Bawe Island, Zanzibar’s exclusive private island retreat, is celebrating a double milestone this month: its first anniversary and its stunning victory as Zanzibar’s Leading Luxury Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards. This highly coveted accolade cements Bawe Island’s reputation as a premier destination for world-class luxury, exceptional service, and unmatched natural beauty.

Quito continues to strengthen its position as an authentic, sustainable, and high-value destination in the United Kingdom. From 11 to 20 July, Ecuador’s capital took part in two major international events within the global tourism sector. From 11 to 13 July, Quito participated in Global Birdfair 2025, the world’s leading birdwatching event, held in Rutland, UK. The fair brought together over 100 organisations specialising in ecotourism, conservation, and nature-based travel.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the experiential luxury brand of Minor Hotels, announces an exclusive global partnership with Technogym, the world-leading brand for fitness, wellness, sport and health, to deliver a new standard of in-room wellbeing for travellers worldwide.

Niyama Private Islands Maldives is proud to reveal its THIS IS NIYAMA transformation with fully refurbished villas and facilities, heightened levels of luxury, new experiences that immerse guests in all the beauty of the Maldives, and a newfound sense of freedom - an invitation for guests to live life on their own terms, unscripted and unbound. Since its unveiling in 2012, Niyama has made its mark on the Maldives with its bold playfulness. Now, it ups the ante, as effortless luxury is draped with the avant-garde, the surreal, the one-of-a-kind.

From reinvented French classics at Brasserie Benjamin to the vibrant Nikkei creations of Kaito, and the floral pastries by Jonathan Chapuy to take away, the season promises a celebration of taste in every bite. Timeless French Favourites at Brasserie Benjamin At Four Seasons Hotel Megève, Brasserie Benjamin captures the essence of a grand Parisian brasserie while embracing the freshness and authenticity of the Alps. Under the direction of Executive Chef Armando Acquaviva, formerly an executive chef with Anne-Sophie Pic, and Pastry Chef Jonathan Chapuy, the menu celebrates French culinary heritage through a seasonal lens, where classic techniques meet local inspiration. Each dish tells a story: from duck foie gras subtly infused with mountain herbs to a delicate tarte tatin of heirloom tomatoes, reimagined with elegance and restraint.

Personalisation is emerging as a growing trend in travel and tourism, particularly within the luxury segment, as travellers increasingly seek experiences tailored to their individual preferences and lifestyles. At Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, senior executives from leading hotel groups, including Minor Hotels, Fairmont and Marriott, examined the rising influence of ‘hyper-personalisation’, which moves away from one-size-fits-all services to offering bespoke guest experiences. Leveraging tools such as AI-driven customisation and chatbots, as well as personalised welcome amenities and bespoke dining options, these brands are redefining the customer journey in the luxury travel segment, which is witnessing a continued surge worldwide.