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Hilton Signs Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a New Luxury Beachfront Resort in Portugal’s Algarve
Hilton today announced the signing of Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a new luxury beachfront resort showcasing Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ globally recognised design and experiential ethos in the Algarve when it opens in spring 2027. The project will be developed by the joint-venture between PGIM’s real estate business, Sonae Sierra and Iberian Hospitality Solutions (IHSP) under a franchise agreement – marking its second collaboration with Hilton. The new resort will also include 21 Conrad branded residences.
DRINK LAS VEGAS TO UNITE WORLD-CLASS MIXOLOGISTS AND CELEBRATED CHEFS
Bellagio, ARIA, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and Park MGM will become the ultimate playground to indulge and imbibe this fall with the debut of Drink Las Vegas September 24 – 27. Hosted by MGM Resorts International, in collaboration with acclaimed experiential event agency a21 and sports management agency PRP, the inaugural beverage and spirits festival will span four center-Strip luxury resorts with programming designed to entertain, educate, and engage
United Gives MileagePlus Credit Cardholders More Miles, Exclusive Flight Discounts
United Airlines is giving travelers three new reasons to hold and use a United MileagePlus® credit or debit card: the ability to earn up to twice as many miles as non-cardholders, at least 10% off United award tickets and access to special inventory of its lowest-priced award seats.
Los Cabos Marks Nearly 130% Growth in Visitor Arrivals Over the Past Decade
The Los Cabos Tourism Board today announced the destination closed 2025 with strong travel performance, reflecting nearly 130% increase in visitor arrivals over the past decade and welcoming nearly 3.8 million visitors in 2025. Over the past ten years, Los Cabos has undergone one of the most intentional transformations in global tourism. Rather than pursuing rapid volume growth, the destination has focused on building a high-value model centered on quality, connectivity and long-term community impact.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC-LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS' HELP BRING GIANT TORTOISES BACK TO FLOREANA ISLAND
More than a century after tortoises became locally extinct on Floreana Island, the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project today released 158 giant tortoises back to the island, marking one of the project's most anticipated milestones and a powerful sign of ecosystem recovery.
Minor Hotels Elevates Italy’s UNESCO Designated Culinary Heritage
Italian cuisine, officially recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is far more than a collection of recipes: it is a language shaped by memory and territory. A living knowledge that reveals itself through travel—by crossing places, traditions and regional identities—and which, across Minor Hotels’ properties in Italy, becomes a gastronomic experience capable of narrating the Bel Paese through its flavours.
Exploring Venice Without Heavy Bags: A Practical Travel Guide
In a class of its own in terms of which cities do that, the case of Venice plays out. It is built on over 100 small islands in an Adriatic Sea lagoon, which also includes some of the most beautiful gardens you will ever see. While the eye is treated splendidly, the foot is not in particular for the traveler with heavy bags.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Unveils the First Chapter of ‘Unfolding Legacies’, Its 150th Anniversary
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok enters a landmark year as it opens the first chapter of its 150th anniversary with Unfolding Legacies, a multi-year programme honouring the people, place and pioneering spirit that have shaped the hotel since its beginnings on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Charts Path at Global Tourism Resilience Day Forum
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), alongside its public sector partner, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), took center stage at the Global Tourism Resilience Day Forum, in Nairobi, Kenya, presenting a forward-looking framework that positions the Caribbean not merely as a region that survives crises but one that is systematically and collaboratively building the infrastructure to emerge stronger.
Dusit Thani Maldives welcomes Michelin-starred chef Christophe Chiavola
Dusit Thani Maldives on Mudhdhoo Island in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll will host an exclusive culinary residency by Michelin-starred Chef Christophe Chiavola from 5 to 10 March 2026, bringing refined French craftsmanship and nature-driven gastronomy to the resort’s oceanfront restaurant, Sea Grill. Known for his instinctive, seasonal approach to cuisine, Chef Christophe has earned international recognition for his precise technique, elegant compositions, and deep respect for natural ingredients. Currently at the helm of the Michelin-starred Le Prieuré Baumanière in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France, he will present a series of intimate dining experiences that thoughtfully weave French culinary artistry with Maldivian influences.
RateGain’s UNO Booking Engine Integrates Stripe to Strengthen Direct Booking Payments for Hotels
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced that UNO, RateGain’s direct commerce platform for hotels, has integrated global payment platform Stripe to strengthen cross-border payment capabilities within the UNO Booking Engine.
Emirates Skywards offers Ramadan rewards and chance to win share of 2 million Skywards Miles
In the spirit of giving this month, Emirates Skywards is offering its members the chance to enter a prize draw and be one of 20 lucky winners of 100,000 Skywards Miles. Every Skywards member who spends with Skywards Everyday or Skywards Miles Mall will be entered into the draw while also earning 25% bonus Miles on all spends.