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JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 brands, today announces its collaboration with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as a Global Brand Ambassador. Through this, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will elevate and bring renewed expression to the brand’s global “Stay in the Moment” platform, bringing a thoughtful, globally resonant perspective that deepens its […]

European travel demand to the United States is evolving as European travelers are approaching long-haul trips to U.S. destinations with greater selectivity, shorter planning windows, and a stronger appetite for diverse, authentic experiences that extend beyond iconic urban centers. This is the key takeaway from The Evolution of European Demand to the U.S.: Understanding Shifting

In an industry where competition is relentless and destinations are ever-evolving, excellence rarely stands still. It adapts, refines, and—on rare occasions—redefines the rules entirely. Asia DMC is one of those rare forces. In 2026, the company once again finds itself nominated for Asia’s Leading Destination Management Company at the World Travel Awards. Another year, another

Bob W, the award-winning AI – and tech-powered hospitality operator, has announced plans to open a new 136-unit aparthotel in Stuttgart’s historic Bad Cannstatt district, bringing its signature blend of technology, design and local storytelling to one of Germany’s most significant cultural neighbourhoods. Scheduled to open in 2027, the new property will occupy a site

China’s Travel & Tourism (T&T) sector is undergoing a phase of accelerated expansion, positioning it as a strong example of sustained tourism growth, and placing the country firmly on track to become the world’s leading T&T economy in the coming years if current trends continue. According to new 2026 Economic Impact Research (EIR) data from

Reopening for the summer 2026 season, Porto Carras Grand Resort enters a new chapter in the story of one of Greece’s most iconic hospitality estates. Set across a vast private estate in Sithonia, Halkidiki, where pine-covered hills meet the Aegean Sea, the resort re-emerges with a renewed focus on timeless Mediterranean hospitality, vineyard heritage, gastronomy

As the global travel industry races to understand the implications of artificial intelligence, a gathering of industry leaders in Shanghai and Hangzhou offered a compelling glimpse into what the next era of travel may look like. Hosted by Alibaba Group and Fliggy, a three-day Europe-China executive dialogue brought together 75 senior leaders from 17 countries

There are places that invite you to visit, and then there are those that seem to exist entirely outside of time—destinations that feel dreamt rather than built. Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa is unapologetically the latter. Set on its own tranquil island embraced by the Thu Bon River, the resort unfolds like a private

There are places you go to escape. And then there are places designed to recalibrate you entirely. Perched above the glistening Mediterranean in Alicante’s Sierra Helada Natural Park, SHA Spain is not your typical wellness retreat—it is a destination that speaks fluently in the language of longevity, merging science with serenity in a way that

Valiant Lady has returned to service following a two-week dry dock, with a series of onboard updates including new dining, refreshed venues and more than 20 new Happenings events (onboard programming). The ship is sailing in the Mediterranean this summer before repositioning to San Juan in the autumn. Updates include the launch of Ariya by