Luxury Travel’s Secret Ingredient: Clarity

And while we’re writing prompts…

🏨 Hotel Chelsea Joins Leading Hotels of the World

The iconic Hotel Chelsea (link) in NYC, long a haven for artists and misfits, has officially joined the Leading Hotels of the World portfolio. This 1884 landmark has evolved from bohemian haunt to 21st-century luxury property without losing its soul. LTA

For clients craving historic character without sacrificing comfort, this is the kind of “hidden in plain sight” booking that makes you look like a legend.

🔥 Grand Canyon Wildfire Sparks Travel Disruptions

A couple of wildfires near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon have already burned over 3,500 acres, leading to road closures and air quality warnings. The National Park Service is urging travelers to check conditions daily and adjust plans accordingly. CNTRAVELER (Paywall)

If your clients are heading to national parks this summer, especially in the Southwest, be sure to build in flexibility and a plan B.

🌿 Marriott’s Luxury Brands Go All-In on Wellness

Marriott’s luxury division, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and EDITION, just launched a new Luxury Wellbeing Series across select global properties. The program blends longevity-focused spa experiences, sleep science, sound healing, mindfulness events, and destination-specific rituals. From immersive workshops to curated movement and nutrition sessions, this isn't just a trend; it's a brand pillar. LTA

For clients who prioritize wellness, this is your cue to go beyond “spa menu.” These experiences are now core differentiators, not amenities.

🔮 7 Luxury Travel Trends to Watch for 2026

Luxury travel expert Carmen Edelson outlines the key shifts already shaping demand for 2026, from AI-powered personalization and conscious minimalism to ultra-local immersion and multi-generational wellness escapes. Private rail itineraries, silent retreats, and deep-sleep sanctuaries are just the beginning. Carmen’s Luxury Travel

Don’t just read this for inspiration; read it for positioning. If your current offers don’t align with at least two of these, your 2026 marketing plan needs a rethink.

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📣 The Smartest Way to Use Facebook in 2025

Are people not reading your Facebook posts? Let’s make that right.

It’s frustrating when your content lands flat, but often, a few small tweaks can change everything.

For us, one shift made a huge difference:
📉 Fewer link posts.
💬 More conversation starters.
And when we do post a link, we drop it in the first comment, not the post itself.

As a result?
Our visibility increased, and engagement followed.

Now let’s take that further with a simple two-part strategy you can use this week:

Step 1: Post value-first insights in a group

Pick one or two Facebook groups your ideal clients hang out in. Cruise fans, luxury families, wellness travelers, expat hubs.

Drop a post like:

This builds visibility, credibility, and shareability without a single call to action.

Step 2: Post something different (and deeper) on your wall

When someone clicks your name after seeing a group post, don’t make them read the same thing twice.

Give them something more personal, more human:

Same theme. Different tone. Stronger connection.

Posting Frequency:

• ✅ Established pros: 1 group post + 1 wall post per week is enough

• ✅ Growing your visibility? Add 1–2 short posts or comments across the week

• ❌ Don’t copy-paste between platforms. Each post should earn attention on its own

Savvy Tip: Want more reach? Avoid link posts.
Instead, write something worth reading, and drop your link in the first comment.
Meta will reward you. So will your audience.