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Over the past forty years, I’ve been fortunate to check into some of the world’s most storied hotels. I’ve slept beneath the chandeliers of The Plaza in New York, been serenaded by cicadas at Amanpulo in the Philippines, sipped a Singapore Sling at Raffles, and watched the city wake from the Dorchester’s rooftop suite. I’ve

Released in the same week that International Airlines Group announces its latest results and the global travel community convened for World Travel Market London, a new report from Raven has set out a bold vision for the future of aviation.

Saudi made a strong impression on the opening day of World Travel Market (WTM) 2025, as the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and its 71 partners unveiled the spectacular “Saudi Land” pavilion, presenting the scale and ambition of its tourism sector. Following a record-breaking year welcoming almost 116 million visitors and generating $75 billion in tourism

Marking its 25th anniversary, Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s acclaimed collection of luxury retreats, has unveiled an extraordinary 25-night “suite escape” spanning five of its most iconic properties across Europe and Africa. The bespoke experience includes five-night stays at Son Bunyola Hotel in Mallorca, Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco, Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons in

RMS, a leading hospitality platform for hotels, motels, serviced apartments and campgrounds, has today announced a new integration with cloud-based point-of-sale provider Epos Now to enhance operational efficiency by connecting front-of-house transactions with RMS’s robust property management system. By syncing guest billing and POS transactions in real time, the integration reduces manual data entry and

Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Invest İnşaat to debut Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy® in Türkiye.  Situated at Vadistanbul area, one of Istanbul’s most prominent business and lifestyle destinations, the project further expands Marriott’s growing portfolio of extended stay and premium apartment-style accommodations across the region.  Construction of Invista,

Virgin Atlantic unveils its new Autumn/Winter onboard menu from 5th November 2025, featuring a fresh take on contemporary comfort food across all cabins. Inspired by customer favourites and crafted with premium ingredients, the new dishes strike the perfect balance between indulgent options and lighter alternatives, creating a vibrant dining experience that’s unmistakably Virgin Atlantic. The

TAP Air Portugal announces the launch of a new route that will connect Lisbon to Curitiba, capital of Paraná, Brazil, from July 2, 2026. The airline will operate three weekly flights between the Portuguese capital and Curitiba – Afonso Pena International Airport, further reinforcing its leadership in connections between Europe and Brazil. The flights will

Dusit Thani Bangkok, the reimagined flagship of Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has earned global recognition once again – this time ranking #60 on the inaugural extended list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, a prestigious index celebrating the finest

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen its presence in North Africa with the signing of Wyndham Hotels & Residences Cairo West, marking the debut of its namesake Wyndham brand in Egypt. Located in Cairo West’s vibrant district, this 5-star property will feature 532 elegantly designed accommodations, including 150 hotel rooms and 382 branded residences,