Loyalty engagement across Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) is entering a more complex and mature phase. The new Loyalty Trends Report 2026 by Marriott Bonvoy finds that while 89% of travelers across APEC participate in at least one loyalty program, how they engage is no longer uniform. Instead, engagement is shaped by a combination of travel priorities, everyday value expectations, and distinct local market dynamics, signaling a clear shift away from one-size-fits-all loyalty models.

Cheval Blanc Paris will reopen Le Jardin, its seasonal rooftop terrace restaurant, on Friday 22 May 2026 for the summer season. Located on the seventh floor of the hotel overlooking the Seine, the 650-square-metre terrace has become one of Paris’ notable open-air dining destinations during the warmer months, offering a garden-style setting in the centre of the capital at a time when rooftop dining and outdoor hospitality continue to dominate the city’s summer scene.

Yas Marina has officially been awarded the internationally recognized TYHA Superyacht Ready Accreditation, becoming the first marina in Abu Dhabi and only the second marina in the UAE to achieve the prestigious certification. The accreditation recognizes marinas that meet dedicated international standards across superyacht infrastructure, facilities, operational readiness, service delivery, and crew experience, further positioning Yas Marina among the region’s leading destinations for the global superyacht community.

Passtination, a spin-out from the team behind Global Nomad Pass, has launched to help airlines extend loyalty beyond the flight by rewarding members in the destinations they visit. The launch follows conversations with airlines that repeatedly pointed to the same need: adapting the model behind Global Nomad Pass – a traveler membership best known for its partnerships with Marketing Greece and AEGEAN Airlines – for airline loyalty. Global Nomad Pass connects travelers with merchant-funded discounts at 500+ local businesses worldwide through a mobile wallet pass.

Accessibility and senior tourism are increasingly becoming strategic factors in the competitiveness of European tourist destinations. This is highlighted by IMPULSA IGUALDAD — a leading organisation in accessible tourism in Spain — and TUR4all Travel, an accessible travel agency, which point out how Europe’s ageing population, together with the impact of overtourism, is accelerating demand for more accessible, quieter and lower-density destinations. Accessibility is no longer viewed solely as a matter of regulatory compliance, but as a key element in tourism planning and visitor experience. This trend is accompanied by the growth of senior tourism, a segment that prioritises comfort, accessibility, safety, contact with nature and high-quality cultural experiences.

The Merchant River Cruise, Hoi An's most anticipated luxury dinner cruise experience, sets sail this May 2026, bringing an entirely new dimension to evenings on the Thu Bon River. Equal parts signature dinner cruise, private events venue, and floating cultural celebration, The Merchant River Cruise, owned by Namia River Retreat, is set to become one of Central Vietnam's most distinctive and sought-after experiences on the water.