Image Credit: The Phoenician
Privacy has become the new high-stakes currency in global travel, fueling a shift toward ‘hushpitality’ that is projected to more than double the size of the luxury villa market by 2033. Leading this evolution, desert icons like The Phoenician are trading traditional occupancy for low-density, standalone residences that domesticate the resort experience.
By debuting eight standalone villas at its Canyon Suites enclave in January, the Scottsdale landmark is offering the space of a residence with the service of a flagship hotel.
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