Trend Analysis
Data-led reports on where luxury demand is going next, and what it means for the pitch.
Princess Sails Into the Chatbot
Princess Cruises put live pricing and availability inside ChatGPT on 28 September and Claude on 5 October. Discovery is moving into chat; advisors still close nine in 10 US cruises.
Mira Okonkwo · Oct 7, 2026 · 2 minVictoria Wins Best Small City, Again
U.S. readers named Victoria the world's best small city for a fourth straight year. Four local hotels placed…
The Big River Gets Its Due
Ottawa and the Northwest Territories have accepted the Mackenzie River’s nomination as a Canadian Heritage River. Each of…
Marriott's Mexico and Caribbean Refresh
Nine Marriott hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean have new rooms, restaurants or beach clubs, from an US$11…
Barcelona's Paradiso Becomes a Legend
Paradiso, the El Born bar behind a pastrami shop's fridge door, has won the Rémy Martin Legend of…
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