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The 149-room luxury hotel at 8430 W Sunset Blvd has been reborn as The Sun Rose West Hollywood – a proud member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ L.V.X. Collection. Taking its name from the property’s beloved, jewel-box music venue, The Sun Rose honors its legendary past as the site of the original House of Blues […]

To celebrate the Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), proudly launches the “Your Dream of Thailand Academy” campaign under the vibrant theme Thai’d Up This Summer. The initiative highlights diverse tourism pathways with a special emphasis on Thailand’s “Hidden Gems” enchanting destinations that promise authentic, unforgettable travel experiences.

Qatar Airways has introduced increased flights to over 15 global destinations for this year’s winter season. The airline is facilitating demand for its services for travellers from all around the globe and continues to offer greater choice and connectivity through its Doha hub, the award-winning Hamad International Airport.

The Branded Residences Monitor has released part of its first report on these real estate assets in Spain and Portugal. In September, the complete study will be presented with more detailed information about the stages of the projects, their size and the evolution of their value, among others.

Türkiye, the world’s 4th biggest incoming tourism market according to UN Tourism’s 2024 data, announced its tourism performance results for the first six months of 2025 at a press conference in İstanbul. The data shows sustainable growth across key metrics, with notable resilience and spending power among visitors.

Emirates has officially launched its new daily service to Hangzhou, marking its fifth gateway in the Chinese mainland and the second new destination added in under a month, following Shenzhen. Flight EK310 landed at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport on 30 July to a warm welcome from local dignitaries, airport officials, and a ceremonial water cannon

Switchfly, the travel loyalty technology that drives revenue, has today revealed it has facilitated more than $1.2 billion in travel bookings across one million transactions in the first half of 2025. By year-end, the company expects to reach 2.4 million bookings at a total transaction value of $2.25 billion.

Etihad Airways has launched the first commercial flight of its all-new A321LR, defining luxury travel on a narrowbody aircraft. Flight EY414 departed Zayed International Airport for Phuket today, marking the introduction of an aircraft designed to deliver Etihad’s premium cabin standards on short and medium-haul sectors.

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Xi’an in 2029, marking the Group’s first urban resort in Northwestern China. Developed under a management agreement, the property promises to deliver an experience of elevated tranquility, wellness and cultural immersion in one of China’s most historic destinations.

In October 2026, Orient Express Corinthian embarks on its Caribbean Season. Reservations are now open. Orient Express Corinthian fuses absolute comfort, legendary service, one-of-a-kind itineraries, unforgettable experiences and cutting-edge technology for responsible navigation, redefining the art of cruising.