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Mixing business with friendship can be a risky thing, but it sounds like the prospective new owners of Abercrombie & Kent share the same views on luxury travel.

Upon hearing the names Laguna Niguel and Newport Beach, do you start itching to experience the luxe life in Southern California? Probably so. On the other hand, unless you are from Orange County, the name Dana Point conjures … well, not much. But a recently formed DMO is looking to put Dana Point on the OC's luxury travel map.

Switzerland's network of cable cars and ski lifts makes it a haven for hikers and skiers in summer and winter. Without a pass, it is prohibitively expensive, totally spoils the fun. But while a pass is needed, so are solutions if the offer causes overcrowding.

Competition at the luxury end of the regional market certainly seems to be hotting up. Getting hold of Bombardier's new CRJ550 aircraft gives United something to shout about.

Meeting guest experience requirements is too often a series of boring checklists. But improving the end-to-end experience can be a joyful, creative project that involves everyone from the general manager to the most junior staff. Here's a way to think about it.

We applaud innovation. We just wish the airline industry worked as hard at reducing carbon emissions as it does at providing services to the wealthy. Aerion isn't the only company aiming to revive supersonic flight, but Boeing's backing will give it an edge.