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 […]
CROSSROADS Maldives is reshaping the traditional island holiday through three connected resorts, diverse dining, oceanfront padel, and family-focused experiences. Located 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport and Malé, the destination provides a convenient alternative to remote resort transfers. Its integrated model moves beyond the Maldives’ familiar one-island, one-resort format. Guests can explore accommodation,
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
Hong Kong’s luxury travel sector has gained fresh international recognition after Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong secured the No. 86 position in the extended World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 ranking. The achievement places the property among a broader selection of the world’s leading hotels. It also highlights Hong Kong’s ability to combine premium accommodation, acclaimed
Porto has welcomed a new five-star hospitality experience with the opening of Torel Private Collection, an intimate adults-only hotel overlooking the Douro River. Created by the Torel Boutiques group, the property occupies a restored late 19th-century building in central Porto. It combines historic architecture, contemporary art, personalised hospitality and Asian-inspired fine dining within a private
Al Maha Desert Resort is strengthening Dubai’s luxury tourism appeal by giving international visitors a distinctive alternative to the emirate’s skyscrapers, beaches and shopping districts. Set inside the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, the five-star retreat combines private accommodation, Arabian wildlife, traditional desert activities, wellness and conservation-focused experiences. Official resort information confirms that Al Maha, a
Doha is strengthening its position as one of the Gulf’s most important tourism and hospitality hubs as Qatar continues expanding hotel capacity, restoring international connectivity and building a broader visitor economy around luxury travel, culture, business events and major international attractions. The Qatari capital entered 2026 with a large accommodation network developed through years of
Anantara Hotels & Resorts is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a collection of immersive experiences connecting luxury travellers with wildlife, conservation, cultural heritage and local communities. Available at selected properties throughout 2026, the anniversary programme includes exclusive journeys across Thailand, Zambia, Oman and other destinations within Anantara’s international portfolio. The Minor Hotels luxury brand began
Amrit Ocean Resort in Palm Beach County, Florida, is advancing a new model of luxury hospitality through a personalised retreat designed to begin before arrival and continue after guests return home. The Amrit Signature Wellness Retreat combines oceanfront accommodation, individual guidance, therapies, movement sessions, culinary experiences and access to the resort’s hydrothermal facilities. Its central
Emirates has unveiled a next-generation lounge concept that will reshape its premium airport experience across major international destinations, reinforcing the UAE carrier’s position at the forefront of global luxury aviation. The new design has already been introduced in Munich and Frankfurt, while additional Emirates lounges in Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul are scheduled to adopt the
Minor Hotels has achieved its strongest-ever recognition at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, securing a record 31 awards and reinforcing its growing influence across the region’s premium hospitality and resort sector. The group’s latest performance marks a sharp rise from 26 awards in the previous cycle, reflecting stronger guest recognition, deeper brand
China is rapidly emerging as the world’s largest tourism market, driven by booming domestic travel demand, rising consumer spending, and massive investments in transportation and tourism infrastructure.
