Some interesting data points are included in the latest release from MMGY Global’s 2017-18 Portrait of American Travelers survey. Also, luxury travelers spend 62% more on travel than affluent travelers and are significantly more likely to try services like Airbnb. Not All Affluent Travelers are Luxury Travelers Luxury Travelers who believe it’s worth paying more …
Stepping in to fill a void with the recent shut down of Air Berlin, Lufthansa launched new non stop service on November 8, 2017 (pictured above) connecting Berlin and New York five times a week. Every day except Fridays and Sundays, a Lufthansa Airbus A330-300 will take off at 17:35 from Berlin Tegel (TXL) to …
The largest Italian travel company and Europe’s favorite cruise line, Costa Cruises, has been named the top cruise line in the ‘Best Mediterranean Itineraries’ category for the 18th consecutive year in Porthole Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Considered one of the leading cruise-focused news publications, Porthole Cruise Magazine’s readers vote for their favorite cruise lines and …
As the travel industry continues to be challenged by an unprecedented hurricane season, major earthquakes and domestic wildfires, a new survey by Honeymoons.com reveals consumer insights into the destination weddings and honeymoon segments. Honeymoons.com the leading web site for all things honeymoons has compiled its 2017 travel survey findings. A deep dive into the newly …
National Geographic Expeditions and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have teamed up to launch a new line of National Geographic River Cruises. These new offerings will combine Scenic’s truly all-inclusive luxury river cruise experience with National Geographic’s 129-year legacy of science, conservation and exploration. Each sailing will be accompanied by a National Geographic expert who …
Club Med, a pioneer of the all-inclusive resort concept, has announced that it will open its first-ever resort in Canada, expanding its footprint in ski resorts in North America with a much awaited return to the region. The brand new ski resort is planned to open in Quebec’s Le Massif de Charlevoix ski region in …
The Costa Rican government and KLM have joined hands to combat carbon dioxide emissions. Over the coming months, they will research the possibilities of flying from San Jose using bio-based jet fuel. Right now, sustainable aviation fuel is the most effective way to reduce CO2 emissions and, in so doing, to make civil aviation more …
Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin hosted a ‘Ship Tease’, where key details were revealed about what sailors can expect on the first of three ships, coming to the high seas in 2020. Live from Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy, they also celebrated the laying of the …
Condé Nast Traveler has recognized historic Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, the restored 12th-century abbey hotel and winery located in Spain’s Duero wine-growing region, as the #1 hotel in Spain & Portugal in the iconic magazine’s 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. “Since opening in 2012, after an award-winning restoration of our 900-year-old abbey, we have been committed …
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa has been accepted into Virtuoso’s selective portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 1,700 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Mike Waddill, general manager of Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa, inclusion in Virtuoso will open up new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 16,000 …