Champagne living, prosecco prices: Europe’s best value luxe places revealed
Research shows traditional budget luxury destinations like Portugal and Poland no longer offer best value. Looking to indulge without breaking the bank? Greece, Spain and Germany have emerged as Europe’s most affordable luxury destinations, offering affluent but budget-conscious travellers five-star experiences without the premium price tag. The 2025 European Budget Luxury Travel Index reveals that […]
Africa takes to the skies with Uganda’s first helicopter safari
The East African nation is challenging traditional luxury safari destinations with its innovative offering. Uganda is revolutionising its luxury tourism offering with the launch of the country’s first helicopter safari experience, giving well-heeled travellers a dramatic new way to explore the ‘Pearl of Africa’. The ambitious ELEVATE programme, a collaboration between local hospitality and aviation […]
Death of the mainstream? Luxury travellers want the ‘unrepeatable’
Unique destinations, insider access and curated experiences are reshaping luxury travel. Gone are the days of over-visited tourist destinations and standardised high-end experiences. Today’s affluent travellers are increasingly gravitating towards one-of-a-kind places, unique destinations and surprising environments, craving what a new report calls “the unrepeatable” — cities that excite, environments that surprise, and experiences rooted […]
Eastern promise: Asian luxury travel sees unprecedented boom
Climate-conscious under-60s are driving luxury travel across China and India, while traditional western destinations start to lose appeal. The face of luxury travel is changing dramatically — and it’s getting notably younger. As climate-conscious millennials and Gen-X travellers flex their financial muscle, destinations across Asia and Africa are experiencing unprecedented growth in high-end tourism. A […]
World first: Bhutan pioneers national crypto tourism payments
Landmark payment system allows tourists to use digital currencies for all travel-related expenses, from booking hotels to local shopping. The Himalayan kingdom known for its Gross National Happiness philosophy, is embracing the digital age in a unique way. In surprise move, Bhutan has launched the world’s first national-level crypto tourism payment system. This initiative, a […]
Historic Vienna palace reopens as Anantara following extensive renovation
Landmark property from 1873 debuts after 18-month transformation, featuring Michelin-starred dining and luxury wellness facilities. Minor Hotels has unveiled its latest European gem with the completion of an 18-month renovation of the Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel, marking the luxury brand’s first venture into Austria. The historic Neo-Renaissance palace, originally opened during the 1873 World’s […]
