Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre is showcasing an autumn retreat combining scenic accommodation, Michelin-starred dining and personalised wellness. A complimentary third-night offer gives guests booking two nights an opportunity to extend their visit. The seasonal programme brings together the city’s historic waterways, regional cuisine and autumn landscapes. Its culinary centrepiece, Song’s Autumn Sea […]
Minor Hotels has appointed Patrick Manthe as General Manager of Avani+ Luang Prabang, its 53-room luxury property in Laos. He will oversee operations, commercial performance, team development and guest experiences in the UNESCO World Heritage town. The Swiss hospitality professional brings more than 25 years of experience across Asia-Pacific, Europe and Australia. His background includes
A planned Kempinski hotel development in Douala could strengthen Cameroon’s luxury accommodation and business events offering. The project targets a 2029 opening, with an estimated investment of 220 billion CFA francs. Planned facilities include 214 rooms and suites, 35 serviced apartments and a 2,000-seat conference hall. The development will occupy nearly two hectares in Bonanjo,
Lyft has expanded into Europe through FREENOW, gaining a mobility network covering more than 180 cities across nine countries. The move follows its acquisition of the Hamburg-based platform, extending Lyft’s reach beyond its established North American operations. For travellers, the expansion centres on access to app-based taxis and other transport services in participating destinations. Airport
Magipic AI has secured a place among ten emerging technology companies selected for live demonstrations at IBTM World in Barcelona. The business events exhibition takes place at Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 17 to 19 November 2026. The British-founded platform will appear on the Future Stage during the dedicated AI for Events Demo Day. Its
Xiamen Airlines has extended its nonstop London Heathrow–Xiamen service through the Northern winter 2026/27 season, with reservations now open. The schedule provides three weekly flights between 25 October 2026 and 27 March 2027. Services will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Revised timings place both arrivals and departures at Heathrow
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop Detroit–Athens flights on 8 June 2027, creating a new Mediterranean gateway for Midwest travellers. The seasonal service will operate three times weekly through 28 October 2027. The route connects Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with Athens International Airport, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. It marks Detroit’s first nonstop connection to
China Southern Airlines plans larger aircraft on its daily Guangzhou services to London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle this winter. The Boeing 777-300ER deployment will increase passenger capacity during selected periods of the Northern winter 2026/27 season. The London change runs from 11 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, replacing the Boeing 787-9. Meanwhile,
Flydubai flight FZ1073 landed safely at Tabuk Airport after an onboard incident disrupted its scheduled journey from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The airline said all passengers were safe and accounted for following the diversion to north-western Saudi Arabia. The aircraft was travelling from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport when the emergency developed.
Official passport mobility data from the 2026 Passport Index confirms a historic rise for Malaysia, positioning its national passport in second place globally. The South East Asian country now shares the silver tier alongside Singapore, securing an impressive mobility score of 175. This diplomatic milestone grants Malaysian passport holders seamless entry to 175 destinations worldwide—including
Indian travellers exploring affordable Alpine holidays can combine connecting flights to Geneva with carefully planned accommodation and regional excursions. The Swiss city offers a practical base for discovering lakeside heritage, mountain scenery and neighbouring French destinations. A Delhi–Geneva itinerary through Kuwait City illustrates how connecting services can widen holiday choices beyond conventional premium packages. However,
The China National Tourist Office London, supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China, officially announced the deployment of its largest-ever exhibition footprint for World Travel Market London. Covering 487.5 square meters—an expansion of nearly 22% compared to the previous year—the record-breaking China Pavilion is set to serve as
