Marriott International, Inc. today announced landmark dual milestones for The Fern Hotels & Resorts, Series by Marriott in India – 75 hotels have now been signed under the brand’s founding collaboration with Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL), while 50 of those properties are already open and welcoming guests – bringing over 3,556 rooms into Marriott’s portfolio in India. Accomplished in under six months since the brand’s debut in November 2025, this pace of growth stands as one of the most compelling chapters in Marriott’s regional expansion story and firmly establishes India as the defining foundation for Series by Marriott’s global growth.

Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has debuted in Hungary with the opening of Moxy Budapest Downtown. Located on lively Kazinczy Street in one of Budapest’s most energetic neighbourhoods, the hotel brings Moxy Hotels’ playful, experience‑driven hospitality to the city, offering a bold new base for curious, social‑minded travellers.

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Grand Voyages. Two itineraries are available - a 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the Grand World Voyage, and a 90-day Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage.

Mauritius is quietly redefining what a family holiday looks like, shifting from fly-and-flop luxury, immersed in turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches and warm hospitality, to eco-led, educational adventure that engages children and parents alike. Here, meaningful travel experiences are replacing passive holidays, as families increasingly seek journeys that inspire connection, curiosity and a deeper appreciation of the natural world. Nestled in the unspoiled south of the island Heritage Awali and Heritage Le Telfair are responding to this shift with the opportunity to explore rainforest, reef and real Mauritian culture in one seamless stay.

CBRE Middle East, a global leader in commercial real estate, released today its Q1 2026 Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review, highlighting a market defined by strategic recalibration, steady structural demand drivers, and continued investor confidence despite a more complex regional economic backdrop.

New data from Wizz Air reveals UK travellers are increasingly choosing European short break destinations known for food and local culture, with demand growing for more affordable, experience-led cities across the continent. Based on Wizz Air flight booking data from the first three months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, the airline has identified the fastest growing destinations among UK travellers that are also known for distinctive local dining scenes, regional cuisine and accessible cultural experiences.