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Marriott International: What Luxury Travellers Really Want

The post-pandemic travel boom may be on the wane, but in its wake it leaves a tourism market that has been utterly transformed. Tina Edmundson, president of luxury at Marriott International, explains how the hospitality giant is adapting its offerings to customers’ rapidly evolving needs.

Marriott vignette lead — Marriott International luxury president Tina Edmundson explains how the hospitality giant is tapping into the growing demand for luxury experiences. (Marriott)

Brian Baskin

31 January 2025

BoF PROFESSIONAL

The travel industry has emerged as one of the big winners of the post-pandemic era. From the moment lockdowns lifted, tourists flocked to destinations both exotic and domestic. This was about more than making up for lost time; numerous surveys of spending habits show that customers are steering spending away from tangible goods and towards experiences of all kinds.

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Brian Baskin

Brian Baskin is Executive Editor at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and oversees BoF's beauty, retail, direct-to-consumer, technology, marketing and workplace verticals.

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