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Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, has unveiled two brand-new culinary concepts aboard Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in its next generation Sonata Class launching in August 2027, during a press conference at ILTM Cannes.
Published: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:33:33 +0000
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Tourism royalty from across the globe convened in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 to recognise the travel organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation.
Published: Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:37:11 +0000
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The World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025, recognising the achievements of the world’s leading travel and tourism organisations, will take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 6 December. Hosted at the landmark Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the red carpet reception, organised in partnership with Official Host Destination Bahrain, will bring together travel and tourism leaders from across the world.
The gala evening marks the climax of WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, a global search for the best travel and tourism organisations. Regional ceremonies were held earlier in Tanzania, Cancun (Mexico), Saint Lucia, Hong Kong, Sardinia (Italy) and Dubai. The Grand Final brings together these regional winners to compete for the prestigious World categories, the highest accolades in the annual WTA programme, spanning the entire industry, from hotels and resorts to airlines and tour operators.
Published: Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:05:42 +0000
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Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism landscape is evolving, with travellers seeking more profound, personalised, and purposeful journeys. From immersive cultural experiences to sustainable adventures and wellness retreats, the focus is shifting towards authentic connection and emotional resonance. Dubai, a city renowned for its innovation and hospitality, is perfectly positioned to embrace these emerging trends, offering visitors opportunities to experience the future of travel in truly spectacular ways.
Published: Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:47:45 +0000
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Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s pioneering full-immersion wellness destination and the largest in the Middle East, developed by Qatar’s premier master developers, Msheireb Properties, was recently honoured at the Qatar Tourism Awards 2025. General Manager Mr. Ammar Samad received the Community Leadership – Hotelier of the Year award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing wellness, community engagement, and sustainable hospitality in Qatar.
Published: Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:39:20 +0000
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In June 2026, Orient Express will set sail on an extraordinary new voyage, unveiling the Guerlain Spa aboard Orient Express Sailing Yachts, the most singular maritime wellness destination ever imagined.
Published: Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:50:32 +0000
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa, the newest addition to the award-winning Secrets Resorts & Spas brand. Ideally situated in the heart of Cancun’s coveted Hotel Zone, the adult-only, all-inclusive resort builds on the brand’s momentum and complements its thoughtful expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean following the recent openings of Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa, Secrets Baby Beach Aruba and Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa.
Published: Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:47:42 +0000
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As wellness travel edges toward the $1 trillion mark, a new category is rapidly emerging - therapy travel. And while countries like Sweden have begun exploring travel as a form of prescribed medicine, Mexico is quietly becoming one of the most influential destinations reshaping how we heal.
Published: Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:33:26 +0000
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Joan Templeman, the beloved wife of Sir Richard Branson, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, leaving behind a profound legacy of love, resilience, and quiet strength that shaped one of the world’s most recognisable entrepreneurial families. Known for her warmth and wit as much as her steadfast loyalty, Joan was the emotional anchor of the Branson household for nearly five decades — a grounding presence through triumphs, tragedies, and the extraordinary global expansion of the Virgin Group.
Published: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:01:46 +0000
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Hamilton Island today announced the appointment of Rebecca Hamey as General Manager of qualia, the island’s internationally acclaimed luxury resort.
With more than 15 years’ experience in luxury and boutique hospitality, Hamey returns to qualia with deep knowledge of the resort and its guests. This appointment marks a homecoming – Hamey previously held a leadership role at qualia from 2016 to 2018.
Published: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:03:06 +0000