TRAVEL BUZZING
As we step into 2024, the skies are abuzz with a surge in air traffic. Wanderlust is in the air and travellers are brimming with newfound motivation to explore different destinations for more extraordinary and worthy experiences. Take a look at how luxury brands showered guests with holiday magic, transporting them to winter wonderlands and delivering the exceptional in every moment.
Source: Cartier GTR
Cartier GTR Expanding Footprint to Singapore to Connect with Global Travellers
With its dynamic expansion roadmap, Cartier has established a network of over 20 boutiques in major travel hubs across the world, such as Paris, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Dubai. This global presence has been further strengthened by the recent opening at Changi Airport after four new Cartier airport boutiques were unveiled in 2023. The new boutique offers elegant design and luxurious ambience that enable travellers to explore the unparalleled artistry that defines the brand.
Source: CN Traveller
Exploring the meaningful and inspiring travel trends for 2024
Travellers will be valuing deeper experiences that leave a positive impact, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying wellness moments that last. Conde Nast predicts trends like astro tourism, eco diving, home swapping, train F&B offerings, and sports tourism that will dominate more mindful travel that helps slow down and bring us to interesting places.
Source: Financial Times
Luxury fashion brands take over ski resorts
Luxury brands are taking to ski resorts this winter season. Giorgo Armani presented their latest high-jewellery launch at Piz Nair, while a pop-up in Aspen by Revolve Group stocked brands like Balenciaga, Burberry, Ferragamo and Rabanne. Moncler inaugurated the first ever flagship store of its Grenoble line in St Moritz, while Zegna has opened a boutique on Via Serlas selling a version of its triple-stitch shoe, the Vetta, dedicated to the mountains of Engadin.
Source: Aviation Week
Rapid growth and rebound of travel in the Asia-Pacific projected for 2024
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to see rapid growth in air traffic in 2024, especially with capacity returning from the major Chinese airlines. While some of the Asia-Pacific region’s main domestic markets – Australia, China, and India – recovered quickly from the pandemic, international travel to/from and within the region was “subdued” through 2023.
Source: Skift
First fully-branded oneworld airport lounge opens in Seoul Incheon
With a funky design and innovative features, the new oneworld lounge at Seoul Incheon International Airport is a fully-branded space for its most loyal and highest-spending passengers. The opening marks the start of an exciting 2024 for oneworld as it prepares for its 25th birthday this year. Curved walls, innovative lighting and sophisticated design create a bold statement for the airline group.
Source: Superfuture
Louis Vuitton opens a sublime pop-up store in Niseko ski resort
French luxury maison Louis Vuitton opened an ephemeral retail space in the ski resort of Niseko. The pop-up store comprises a gallery space with a curated range of women’s and men’s products, and a large yurt-shaped pavilion for shoppers to sit back and relax.
Source: Moodie Davitt
Changi Airport passenger traffic recovers spectacularly
Singapore Changi Airport served 58.9 million passengers in 2023, almost double that of 2022 and representing 86% of the traffic level in 2019. For the quarter from October to December, passenger traffic passed 90% recovery compared to pre-pandemic 2019 with 16.1 million passengers, with December being the busiest month of the year.
Source: Reuters
Korean Air set to win EU antitrust approval to buy Asiana Airlines
Korean Air is expected to win EU antitrust approval to buy Asiana Airlines after the companies pledged to sell the latter’s cargo unit and divest routes to four European cities. This deal underscores a wave of consolidation in the airline sector.
Source: Cartier GTR
Cartier GTR Expanding Footprint to Singapore to Connect with Global Travellers
With its dynamic expansion roadmap, Cartier has established a network of over 20 boutiques in major travel hubs across the world, such as Paris, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Dubai. This global presence has been further strengthened by the recent opening at Changi Airport after four new Cartier airport boutiques were unveiled in 2023. The new boutique offers elegant design and luxurious ambience that enable travellers to explore the unparalleled artistry that defines the brand.
Source: Aviation Week
Rapid growth and rebound of travel in the Asia-Pacific projected for 2024
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to see rapid growth in air traffic in 2024, especially with capacity returning from the major Chinese airlines. While some of the Asia-Pacific region’s main domestic markets – Australia, China, and India – recovered quickly from the pandemic, international travel to/from and within the region was “subdued” through 2023.
Source: Moodie Davitt
Changi Airport passenger traffic recovers spectacularly
Singapore Changi Airport served 58.9 million passengers in 2023, almost double that of 2022 and representing 86% of the traffic level in 2019. For the quarter from October to December, passenger traffic passed 90% recovery compared to pre-pandemic 2019 with 16.1 million passengers, with December being the busiest month of the year.
Source: CN Traveller
Exploring the meaningful and inspiring travel trends for 2024
Travellers will be valuing deeper experiences that leave a positive impact, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying wellness moments that last. Conde Nast predicts trends like astro tourism, eco diving, home swapping, train F&B offerings, and sports tourism that will dominate more mindful travel that helps slow down and bring us to interesting places.
Source: Skift
First fully-branded oneworld airport lounge opens in Seoul Incheon
With a funky design and innovative features, the new oneworld lounge at Seoul Incheon International Airport is a fully-branded space for its most loyal and highest-spending passengers. The opening marks the start of an exciting 2024 for oneworld as it prepares for its 25th birthday this year. Curved walls, innovative lighting and sophisticated design create a bold statement for the airline group.
Source: Reuters
Korean Air set to win EU antitrust approval to buy Asiana Airlines
Korean Air is expected to win EU antitrust approval to buy Asiana Airlines after the companies pledged to sell the latter’s cargo unit and divest routes to four European cities. This deal underscores a wave of consolidation in the airline sector.
Source: Financial Times
Luxury fashion brands take over ski resorts
Luxury brands are taking to ski resorts this winter season. Giorgo Armani presented their latest high-jewellery launch at Piz Nair, while a pop-up in Aspen by Revolve Group stocked brands like Balenciaga, Burberry, Ferragamo and Rabanne. Moncler inaugurated the first ever flagship store of its Grenoble line in St Moritz, while Zegna has opened a boutique on Via Serlas selling a version of its triple-stitch shoe, the Vetta, dedicated to the mountains of Engadin.
Source: Superfuture
Louis Vuitton opens a sublime pop-up store in Niseko ski resort
French luxury maison Louis Vuitton opened an ephemeral retail space in the ski resort of Niseko. The pop-up store comprises a gallery space with a curated range of women’s and men’s products, and a large yurt-shaped pavilion for shoppers to sit back and relax.