New research uncovers a surprisingly effective way to get more out of family holidays: packing the grandparents. Dubbed the “Gran-ual Leave” effect, the trend is reshaping how families travel together - and benefiting the whole clan. A new study of 1,000 British grandparents by Hilton shows that multi-generational travel is firmly on the rise. A quarter (25%) say they're holidaying more with their children and grandchildren than five years ago, with more than two thirds (69%) having done so in the past year - and everyone is reaping the rewards.

High above Tokyo’s financial district, Aman Tokyo continues to stand apart as one of the world’s most refined urban sanctuaries — a hotel that feels suspended between the momentum of the modern city and the quiet rituals of traditional Japan.

Bob W, Europe’s fastest-growing tech-powered hospitality operator, has reported that a typical guest night across its aparthotel portfolio generates 69% lower carbon emissions than the average European hotel stay, according to the company’s latest impact results. During the 2025 measurement year, Bob W expanded its footprint by opening ten new locations across Europe. Despite this growth, the company reduced the environmental impact of each stay through smarter operations, circular design principles, adaptive reuse of existing buildings, and clean energy initiatives.

As travellers increasingly prioritise authentic and unique escapes, O&L Leisure is spotlighting its six distinctive properties across Namibia - Strand Hotel Swakopmund, Mokuti Etosha, Le Mirage Sossusvlei, Chobe Water Villas Zambezi, Divava Okavango and Midgard Otjihavera Windhoek - all offering curated journeys through some of southern Africa’s most extraordinary landscapes.

Paris Society, the hospitality group behind some of the most iconic dining and nightlife addresses globally, is bringing Le Piaf, its most celebrated piano-bar concept to Dubai for the first time. Opening May 20th at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Le Piaf marks the concept's first address outside of Europe.

In 2026, Barcelona commemorates the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death with an extraordinary cultural programme that coincides with the city's designation as the World Capital of Architecture. From its privileged setting on Passeig de Gràcia, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona debuts a curated portfolio of guest experiences that connects travellers to the architect's creative legacy. Ideally situated along this iconic boulevard, the hotel places guests within walking distance of the city's most emblematic architectural landmarks, allowing them to encounter Gaudí's masterpieces with ease.