HQ Hotels & Residences, the groundbreaking, innovative lifestyle hospitality brand spearheaded by visionary entrepreneur Sam Nazarian through a strategic alliance with Wyndham and its Registry Collection Hotels brand, today announced the opening of its debut resort: Hodges Bay Resort and Spa, a HQ Luxury Resort and Residences. Nestled on the coast of Northern Antigua, its arrival sets the stage for an ambitious pipeline of future HQ openings and marks the start of what is expected to quickly become a carefully curated portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels and resorts—each meticulously tailored to the needs of the modern traveler.

Golf has never been more popular. There has been a surge of people taking up golf in recent years, especially since the pandemic. According to figures from the 'Golf Tourism Market Report and Forecast 2024 – 2032', the market is predicted to grow by 7.4% in the next 8 years, reaching a value of $45.05 billion. And interestingly the game is gaining traction with women too. With much anticipated golf events on the horizon such as the 153rd Open in July and the 2025 Ryder Cup in September, we've rounded up the hottest golf holidays worldwide with breathtaking views, sunny skies and of course, glorious fairways. Golf widows and widowers will also be well looked after with state-of-the-art resort facilities, ensuring there is something to be loved by everyone.

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise introduces, "BASIN Glacial Waters," the official identity of its highly-anticipated, alpine wrapped, thermal bathing experience. Resting along the shore of Canada's iconic lake and thoughtfully designed to appear to be embedded into the natural landscape, the indoor-outdoor, all-sensory space is currently in the final stages of completion - ahead of its summer 2025 opening.

Thailand is set to make a grand debut at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, highlighting the country's commitment to becoming one of the global leaders in medical and wellness services. In line with the Expo's theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," Thailand will demonstrate how its unique blend of traditional practices and advanced medical services fosters the greatest happiness and well-being for all.

The Om Festival, New England's premier yoga and wellness festival, returns for its highly anticipated third annual event, July 23-27, 2025, at the West Mountain Inn in Arlington, VT. Set in the Green Mountains, this five-day festival offers world-class yoga, live music, wellness activities, and outdoor adventures, making it a transformative experience for all ages and skill levels.

Leading global travel services provider Trip.com Group has called for public and private stakeholders to step up collaboration to unlock new growth potential for the global tourism industry.