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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled Dolce Nova, a new hospitality concept designed to bring slower, more meaningful travel experiences to destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Developed under the wider Dolce Hotels & Resorts offering, the brand will focus on wellbeing, social dining, restful accommodation and connections with local communities. The concept […]
Finnair and Radisson Hotel Group have launched a loyalty partnership that allows members to transfer rewards between their airline and hotel accounts. The collaboration introduces two-way conversions between Finnair Plus Avios and Radisson Rewards points. It also gives eligible Finnair frequent flyers access to elevated Radisson Rewards membership tiers. Members can convert 10 Radisson Rewards
Club Med Bintan is undergoing a major transformation that will introduce redesigned rooms, expanded family facilities, new sports and refreshed dining through 2026 and 2027. The redevelopment aims to strengthen the Indonesian island resort’s appeal among families seeking convenient, experience-rich holidays. Club Med is combining shared activities with dedicated spaces for children and adults within
Atmosphere Core has signed ONE BANYAN Amaraa Faru, a new 118-villa private-island resort scheduled to open in the Maldives in March 2027. The property will become Atmosphere Core’s 10th resort in the country and the first development within its new ONE BANYAN series. It will operate under the An Atmosphere Hotel sub-brand of Atmosphere Hotels
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa is strengthening Carlsbad’s position as a luxury Southern California destination by combining family recreation, wellness, golf and resort dining within one expansive property. Set across approximately 250 acres above Batiquitos Lagoon, the resort offers a spacious alternative to California’s busy beachfront hotels. It remains close to the
China’s Meituan is developing an artificial intelligence ecosystem designed to transform how travelers plan, book and experience destinations across the country. The company is combining its LongCat-2.0 foundation model, Xiaotuan consumer assistant and CatPaw merchant platform. Together, these technologies could connect travelers directly with hotels, restaurants, attractions and other local service providers. The strategy moves
The United States, the United Arab Emirates and other major aviation markets are strengthening efforts to guide artificial intelligence across global travel. Their growing focus could shape how airlines, airports and booking platforms use advanced technology while protecting passengers. The shift comes as generative AI moves rapidly into flight retailing, itinerary planning and digital border
South Africa has joined a growing group of destinations using electronic travel authorisation systems to simplify applications, strengthen identity checks and support international tourism. The country officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation system on August 12, 2026, at OR Tambo International Airport. The digital platform allows eligible travellers to complete the application process online before
US-developed artificial intelligence expertise and earlier American airline research are helping support a major UK-led trial aimed at reducing the climate impact of aircraft contrails. Operation Blue Skies will test AI-guided contrail avoidance across the eastern half of the North Atlantic’s Shanwick airspace. The 30-month programme is described as the first state-backed initiative to address
The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm will reopen on November 1, 2026, returning a prominent luxury property to Dubai’s hotel market following an extended refurbishment programme. The hotel has confirmed that it will again welcome leisure guests, groups and events at its Palm Jumeirah address. Its return comes before Dubai’s busy winter tourism period, when
Seoul is launching its first official designation programme for patient-friendly accommodation as rapidly growing medical tourism increases demand for suitable extended stays. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization will accept applications for the Seoul Medical-Friendly Accommodation designation from September 14 through September 30, 2026. Registered accommodation businesses operating within Seoul can apply. The
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has introduced eight immersive guest experiences across its global portfolio, expanding its approach to personalised luxury hospitality. The latest additions to the Special Happens… programme span hotels in Tokyo, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Prague, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada and Boston. They combine private access, cultural encounters, gastronomy, entertainment and outdoor adventure. Fairmont
