The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem has once again been named Israel's Leading Boutique Hotel for 2025 by the internationally acclaimed World Travel Awards, marking the ninth time the hotel has received this coveted recognition. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards are recognized globally as the benchmark of excellence in the travel and tourism industry. Each year, more than 650,000 travel professionals and consumers worldwide vote to select the leading hotels and destinations around the world. The American Colony Hotel first received this award in 2013 and has since been honored repeatedly in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and now again in 2025.

American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce 10 new ships for the U.S. market beginning with American Pioneer debuting in Florida on October 31st. American Pioneer is the 2nd new Patriot Class ship the company has launched this year. The balance of the order will be delivered over the next 3 years, underscoring the company's commitment to the development and modernization of the U.S. market. All American's new boats will continue to sail domestically, operating itineraries across the Line's growing portfolio, including the Mississippi River, Alaska, and the East Coast. The new ships will also accelerate American's expansion into new niche markets such as the Great Lakes, the Arkansas River, and National Parks cruises.

As the luxury hospitality industry continues to redefine what sophistication means to the modern traveler, Tom Rowntree, Vice President of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts, will take the stage at ILHA INSPIRE Europe, November 12–13 at the Congress Centre of the Czech National Bank in Prague.

The leading membership and accreditation platform for family-focused hotels, the Luxury Childcare Association (LCA), has announced the winners of the inaugural LCA Awards. Voted for by the public, the awards celebrate LCA members who set new standards in luxury family travel, from innovative childcare design to exceptional family experiences. Each category reflects the core LCA values of professionalism, safety, fun and inspiring care for children in remarkable destinations.

One of only five Blue Zones in the world, Okinawa has been named by Expedia as one of its Destinations of the Year 2026, ranking second on the list following a remarkable 71% year-on-year increase in flight and accommodation searches. The recognition also aligns with Expedia's new Smart Travel Health Check framework, developed with insights from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) to highlight destinations demonstrating sustainable tourism management. Okinawa's inclusion reflects not only its growing global popularity, but also its commitment to responsible tourism and community wellbeing

On the storied shores of Nusa Dua, The St. Regis Bali Resort proudly announces an exclusive collaboration with Vilebrequin, the iconic French luxury swimwear house from Saint-Tropez. Launching across select St. Regis resorts worldwide, the partnership introduces a limited-edition Family Capsule Collection alongside curated resort experiences designed to celebrate coastal living with refined sophistication.