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Luxury hotel association is set for ‘historic revenue year’
The travel and hospitality industries are showing signs of “extraordinary growth”, according to the latest Luxe Report from The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW). The luxury hotel association said it was on pace for a
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Health Travel’s Sophie Green rounds up the specialist agency’s most sought-after transformative experiences
Cherry blossom season in Kyoto The vibrant beauty of cityscapes drenched in cherry blossom is one of Japan’s iconic sights. Many people are expected to take advantage of Japan’s recent reopening by going this coming spring. Stay at Aman Kyoto, which combines world-class Aman luxury with authentic experiences such as onsen bathing.
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Wellness sabbatical in Mexico Set a new course for your life with an extended stay at the transformative Palmaïa on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. This wellness sabbatical will give you the tools to transform yourself in mind, body and soul, with activities including sound bathing, beach yoga, art classes and tai chi.
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Venture to Patagonia Delve into the breathtaking landscapes of Chilean Patagonia’s wild frontiers and untouched wilderness. Stay at Awasi Patagonia’s eco-luxe stilted cabins, before heading back to a YQQF ƂTGF JQV VWD WPFGT VJG UVCTU HTCOGF D[ 6QTTGU FGN 2CKPG
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Pre-pandemic ocean cruisers testing out river cruise waters
More than a third of those who took an ocean cruise before the pandemic have chosen to do their first river cruise in 2022-23, a new survey by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises revealed. The research from 500 customers aged over 50, carried
out between September 21-27, also found that 41% preferred smaller ships and with fewer people. Another 30% said that river cruising offered more varied scenery and views, while 17% preferred the slower paced itineraries of river cruising. UK managing director Chris Townson said: “78% of surveyed guests had done an ocean cruise and 33% of them were sailing with ultra-luxury cruise lines such as Oceania, Regent and Silversea.”
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“historic revenue year”, tracking 105% above 2021 year-to-date. In addition, LHW’s booking revenue has outpaced 2019 levels each week since February 2022 and the firm’s consumed and on-the- books business for the year is up 14% compared with 2019. The report highlighted a number of trends including consumers continuing to “trade up” when travelling, with suite and villa bookings 36% above 2019 levels, according to LHW. The company added that occupancy and room rates are also on the rise, despite inflation and recession forecasts looming, with LHW’s average daily rate 40% above 2019.
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