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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas has partnered with Whale Shark Mexico to support marine research in La Paz Bay. From the holiday season, guests at the East Cape resort can arrange day trips to swim alongside whale sharks. They can also support conservation through a separate adoption programme, with donations
Koh Samui anchors a varied wellness travel offering in Thailand, alongside fitness programmes in Phuket and coastal retreats in Hua Hin. Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Koh Phangan add urban, rural and island settings for travellers interested in massage, yoga or meditation. The differences matter for both visitors and tourism businesses. A retreat built around scheduled
Winter visitors comparing stays in Bolton, Stockport, Trafford and Rochdale face a practical question. Will booking outside Manchester city centre bring down the cost of the whole trip? The answer can vary with event dates, property size and the journey back to the accommodation at night. The available figures do not establish a winter Airbnb
La Capitale at Four Seasons Hotel Amman is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a new chef and four evenings of special dining. The French brasserie will serve its anniversary dinner menu from 17 to 20 November 2026. Sacha Enjalbert joins as Chef de Cuisine as the restaurant enters its second decade. Since opening in 2016,
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has signed a management agreement with PT Citra Buana Prakarsa for a private island resort near Batam. The 140-room Hyatt Regency Kapal Besar Island Resort is expected to open in 2031, marking the brand’s debut in Indonesia’s Riau Islands. The property is planned for Pulau Kapal Besar, where a lake, mangroves and
Peppers Clare Valley has opened at the former Clare Country Club, bringing a 65-room hotel and a destination restaurant to South Australia’s wine country. The redevelopment, led by Kyron Capital Group with Accor and hospitality management partner 1834 Hotels, puts regional food and wine at the centre of the stay. Federal Minister for Trade and
Guinea has signed a US$42 million private investment agreement to redevelop Rogbanè beach in Conakry, advancing plans to broaden its visitor economy. The project includes hotels, a marina and a promenade, although no public opening date has been announced. Signed on 4 August 2026, the agreement covers approximately 15 hectares over 20 years. It also
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has redesigned Hyatt Leverage, bringing hotel reservations, preferred rates and travel administration into one platform for eligible small and medium-sized businesses. Announced on 30 October 2026, the upgrade offers access to more than 1,300 Hyatt hotels worldwide. The platform combines booking management with payment and spending oversight, helping companies organise employee accommodation
Jamaica is rebuilding its winter accommodation offering as major resorts resume operations and others prepare to welcome guests before Christmas 2026. The phased recovery follows Hurricane Melissa’s damage in October 2025, which disrupted hotels and businesses dependent on international visitors. Royalton Negril and several other established properties are already operating. Meanwhile, Sandals and Bahia Principe
Spain’s Meliá Hotels International and Barceló Hotel Group have returned to the World Travel & Tourism Council alongside Uber. Their participation forms part of a broader membership expansion, with the organisation reporting 50 additions during 2026. Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental have also taken Executive Committee seats, strengthening luxury hospitality representation within the council’s leadership.
Grand Hyatt The Red Sea has opened on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, adding 430 rooms, suites and villas to the coastal destination. The resort combines holiday accommodation with extensive wellness facilities and major spaces for conferences, weddings and incentive travel. The opening makes it the second Hyatt-branded property at The Red Sea destination and the
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts plans to add more than 40 independent luxury hotels to Registry Collection Hotels by early 2027. The expansion follows a strategic partnership with HotelRez Hotels & Resorts, announced on 2 November 2026. The agreement includes properties in Thailand, Greece, Malta, Northern Ireland and Colombia. Participating hotels will retain their individual identities
