Luxury Travel Booking Trends 2026: Why Timing Is Changing
Luxury travel booking trends in 2026 reveal two contrasting patterns: expedition cruises are being reserved further ahead, while some autumn trips are still booked weeks before departure. The distinction matters when availability is limited. One traveller is planning an expedition cruise for next year more than a year in advance.
Christmas in Monaco 2026–2027: Markets, Festive Events and New Year's Eve
From the Christmas Village at Port Hercule to opera at Salle Garnier and illuminated Casino Square, Monaco's festive season combines traditional Christmas celebrations with a programme of music, theatre and dining. Here are the dates and events to know. Monaco Christmas Market 2026: The Village at Port Hercule
Best Hotels in Courchevel for Winter 2026/27
Courchevel enters the 2026/27 winter season with a changing hotel landscape. Alongside its established Palace properties, the French Alpine resort is seeing new international hotel brands, renovated boutique addresses and additional restaurant and wellness concepts. Recent developments include Rosewood's arrival in Courchevel, the repositioning of Fouquet'Latest Articles
Four Seasons New Hotel Openings 2027: 13 Properties to Watch
From a private island in Belize and a historic Alpine hotel in Gstaad to new resorts in Okinawa and Zanzibar, Four Seasons is preparing an ambitious international expansion for 2027. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is entering 2027 with a series of new properties, landmark restorations and destination developments across
Palace Merano Celebrates 120 Years with Zinédine Zidane and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation
From its Belle Époque beginnings to its position as a pioneer of preventive health and longevity, Palace Merano marks its 120th anniversary with a celebration of music, sporting achievement and three decades of loyalty from one of its most distinguished guests. In October 2026, Palace Merano marked 120 years of
Beyond the Product: why luxury is becoming a cultural experience
As luxury brands move beyond products to create deeper cultural connections, Falconeri's collaboration with artist Eric Walsky in Basel offers a compelling example of how craftsmanship, creativity and materials can become a shared language. Luxury has always maintained a close relationship with art. From collaborations with contemporary artists
WTM London Guide 2026
Where to stay, book a business dinner and see the city around World Travel Market — with practical advice for getting to ExCeL. A productive WTM visit starts with a map. A breakfast in Piccadilly, meetings at ExCeL and dinner in Mayfair can fit into the same day, but each commitment
Venice Film Festival 2026: The Practical Guide to Tickets, Red Carpets, Premieres and Getting to the Lido
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival — Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica — runs from 2 to 12 September 2026, with a pre-opening event scheduled for 1 September. This guide explains how the festival works in practice.Travel
Four Seasons New Hotel Openings 2027: 13 Properties to Watch
From a private island in Belize and a historic Alpine hotel in Gstaad to new resorts in Okinawa and Zanzibar, Four Seasons is preparing an ambitious international expansion for 2027. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is entering 2027 with a series of new properties, landmark restorations and destination developments across
The Cape Town EDITION: Inside the New Hotel at the V&A Waterfront
The Cape Town EDITION has opened at Quay 7, marking the brand’s first African property. With 142 rooms and suites, five dining and bar venues, a rooftop pool and architecture by Neri&Hu, it adds a new international hotel address to Cape Town. The Cape Town EDITION officially
The South African coastal retreat you’ve likely never heard of, and need to visit
South Africa has no shortage of spectacular coastal destinations. From the oceanside resorts of KwaZulu-Natal to the beaches of the Western Cape, South Africa attracts millions of tourists every year, with Club Med even recently investing upwards of R2 billion (over €110 million) to build a luxury resort onNews
MONACO YACHT SHOW BRINGS YACHTING TO SAUDI ARABIA
MONACO, 24 September 2026: The Monaco Yacht Show is taking its vision for yachting beyond Monaco and to the Red Sea. The Red Sea Yacht Show will make its debut in Jeddah from 14 to 17 October 2027, bringing the international yachting community together in one of the world’s
Luxury Events September 2026: Venice Film Festival, Paris Fashion Week and Monaco Yacht Show
Venice Film Festival, Paris Haute Couture Week, high jewellery, superyachts, Michelin dining and destination-led luxury travel define the global luxury agenda this week. September 2026 confirms a broader shift in the international luxury calendar. Major events are no longer isolated appointments; they increasingly operate as connected cultural, fashion, yachting
Luxury Goods Trends: High Jewellery, Cartier Crash and Couture Denim
This week’s luxury goods agenda highlights three key signals: the strength of high jewellery, the rise of Cartier Crash as an investment watch, and the growing influence of couture-level collaborations with heritage brands. High Jewellery Continues to Outperform High jewellery remains one of the most resilient luxury segments,
Michelin & Gastronomy: New Zealand, La Jolla and Saint-Tropez Redefine Culinary Travel
The luxury gastronomy map is shifting again. This week’s key signals come from three destinations: New Zealand, where Michelin has arrived for the first time; La Jolla, where California’s fine-dining scene is expanding beyond major cities; and Saint-Tropez, where gastronomy, beach culture and rosé define theLatest Articles
Four Seasons New Hotel Openings 2027: 13 Properties to Watch
From a private island in Belize and a historic Alpine hotel in Gstaad to new resorts in Okinawa and Zanzibar, Four Seasons is preparing an ambitious international expansion for 2027. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is entering 2027 with a series of new properties, landmark restorations and destination developments across
Palace Merano Celebrates 120 Years with Zinédine Zidane and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation
From its Belle Époque beginnings to its position as a pioneer of preventive health and longevity, Palace Merano marks its 120th anniversary with a celebration of music, sporting achievement and three decades of loyalty from one of its most distinguished guests. In October 2026, Palace Merano marked 120 years of
Beyond the Product: why luxury is becoming a cultural experience
As luxury brands move beyond products to create deeper cultural connections, Falconeri's collaboration with artist Eric Walsky in Basel offers a compelling example of how craftsmanship, creativity and materials can become a shared language. Luxury has always maintained a close relationship with art. From collaborations with contemporary artists
