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Located on the unspoiled northeast coast of Praslin Island, La Réserve Private Homes is set to become one of the Seychelles’ most exclusive destinations. Planned for opening in fall 2026, the six private villas nestled in luxuriant forest on the edge of a pristine white-sand beach mark a new chapter for La Réserve. As always,

Stradomska 12, the signature restaurant of Stradom House Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection, offering a contemporary take on Polish cuisine, has been recognised by the Michelin Guide. The restaurant’s inclusion is particularly significant as this year marks the publication of the prestigious guide’s first-ever country-wide edition.

As the FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) presents its latest research, “FIFA World Cup Border Management & Visa Facilitation: 20 Years of Evolution (2006–2026)”, highlighting how this historic tournament marks a turning point in global border management and brings together two

Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, has announced the addition of two new DC-themed rides at the award-winning Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Designed to captivate fans of the franchise and thrill-seekers alike, ‘Kryptonite Collider’, set to open to

For two decades, the structure of the travel industry remained remarkably stable. Travelers searched, compared, booked and experienced in a linear funnel shaped by search engines, OTAs, metasearch platforms and increasingly sophisticated digital marketing systems.

A new Phocuswright report has revealed that Italy’s travel market reached €30 billion in gross bookings in 2025, rising 4.5% year over year as inbound tourism hit an all‑time high.  New data from Phocuswright’s Italy Travel Market Brief 2026 shows a market defined by strong demand, rapid digital adoption and continued structural evolution across hotels,

Marriott International, Inc.today announced the opening of its 10,000th property globally, the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa, marking a historic milestone for the company as it approaches its 100th anniversary. “Marriott was founded 99 years ago as a nine‑seat root beer stand, and as of today, has grown into a global portfolio of 10,000

Minor Hotels is proud to announce a new partnership with Saving the Wild, a groundbreaking Africa-based conservation charity, with the launch of three ‘Saving the Wild’ wines which will be served in several Minor Hotel properties in Africa.  The wines are produced by Hoopenburg Wine Estate, an award-winning wine farm, and feature a fine art

Valletta will take centre stage this October as the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) brings together the world’s most influential Travel & Tourism leaders for its Global Summit, taking place from 7–9 October 2026. The Summit will convene CEOs, government ministers, investors and key stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future

Following the announcement of the return of the World Gourmet Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from 29 September to 4 October 2026, this year’s festival celebrates an extraordinary culinary collaboration between Latin America, France and the United States, while unveiling the first three internationally acclaimed chefs confirmed for the event.