Premium cabins, luxury perks, and upscale regional flights are in high demand as travelers continue prioritizing comfort and short, high-quality trips into 2026.
New Virtuoso data shows Thanksgiving 2025 shaping up as a record year for luxury travel, with bookings up 20 percent and affluent travelers prioritizing meaningful, experience-driven holidays.
One&Only has officially opened its first U.S. resort in Montana, unveiling a luxurious alpine retreat surrounded by lakes, forests, and protected wilderness.
Maldives-based luxury airline BeOnd, in partnership with New Pacific Airlines, is preparing an ambitious entry into the U.S. market with a new all-business-class service called BeOnd America.
Dar Global and The Trump Organization are launching the first Trump hotel in the Maldives and the world’s first tokenized hotel development project, marking a major shift in luxury travel investment.
Four Seasons Yachts launches a Chef-in-Residence programme aboard its first vessel in 2026, pairing acclaimed Michelin-starred chefs with onboard dining experiences.
Belmond’s iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will debut a new Paris-to-Amalfi Coast route in May 2026, offering a three-night luxury rail and resort experience.
Abercrombie & Kent has revealed its 2027 private jet journeys, featuring exclusive around-the-world adventures and themed itineraries across remarkable destinations.
A European destination management company has unveiled a luxury tour operator brand, debuting with curated itineraries across France, Italy, Spain, and beyond.
Four Seasons has announced plans to open a new luxury resort and residences in Telluride, Colorado, bringing world-class hospitality to the mountain village.
Air France has unveiled its new La Première suites on flights between Paris and Los Angeles, featuring fully private cabins with refined design and elevated comfort.
Ritz-Carlton has launched its first luxury safari camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara, blending high-end hospitality with one of the world’s most famous wildlife reserves.
G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions are introducing a new co-branded luxury line called National Geographic Signature with G Adventures, blending elevated service with community tourism values.
Railbookers is launching its first Luxury Rail Week starting mid-September, offering exclusive savings and access to iconic train journeys around the world.
The iconic W New York-Union Square has unveiled a bold, $100 million overhaul from room to rooftop, earning back its role as the cultural flagship of the W brand.