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MAKE SPECIAL HAPPEN THIS SPRING & SUMMER WITH FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
World-renowned hospitality brand and one of Accor's leading luxury brands, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts invites travelers to discover a curated lineup of exceptional experiences unfolding across its global portfolio from spring into summer. From landmark city hotels and iconic resort retreats to coastal hideaways and mountain escapes, Fairmont continues to bring each destination to life through inspired culinary programming, celebratory seasonal moments, family-friendly adventures, wellness offerings and immersive local experiences. From now through early summer, guests can look forward to Mother's Day brunches and teas, nature activities for Earth Day, early summer experiences from Seattle to Toronto, dining debuts and reimagined culinary chapters. Across Fairmont's global collection, these thoughtfully curated moments invite guests to gather, celebrate and reconnect in extraordinary settings around the world.
Four Seasons Resorts Asia Spotlights Immersive Family Travel Experiences
As multigenerational travel and “schoolcations” continue to shape how families explore the world, Four Seasons Resorts of Asia is spotlighting a curated collection of immersive experiences designed for travellers of all ages. Spanning mountains, coastlines and remote island ecosystems, the portfolio brings together hands-on learning, cultural discovery and shared adventure — redefining family travel across the region. From Northern Thailand to Vietnam, Bali, the Maldives and Palau, each destination offers opportunities for families to connect more meaningfully through experiences that go beyond traditional resort stays.
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur Introduces AI-Enhanced Experiences for Meetings, Events and Weddings
Leading Malaysian hospitality sector’s foray into the future, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur unveils a suite of AI technologies to elevate meetings, events and weddings in the country’s vibrant capital. Merging seamless precision with imaginative possibility, the innovations are poised to transform business and social gatherings, reaffirming the hotel’s position as a future‑ready luxury address in Kuala Lumpur.
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Celebrates 10 Years
As The Unbound Collection by Hyatt celebrates its 10th anniversary, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is pleased to announce four recent and upcoming new additions to the brand across the Americas region this year: The Georgian in Santa Monica, California, Hotel 1000 in Seattle, Washington, Cayo Levantado Resort in the Dominican Republic and The Clayfield in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
Icelandair Is Recruiting a Really Bad Photographer to Shoot Its New Global Ad Campaign
Icelandair, Iceland's national carrier, is on the hunt for people with a very specific skill: the ability to take absolutely terrible photos. Battered camera phone from 2003? Your thumb appears in every shot? Photos that are somehow ALWAYS slightly out of focus? Decapitate your subjects with terrible composition? If any of this sounds familiar, apply here for a chance to be offered a freelance role with the airline, paying the successful applicant $50k for their time.
easyJet Holidays Expands Its Hotel Portfolio With Over 140 New Additions Across Europe and the Med
easyJet holidays has expanded its collection by over 140 new hotels and resorts. The tour operator has added over 50 new hotels across Europe and North Africa's most loved beach destinations and over 90 new city break options across European hotspots. These new additions offer even more choice for holidaymakers, from culturally immersive city stays to family‑friendly luxury beach resorts.
WI-FLY UPDATE! VIRGIN ATLANTIC ACCELERATES STARLINK ROLLOUT FOR TAKE-OFF
Virgin Atlantic has announced an accelerated rollout of Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, as the airline gears up to introduce free, high-speed WiFi across its entire fleet, helping customers bring their world onboard from take-off to landing. Virgin Atlantic will begin introducing Starlink connectivity onboard its Airbus A350 fleet from May, with all A350s to be connected by early summer. The first customer flight is slated for early May on the VS153 from London Heathrow to New York, JFK. The programme will then extend across the Boeing 787 and Airbus A330neo fleets as installation progresses, with connectivity expected to reach full fleet coverage anticipated in 2027.
Madeira's Most Iconic Hiking Trail, Pr1 Vereda Do Areeiro, Reopens This Month After Two-Year Closure
One of Madeira's most iconic hiking routes, the PR1 Vereda do Areeiro, is set to reopen this month following a two-year closure for restoration works. The opening will coincide with the Madeira Island Ultra Trail, taking place on 25-26 April. Connecting three of the island's highest peaks - Pico do Areeiro (1,818m), Pico das Torres (1,851m) and Pico Ruivo (1,862m) - the 7km-long trail offers one of Madeira's most dramatic high-altitude hiking experiences, crossing the Central Mountain Massif, a protected area recognised for its unique habitats and biodiversity.
Virtual Dubai and the Creator Economy: Inside the Hotels Shaping Social Influence
As travel marketing moves deeper into the creator era, Virtual Dubai continues to show how Virtual World Internet is turning immersive hospitality content into a powerful tool for modern destination storytelling. If the first wave of travel marketing was built around glossy photography and the second around social media, the next is being shaped by navigable content: digital environments that allow creators, influencers and publishers to explore, pre-scout and frame experiences before they ever arrive. That is precisely where Virtual Dubai has found its edge. Through interactive virtual tours across some of the city’s most visually striking hotels, the platform is creating a new layer of creator-ready infrastructure, one that aligns with how luxury travel is now discovered, shared and sold
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Yashvi Greenco LLP to introduce Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will mark IHG's first signing in Surat, reinforcing IHG’s strategic expansion across India’s high-growth commercial markets. As IHG’s largest and fastest-growing brand with over 3,200 hotels globally, Holiday Inn Express delivers more where it matters most - offering travellers simple, smart hospitality designed to balance efficiency with comfort. With the rollout of its Generation 5 design, the brand continues to elevate the essentials through flexible workspaces and refreshed aesthetics tailored for both business and leisure stays, making it a natural fit for high-demand commercial markets like Surat.
Hilton Supercharges Its India Expansion with Strategic Agreement with Royal Orchid Hotels
Hilton has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Regenta Hotels Private Limited, owned by Royal Orchid Hotels Limited, to sign and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India. The partnership accelerates Hilton’s upper midscale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country’s expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. The franchised hotels will primarily be developed across western and southern markets, including Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, joining more than 3,100 Hampton by Hilton properties trading globally.
Desert Hospitality Group Announces Exclusive VIP Parties for Coachella Weekend
Desert Hospitality Group is proud to announce an exciting lineup of exclusive VIP parties taking place throughout the Coachella festival weekend, beginning Friday. Known for delivering elevated luxury experiences, Desert Hospitality Group is set to host a series of high-end events tailored for festival-goers seeking unforgettable moments in a private, upscale setting.