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• SriLankan Airlines Enhances Australia Connectivity with 14 Weekly Flights

  SriLankan Airlines is set to increase its weekly service between Colombo and Melbourne to 10 flights, effective from 2 August 2026, with the addition of three more scheduled flights in response to growing demand and evolving market dynamics. The expansion reinforces the airline’s commitment to strengthening its footprint in Australia, recently identified as one of the fastest-growing inbound tourism markets to Sri Lanka, driven by leisure travel and a rising volume of visits by family and friends.

  Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:16:00 +0000

• Mandarin Oriental collects trio of titles at World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards

  Mandarin Oriental has been recognised with three top prizes at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards. The luxury hotelier won titles for: • World’s Leading Sustainable Energy Efficiency Initiative 2025 • World’s Leading Sustainable Cultural Heritage Project 2025 • World’s Leading Sustainable Policy Initiative 2025

  Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:56:05 +0000

• Scenic Group announces three new luxury river ships

  Scenic Group has revealed it will launch three new luxury river ships in 2027 and early 2028. One Emerald Star-Ship will join the Emerald Cruises & Tours fleet, while Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours will welcome two ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ships. The new vessels will operate across Europe and Asia, with bookings now open

  Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:53:55 +0000

• Sandals Royal Curaçao Invites Guests to Experience “Vacation Goals”

  As Curaçao makes history as the smallest country ever to qualify for the world’s biggest soccer tournament, Sandals Royal Curaçao is launching Vacation Goals: Curaçao Edition, a limited-time summer program channeling the island’s excitement and global spotlight into a celebratory guest experience. Blending spirited on-resort festivities with immersive cultural exploration, the all-inclusive resort invites travelers to embrace the excitement of the game alongside the unmistakable flair of the Dutch Caribbean.

  Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:09:48 +0000

• SEABOURN INTRODUCES THE DENALI EXPERIENCE, EXTENDING ALASKA VOYAGES INTO DENALI NATIONAL PARK

  Seabourn, the leader in luxury voyages and expedition travel, has unveiled “The Denali Experience” for 2027 and 2028, an optional pre-cruise Seabourn Journey designed to extend guests’ exploration of Alaska into the storied interior of The Great Land.

  Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:51:00 +0000

• Brazilian airline announces direct flights between Rio and Orlando

  GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s most on-time airline, has announced new non-stop flights between Rio de Janeiro’s RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). This operation will be conducted by an Airbus A330, a twin-aisle aircraft accommodating nearly 300 passengers. Tickets will be available soon through GOL’s official website.

  Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:47:47 +0000

• Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with KS Hotels

  Marriott International, Inc. today announced the signing of a landmark agreement with KS Hotels to introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos through the conversion of two storied boutique hotels: La Résidence Angkor in Siem Reap and La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang. The agreement is set to mark Marriott’s entry in Laos and the debut of The Luxury Collection in both countries.

  Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:44:10 +0000

• The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Unveils a New Winter 2027–2028 Season of Voyages

  The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection introduces its Winter 2027–2028 itineraries across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific aboard Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara. Sailing from October 2027 to May 2028, the season features more than 60 voyages and introduces 14 new ports of call. The season broadens the brand’s global presence across key regions, pairing established destinations with small, lesser-visited harbors. Each voyage reflects The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s approach to luxury travel, combining immersive exploration with the effortless, relaxed feel of an intimate yachting experience.

  Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:42:57 +0000

• OMNAM GROUP ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE LAKE COMO EDITION

  Europe-based hospitality real estate developer and investor, Omnam Group, announces the opening of The Lake Como EDITION; a highly anticipated luxury hotel property set on the western shores of Lake Como, Italy. Acquired in late 2021, by Bain Capital and Omnam under a fund managed by Kryalos SGR and operating under Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels brand, the hotel represents a carefully executed redevelopment of the historic Hotel Britannia Excelsior. The project reflects Omnam’s distinctive approach to value creation: identifying architecturally significant assets in prime destinations and transforming them into globally relevant hospitality experiences through strategic brand partnerships, meticulous design, and disciplined project execution.

  Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:37:09 +0000

• “Hundreds of airports may need to replace their Safety Management Systems in 2026”, says OneReg CEO

  Airports across Europe and beyond are quietly entering the market for new Safety Management Systems, with several operators signalling that their existing platforms are reaching end‑of‑life or no longer meeting modern operational and cybersecurity expectations. While the data is emerging, OneReg says the pattern is becoming increasingly visible through tenders, RFPs, and conversations with airport safety teams. Based on what airports are telling OneReg directly, dozens – and potentially hundreds – of operators may find themselves needing to transition to new Safety Management Systems in 2026.

  Published: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:35:28 +0000