This August, Rondo, the produce-led, seasonally inspired restaurant within The Hoxton, Holborn, is teaming up with guesthouse, creative space and culinary residency CASA LAWA, in partnership with Monkey Shoulder, to bring a taste of its technicolour Sicilian lifestyle to the capital. The collaboration marks the launch of the Long Lunch Club, the first in an ongoing series of Rondo Residencies that will see the restaurant partner with exciting dining concepts and design-driven tastemakers from around the world.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:48:03 +0000

Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts have announced Nammos Ras El Hekma – the renowned lifestyle and hospitality brand’s first fully integrated destination in Egypt. Located within the Wadi Yemm precinct, the development will bring Ras El Hekma’s promise of timeless Mediterranean living to life, combining Nammos Residences, Nammos Resort, Nammos Village, and a curated selection of all-day dining and wellness experiences, including the globally renowned Nammos Restaurant & Beach Club.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:46:06 +0000

Jamaica and Panama are taking decisive steps towards creating a more connected and resilient tourism landscape, reaffirming their commitment to revitalising their Multi-Destination Tourism Agreement in a move that could reshape regional travel across the Caribbean and Central America. The renewed partnership reflects a growing recognition that collaboration, rather than competition, will drive the next phase of tourism growth, with both countries looking to improve visitor mobility, strengthen air connectivity and develop a more integrated regional tourism offering.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:33:46 +0000

The ten properties that most recently became part of the Relais & Châteaux family illustrate the Association’s extensive presence across the globe. While each of these new members unquestionably boasts its own distinctive personality, they all are united in sharing the Relais & Châteaux values and vision of hospitality. These properties are deeply dedicated to art de vivre, fine dining, and respecting cultural diversity. They represent the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Japan, Mexico and the United States.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:23:09 +0000

As the global hospitality industry faces accelerating pressure from intensifying climate change risks, acute labor shortages, and ever-changing regulations, the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Global Summit is heading to Paris from 8-9 December to transform high-level commitments into immediate, systemic action. Hosted by Accor in the heart of the French capital, the flagship two-day event will bring together more than 250 of the world’s most influential hospitality CEOs, experts, property owners, and investors. Representing a global network that spans over 66,000 hotels, 8 million rooms and more than 300 brands, the Alliance’s presence at the Summit signals a major shift toward industry-wide accountability Amid rising regulatory demands globally, the Summit’s agenda will dive straight into actionable execution frameworks. Key focus areas include accelerating the path to net-positive hospitality and establishing sustainable supply chain procurement pipelines.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:20:21 +0000

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and the JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) program of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) have launched a strategic travel loyalty partnership to deliver exclusive benefits to members across both air travel and hotel stays.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:09:59 +0000

The Ritz-Carlton announces an exclusive partnership with MERIT Beauty marking the beloved beauty brand’s first hospitality collaboration. Launching July 14, the partnership brings together intentional beauty and legendary hospitality through a series of curated guest experiences, including co-branded Ritz-Carlton Club® activations, personalized in-room beauty services, and limited-edition travel kits designed to complement every stage of the journey. The collaboration, which will be available at select North America Ritz-Carlton destinations – including Toronto, Santa Barbara, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Naples, Los Angeles, and New York, Nomad – brings these experiences to guests across key travel markets for a limited time. Each activation is designed to integrate seamlessly into the rhythm of a stay, offering new ways to discover, shop, and engage with MERIT throughout the hotel environment, with select products and exclusive kits also available on meritbeauty.com, inviting guests to bring the experience home and carry it with them wherever they go.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:07:43 +0000

Following approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), above™ is ready to start commercial operations, bringing a fresh approach to private aviation. Operating from its base at Birmingham Airport’s XLR Executive Jet Centre, above™ launches with 25 published fixed-price, city pair destinations across the UK and Europe, alongside flexible on-demand private charter services via charter brokers, aboard its Embraer Phenom 100 (G-FABV).  A second Phenom 100 has already been identified, along with discussion about where to position it, regionally.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:05:49 +0000

