Laugarás Lagoon is transforming the typical Icelandic thermal bath experience, celebrating the surrounding natural world and Iceland's local produce across two extraordinary levels. This autumn, Gísli Matt - the chef who put Icelandic archipelago Vestmannaeyjar on the global culinary map - brings his revolutionary approach from the acclaimed SLIPPURINN restaurant (2012-2025) to Ylja restaurant at Laugarás Lagoon, Iceland's first cascading waterfall geothermal destination.

The Grand Hyatt brand, Asia’s standard bearer of premium hospitality for more than 35 years, is strategically investing in evolving its offerings across the region to further support the changing needs of meetings and events planners and attendees. The shift includes placing sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of the event experience, implementing innovative event features at new properties to inspire creativity, and elevating Hyatt’s signature focus on dining with fresh banquet and catering menus.

As culinary travel reaches new heights in 2025, South Korea has become one of the world's premier food destinations, proudly home to 40 MICHELIN-starred restaurants featured in the latest MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2025. During a visit to Korea, travelers will experience a dynamic dining scene where traditions and innovation meet.

With sober travel on the rise, luxury boutique residence The Sarojin in Khao Lak, Thailand, has unveiled an extensive new alcohol-free drinks menu. The curated selection spans cocktails, wines, beers, spirits, smoothies, juices, teas and coffees, including an alcohol-free Irish coffee, each designed to rival its alcoholic counterpart in both presentation and flavour. Presented as a dedicated stand-alone menu, it ensures guests can enjoy the full range without having to hunt through a traditional alcohol-based list.

Eating Europe, one of Europe's most beloved and trusted food tour companies, is expanding into Spain with the launch of newly available culinary experiences in three Spanish cities. Tours in Seville debuted this month, joining Madrid and Barcelona, which launched earlier this year. The expansion strengthens Eating Europe's presence on the Iberian Peninsula, with San Sebastián slated to launch in September as the next destination.

Celebrity Cruises is thrilled to announce Janaína Torres as Godmother of Celebrity Xcel, the first Brazilian chef to be appointed as such for a major cruise line. Named Best Female Chef in the World 2024 by World's 50 Best, Torres is widely recognized for her innovative and no-waste approach to cooking that blends heritage with purpose. Torres and Celebrity share a passion for celebrating culture through elevated culinary experiences while upholding values of delivering authentic recipes, sourcing local and sustainable produce, and high standards of service and hospitality – crafting a partnership that celebrates travelers' journeys through vibrant flavors while transforming every dining experience into a memorable occasion.