Orient Express proudly unveils Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, the extraordinary rebirth of the 15th century architectural jewel, owned by Arsenale Group, reimagined by architect and interior designer Aline Asmar d’Amman as a hotel, for the first time in nearly six centuries. A new icon in the brand’s constellation of ultra-luxury travel experiences, the hotel invites guests into a world where Venetian history, contemporary artistry and the legendary spirit of the Orient Express art of travel converge in perfect harmony. Once a celebrated crossroad on the legendary route from Paris to Istanbul, Venice reclaims its role as a theatrical gateway for the Orient Express world of luxury travel.

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, proudly marked 18 years of operations to India with a special commemorative event celebrating the airline’s longstanding presence in one of its most strategically important markets. For nearly two decades, India operations have remained a key pillar of Maldivian’s regional connectivity and growth. Maldivian currently flies 5 times every week to both Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin. Over the past eighteen years, these routes have played an important role in strengthening access to essential markets and enhancing connectivity between the Maldives and major Indian cities. The network has also supported tourism, trade, education, and medical travel, further reinforcing the close ties between the two neighboring countries.

Marriott International celebrates the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort, marking the company’s highly anticipated debut into Cape Verde. Situated above Laginha Beach within the cultural hub of São Vicente, the hotel blends resort-style relaxation with business-ready convenience on the island.

There was a time when luxury hospitality competed on amenities. Today, the most meaningful measure of a destination is what lies beyond the hotel itself: the places it opens, the stories it reveals, and the experiences it makes possible. On Mykonos Island, the Myconian Collection has quietly built its reputation on precisely this idea. Across its family-owned portfolio of hotels overlooking the Aegean, the group has developed a collection of experiences designed to connect guests with the island in ways that feel immersive and personal. Rooted in local knowledge and long-standing relationships, the concierge teams shape each itinerary around what different travellers actually seek, whether that is life by the sea, cultural depth, local flavour, or a more adventurous pace, revealing Mykonos as it is lived, not just visited.

Within just a year of opening, South Africa’s first Park Hyatt branded hotel, Park Hyatt Johannesburg, is setting new standards in luxury hospitality. Adding to the property’s growing list of awards, TIME Magazine has named the hotel one of its 100 ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2026, an accolade shared by a select group of exceptional properties around the world. Compiled and curated by TIME’s international network of contributors, and eagerly anticipated by its international readership, the annual list honors extraordinary destinations across the globe, serving as a snapshot of the most exciting and inventive new experiences across travel, hospitality, culture and design.

As travel consumption continues to evolve toward higher quality, personalization, and local immersion, Atwell, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ (IHG’s) lifestyle brand, is accelerating its expansion across Greater China. Following the debut of its first property in the region, Atwell Suites Shanghai Wuning, the brand has celebrated the opening of its second hotel, Atwell Hefei City Center. From Shanghai to Hefei, Atwell brings its “new territorial home” concept to life, blending lifestyle aesthetics with local inspiration to create stays that offer both a sense of belonging and moments of discovery, designed for life-loving experience maximizer.