ITB Asia 2026 will mark a new milestone for the region’s travel industry as it hosts the prestigious Business Traveller Global & Regional Awards, one of the travel industry’s most respected awards programmes, recognising excellence across airlines, hospitality, destinations and travel services. The ceremony will bring together leading voices from across airlines, hospitality, destinations, travel technology and corporate travel in Singapore. Singapore, 14 July 2026 – As part of a new strategic collaboration between ITB Asia and Business Traveller, the awards ceremony will take place on 21 October 2026 in the Begonia Main Ballroom at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. The event will unite senior executives, buyers and decision-makers for an evening celebrating excellence and innovation across the global travel sector.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:56:24 +0000

What happens when a family deeply connected to Kazakhstan brings a piece of that world to Dubai? What emerges is not just a space, but a story of memory, movement, and culture finding a shared address. At Design Dome, City Walk, Dubai, Kazakhstan is not merely referenced—it is experienced. Inspired by the spirit of the ancient Silk Road, where Kazakhstan once stood as a vital cultural corridor linking East and West, the space reimagines this historic exchange as a contemporary lifestyle destination. Here, Kazakh heritage unfolds through art, fashion, flavors, and rituals, offering visitors an immersive glimpse into a culture often admired for its landscapes but less known for its rich traditions.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:52:51 +0000

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce Hotel, marking the brand’s arrival in Puglia and reinforcing Tivoli’s growing presence in Italy with its fourth property: a meticulously renovated historic palazzo in Lecce’s city centre featuring 48 rooms and suites, signature dining, panoramic rooftop experience, and a dedicated wellness area. Located in the historic centre of Lecce on Via Imperatore Augusto, the hotel is set between Piazza Sant’Oronzo and Piazzetta Santa Chiara and places guests within immediate reach of the city’s celebrated Baroque architecture, vibrant cafés and wine bars, and major landmarks including the Roman Amphitheatre, the Basilica di Santa Croce and Lecce Cathedral.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:49:46 +0000

The global travel industry is entering its next phase of growth, according to new research from Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) Official Research Partners, STR and Euromonitor International, which indicates that consumer demand for travel remains fundamentally resilient despite the challenges facing the Middle East this year. The latest forecasts suggest that while geopolitical developments have temporarily impacted traveller confidence and disrupted aviation and hospitality markets across parts of the region, the long-term outlook for tourism remains positive. As stability returns, destinations with strong tourism infrastructure, established global connectivity and continued investment are expected to recover quickly, creating fresh opportunities for destinations, hospitality providers, airlines and tourism businesses worldwide.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:42:04 +0000

Thai Aviation Industries, Edgewater Solutions and Amadeus have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a roadmap for the modernisation of the passenger journey and day-to-day airport operations across international and regional airports
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:11:51 +0000

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced double-digit growth across all key performance indicators in Q2 supporting positive momentum in H1 2026. Total revenue reached US$858 million, representing an 11% increase in Q2 2026 compared to the same period last year, while total revenue in H1 generated by the alliance’s portfolio increased by 17% year-on-year to reach US$1.8 billion, reflecting sustained demand across all regions. This performance was underpinned by a 21% increase in room nights in Q2 and 27% year-on-year in H1, highlighting increased guest loyalty and longer stays
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:14:07 +0000

BWH Hotels GB has expanded its portfolio of independent hotels in key London and country escape locations. The latest additions to join the group’s portfolio are Forest Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection by Best Western, in Lyndhurst, New Forest, Best Western Chiswick Rooms in West London and Sure Hotel Newark in the West Midlands.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:12:24 +0000

Hilton has announced the opening of Slohh by Roach in Bengaluru, marking the debut of Curio Collection by Hilton and Hilton’s first lifestyle hotel in India. Located in Whitefield, one of Bengaluru’s key business and technology corridors, the 221-key hotel is developed in partnership with Roach Lifescapes, a Bengaluru-based boutique real estate brand. Slohh by Roach introduces a design-forward, locally rooted experience that blends culture, community, and contemporary living.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:10:11 +0000

The Big Table Group has announced its biggest ever family dining offer with children eating free throughout the entire summer holidays across all of its UK restaurant brands. The leading hospitality group, which operates more than 200 restaurants including Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny’s, Banana Tree, Las Iguanas and Chiquito, is introducing the initiative to help make eating out more affordable for families during the six-week school break.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:57:05 +0000

Today’s travellers are looking beyond sightseeing, seeking trips that immerse them in culture, history, and artistic inspiration. In light of this, Original Travel, the British tailor-made travel specialist, has created Art and the Côte d’Azur, a seven-day road-trip itinerary through the French Riviera and Provence, celebrating the region’s enduring influence on art, architecture and culture. Following in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest artists, the itinerary explores the landscapes, creative communities and cultural institutions that have made the Côte d’Azur one of Europe’s most inspiring destinations for generations.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:55:20 +0000

