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InterContinental New York Barclay has introduced its first custom fragrance as the Midtown Manhattan hotel approaches its 100th anniversary. Created with Caswell-Massey, Barclay 1926 reconnects two New York institutions whose relationship began when the hotel opened. Caswell-Massey became The Barclay’s first tenant in 1926. A century later, the companies have turned that shared history into
A late arrival in Nairobi can now lead to a suite with a kitchen, workspace and laundry facilities just eight kilometres from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened voco Nairobi Airport Suites, bringing its premium voco brand to Kenya and East Africa for the first time. The 112-suite hotel targets travellers
Passengers aboard a Jet2 flight from Tenerife South to London Stansted were evacuated on September 25 after a security alert. Authorities checked the aircraft before travellers reboarded, and flight LS1536 later reached London safely. The incident interrupted a late-morning departure and delayed the service by several hours. A bomb threat was reported in connection with
United Airlines’ long-haul network continues to evolve as the carrier balances major international hubs with flights to smaller destinations. Its 2026 expansion shows why describing the strategy solely as a retreat from secondary routes would miss a significant change. The airline began services from New York/Newark to Bari in Italy, Split in Croatia, Santiago de
Wizz Air has launched direct flights between Larnaca and Madrid, creating another air link between Cyprus and Spain. The service operates three times weekly, giving leisure and business travellers a nonstop option between the Mediterranean island and Spain’s capital. Flights run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Madrid becomes Wizz Air’s second Spanish destination from Larnaca,
Turkish Airlines has finalized its largest Boeing single-aisle aircraft order, securing 100 Boeing 737-8 jets and options for 50 additional 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement supports the carrier’s long-term fleet expansion and its connecting network through Istanbul. The deal concludes discussions that began in 2025. It was finalized in the presence of Turkish President Recep
Azerbaijan Airlines is expanding its Central Asian network as passenger demand rises and Baku attracts more connecting travellers. The carrier now offers 48 weekly flights to 10 cities across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Nearly 400,000 passengers have travelled on these routes so far in 2026, up 35% from the same period last year. The
Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has unveiled a festive programme combining beachfront celebrations with Thai food, performances and local craftsmanship. Running through December 2026 and into early January 2027, the events give visitors several ways to experience Phuket during the holiday season. The programme includes themed dining, afternoon tea, a Christmas Market and
Guesthouse has introduced three themed, two-night retreats at Guesthouse Lake Tahoe, giving groups a new way to experience the region during autumn. The seasonal Guesthouse Editions programme is planned for October and November, with stays centred on wellness, fly fishing or food and wine. The retreats combine private accommodation with planned activities, transport and chef-prepared
The Blondie House has opened in Mumbai’s Versova neighbourhood, bringing an all-day café, bakery and dedicated matcha experience into one multi-level space. Created by Bastian Hospitality, it combines familiar offerings from Blondie and Janu with new dishes and areas designed for longer visits. The venue’s opening adds a distinct stop to Mumbai’s dining scene for
Pacific tourism leaders are putting digital tools and artificial intelligence higher on their agenda as World Tourism Day approaches on September 27, 2026. Their goal is to make island destinations easier to discover while improving the information tourism businesses use to plan. Benjamin Shaw of the Pacific Tourism Organisation, known as SPTO, has called for
Agoda has begun a limited public beta of its AI Travel Assistant, giving selected mobile app users a conversational way to plan trips. The tool connects holiday ideas with accommodation, flight and activity options that travellers can explore within Agoda. The launch addresses a familiar problem in travel planning. Visitors may find an appealing destination
