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Disney Believe Announced as Next Disney Cruise Line Ship

Disney Believe Announced as Next Disney Cruise Line Ship

New details about the next Disney Cruise Line ship, including the vessel's name and design theme, were announced today at the 2026 Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting by Chief Executive Officer Josh D'Amaro during his historic first day at the helm of the company. Fittingly revealed during an exciting moment of optimism and transformation for the company, the next ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be named the Disney Believe, honoring the dreamers and doers who dare to pursue their own happily ever after.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN DELIVERS MORE ISLAND TIME THAN EVER WITH ROYAL BEACH CLUB LELEPA

ROYAL CARIBBEAN DELIVERS MORE ISLAND TIME THAN EVER WITH ROYAL BEACH CLUB LELEPA

Royal Caribbean is unveiling its most exciting Australian summer yet with all-in holiday adventures and the debut of Royal Beach Club Lelepa*, the Southern Hemisphere's first Royal Caribbean exclusive cruise destination for a holiday like no other. From October 2027 to April 2028, travellers can look forward to more short getaways, weekend departures and ways to bask in island time on Anthem of the Seas from Sydney and Voyager of the Seas from Brisbane, delivering 2- to 12-night holidays across Australia, the sun-soaked South Pacific – including the ultimate beach day at the all-new Royal Beach Club Lelepa – and breathtaking New Zealand. The new lineup of 2027-28 holidays on two of the boldest ships at sea are now available to book on Royal Caribbean's website.

New Overnight Sleeper Routes Make Exploring Europe by Train Easier Than Ever

New Overnight Sleeper Routes Make Exploring Europe by Train Easier Than Ever

Rail tour expert Ffestiniog Travel says new sleeper connections and seamless rail ticketing enable deeper, slower and more sustainable ways to explore the European Continent without flying. Travelling across Europe by train is enjoying a renewed surge in popularity, with longer journeys made increasingly convenient by a growing network of overnight sleeper services linking major cities and regions.

Isle of Man to attempt world record Pilates class at the birthplace of the method

Isle of Man to attempt world record Pilates class at the birthplace of the method

The Isle of Man, the birthplace of Pilates, will attempt to break the world record for the largest single Pilates class this summer, on the very ground where Joseph Pilates first developed his method over 100 years ago. On 19 July 2026, thousands are expected to gather at Knockaloe for a landmark wellness festival and official world record attempt, celebrating the Island’s pivotal role in the origins of Pilates

ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES QUANTUM OF THE SEAS' 2027-28 SINGAPORE GETAWAYS

ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES QUANTUM OF THE SEAS' 2027-28 SINGAPORE GETAWAYS

Quantum of the Seas will once again call Singapore home in 2027, giving adventurers across the region more ways to explore Asia. From October 2027 to March 2028, families and friends can choose from 3- to 10-night vacations from Singapore, sailing to the beaches, cities and cultures of Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Japan with the convenience of starting and ending their holiday in one of Asia's best-connected hubs.

STORY Hospitality unveils new premium destination in Montenegro: STORY Budva Riviera

STORY Hospitality unveils new premium destination in Montenegro: STORY Budva Riviera

STORY Hospitality has announced the signing of STORY Budva Riviera, an exceptional new landmark development set within the natural elegance of Montenegro’s Milocer Garden. Overlooking the Adriatic Sea with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, the project promises a lifestyle experience that blends refined luxury with the effortless beauty of Montenegro’s most celebrated coastline. Representing STORY Hospitality’s return to Montenegro after its successful introduction of CUE Podgorica, the new branded residence development marks the first time the group brings its premium STORY Hotels & Resorts brand to the country.

ATM 2026 rescheduled to August at the Dubai World Trade Centre

ATM 2026 rescheduled to August at the Dubai World Trade Centre

RX has confirmed that the 2026 edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, originally scheduled to take place from 4–7 May 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, will now take place from 17-20 August 2026, with the venue remaining unchanged. The decision to reschedule the event has been made to prioritise the safety and well-being of customers, partners and colleagues, and to give the global travel and tourism community greater confidence and flexibility to attend.

NH Collection Maldives Reethi Reveals the World’s First Certified Underwater Aged Rum by a Resort

NH Collection Maldives Reethi Reveals the World’s First Certified Underwater Aged Rum by a Resort

For centuries, the maturation of fine spirits has been a land‑bound ritual, guided by oak, air and time. At NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, that tradition turned seaward. In partnership with Planteray Rum, widely regarded as one of the world’s best premium rum brands, the property has completed the world’s first certified underwater ageing of rum in glass bottles by a resort, with the inaugural batch earning glowing evaluations for its depth and complexity.

Hamad International Airport Statement

Hamad International Airport Statement

In light of the ongoing conflict in the region, Hamad International Airport confirms that it is withdrawing from all external exhibitions, conferences, industry events, and awards programmes during this period, including the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 and the Passenger Terminal Expo 2026, London. The safety and wellbeing of our passengers, our staff, and their families is, and remains, our absolute priority. We thank our aviation partners and stakeholders for their continued support. Hamad International Airport

THE MICHELIN GUIDE HAS AWARDED 2 STARS TO HAKUBA, THE JAPANESE RESTAURANT OF CHEVAL BLANC PARIS

THE MICHELIN GUIDE HAS AWARDED 2 STARS TO HAKUBA, THE JAPANESE RESTAURANT OF CHEVAL BLANC PARIS

Hakuba is honoured to receive 2 MICHELIN stars and expresses its deepest gratitude to the MICHELIN Guide for this esteemed recognition. Opened in March 2024, Hakuba is the fourth restaurant by Cheval Blanc Paris, born from the shared vision of Chefs Arnaud Donckele, Takuya Watanabe and Maxime Frédéric. Hakuba offers a gastronomic initiation conceived as a journey, where the traditions of the Land of the Rising Sun meet the treasures of the Atlantic and French coasts through the art of kaiseki-sushi cuisine.

New Research Finds Luxury Travel Demand Expanding Beyond the Ultra-Wealthy

New Research Finds Luxury Travel Demand Expanding Beyond the Ultra-Wealthy

Luxury travel is growing beyond its traditional ultra-wealthy base, creating new opportunities for brands with travel loyalty programs to capture a greater share of high-end travel demand, according to a new report from travel technology provider arrivia. The New Luxury Travel Playbook examines the circumstances under which aspiring luxury travelers—households with net worth between $100,000 and $1 million—are actively upgrading their travel. It explores how wealth, life stage and generation shape the definition of luxury.