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Omni Hotels & Resorts is launching a year-long celebration across its properties nationwide, reimagining America’s cherished pastimes and timeless traditions in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Rooted in the brand’s American heritage, the initiative honors the spirit of travel, shared history and togetherness that has defined Omni for decades. Omni’s celebrations kick off with the launch of a dedicated microsite and brand campaign, entitled “Celebrate America,” reinforcing the brand’s position as America’s Hotel Company during this milestone year.
Published: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:33:42 +0000
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KAYAK today introduced Ask AI, a new conversational travel planning experience designed to help travelers search, compare, and book trips more easily, as interest surges ahead of this summer’s World Cup.
Building on KAYAK’s mission to make travel search more personalized and conversational, Ask AI is an industry first that lets travelers start planning their trip in a chat—while flight, hotel, and rental car results update live alongside the conversation, combining the ease of AI with the power of a traditional results page.
Published: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:36:36 +0000
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The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels – a worldwide institution whose mission is to introduce the public to all aspects of jewelry culture. The purpose is to strengthen its strategic partnership in the fields of the jewellery industry, craft education and training, cultural exchange, and knowledge development. This partnership underscores RCU’s efforts to further establish AlUla’s position as a global centre for creative industries and the arts.
Published: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:29:01 +0000
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Minor Hotels has donated more than THB 1.6 million to the Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial Center at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to community wellbeing through its Dollars for Deeds corporate social responsibility programme.
Published: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:59:32 +0000
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Alaska’s wide-open spaces, glaciers, wildlife and Indigenous cultures have always enticed travelers, according to the Alaska Travel Industry Association. This year, new ways to experience those Alaska icons will be the top draws.
Published: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:55:56 +0000
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Seabourn, the leader in luxury cruising and expedition travel, has opened for sale its 2028 to 2029 expedition voyage collection, unveiling a compelling season shaped by deeper exploration in the Arctic and the line’s second Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole as part of Seabourn’s 40th anniversary in 2028.
Published: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:13:05 +0000
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To mark World Earth Day, BE WTR convened a Sustainability Roundtable at W Hotel Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, which welcomed some of the UAE’s most influential voices across hospitality, sustainability, media, and local community initiatives. With ESG practices a hot topic right now, the event shone a spotlight on homegrown brands and changemakers who are actively shaping a more responsible, circular, and environmentally conscious future in the region.
Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:53:04 +0000
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Bermuda is set to take centre stage this spring as King Charles III makes his first official visit to the island as Sovereign. Taking place from 30 April to 2 May 2026, the visit marks a significant moment for the British Overseas Territory and its enduring relationship with the UK.
His Majesty’s last official visit to Bermuda was in 1970 to read the Speech from the Throne and open the 350th year of parliamentary government in Bermuda. This will be the first Sovereign visit in 16 years, following Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s visited in 2009 to join celebrations of the 400th anniversary of settlement, and comes some 73 years after they first visited the island in 1953.
Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:43:34 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is bringing together a select group of global Travel & Tourism leaders in Egypt in early May for a Leadership event aboard Crystal Serenity, taking place during transit through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most critical trade and connectivity corridors.
Hosted by the Egyptian Government and sponsored by the Antonio Lefebvre Foundation, Coral Group and Abercrombie & Kent, the three-day programme brings together Ministers, CEOs, and global industry leaders at a pivotal moment for the sector, with a clear priority: accelerating recovery through coordinated leadership between governments and industry leaders.
Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:39:29 +0000
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Each year, World Cocktail Month sees MGallery Collection celebrate the art of mixology across its properties worldwide, turning the bar into a stage for creativity and connection. This year, MGallery Collection invites guests to experience the bar as a destination in its own right. In collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij, the boutique hotel collection unveils an immersive pairing concept that transforms an evening drink into a curated gastronomic ritual, through the art of pairing cocktails and exquisite bites.
Published: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:01:31 +0000