Addressing a packed press room at ILTM 2015, Virtuoso Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Matthew D. Upchurch set a bullish tone not only about the luxury travel industry in general, …
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LUXURY SPOKEN FLUENTLY
For years, a greater part of bookings in the luxury segment at Starwood were based on consortia rate plans via the likes of Virtuoso, Signature, Ensemble and American Express FH&R. …

“WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF SMALL”
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) leveraged ILTM this year to announce a brand new look and feel designed to demonstrate a contemporary and forward-thinking positioning for the luxury …

THE RISE OF THE LUXURY MARKET
December 2015 saw one of the largest ILTMs ever, with around 1500 buyers from 77 countries attending to meet with a plethora of suppliers in packed individual diaries of pre-scheduled …

TAKING EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL TO THE NTH DEGREE
While the most prestigious events related to luxury and ultra luxury debate the true meaning of luxury today, it is probably in French Polynesia and, more specifically, at the Taha’a …

“DRIVERS AND TRENDS OF LUXURY HOSPITALITY”
Every year, the European Hotel Managers’ Association AGM is a not-to-be missed event for the very “elite”managers of Europe’s top hotels.

The Pinnacle of Luxury and Entertainment
Paramount is an unmistakable brand name in the world. Indeed, the basis of the Paramount Hotels & Resorts logo is the mountain and the 22 stars of the Paramount pictures …

Discover Luxury
Luxury experiences can be found nationwide across the USA. From opulent dining to sumptuous spa treatments, and from luxurious hotels and resorts to hands on dude ranches, the USA has …

Behind the Scenes at Fine Hotels and Resorts
Allison Beer is Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for American Express Travel and Lifestyle Services. In this global role, she manages Amex Travel’s strategic airline, hotel, private jet and ground …