The Palm Beaches are having a major moment, building on record-breaking visitation of more than 10.7 million visitors in 2025. The destination is debuting a lineup of new hotels, chef-driven restaurants, cultural offerings, and emerging neighborhoods that invite travelers to experience the destination in new ways. Together, these additions reinforce The Palm Beaches’ legacy as […]

CROSSROADS Maldives, the country’s first fully integrated lifestyle destination, unveils its new multi-destination experience “1 Journey, 3 Vibes” combining three distinct resort identities in a single, effortless stay. Launching this May, the programme removes the usual logistical hurdles of island‑hopping by keeping everything within one connected destination, allowing guests to make the most of their […]

Seventeen travel tech startups have been selected for the finals of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch. Now in its fifth year, the competition is jointly produced by WiT, Phocuswright and PhocusWire and seeks to unearth the brightest stars in early-stage travel tech. The Global Startup Pitch competition is supported by American Express Global Business Travel […]

Hilton has announced the signing of Umfolozi River Hotel, KwaZulu Natal, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in partnership with Umfolozi Hotel and Spa (Pty) Ltd. Expected to open in 2028, the hotel marks the brand’s second Tapestry Collection signing in South Africa within the last year, demonstrating Hilton’s continued growth across key leisure destinations in the […]

Eid Al Adha is just around the corner, and with long lunches, family gatherings, and city staycations sure to fill the calendar, VEO Fitness is giving Dubai residents another reason to make movement part of the holiday plans. Bringing people together through wellness, VEO’s latest community-led initiative allows every active member to bring one friend […]

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced the launch of full public sales for flights between Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and London Heathrow (LHR). This key route, which introduces the new aircraft on 1 July 2026, strengthens the airline’s mission to connect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with major global and […]

The hospitality industry has never been static. Change, disruption, and unpredictability are constant in our business. But over the past several years, the pace and intensity of that disruption has accelerated in ways few could have anticipated. Labor challenges, evolving guest expectations, shifting distribution channels, rapid technology advancement, and increasing operational complexity have all forced […]

Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi joined forces with Etihad Airways to surprise travelling families and children at Zayed International Airport with a heartwarming character experience ahead of the busy Eid Al Adha and summer travel season. As part of the special collaboration, beloved Warner Bros. characters including Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo and Tweety […]

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the inaugural flight of its new service to Salalah, introducing a direct connection between Abu Dhabi and Oman’s southern coastal city. The new route will operate year-round, launching with two weekly flights on 21 May and increasing to five flights per week from […]

Alaska Airlines has launched daily nonstop service between Seattle and London Heathrow, reinforcing its position as the fourth largest global airline in the U.S. and strengthening its international network. The year-round service marks Alaska’s second European destination introduced this year and begins just ahead of the busy summer travel season. Last month, the airline launched […]