Dubai has once again set a new benchmark in ultra-luxury travel with the launch of Meridian One by Lushescapes, a fully private, around-the-world journey aboard a chartered Boeing 757, priced at USD 125,000 per guest. Curated by Dubai-based luxury travel house Lushescapes, Meridian One is a 22-night, invitation-only expedition limited to 40 guests, travelling in an all lie-flat configuration across eight countries and five continents. The journey departs Dubai on 29 November and returns on 21 December, positioning the city at the forefront of next-generation, experience-led luxury travel.

Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort announces the appointment of Frederik Van den Borre as General Manager, effective 15 January 2026. Frederik will oversee the resort’s strategy and day-to-day operations, focusing on enhancing the guest experience, strengthening commercial performance, maintaining brand standards, and supporting team development across the property.

TripWorks today issued commentary on the rapid shifts underway in Hawaiʻi’s tours and activities sector, following several major operators’ recent decisions to reevaluate the systems they’ve relied on for more than a decade. “Over the past few weeks, Hawaii’s tours and activities sector has seen several major operators rethink the systems they’ve relied on for more than a decade. Those decisions aren’t isolated – they signal a broader shift in how the market evaluates technology, partnerships, and operational control.

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers is proud to announce it has once again been awarded the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star rating, marking an exceptional fifth consecutive year of this global recognition.

AlUla’s emergence as one of the world’s most compelling cultural and conservation‑driven destinations has received a powerful endorsement this week, as HRH The Prince of Wales spent the final stage of his official Saudi Arabia tour immersed in the ancient oasis city’s heritage landscapes and groundbreaking regeneration and rewilding work.

Air Canada today announced the next phase of its fleet modernization program with the addition of the Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft. The airline will welcome eight aircraft to its fleet, and has rights to purchase eight other A350-1000s, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second half of 2030.