Malaysia Airlines is set to further strengthen its intermodal travel offering through a new codeshare partnership with SNCF Voyageurs, France’s national rail operator, enabling seamless rail and air connectivity between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and 28* railway destinations across France.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:52:40 +0000

National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is further advancing its service transformation and modernisation with the introduction of a piece-based checked baggage policy, commonly known as the Piece Concept. The new policy will apply to tickets issued on or after 1 September 2026 for travel commencing on or after that date. Passengers whose tickets are issued before 1 September 2026 will continue to receive the baggage allowance stated on their tickets, including for journeys scheduled on or after the implementation date.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:50:42 +0000

TransNusa has announced the launch of its new direct scheduled flight between Bali and Phuket, bringing together two of Asia’s most iconic island destinations and providing travellers with more flexibility to explore the region. The new route underscores TransNusa’s commitment to enhancing its international connectivity while supporting tourism, trade and cultural exchanges between Indonesia and Thailand. By linking the island of Gods, Bali, which is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes and vibrant hospitality offerings, with Phuket, an island famous for its pristine beaches, luxury resorts and dynamic tourism scene, the airline is creating new travel opportunities for leisure and business passengers alike.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:50:36 +0000

Bars spilling onto the pavement, museums dedicated to memory and resistance, and drag shows that carry on into the early hours. It was with this combination of culture, celebration and belonging that São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro earned a place among the world’s most special LGBTQIAPN+ venues, according to a selection published by Time Out in celebration of Pride Month. Curated by editors and contributors from the British publication, the list includes four Brazilian spaces alongside international landmarks in London, Tokyo, Paris and other cities.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:50:19 +0000

Ramble Worldwide, the walking holiday specialist, has released its 2027 Cruise & Walk programme in partnership with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, featuring 18 expertly curated itineraries that combine immersive guided walking holidays with the comfort and convenience of small-ship cruising, including seven new tours to France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Norway and Scotland. The 2027 collection offers an inspiring blend of much-loved adventures to some of Europe’s most spectacular coastlines, islands and cultural treasures. From the dramatic landscapes of Iceland and Norway to the sun-drenched shores of the Canary Islands and Portugal, each itinerary has been carefully curated to showcase the very best of every destination on foot.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:44:12 +0000

Most UK golfers have never considered the Moravian-Silesian Region. That is about to change. A direct Ryanair flight from London to Ostrava puts you on the fairway of Central Europe’s largest golf destination in under two hours, no transfers, no connections, no crowds. Here is what awaits when you land.Ostrava Airport (OVA) operates direct flights from London with Ryanair, making the Moravian-Silesian Region one of the most straightforwardly accessible golf destinations in Central Europe. From the airport, Ostrava city centre is 25 minutes away, and the region’s top golf resorts are reachable in under 30 minutes. No long transfers. No Prague layover. Just golf.
at Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:38:10 +0000

Europe enters 2026 with resilience and a widening global traveler base according to new report from Amadeus in collaboration with UN Tourism. Japan emerges as Europe’s standout long-haul converter, leading year-on-year booking growth
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:58:34 +0000

According to the June 2026 On-Time Performance (OTP) report from aviation data and analytics company OAG, Pegasus Airlines ranked fifth in the world in the ‘Major Airlines’ category for carriers operating more than 20,000 flights in the month - with an on-time performance of 83.10%.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:39:03 +0000

Securing its place among the best of the best of the UK’s independent hotels, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, in the Midlands, has been crowned 2026’s ‘Hotel of the Year – Independent’ at the industry-leading awards, The Cateys. Celebrating the finest operators in hospitality, the glittering award ceremony, which took place at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London on July 7, recognised the pioneering businesses and exceptional individuals setting new standards across the industry.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:37:11 +0000

Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today unveils EXPLORA III, the latest addition to its expanding fleet and the next evolution of its vision for ultra-elegant ocean travel. Designed as a floating luxury hotel, EXPLORA III combines generous residential-style accommodation, exceptional gastronomy, immersive wellness experiences and thoughtfully curated lifestyle offerings, creating a destination in her own right.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:34:49 +0000

