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Bolivia is preparing to elevate its luxury tourism offering with Samkani Camp, an exclusive Airstream retreat scheduled to open on the Uyuni Salt Flats in late 2027. Created by A&K Sanctuary, the camp will allow travellers to stay directly within the Salar de Uyuni while enjoying five-star hospitality, private exploration and remarkable access to the […]
Indonesia is adding a glamorous new dimension to Bali’s evening tourism scene as Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay prepares to launch Jimbaran Cinema. The limited seasonal experience will transform the resort’s secluded Coconut Grove into an open-air movie setting every Sunday and Monday. Screenings will run from September 13 until November 9, 2026.
Istanbul and Cairo are emerging as popular alternative-accommodation destinations as the Strait of Hormuz crisis reshapes travel costs across the Middle East. Energy-market disruption has increased pressure on airlines, hotels and other tourism businesses during 2026. Meanwhile, travellers determined to continue their international journeys are looking beyond conventional hotel rooms for greater control over accommodation
Malaysia is strengthening its appeal to wellness travellers with a distinctive sunrise yoga experience inside the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark. Four Seasons Resort Langkawi has introduced Roots of Breath, an intimate morning practice shaped by sunrise, tides and the surrounding mangrove ecosystem. The experience takes place on temporary sandbanks within Kilim Karst Geoforest Park. Resident
Greece, Cyprus and Egypt are strengthening seasonal labour cooperation as staff shortages place growing pressure on Eastern Mediterranean hotels, restaurants and resorts. Rather than operating as one unified visa system, the emerging corridor combines bilateral agreements, national recruitment programmes and European Union seasonal employment rules. Together, these mechanisms could create a more organised flow of
Isa Restaurant & Cocktail Bar has reopened at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid with a renewed concept combining botanical research, Asian-inspired cuisine and immersive entertainment. The latest season places innovative mixology at the centre of the guest experience. Its team has developed a botanical laboratory where roots, leaves, teas and fermented ingredients are studied before being
The Standard, High Line has appointed Dieter Schmitz as Managing Director, bringing an experienced luxury and lifestyle hospitality executive to one of New York City’s most distinctive hotels. Schmitz brings more than two decades of experience spanning hotel openings, extensive renovations and strategic repositioning projects. His appointment places him in charge of operations at the
St. Regis Singapore has completed the redesign of its Presidential Suite, concluding a wider transformation of the hotel’s guestrooms and suites. The renewed residence strengthens the property’s appeal among affluent leisure visitors, VIP delegations and premium corporate groups. Occupying 335 square metres on the hotel’s highest floor, the Presidential Suite has been conceived as a
Minor Hotels has unveiled a new chapter for Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel following a USD 50 million renovation and expansion. The landmark project combines preserved Thai heritage with contemporary design, upgraded facilities and new luxury experiences. Located on Rajadamri Road in central Bangkok, the hotel has welcomed international visitors and distinguished personalities for more than
Vietnam’s hospitality industry has strong growth momentum, supported by record visitor demand, artificial intelligence and extensive transport investment. However, service, access and environmental gaps could prevent the country from realising its full tourism potential. Vietnam welcomed more than 21 million international visitors during 2025, strengthening its position within Southeast Asia. The expansion creates opportunities for
France is emerging at the forefront of Europe’s luxury countryside hotel boom as vineyards, historic estates and rural communities become premium tourism destinations. Burgundy is gaining particular momentum through new château hotels and wine-focused retreats. However, similar expansion is unfolding across Tuscany, Portugal’s Alentejo and Douro regions, inland Mallorca, Andalusia and the Greek islands. The
Hilton will expand into one of Western Sydney’s fastest-growing urban centres with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Parramatta, a 100-room hotel scheduled for the final quarter of 2028. The property will form part of Deicorp Group’s Cosmopolitan mixed-use development on the park-side boundary of Parramatta’s central business district. The wider project will combine the
