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Starhotels’ I AM STAR loyalty program expands its international reach

Starhotels’ I AM STAR loyalty program expands its international reach

Starhotels, Italy’s leading private hotel group by revenue, announces a strategic partnership between I AM STAR, its loyalty program, and Taj InnerCircle - NeuPass, the loyalty platform of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, operating a portfolio of more than 640 hotels across 4 continents and 15 countries.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES GOES DOUBLE DAILY FROM LONDON GATWICK

SINGAPORE AIRLINES GOES DOUBLE DAILY FROM LONDON GATWICK

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is increasing flights from London Gatwick to Singapore to double daily from today until 29 August 2026, before resuming the double daily service again from 25 October 2026. This offers even more choice and connectivity to customers, as well as seamless connections to popular holiday destinations such as Bali, Thailand, New Zealand and seven gateways in Australia.

Europe's Top Birdwatching Destinations

Europe's Top Birdwatching Destinations

New research from travel insurance expert AllClear has revealed Europe's best birdwatching destinations. The researchers analysed globally recognised birdwatching hotspots across eight metrics: number of bird species, number of notable species, a standout species score looking at prevalence, mean annual temperature, mean wind speed, mean annual precipitation, distance from nearest airport and estimated daily tourist costs.

Flying solo this summer: Emirates prepares to welcome more than 3,500 young travellers

Flying solo this summer: Emirates prepares to welcome more than 3,500 young travellers

Emirates is preparing for one of the busiest time periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service, as families begin their summer holidays before the new school year in Dubai. Over the next two weeks, Emirates will welcome more than 3,500 children who will travel independently using the acclaimed family-friendly service. Over the past five years alone, more than 250,000 children have travelled with Emirates using its Unaccompanied Minors and Young Passenger services. Most young travellers are aged 11 years and under, with the busiest routes connecting Dubai with the UK, Russia, Kenya, France, India and Egypt.

Kiwitaxi's Women Driving Women Is the Largest Female-Driver Rollout in Private Transfer History

Kiwitaxi's Women Driving Women Is the Largest Female-Driver Rollout in Private Transfer History

In July 2026, Kiwitaxi launched the largest simultaneous deployment of a female-driver option in the history of private transfers: Women Driving Women, now available across 25 countries on four continents: 13 across Europe (Poland, Turkey, Portugal, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Montenegro, and Albania), seven in Asia (South Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka), three in Latin America (Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico), plus Australia. The rollout follows a test launch in November 2025.

Grovy Developers and USquare Luxe Properties Unveil Show Apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham

Grovy Developers and USquare Luxe Properties Unveil Show Apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham

Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has joined hands with USquare Luxe Properties to unveil the first look at its show apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands. Located within Grovy’s sales centre in the bustling hub of JVC, the show apartment marks the first physical presentation of the development, giving investors, brokers, and prospective buyers an opportunity to experience the design, layout, and lifestyle offering ahead of completion. The show apartment has been developed to reflect the final handover specification, showcasing the interiors, specially designed Ramada furnishings, and a hospitality-led design approach that defines the project.

Israel Advances Major Expansion of Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3 ATLANTA

Israel Advances Major Expansion of Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3 ATLANTA

Israel’s Airports Authority has issued a public tender to expand Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport, advancing a major capacity expansion at the country’s main international gateway. The project includes a new eastern passenger terminal of approximately 538,000 square feet, along with a 215,000-square-foot, two-level underground facility for baggage handling and security screening, marking one of the largest upgrades in the airport’s recent history.

Uga Resorts Announces Brand Evolution of Its East Coast Properties

Uga Resorts Announces Brand Evolution of Its East Coast Properties

Uga Resorts, the award-winning Sri Lankan hospitality group renowned for its authentic luxury experiences, is delighted to announce the launch of a new brand collection, “an Uga Experience,” marking an exciting evolution in the company’s portfolio. Two of Uga’s beloved east coast properties will be reintroduced under the new collection: Uga Bay will become The Bay an Uga Experience, while Uga Jungle Beach will be renamed Jungle Beach an Uga Experience.

BORN IN 1981? EXPLORE WORLDWIDE CELEBRATES TURNING 45 WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY 45% OFF ADVENTURES

BORN IN 1981? EXPLORE WORLDWIDE CELEBRATES TURNING 45 WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY 45% OFF ADVENTURES

Forty-five years ago, in July 1981, Explore Worldwide launched with a simple ambition, to help ordinary people experience extraordinary places through small-group adventures. This July, as the award-winning adventure travel specialist celebrates its own 45th birthday, it's inviting everyone else born in 1981 to celebrate the same milestone with a life-changing 45% off trips around the world when you book in July.

The Destination by Hyatt brand expands Greek footprint

The Destination by Hyatt brand expands Greek footprint

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today celebrated the opening of Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros, a 50 room contemporary Cycladic retreat on the island of Paros, Greece, managed by SWOT Hospitality. The hotel blends the cultural heritage of the island with upscale leisure offerings and private outdoor space. This marks the Destination by Hyatt brand's second property in Greece and its first property on a Greek island, a milestone in the brand's growing footprint, now spanning 25 hotels and resorts in nearly 10 countries globally. The opening represents a meaningful step for the brand in an increasingly attractive European market, where in 2025 Greece's inbound tourism reached an all-time high, attracting 37.98 million visitors. [1]