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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
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
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority plans to pilot its new nol–Jaywan card in November 2026, linking the city’s transport fare system with the United Arab Emirates’ national card payment scheme. The phased rollout will cover public transport, taxis and parking, with support for everyday purchases to follow as services become available. RTA announced the partnership
Airbnb plans to begin rolling out an artificial intelligence travel agent in the first half of 2027. The company announced the project on 5 November 2026 alongside its third-quarter results. The proposed tool would use maps, photos and calendars to help guests explore destinations, compare accommodation and move towards booking. The interface would change as
Singapore Airlines plans to invest more than S$2 billion in its long-haul passenger experience, with redesigned cabins entering service progressively from the second half of 2027. The programme covers 41 Airbus A350-900 retrofits and the airline’s incoming Boeing 777-9 fleet. First Class will introduce private suites and double beds in selected centre seats. Business Class
More than 800 Cape Town primary school pupils received breakfast, rugby coaching and learning materials through the Emirates Nourishment Programme. Emirates delivered the school visit with European Professional Club Rugby, known as EPCR, and the Kolisi Foundation. Emirates cabin crew and programme partners served porridge before DHL Stormers players led a rugby clinic. Pupils also
Japan Airlines Group has announced four scenic flights for 1 January 2027, giving passengers a chance to see Japan’s first sunrise from the air. The departures from Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita, Nagoya Chubu and Osaka Kansai will each return to their starting airport that morning. The programme celebrates hatsuhinode, the Japanese tradition of watching the
Etihad Airways and the Cambodia Tourism Board have launched a US$120,000 campaign to attract visitors from the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy. The partners announced the agreement at World Travel Market London in November 2026. Each organisation will contribute US$60,000. The campaign aims to encourage longer holidays by promoting Phnom Penh and Cambodia’s southern coast
Thai Vietjet Air is increasing its nonstop service between Tokyo Narita and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi from seven to 11 weekly round trips. The expanded timetable begins on 6 November 2026, adding a second daily departure in each direction on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The four extra round trips build on the daily service Thai Vietjet
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
