In yet another exciting addition to their South American portfolio, conservation-led luxury adventure company andBeyond has launched their latest project, a state-of-the-art river expedition yacht to be based in the Peruvian Amazon. Boasting the ultimate in modern design and technology, the andBeyond Amazon Explorer is currently under construction at the SIMA Shipyard in Iquitos, Peru, and is due to set sail on 29 September 2026.
at Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:04:33 +0000

Viking® (www.viking.com) and Fincantieri have announced details of the Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, capable of operating with zero emissions. Already under construction at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, the Viking Libra is scheduled for delivery in late 2026. The Company’s subsequent ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, which is also currently under construction and scheduled for delivery in 2027, will also be hydrogen powered.
at Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:22:37 +0000

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has officially granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to Riyadh Air, authorizing the airline to start commercial flight operations. The issuance of the AOC confirms the Riyadh Air’s full compliance with Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulations, international standards, and flight safety requirements under the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.
at Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:19:27 +0000

Air Canada today announced that it will be the launch customer for the Airbus Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft, giving customers more overhead storage space. The first aircraft to receive the new bins are scheduled to be delivered early in 2026.
at Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:15:19 +0000

Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s collection of award-winning hotels and retreats, is thrilled to unveil an exclusive new experience connecting its two Kenyan safari properties, Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons. With direct flights between the camps launching in June, this offering comes at an exciting time, celebrating Finch Hattons joining the Virgin Limited Edition collection in 2024 and coinciding with the re-opening of Mahali Mzuri following its extensive refurbishment.
at Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:13:26 +0000

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a new 98-night around the world adventure, setting sail from Southampton in January 2027. Guests aboard Borealis can look forward to a four-day stay in Hawaii, and visits to five Japanese ports, where calls have been carefully timed to avoid the peak tourist season and to coincide with the beauty of the late plum blossom.
at Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:10:48 +0000

Desert & Delta Safaris, a pioneer in luxury ecotourism, is thrilled to announce the launch of Sediba Sa Rona, an exclusive photographic safari lodge set to open its doors on March 16 2026, in Botswana’s breathtaking Khwai Concession. This new venture is a celebration of legacy, sustainability, and community empowerment – a bold step forward in redefining the safari experience.
at Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:08:25 +0000

Following the successful launch of two Luxury Hike Cruise itineraries for Summer 2025, Sail Croatia has added a third itinerary into the mix for Summer 2026, with the addition of a new Dubrovnik to Split Luxury Hike Cruise. Blending adventure with luxury, this itinerary takes you on a variety of hiking trails across diverse terrains, showcasing spectacular coastal vistas and panoramic sea views, all while enjoying the comfort of staying on a luxury small ship.
at Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:06:08 +0000

Lisbon’s cultural and tourism scene welcomes a new highlight today with the opening of the Interpretive Centre “Almada’s Murals in the Maritime Stations”, a space dedicated to the monumental work of Almada Negreiros. The centre was inaugurated yesterday, April 7, the date celebrating the artist’s birth, and opens to the public today, providing visitors with access to the emblematic murals in the Alcântara and Rocha do Conde de Óbidos Maritime Stations - buildings designed by architect Porfírio Pardal Monteiro and inaugurated in the 1940s.
at Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:01:06 +0000

Sofitel Warsaw Victoria is proud to announce its nomination in five distinguished categories in the 2025 World Travel Awards, reaffirming its position as one of Poland’s premier luxury hotels. The categories include: • Poland’s Leading Conference Hotel • Poland’s Leading Business Hotel • Poland’s Leading City Hotel • Poland’s Leading Hotel • Poland’s Leading Hotel Suite (Presidential Suite)
at Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:58:55 +0000

