Luxury travelers seeking the next level of ease and exclusivity during their journeys now have a Bombardier Global Express XRS offered by … Read more