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How five Myconian Resorts are rewriting the rules of Mediterranean architecture
Mykonos, Greece — Architecture is rarely just about shelter; at its most ambitious, it is an orchestration of human emotion and environment. On an island too often caricatured by its own nightlife, the family-owned Myconian Collection is quietly executing a masterclass in structural narrative. Through five distinct properties, the collection demonstrates how thoughtful design filters light, stone, and topography to dictate the pace, mood, and depth of the Aegean experience.
Marriott International Signs Agreement with Fitwel
Marriott International, Inc. today announced an agreement with Fitwel, a leading healthy building certification system focused on optimizing occupant health through built environment strategies, to further integrate wellness solutions across its global branded residential portfolio. Underscoring Marriott’s focus on advancing health and wellness in residential design and operations, this agreement marks Fitwel’s first enterprise partnership and establishes Marriott as Fitwel’s first hospitality Champion+ company, a designation recognizing organizations that implement wellness solutions at scale to create a consistent and lasting positive impact for residents and communities. This portfolio-wide agreement is designed to go beyond the individual residential property level, spanning solutions across Marriott International’s full residential portfolio, aligning operational excellence with a measurable, globally recognized standard for healthier buildings.
Minor Hotels Names Tamer Khedr Managing Director for Egypt Expansion
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than 640 properties in operation and under development across 66 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas, has appointed Tamer Khedr as Managing Director, Minor Hotels Egypt. The appointment marks an important milestone in the group's long-term growth strategy for one of its most significant emerging markets
Travelsoft Pay partners with Checkout.com to strengthen global travel payment orchestration
Travelsoft Pay ("TSPay"), the payment orchestration and issuing division of Travelsoft Group, today announced a strategic partnership with Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, to enhance payment performance and simplify global payment connectivity for travel businesses across its ecosystem.
Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai Sets the Scene for One of the Season’s Best Summer Staycations
As temperatures rise and the school holidays approach, Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is already in full summer vacation mode. Created for families looking for some of the best summer experiences to enjoy close to home, the resort’s June offers make room for sun-soaked days by the water, relaxed dining, rejuvenating wellness treatments, and plenty of exciting activities to keep younger guests entertained. Those staying overnight with the UAE Residents Staycation or Stay 3, Pay 2 offer can settle into the full resort rhythm, while the family daycation gives guests a shorter but equally fun-filled way to enjoy the summer holidays.
New research reveals travellers are swapping long-haul escapes for healing road trips closer to home
As more travellers are expected to holiday closer to home this year, new research from Goboony, the leading campervan and motorhome sharing platform, suggests road trips are becoming about far more than sightseeing. A survey of 2,158 travellers and motorhome owners across seven European countries found that campervan adventures are increasingly being used as a way to reset, reflect and recharge during life's biggest transitions, while helping people discover the beauty of destinations on their own doorstep.
ANNOUNCING OCTOLA III: A NEW ERA OF ARCTIC LUXURY
On December 1st, 2026, Octola III will welcome its first guests to a new wilderness retreat hidden within the remote fells of Finnish Lapland. Perched on the site of a former radar station, the invitation-only lodge accommodates up to six guests and combines ultra-private hospitality, bespoke Arctic experiences and meaningful connections to Sámi culture, all within a vast private wilderness overlooking the tundra. LAPLAND, BY PRIVATE INVITATION
UK lifts travel advisory for Dubai
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) welcomes the decision by the United Kingdom to lift the travel advisory. Dubai is open, with hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail destinations and other destination experiences ready to welcome back UK visitors to the city. Dubai International (DXB) has remained operational. Emirates is currently operating 97% of its global network, serving 138 destinations across 73 countries. Dubai Airports and airline partners continue to work to restore capacity and connectivity.
The Ultimate Travel Checklist for Planning Costa Rica Holidays
Planning a holiday to Costa Rica is exciting, but with so many regions, wildlife experiences and landscapes to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. At Latin Routes, our Costa Rica tours showcase the very best of this remarkable destination, from wildlife-rich rainforests and active volcanoes to tropical coastlines and cloud forests. Whether you're travelling for the first time or returning to explore a different side of the country, understanding how Costa Rica's diverse regions work together is the key to creating a rewarding and memorable journey.
Duetto and Triptease Launch Integration to Automate Marketing Activity Based on Occupancy.
Duetto, a leading provider of revenue and profit software for hotels, today announced a new integration with Triptease, a data marketing platform for hotels. The new tool, Auto Date Boost, automatically adjusts paid marketing spend when occupancy forecasts change, eliminating manual coordination between revenue and marketing teams.
The Florida Keys & Key West Launches Reimagined Training Tool for Travel Trade
Travel professionals looking to sell The Florida Keys & Key West can grow their destination knowledge with the relaunched Key Lime Academy. Providing the tools, insight, and inspiration to help the UK and Irish travel trade better support their clients and build stronger enquiry levels for The Florida Keys & Key West, the Key Lime Academy explores the sub-tropical archipelago’s five regions: Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, the Lower Keys, and Key West. Through the training module, travel professionals can learn about the character of each distinct district and glean the knowledge and confidence they need to match the right client with the right Florida Keys experience.
FCCA PAMAC opens in Puerto Plata this week
One year after Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Platinum Members and cruise industry executives gathered in Aruba, the FCCA PAMAC Destination Summit returns this week in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Scheduled for June 23–26, the annual event will bring together destination stakeholders and senior cruise leaders for strategic meetings, networking and collaboration aimed at strengthening partnerships and advancing cruise tourism throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.