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, is elevating its wellness offering with a series of new programmes curated by The Spa team.  Designed to alleviate stress and improve sleep, these bespoke experiences focus on long-term transformation and holistic wellbeing.  Harnessing the expertise of The Spa’s wellness partners – Swiss Perfection, Seed to Skin Tuscany, BodySpace and Clinique La Prairie – the new 2025 programmes include Longevity Experience and Ultimate City Sleep Retreats. By integrating advance spa treatments, personalised fitness plans, nutritional consultations and biohacking techniques, these experiences offer a comprehensive lifestyle approach that extends beyond The Spa.
at Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:54:36 +0000

Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, is taking immersive travel to the next level with Destination Immersion® Elevated. Launching this dynamic initiative brings each port to life like never before, with new programming surrounding destination expansion, authentic local cuisine, cultural engagement, and elevated excursions.  Azamara Cruises’ new initiative will more than triple their specialty voyages from 6 to 22, including introduction of 3 Solar Eclipse cruises in 2026. In addition, Azamara will offer 33 Country-Intensive voyages and 25 new ports in 2025-2026, providing guests more time ashore than any other cruise line—with 51% of time in port being late nights or overnights. This extended time allows for deeper exploration, meaningful connections, and a more immersive travel experience.
at Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:58:25 +0000

With a new series of enriching experiences that showcase Hawaiian culture and traditions and the spectacular natural beauty of the islands and surrounding waters, Four Seasons welcomes travellers who want to experience a different kind of tropical escape. At five unique resorts across Maui, Oahu, Hawaii Island – including two distinct retreats on Lanai - Four Seasons connects guests with local artists and farmers, astronomers, ocean guides, and wellness experts in experiences tailored to individual interests and personal goals.
at Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:54:27 +0000

Paris 2024 set a new standard for Olympic Games that honors tradition while championing inclusivity and sustainability. The Games provided a unique opportunity to showcase France’s rich heritage and strengthened its image as a must-visit destination. 12 million tickets were sold for the Games with nearly 5 billion viewers worldwide tuned in. Americans represented the second highest proportion of foreign ticket sales. Of the international tourists to Paris for the Games, Americans made up the largest percentage with 13.5 %.
at Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:51:14 +0000

For three decades, The Fat Duck has been surprising and inspiring the world with its originality and exceptional creativity. Now, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the two-Michelin-starred restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, is marking the 30th anniversary of Heston’s three-star restaurant with a spectacular culinary tribute. For two weeks only, from 1 July to 15 July 2025, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal will celebrate this achievement by launching a limited-edition tasting menu which features some of The Fat Duck’s most renowned and inventive dishes. This menu of complex flavours and exciting combinations will take diners on a journey of discovery, as they are invited to experience some of the legendary dishes that Heston put on the map.
at Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:49:37 +0000

MICE offerings at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath, perfect for meetings, events, and team-building days, as well as private dinners and celebrations, along with a current offer for all bookings in April and May. Located in Bath’s world-famous Royal Crescent, the hotel offers a truly unique, city-centre MICE location. With light-filled event spaces offering classic period elegance with accompanying modern facilities, the hotel delivers a scenic and spacious environment for every occasion. Companies are also able to secure exclusive use of the whole hotel, providing them with complete privacy and the ability to enjoy having the hotel to themselves. Delegates can choose from a selection of spaces, including The Library, The Sheridan (including outdoor courtyard space), and the hotel restaurant Montagu’s Mews.
at Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:48:37 +0000

Deployment of the Quore workflow management solution is underway at Palette Hotels, with all 25 of its properties expected to be live with engineering, housekeeping, front desk, management, and above property tools. Quore’s cloud-based, mobile ready, multilingual solution will soon enable the data centric hotel ownership and management company to stay harmoniously connected to staff while delivering the best guest experiences possible.
at Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:48:31 +0000

SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, launched a new route from Liverpool to Antalya for summer 2025 on Sunday 6th April.
at Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:46:47 +0000

As demand for bespoke Italian getaways surges, Haute Retreats presents its most refined collection of privately-serviced villas across Chianti, Florence, Lucca, and beyond — redefining summer luxury travel for 2025.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:23:11 +0000

Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, has made its New Zealand debut with the official opening of Hotel Indigo Auckland in the heart of Midtown. The much-anticipated 225-room hotel is a powerful neighbourhood storyteller, blending rich local history, culturally inspired art, and globally influenced cuisine, creating a vibrant new destination for both visitors and Aucklanders in the City of Sails.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:06:39 +0000

The deal further expands the global reach of the leading luxury ground transportation provider and reinforces its position as the only company of its kind with a truly global footprint
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:05:37 +0000

Qatar Airways, the largest global airline offering Starlink’s high-speed internet on-board, is now a few aircraft away from completing its Boeing 777 fleet-wide upgrade. The airline’s rapid rollout reinforces in-flight innovation leadership and marks one of the fastest and most ambitious Starlink installations in the aviation industry. In its latest global first, Qatar Airways will begin equipping its Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi this month, becoming the first airline in the world to bring this cutting-edge connectivity to passengers onboard the Airbus A350 aircraft type.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:47:34 +0000

Emirates has joined the Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC), along with SL Metals, with the aim to unlock the circular economy for aviation. The airline’s participation marks the continued growth of the ACC and reinforces its commitment to accelerate supply chain decarbonisation through high-value circularity, following the Consortium’s milestone launch of its 2050 Industry Roadmap in November 2024. Emirates has embedded recycling and circular solutions within its operations as part of its sustainability strategy. From cabin interior upcycling and incorporating more sustainable materials in its products to inflight initiatives and waste reduction programmes, the airline continues to explore innovative ways to reduce its environmental footprint. By joining the ACC, Emirates will contribute to advancing circular aviation innovations, further strengthening the Consortium’s collaborative momentum.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:45:48 +0000

WTTC Calls Out the Latest Tax Take from International Travellers Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “This completely undermines the UK’s growth policy. Instead of making the UK an attractive place to visit, this is another barrier to tourists. “International visitors are effectively exports - bringing valuable currency. The UK is one of the most expensive countries to visit - higher than average VAT, Air Passenger Duty, inflated prices fuelled by Employers National Insurance, and absence of tax-free shopping for valued customers. Own goals that damage our economy.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:52:37 +0000

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the seasonal reopening of three of its celebrated resorts this April: Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum and Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino. Each property offers the perfect waterfront setting and delivers experiences crafted with the Group’s signature legendary service coupled with local cultural influences.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:49:08 +0000

With Lady Gaga set to take the stage for four exclusive shows in Singapore in May, Indian travelers were among the top five global markets searching for accommodation in Singapore during this period, according to online travel platform Booking.com. Singapore will be Lady Gaga’s only stop in Asia during her latest world tour, and according to the platform, fans from across Asia-Pacific are heading for the concert.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:45:31 +0000

La Piscina, A Caruso Pool Club has officially launched as the first private luxury pool club on the Amalfi Coast. This exclusive destination will redefine luxury poolside leisure with a curated day-to-night program of experiences and events, providing guests with endless moments of joy and relaxation amidst a breathtaking backdrop, suspended between sea and sky. Launching at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, the pool club will welcome guests with a newly restyled infinity pool with scenic coastline views and a sophisticated new design that blends modern architecture with the hotel’s original 11th-century palatial decor. Guests can look forward to brand-new private cabanas for families and friends, as well as an enticing schedule of wellness and gastronomic experiences centred around ozio creative.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:42:08 +0000

Ahead of its official launch this July, The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, UK is delighted to reveal an exceptional dining experience curated by renowned chef Simon Rogan alongside the newly appointed Executive Head Chef, Sven-Hanson Britt. 
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:38:03 +0000

Throughout 2025, NH Collection Hotels & Resorts, which is part of Minor Hotels, is celebrating 10 years since the brand’s creation. To mark this milestone, the brand has collaborated with 10 renowned Michelin-starred chefs at 10 of its hotels across the globe to create the “Signature Breakfast Constellation Edition”, an initiative highlighting one of the brand’s core pillars, gastronomy.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:35:19 +0000

