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The managers of Aethos Corsica weren’t sure what to expect when debuting their nine-suite boutique hotel this month. Pandemic restrictions in many countries had quelled immediate international travel. But the owners needn’t have wondered.
“We’ve been experiencing a tremendous increase in bookings recently especially for our larger suites,” said Ariane Chapot, the general manager of the refurbished 17th-century
palazzu on the French island.
The good days appear to be coming for many travel brands that woo high-income leisure travelers. In the U.S., for example, Google search interest in the phrase “luxury hotels” is at its highest since before 2006. Signs are surely pointing to luxury travel being one of the quickest slices of the travel sector to rebound from the pandemic.
4 March 2021
onefinestay will begin offering flexible services and pricing for longer stay guests in London this month.
The move means individuals will have the opportunity to book some of the finest and most exclusive homes in London for stays ranging from 30 nights to six months.
The brand will offer new pricing, monthly savings, services and amenities to make each residence feel like a true home away from home.
Longer stay benefits have been designed to alleviate the many frustrations and complexities guests experience when seeking a home rental for extended periods of more than 30 nights, yet less than six months.