Luxury travel trends in 2026: Why are we choosing quiet luxury

We're continuing our Marketing in the Madness series recorded live at Shoptalk Luxe Abu Dhabi and this one is for anyone obsessed with luxury travel!!! In this episode, Katie Street sits down with Candice D'Cruz, VP of Luxury Brands at Hilton for Asia Pacific, based out of Singapore and overseeing some of the world's most iconic hotel brands including Waldorf Astoria and Conrad.  Candice brings a rare mix of commercial sharpness and genuine passion for hospitality and this conversation is packed with insight around quiet luxury, wellness travel, multi-generational holidays and the role of TikTok in high-end hospitality marketing. Here's what they cover: - From revenge travel to intentional travel: what's changed - Quiet luxury explained and why it means something different to everyone - Personalisation over perfection: the new luxury standard - How F&B and dining are now driving destination decisions - TikTok, storytelling and marketing luxury to a younger audience - The rise of solo female travel and what hotels need to rethink - Multi-generational travel and the "Beta Babies" trend - What Hilton is doing differently to stay ahead And because this series is part of our partnership with Shoptalk Luxe, if conversations like this one spark ideas then you'll definitely want to be in the room next time! Shoptalk Europe 2026 is already shaping up to be HUGE. If retail, tech and innovation sit anywhere in your world, now's the time to get your ticket and get it in the diary here: https://europe.shoptalk.com/home?utm_source=mediapartner&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=marketing-in-the-madness-podcast Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the series 🔔