Plug in the lights and cue the smiles. This holiday season, Wyndham Rewards® is teaming up with beloved actress Beverly D’Angelo, forever known for her role as Ellen Griswold in the classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, to gift Wyndham Rewards members with a complimentary, limited time, one-level status upgrade. Translation? Extra perks sure to make your “holiday road” a little smoother—no station wagon required.

InterContinental is continuing its legacy of pioneering new destinations with the opening of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort. Within the twice-recognised UNESCO World Heritage Site, InterContinental – the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand – will open a landmark resort overlooking green-clad mountain islands and azure, blue sea.

Due to the changing global travel scene, travellers tend to explore less-visited exotic destinations in lieu of the established tourist destinations. Offbeat destinations are enjoying an impressive influx of visitors, starting with the turquoise lagoons of Seychelles, to the terraced sceneries of Vietnam. Offbeat destination travel insurance policies have increased by almost 45%, highlighting a change in the mentality of travellers towards financial security and safety.

The highly anticipated new addition to St. Pete Beach's vibrant shoreline, The Luce, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is set to make its debut early 2026. Owned by The LCP Group & Safanad, and managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the hotel serves as the newest addition to the Tribute Portfolio brand, the growing collection of characterful, independent hotels from Marriott Bonvoy. With 200 stylish accommodations, including a selection of bungalow studio suites, The Luce will offer guests a playful yet polished nine-acre beachfront retreat designed for both relaxation and celebration.

Seabourn, the leader in luxury cruising and expedition travel, is set to kick off the holiday and gift-giving season in style and with savings through its annual 'Black Friday Sail.' Available now through December 2, 2025, choose the gift of seamless travel with exceptional, value-added benefits on select 2026 and 2027 luxury ocean and expedition voyages across all seven continents, including:

Hilton has announced the signing of Signia by Hilton Tainan in partnership with Forte Hotel Group. The newest brand in Hilton’s luxury portfolio invites guests to experience the aura of distinction and sophistication with refined moments of personalized service, cosmopolitan amenities and signature spaces to celebrate special milestones or worldly events. Debuting in July 2026 in the heart of Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city and a rich cultural heritage destination, the 344-room hotel will make its mark as the first Signia by Hilton in Asia-Pacific.