At a time when rising costs and the demand for flexibility are reshaping how South Africans travel, City Lodge Hotels, Avis, and Budget have responded with a new partnership deal. Guests checking into easy online at www.citylodgehotels.com can now also enjoy 15% off Avis car rental and 10% off Budget car rental. From quick business trips to family getaways, travel plans just became even more affordable. Together, these brands are committed to simplifying the travel journey from end to end and delivering meaningful value to both business and leisure travellers. (Terms and conditions apply.)

Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch has opened reservations ahead of its highly anticipated debut, marking a defining milestone for Waldorf Astoria in the United Kingdom. Set within one of London’s most iconic Grade I listed monuments, the hotel will introduce overnight stays in Admiralty Arch for the first time in its history.

The RuMa Hotel and Residences, a one MICHELIN Key awarded five-star property, introduces “The Kuala Lumpur Escape,” a thoughtfully curated stay experience that invites residents of ASEAN countries to step away from the everyday and rediscover Kuala Lumpur through a lens of calm, comfort, and understated luxury.

The iconic Elephant Bar at Raffles Hotel Le Royal has been named one of the “Best Global Hotel Bars” by Food & Wine magazine—one of just 10 venues selected worldwide. Long regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s most beloved watering holes, Elephant Bar in Phnom Penh, Cambodia is celebrated for its timeless French colonial elegance, extensive gin collection and rich history. The recognition, which appears in the magazine’s May 2026 issue, further cements the bar’s status as a global destination for discerning drinkers.

Jumeirah, a global leader in hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, has partnered with Humantra to launch an exclusive and limited-edition summer electrolyte flavour, Pineapple - inspired by the places people travel to recharge and reset. The collaboration brings together two Dubai-born brands with global reach and a shared commitment to wellbeing, community and generosity, grounded in the belief that true luxury lies in feeling your best

Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway, is set to spotlight Greece’s pristine Messinia region this summer when it premieres on 17 July, as part of the filming took place in the region last year. Set along Greece’s unspoiled Messinia region, Costa Navarino is home to four luxury resorts, private residences, a world-class golf experience, award-winning wellness facilities, and a collection of sports and authentic cultural experiences. To celebrate the film’s release, the sustainably driven destination in the southwest Peloponnese has unveiled a collection of immersive Odyssey-inspired experiences, inviting guests to explore the landscapes, ancient sites and cultural traditions that inspired Homer’s epic.