What is Aſter two years of unpended expectations, the world of luxury travel is
adjusting to new and exciting trends and norms. We speak to the experts about how luxury travel is evolving. Words: Samantha Lewis
The luxury travel industry, like the rest of the world, is continuing to bounce back in the wake of the pandemic. The rise of ‘slow travel’ is still gathering pace and longer trips have become increasingly popular as travellers explore how their priorities have shiſted. Part of this is the way in which the concept of
‘luxury’ is being redefined. There has been a move away from extravagance towards meaningful experiences and fabulous trips without the flash. Tangible things like high thread-count sheets
and unlimited Champagne are no longer the main focus. Instead, there is renewed interest in authentic experiences, wellness incorporated into itineraries and climate-conscious options. This reprioritisation has changed the upper
echelons of the travel market for the foreseeable future — perhaps forever. Yet, the sector has responded nimbly and it’s thriving. Here, a handful of industry insiders tell us more...