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Cloud7 Ayla Unveils Summer Specials in Jordan and Aqaba
Cloud7 Residence Ayla, a Kerten Hospitality concept, is welcoming guests from across the region this summer, with a series of seasonal special offers for a beachside lifestyle escape to Aqaba, Jordan.
Kempinski Hotels Publishes 2024 ESG Report
Kempinski Hotels has published its fourth consecutive Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report for the year 2024. Compiled in partnership with global benchmarking, certification and advisory group EarthCheck and prepared in line with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the report assesses all aspects of Kempinski operations based on ESG risks material to Kempinski’s value chain.
DISCOVER MINDFUL LIVING WITH URBAN PLUS AT PARKROYAL COLLECTION KUALA LUMPUR
Designed for modern travellers who appreciate purposeful experiences and conveniences, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur unveils its URBAN PLUS package, available exclusively for Urban Deluxe Queen rooms. This new offering aligns with the brand’s ethos of conscious living and uplifting experiences which are brought to life through biophilic design, eco-wellness spaces and sustainable practices.
S Hotels and Resorts Joins Global Hotel Alliance
S Hotels and Resorts PCL the international hospitality company under Singha Estate PCL, is proud to announce its partnership with Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) to join a curated collection of independent hospitality brands through GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme powered by a shared technology platform. GHA is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with 45 brands and 850 hotels in 100 countries. Its award-winning loyalty programme— GHA DISCOVERY – offers members unparalleled access to world-class hospitality.
Wyndham Teams Up with Grubhub for On-Demand Delivery of Local Eats and Essentials
Wyndham hotel team members and guests can now get everything from tacos to toothpaste delivered right to their doorstep—all with $0 delivery fees and other perks—thanks to a new partnership between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery platform, Grubhub. Available now across Wyndham’s entire U.S. portfolio—nearly 6,000 hotels spanning 20 brands—ordering is as simple as opening the Grubhub app while on-site at a participating hotel or simply scanning one of the Grubhub QR codes featured on hotel marketing materials (where available).
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Hainan Airlines Deepen Partnership
Building on their successful collaboration launched last year, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Hainan Airlines have further deepened their strategic partnership in 2025 with the joint concept ‘Where Dreams Bloom, Journey to the Oasis’. Together, the two brands present a range of elevated travel touchpoints—including a co-branded airport lounge and business class menus—expanding the boundaries of culture and tourism collaboration. As IHG marks its 50th anniversary in Greater China, this strengthened partnership reflects a shared vision to deliver a seamless end-to-end travel experience with elevated product and service offerings.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Crowne Plaza Madinah Al Haramain
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza Madinah Al Haramain, a 383-key hotel in partnership with Arbah Tayba Real Estate Company. Slated to open in 2026, the hotel will be managed by IHG and will further strengthen the company’s premium portfolio in one of Saudi Arabia’s most significant religious and cultural destinations.
Much Better Adventures Launches New E-Bike Tour Offering in Iconic Global Destinations
With search interest in e-bikes up 29% in the UK and 17% globally YoY, and e-biking named as one of 2025's top five adventure travel trends, Much Better Adventures is expanding its portfolio of cycling trips with five brand new e-biking holiday itineraries. The new collection takes travellers from the highlands of Northern Vietnam to Peru's Sacred Valley, culminating at the iconic Machu Picchu and to the beaches of Costa Rica. The new trips bring the adventure travel specialist to a total of 18 cycling holidays spanning 14 countries in what is becoming one of their customers most popular ways to travel.
Exodus Adventure Travels Launches A "September to Remember"
Exodus Adventure Travels, the award-winning leader in small-group guided travel, has unveiled its "September to Remember" program, highlighting special trips and the unmatched magic of the September travel season. September is a travel sweet spot and a time many adventurers wait for all year. Temperatures mellow, crowds thin, and destinations reveal cultural gems, rare wildlife moments, and once-a-year festivals that are best experienced when the world slows down.
North Dakota's 2025 Sunflower Map is Here
North Dakota's wide-open landscapes are about to come alive with color. Beginning late July and into August, thousands of acres of sunflower fields across the state will explode into vibrant golden blooms, creating a striking contrast against blue prairie skies.
Plan Your Korea Trip with T'way Air's Europe-Seoul Deals
T'way Air, Korea's leading low-cost carrier, has launched its July promotion on its website. Valid through July 31, the offer applies to all five of the airline's Europe – Incheon (Seoul) routes — Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Frankfurt, and Zagreb— for travel through March, 2026.
THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA AT GRANDE LAKES ORLANDO INTRODUCES HOLISTIC WELLNESS RETREAT
Escape to a three-day restorative retreat this August at Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, the resort's dedicated Ritz-Carlton Spa will invite guests to experience three days of complete healing, targeting the mind, body, and soul. Patrons will enjoy personalized health consultations, inspiring guest speakers, indulgent spa services, curated dining and beverages, and invigorating fitness activity programming over several days. Locals have the option to enjoy day passes to the retreat, while travelers can opt to stay overnight on property.