Anantara Veli Maldives Resort will host Ukrainian chef Alena Solodovichenko and Italian Michelin-starred chef Cristina Bowerman during October and November 2026. Their residencies combine interactive cooking classes with curated dinners, adding limited-period culinary experiences to the resort’s island offering. Announced on 9 October, the next stage continues the Around the World Michelin Star Guest Chef
Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River introduces an elevated accommodation concept in Zambia’s Kafue National Park, combining luxury suites with wilderness experiences. Its offering centres on river views, guided safaris and private accommodation within one of Africa’s largest protected landscapes. Designed by Meg Ralph Spaces, the property features 13 accommodation units positioned on raised timber and
The Qatar Motor Show has showcased vehicles that could broaden future choices for hotel transfers and self-drive holidays. However, no confirmed tourism fleet purchases or rental partnerships accompany the exhibition. Al Abdulghani Motors presented five Toyota and Lexus models at the Lexus Main Showroom in Doha from 7 to 10 October 2026. The lineup included
Canada is strengthening immigration fraud prevention through international awareness campaigns, identity screening and tighter oversight of paid immigration consultants. The measures address scams that can expose prospective visitors to financial losses, stolen personal information and misleading application services. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, known as IRCC, has highlighted fraudulent approval promises, impersonation and suspicious payment
United Airlines has added TBS to its live television offering on eligible Starlink-equipped aircraft, expanding access to baseball playoff coverage. Passengers can watch the broadcasts on individual seatback screens while travelling. The enhanced live TV service operates across more than 200 aircraft, covering approximately 900 flights daily. It combines Starlink satellite connectivity with programming provided
LOT Polish Airlines launched its scheduled Warsaw–Bangkok service on 7 October 2026, strengthening Thailand’s direct connections with Poland and Central Europe. The route arrives as Thailand records further growth in Polish visitors and promotes longer, multi-destination holidays. Initially operating three times weekly, the service will increase to five weekly flights from 26 October through March
WestJet has maintained its position as North America’s most punctual major airline for a fifth consecutive month. Its September 2026 performance reached an on-time arrival rate of 85.31%, covering approximately 17,390 flights. The Canadian carrier finished nearly three percentage points ahead of the second-ranked airline. The result extends a run of punctuality leadership that continued
Etihad Airways and Ibom Air have signed an interline agreement connecting international passengers with five Nigerian cities from March 2027. The partnership will offer qualifying journeys on one ticket, with baggage checked through to the final destination. Passengers will gain onward access to Abuja, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Calabar and Enugu through the airlines’ connecting networks.
Air China plans to increase seating capacity on nonstop Beijing–Minsk flights by approximately 31.2% between 29 October and 9 November 2026. The airline will deploy a larger Airbus A330-300 while retaining two weekly departures in each direction. The temporary substitution will raise capacity from 237 to 311 seats per flight, providing 74 additional places on
American Airlines’ Airbus A321XLR is bringing lie-flat business class suites and enhanced onboard amenities to premium travel across the United States. A supplied passenger account from New York to Los Angeles highlights the aircraft’s comfort, alongside several service limitations. The account covers flight AA171 from John F Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
Viceroy Hotels & Residences has appointed Nicholas Untermann as General Manager of Viceroy Park Avenue, ahead of its planned opening. The 252-room New York flagship is scheduled to welcome guests on 1 February 2027 in Manhattan’s NoMad neighbourhood. Untermann brings more than 15 years of luxury hospitality experience to the hotel’s pre-opening leadership team. He
Marriott International and FICO Corporation have outlined a seven-property Thailand portfolio spanning Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket. The agreement combines luxury accommodation with lifestyle, focused-service and collection brands, creating a broader offering for business and leisure travellers. The planned properties total 1,262 rooms, based on the individual counts supplied. Five hotels will be in Bangkok, with
