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Mountain Tracks Joins Ski Safari
Ski Safari is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mountain Tracks, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand and its future adventures in the mountains. Since launching in 1999, Mountain Tracks has built a strong reputation for expert-led ski touring, off-piste adventures and alpine experiences across some of the world's most iconic mountain destinations. From classic Haute Route journeys and ski mountaineering trips to introductory touring holidays and summer alpine adventures, Mountain Tracks has helped thousands of skiers and snowboarders explore the mountains in new ways.
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún Debuts
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announces the opening of The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún, an elegant beachfront retreat where the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Yucatán Peninsula meet the brand’s celebrated traditions and bespoke service. Located just north of Cancún in the tranquil enclave of Costa Mujeres, the resort introduces a sophisticated new expression of luxury in the Mexican Caribbean, framed by white sand beaches, crystalline waters, protected mangroves, and the world’s second-largest barrier reef.
The Luxury Childcare Association Launches Family Membership
The leading membership platform for family-focused hotels, the Luxury Childcare Association (LCA), has today announced the launch of a Family Membership. Officially available now, the new membership will further connect hotel members to families by offering access to exclusive benefits, privileged offers, and trusted family-focused experiences across participating LCA hotels to LCA Family Members, in turn creating a new direct engagement channel between luxury family hotels and highly qualified family travellers. Having built up a membership of over 70 of the world’s leading luxury family resorts since launching in 2025, the LCA aims to create stronger connections between families seeking high standards of care and the hotels that place them at the heart of their experience.
HOTEL ETIQUETTE: BRITS SPILL THEIR DARK STAY SECRETS
From breakfast buffet ‘jumpers’ to being rowdy in the hallways, Brits are lifting the lid on their hotel habits – and it turns out, we’re not always on our best behaviour. A new hotel etiquette study* commissioned by Hotels.com® reveals that while nearly 40% of us think hotel etiquette might be slipping, we still like to believe we’re doing our bit, with 90% of Brits convinced they’re the perfect house guest away from home.
Make more of your summer with Emirates
Emirates is kickstarting the summer holidays with exclusive offers for passengers travelling to or through Dubai. From complimentary stays at the iconic JW Marriott Marquis*, to hundreds of discounts through the popular My Emirates Pass, travellers can enjoy even more value while exploring the city, whether visiting for a longer getaway or a short stopover. Emirates is inviting South African travellers to make the most of their summer holidays with exclusive offers for passengers travelling to or through Dubai.
ATM 2026 to showcase Dubai’s resilience, global connectivity and future tourism growth
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has reinforced Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and best-prepared destinations for global travel and tourism, as the industry continues to navigate the evolving market conditions. Taking place from 14-17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ATM 2026 will bring together the international travel community at a pivotal time for the sector, underlining confidence in Dubai’s ability to maintain business continuity, operational excellence and global connectivity.
Blacklane’s new ‘Finding Flow’ report reveals how executives stay focused, productive & in control
Nine out of ten business leaders and high net worth individuals (HNWIs) find that travel empowers their most valuable thinking according to new data unveiled at the Business Travel Show from the global chauffeur service Blacklane. The ‘Finding Flow - How Executives Excel on the Move’ report - commissioned by Blacklane and conducted by Censuswide to explore the business travel habits of 2,000 executives in both the UK and US - shows that, in reality, travellers struggle to achieve optimum performance when on the move.
Enduata Camps Joins The Long Run: A Global Nonprofit Community for Nature-Based Tourism
Enduata Camps, Tanzania’s newest luxury safari operator, is proud to join The Long Run, the world’s largest nature-based tourism organisation. By joining this global community of purpose-driven businesses Enduata Camps commits to measurable, long-term impact by adopting The Long Run’s ‘4Cs’ framework: Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce. The Long Run’s Global Ecosphere Retreat (GER) standard is one of the world’s most rigorous sustainability certifications, and by aligning with this framework, Enduata Camps ensures that its presence in the Serengeti is not only low-impact but actively regenerative.
AirAsia MOVE partners with Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost tourism growth
AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), one of Asia's leading online travel agencies (OTAs), has signed a collaboration agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as a strategic partner to support TAT’s Amazing 5 Economy framework, especially the Platform Economy pillar, leveraging digital platforms to deliver seamless travel experiences and drive tourism growth.
PRISM Appoints Lia Prendergast as Vice President of Expansion, Europe and the Middle East
Global hospitality technology company PRISM today announced the appointment of Lia Prendergast as Vice President of Expansion, Europe and the Middle East. In this role, Prendergast will focus on developing and scaling PRISM’s upscale aparthotel and hotel portfolio across the region through long-term lease structures and acquisitions. She will work closely with the company’s senior global leadership team to build and expand PRISM’s operated hospitality platform across Europe and the Middle East.
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Unveils Summer 2026 Programme
Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the iconic Venetian hotel and former flour mill on Giudecca island, is delighted to unveil an exciting programme of summer experiences for guests and locals alike. From rooftop movie nights and sunset cocktails at the recently updated rooftop pool to the new Rialto Garden offering in partnership, live music on the terraces of Aromi and Bacaromi, and a series of exclusive culinary events including Grill Night by the Lagoon and Altrove by Aromi, the hotel offers a vibrant calendar of events throughout the season.
Geneva emerges as the ultimate ‘coolcation’ escape this summer
With Switzerland recently named among Europe’s top destinations to escape the summer heat by travel app Polarsteps, now is the perfect time to discover Geneva’s refreshing side. As demand for “coolcation” escapes continues to grow, the city offers a unique combination of lakeside swimming, outdoor adventures and Alpine scenery, where visitors can spend their days cruising across Lake Geneva, cycling through vineyards, and enjoying spectacular mountain views, all within minutes of the city centre.