This July, MGallery Collection, a portfolio of storied boutique hotels, unveils Bel Hotel Oléron Thalasso & Spa - MGallery Collection, an oceanfront sanctuary designed for reconnection. Nestled between fragrant forests and the Atlantic’s silver-blue horizon, the property graces the storied plage de Gatseau on Île d’Oléron, the celebrated French island off the country’s western coast. At Bel Hotel Oléron Thalasso & Spa -  MGallery Collection, every detail has been curated to stir the senses and slow down, inviting guests into a world where nature and serenity is not merely the backdrop, but the beating heart of the experience.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:13:59 +0000

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, India’s only pure-play luxury hospitality brand, today unveiled The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, the new identity for its recently acquired retreat in Coorg. The reimagined identity reflects the property’s extraordinary setting amidst 76 acres of ancient forests, coffee plantations and the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats, while reinforcing The Leela’s vision of creating distinctive luxury destinations that are deeply rooted in their surroundings.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:41:20 +0000

This summer, travelers at Terminal 5 of John F. Kennedy International Airport can enjoy a range of new dining and shopping experiences, part of a multimillion-dollar refresh led by JetBlue, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Fraport USA. Once complete, the terminal will feature over 40 new shops, restaurants, communal spaces, and art installations inspired by New York City and its boroughs.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:36:02 +0000

First, it was the laptop we brought home “just in case”. Then it was the smartphone on the bedside table. Now it is the smartwatch on our wrist, vibrating through dinner, school runs, holidays and sleep. We call it convenience, but for many people, it has become a constant state of high alert. Work emails arrive after hours. WhatsApp messages wait for instant replies. We are always ‘on call’.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:32:15 +0000

Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel foreign exchange services provider, has introduced Zero Markup Card by relaunching its One Currency Card with Zero Mark-up and Zero Cross-Currency Conversion Charge. Designed for India’s rapidly growing base of digitally savvy and frequent international travellers, the card offers a smarter, more transparent and cost-efficient payment solution for overseas travel.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:30:35 +0000

Boeing will showcase its leading commercial, defense and services portfolio at the Farnborough International Airshow, reaffirming its commitment to customers, collaboration and the future of aerospace. Boeing’s exhibit and program will spotlight engineering excellence, development programs, investments in new capabilities, and long‑term global partnerships.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:30:19 +0000

Nammos Hotels & Resorts and Smokva Bay have announced a landmark partnership to develop Nammos Resort Montenegro, a fully integrated luxury lifestyle destination located at Smokva Bay on Montenegro’s Budva Riviera.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:26:16 +0000

Vacations By Rail® is rebranding to Great Rail Journeys, bringing together its established U.S. presence with its parent brand to deliver a stronger, more global integrated rail travel proposition for the North American market. While the brand name changes, the fundamentals remain. The same Chicago-based team, easy booking processes and excellent standards will continue. Plus, they are now supported by an expanded range of vacations and have increased access to premium itineraries.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:11:21 +0000

Property management software Hospitable has processed more than $1 million in payments to cleaners and service teams through its platform, a milestone that reflects how short-term rental (STR) operators are increasingly consolidating day-to-day operations into a single property management system (PMS).
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:41:47 +0000

Loire Valley Lodges, the boutique treehouse retreat set within 300 hectares of the Duporterie forest in France’s celebrated “Valley of the Kings”, just two hours from Paris, continues to champion a different vision of hospitality - one that is more sensory, quieter and deeply connected to nature. Blending contemporary architecture, immersive art, vibrant gastronomy and wellness, the estate offers a unique approach to luxury focused on experience and emotion.
at Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:53:17 +0000

Jamaica Inn, one of the Caribbean’s most storied luxury resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Owen S. Henry Jr. as Hotel Manager. In his new role, Henry will oversee the resort’s day-to-day operations and guest experience initiatives, reporting to Kyle Mais, who was recently promoted to Managing Director and shareholder of Jamaica Inn.
at Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:50:05 +0000

As Southern California gears up for another busy summer event season, Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® is encouraging travelers to leave the car behind and take the train to many of the region’s most anticipated destinations. From international sporting events and Comic-Con to horse racing, wine festivals and county fairs, Pacific Surfliner offers a convenient alternative to sitting in traffic and paying increasingly expensive parking fees. For some of the summer’s most popular events, additional seating capacity and amenities will be added to select trains.
at Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:13:17 +0000