Etihad Airways adds seven strategic new routes from Abu Dhabi in 2025, boosting UAE tourism and expanding with new A321LR aircraft for greater connectivity.
IHG Hotels & Resorts will debut ANA Holiday Inn hotels in Sanda and Tosu by 2026, bringing international comfort to Japan’s growing regional travel hubs.
South Africa opens the SAAO Visitor Centre in Cape Town, boosting astro-tourism with indigenous sky stories, STEM outreach, and immersive cosmic experiences.
Don Carlos Marbella reopens after a €45M renovation, unveiling Spain’s first Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre, luxury wellness spa, and Mediterranean dining in Andalusia.
Far East Hospitality launches two new hotels in Osaka—Namba South and Honmachi—strengthening its Japan footprint amid a tourism boom and rising global travel demand.
Millennium Hotels & Lotte Hotels form a global hospitality alliance, offering enhanced loyalty rewards, seamless recognition, and expanded travel benefits worldwide.
Banyan Group marks key 2025 milestones with global hotel openings in Singapore, Tanzania, China, Maldives, Vietnam, Philippines, Spain, and Thailand.
Octant Douro debuts its exclusive House Collection—luxury one- and two-bedroom villas with private gardens, wellness services, and Douro River views in Portugal.
Discover the legendary Sharrow Bay Hotel in Cumbria’s Lake District, birthplace of sticky toffee pudding and a pioneer of luxury countryside hospitality.
Experience the charm of Santorini at Neema Maison Finikia, an adults-only boutique retreat in the heart of Finikia village. Relax by the pool, indulge in Italian cuisine, and immerse yourself in local culture and Cycladic design on Greece’s most beautiful island.
Thailand delays tourist entry fee to mid-2026 to support travel recovery, with plans for infrastructure upgrades and visitor insurance through the new levy.
Far East Hospitality expands in Japan with two new Village Hotels in Osaka, boosting cultural tourism and offering immersive stays near key landmarks and transport hubs.
