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BreakingFrance has expanded its prestigious Palace distinction program, adding six new luxury hotels and bringing the total number of officially recognized Palace properties to 33.The new collection was unveiled by France's tourism development agency, Atout France, following a comprehensive review process conducted by the Palace Commission during 2025.The Palace distinction...
HotelBarceló Hotel Group has announced the opening of Barceló Rome, its new city hotel in the Italian capital. The property has undergone a complete transformation as part of an investment exceeding €41 million, emerging as a contemporary destination where Rome’s architectural heritage meets modern hospitality standards.Ideally located with easy access...
AirRiyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, announced in May the launch of full public sales for flights between Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and London Heathrow (LHR). The key route, which introduces the new B787 of Riyadh Air on 1 July 2026, strengthens the airline's mission to connect...
AirKorean Air is expanding its First Class pre-order meal service to long-haul flights departing from overseas destinations, further enhancing its premium inflight dining experience. The expanded service applies to flights departing from nine cities: Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., Paris, London and Frankfurt. Passengers may place...
HotelPassive beach vacations are giving way to more active, purpose-driven travel experiences in 2026, as travelers increasingly seek vacations focused on movement, self-improvement and meaningful experiences.Driven by the rapid rise of sports travel — a market valued at approximately €609 billion in 2025 according to Fortune Business Insights and expected...
HotelSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Moxy Hotels have both made their debut in Hungary with the opening of two new properties in Budapest, further strengthening Marriott International’s footprint in Central Europe.The highly anticipated St. Regis Budapest opened at the end of April inside the landmark Klotild Palace, one of...
BreakingCelestyal is shifting its focus back to the Mediterranean after cancelling its planned Arabian Gulf deployment for winter 2026/27.Instead, the cruise line will expand its Eastern Mediterranean operations and keep both ships sailing in the region through the winter season.The move includes additional itineraries aboard both vessels, along with the...
DestinationFour hundred years ago, Leeds was little more than a growing market town on the banks of the River Aire. In 2026, Leeds will celebrate a milestone unlike any in its history. Four hundred years ago, on July 13, 1626, King Charles I granted the town its Royal Charter, officially...
HotelAnantara Hotels & Resorts, the luxury brand of Minor Hotels, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the launch of a new global campaign, 25 Years of Unforgettable Journeys.What began as a single resort in Thailand has grown into a portfolio of more than 50 hotels and resorts across 24 countries,...
BreakingTourism Australia Managing Director Robin Mack used IMEX Frankfurt to unveil a major sustainability initiative for the country’s business events sector while outlining strong growth across meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. Recently appointed Managing Director after 14 years with Tourism Australia, Mack said business events remain a key economic driver...
HotelKempinski Hotels has recently announced the acquisition of Augustine Hotel Prague, marking the luxury hospitality group’s first hotel acquisition in more than five decades.The deal represents a major milestone in the company’s strategic move toward a more asset-heavy business model under CEO Barbara Muckermann. It is Kempinski’s first acquisition since...
CruisePlanning the holiday season at sea is from now possible with Oceania Cruises aboard its luxurious ships across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas during the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.With voyages ranging from one week to nearly 40 days, the ships offer the ultimate way to relax and unwind while...