Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group that owns and operates over 560 hotels, resorts and residences in 58 countries, announces the signing of an agreement between its Chinese joint venture, Funyard Minor, and Chongqing Yuanchu Luquan Cultural Tourism Group to develop Anantara Clear Water Bay Sanya Resort. Slated to debut in October 2027, the 90-key Anantara Hotels & Resorts property will be situated along Clear Water Bay’s 12-kilometre stretch of fine, white sandy beach, known as one of the world’s three 'Singing Beaches.'

Qatar Tourism and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have unveiled a strategic partnership designed to strengthen regional tourism ties through a new twin-centre holiday offering. This initiative enables travellers to seamlessly combine Doha and Abu Dhabi into a single, multi-city itinerary, making it easier than ever to explore both destinations in one trip. At the heart of this collaboration are Qatar Airways Holidays and Etihad Holidays operated by Capital Holidays, part of ADNEC group, who will jointly curate customised travel packages. Each will draw from a selection of hotels and experiences to design integrated itineraries that capture the essence of both destinations. These packages will be promoted to tour operators across key markets in Europe and North America.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, recently received Suzan Kereere, President of Global Markets at PayPal, a global digital commerce platform, at Emirates Group Headquarters. During the meeting, Emirates and PayPal discussed opportunities to build on their 15-year relationship and deepen collaboration within the dynamic digital payments landscape.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 19 new member properties to its global portfolio between January 1 and March 31, 2025. To celebrate, I Prefer Hotel Rewards members can earn 2,500 bonus points on eligible stays at any of these participating locations for a limited time. Ranging from a family-oriented coastal retreat on the shores of Taiwan to a Blueridge mountainside adventurer’s escape, each of these distinct properties will greet travelers with thoughtful personalized service and unique unforgettable experiences that define independent luxury hospitality. Highlights include:

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is inviting guests to create special memories with two new worldwide initiatives launching as a part of its newly expanded Global Bar Program. A celebration of hospitality, craftsmanship and storytelling, the bar program elevates the guest experience across Fairmont’s exceptional portfolio of bars and lounges, starting with the debut of a new series of seasonal activations. The series kicks off with the introduction of an ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’ happy hour at select Fairmont properties around the globe, followed by a record-breaking cross-continental celebration in May 2025 in partnership with PATRÓN Tequila for ‘World Paloma Day’.

Alaska Airlines is celebrating the addition of our newest global airline partner, Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier of the Philippines and the oldest operating commercial airline in Asia. With our new frequent flyer partnership, Alaska becomes Philippine Airlines' first loyalty partner in North America, opening the door for our guests to book travel to exotic, once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Palawan and Boracay in the Philippines.