Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has appointed Gregory Viaud as General Manager, placing an experienced international hotelier at the helm following the property’s extensive transformation. Viaud brings more than two decades of experience with Four Seasons to the Indian Ocean resort. He arrives from Four Seasons Hotel Rabat Kasr Al Bahr, where he served […]
Porto has welcomed a new five-star hospitality experience with the opening of Torel Private Collection, an intimate adults-only hotel overlooking the Douro River. Created by the Torel Boutiques group, the property occupies a restored late 19th-century building in central Porto. It combines historic architecture, contemporary art, personalised hospitality and Asian-inspired fine dining within a private
Tribal hotels, resorts and casinos can modernise their digital infrastructure without undertaking extensive building-wide rewiring through a new connectivity solution from Positron Access Solutions and UberData Networks. The integrated approach combines Positron’s Gigabit Any Media technology with UberData’s hospitality network planning, deployment and management expertise. It allows properties to deliver Gigabit Ethernet over existing coaxial
Austria’s lower-altitude Alpine hotels are accelerating their shift from ski-dependent business models towards wellness, cycling, hiking and other year-round experiences as changing snow conditions reshape mountain tourism. The transition exposes a widening divide within the country’s Alpine visitor economy. High-elevation resorts retain stronger access to reliable winter conditions, while lower valleys face greater uncertainty at
Tokyo Matcha Bar, recognised as Mumbai’s first dedicated matcha bar and café, has introduced an expanded menu combining Japanese tea traditions with wider Asian flavours, creative drinks and indulgent desserts. Located in Bandra, the café is moving beyond its original beverage-led identity to offer a more complete dining experience. Guests can now visit for a
Emirates has unveiled the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat with a full-height adjustable privacy screen, raising expectations for comfort between Economy and Business Class. The new seat will debut aboard newly delivered Emirates Airbus A350 aircraft. It combines electronic positioning, personal privacy, upgraded device charging and enhanced ergonomic support within a spacious Premium
Travel Bytes, the travel news and intelligence platform powered by TBO Academy, has crossed 50,000 downloads, marking a significant step in its international expansion. The milestone reflects rising demand for concise travel intelligence, professional education and practical planning tools within one mobile environment. Travel Bytes serves travel agents, tourism professionals, travel partners and consumers seeking
International travellers increasingly expect mobile platforms to manage everything from trip discovery and bookings to payments and local activities. However, fragmented payment acceptance, security fears and privacy concerns continue to restrict this digital travel revolution. These findings emerge from research by Alipay+ and S&P Global involving 6,000 consumers across nine markets in Asia, Europe and
The Philippines is exploring how artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure can help rural destinations overcome damaging seasonal declines. The emerging strategy could give provincial hotels new tools to forecast demand, target visitors and maintain business during monsoon months. In northern Luzon, Isabela represents the potential of this technology-led approach. Rural hotels, homestays and eco-resorts often
The United Kingdom is strengthening its position in smart tourism through artificial intelligence, biometric border systems and connected digital infrastructure. These technologies are changing how international visitors plan journeys, enter the country and explore destinations. The transformation stretches across the visitor journey. AI-powered information services can help travellers discover attractions, while facial-recognition eGates streamline eligible
The Japanese government has officially implemented a major shift in its national aviation energy framework. Under revised measures from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan has doubled its domestic aviation fuel subsidy rate from 40 percent to 80 percent of the government gasoline benchmark. The recalibrated formula delivers ¥20.9 per litre in wholesale
The commercial airline sector and international aviation networks face renewed scrutiny following official legal notifications filed in the United Kingdom regarding an emerging transatlantic carrier. According to public records from the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, official winding-up petitions have been presented against Global Airlines Ltd, raising critical