Conrad Singapore Orchard announces the appointment of Thomas Hoeborn as General Manager. With over four decades of global experience, Hoeborn brings deep expertise in luxury hospitality operations, talent development, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:34:34 +0000

Vista Ostuni, the highly anticipated boutique hotel transforming Ostuni’s 14th-Century former convent and tobacco-processing factory, has announced a landmark partnership with celebrated Italian Chef Andrea Berton, who will curate the hotel’s entire F&B offering once open in summer 2025.   
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:31:52 +0000

Vista Ostuni, the highly anticipated boutique hotel transforming Ostuni’s 14th-Century former convent and tobacco-processing factory, has announced a landmark partnership with celebrated Italian Chef Andrea Berton, who will curate the hotel’s entire F&B offering once open in summer 2025.   
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:31:25 +0000

In its remarkable 115th year, Grand Hotel Tremezzo reopened its doors to guests on 21st of March 2025, while its neighbouring sister property, Villa Sola Cabiati, continues to offer year-round elegance in one of the finest locations on Lake Como. CELEBRATING MAGNIFICENT MILESTONES Grand Hotel Tremezzo will celebrate two prestigious milestone dates this year, including the property’s 115th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the De Santis family ownership - a tribute to the commitment, shared passion and deep appreciation the family has held for Grand Hotel Tremezzo over the years. These anniversary events mark the hotel’s continued evolution into the iconic establishment it is today.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:29:42 +0000

Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Algarve, invites guests to renew and recharge with its ‘Fitness and Wellness Fusion’ Retreat from 6th – 11th June 2025. This curated programme is perfect for those seeking to enhance their fitness and enjoy a little pampering and relaxation. The 6-day retreat is designed to boost physical strength and mental clarity, providing an inspiring escape within breathtaking surroundings. Daily workouts, held in welcoming and supportive environments will be held in a variety of locations around the resort, from the beach and cliff tops to fully equipped gym and studio spaces.
at Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:27:35 +0000

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and Mesa Air Group, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge and create a leading publicly-traded regional airline company in an all-stock transaction. Upon closing, the combined company will be renamed Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and is expected to remain NASDAQ-listed under the new ticker symbol “RJET”. “Today’s announcement is an exciting next step in Mesa’s more than 40-year history, one that represents the best outcome for our shareholders, employees, and all of our stakeholders,” said Jonathan Ornstein, Mesa’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “By bringing the best of our organizations together, we will create a regional carrier that continues to connect communities across America while providing advancement opportunities to our employees.”
at Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:00:27 +0000

This year’s Hotel Development Pipeline Report, the definitive study of international hospitality development projects in Africa, reveals record activity. There are 577 hotels and resorts, with 104,444 rooms, in the development pipeline, up by 13.3% on 2024, way ahead of the single digit pipeline growth reported globally by the leading international chains.
at Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:22:32 +0000

United recently announced it will add 20 percent more flying out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in 2025, reflecting its long-term strategy to re-establish SFO as a global gateway. United is now larger in SFO than it was pre-pandemic, with capacity1 up six percent since 2019, and 20 percent versus last year.
at Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:47:15 +0000

To mark Holland America Line’s 152 years of offering memorable cruise vacations, the brand celebrates its Dutch heritage and beloved guests with an “Anniversary Sale” that runs until April 30, 2025. The promotion features up to 30% off cruise fares, onboard credits up to $300 per stateroom, 50% reduced deposits and free third and fourth guests when traveling in the same stateroom — making it the perfect time to book a cruise and connect to the world and each other.
at Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:45:16 +0000

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, unveils its 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics Collection, including more than 120 itineraries thoughtfully crafted to awaken curiosity and inspire exciting new discoveries. Available for preview online at OceaniaCruises.com, these sailings open for sale on April 9, 2025.
at Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:43:00 +0000

Four Seasons continues to set the standard for culinary excellence, beginning the year with new accolades and reaffirming its position as one of the world’s most awarded operators of restaurants and bars.
at Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:40:07 +0000