Luxury travel operator Abercrombie & Kent and Luxury Escapes have signed an exclusive partnership starting October 2023.
The new deal will give Luxury Escapes members exclusive access to a global portfolio of Abercrombie & Kent products, including luxury small-group journeys across multiple destinations and interests.
Among the products are tours through Japan, Egypt, India, Africa and Europe.
Customers can book the A&K products as stand-alone trips or together with thousands of other Luxury Escapes products in a bespoke itinerary.
The Abercrombie & Kent products will feature on the Luxury Escapes Ultra Lux offering, a dedicated platform on the LE website for those looking for more luxury than just luxury.
Through Ultra Lux, which launched in April this year, customers will have access to a specially curated selection of upmarket experiences, a 24/7 premium concierge service and complimentary airport transfers from home.
Luxury travel surge
The announcement comes amid a boom for luxury travel.
According to data from Bain & Company, spending on luxury goods and experiences grew by around 20 per cent in 2022, with luxury hospitality a key driver in the $2.1 trillion luxury market. For its part, Luxury Escapes is witnessing a nearly 40 per cent rise in tour bookings in 2023.
“We are very proud to partner with Luxury Escapes and have our Luxury Small Group Touring itineraries accessible through their innovative Ultra Lux platform,” Abercrombie & Kent managing director APAC Debra Fox said.
“A&K’s portfolio of Journeys offers everything this new Ultra Lux customer segment is looking for: immersion, local encounters and authenticity.
“With the largest DMC network across our extensive range of itineraries available through Luxury Escapes we can offer insider access and unrivalled experiences for our guests.”
Luxury Escapes co-founder and CEO Adam Schwab said, “Abercrombie & Kent will sit perfectly on our Luxury Escapes Ultra Lux platform which caters to travellers who want to experience the world’s very best travel experiences”.
“With more consumers looking to book those once-in- a-lifetime holidays, we’re excited to bring even more exceptional travel to even more people around the world,” he said.
“At Luxury Escapes, we are proud to offer the very best travel products, advanced technology and customer service and look forward to sharing the Abercrombie & Kent selected portfolio with our members.”
