A 28-day Caribbean voyage in 2027 will recreate the Pan Am flying experience through menus, cocktails, and shore excursions tracing the airline's historic routes.

The Disney Imagination will sail from Tokyo under a local operator, marking the company's second vessel dedicated to Asian markets.

Hôtellerie des Laquets, perched at 2,620 metres in the Pyrenees, now offers guests access via two cable cars and views from a former scientific outpost.

A 341-room hotel in Midtown completes a multimillion-dollar refresh inspired by the city's music culture, with new restaurants and event spaces opening through early 2027.

The UK operator will add Paris to its network in 2028, expanding capacity by more than a quarter as demand for European river itineraries climbs.

Accor, Wyndham and Minor Hotels are negotiating projects in Damascus and on the coast, but payment systems, security and outdated buildings remain hurdles

Leisure travel bounces back faster than corporate, forcing city hotels to cut prices while resorts hold firm on rates

The Malaysian archipelago combines ancient jungle, rare primates and uncrowded beaches within an hour of Kuala Lumpur.

International groups including Accor and Wyndham are entering negotiations as visitor arrivals climb, though infrastructure gaps and security concerns remain.

Independent hoteliers and major chains warn the levy could deepen financial strain on an industry already grappling with falling occupancy and rising costs.

The adult-only ship will complete a 126-night world cruise and several European sailings before transferring to Holland America Line after nearly 25 years of service.

Prospect Berkshires pairs lakeside cabins with four saunas, cold plunges, and 30 wooded acres designed for the rhythm of heat, cold water, and crisp fall air.

The luxury brand's first Maldivian property will include 16 private island residences alongside a main resort, opening in 2028 in a location known for isolation rather than crowds.

Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios will open a 69-room property alongside their theme park south-west of London, targeting fans of the best-selling video game.

Vestige Son Vell occupies an 18th-century manor on 180 hectares of farmland, with energy drawn from geothermal wells and a kitchen fed by its own gardens.

Upper House Chengdu blends restored heritage buildings with contemporary design in the heart of Sichuan's capital, offering spacious rooms and treatments rooted in traditional Chinese medicine.

The new vessel joins a growing fleet targeting Egypt's river cruise market, with itineraries combining ancient sites and modern comforts

As families and budget travellers reshape the market, Carnival is redesigning ships around shorter meals, more gyms and drive-to ports.

The cruise line has added pre- and post-sailing programmes that put guests behind the wheel at historic racetracks and through Italy's motor valley.

Wildhive Callow Hall pairs woodland cabins with manor-house hospitality at the edge of the Peak District, offering a fresh take on the English countryside stay.
