This summer, Our Habitas AlUla invites travellers to experience a different kind of seasonal escape with A Summer Getaway, a thoughtfully curated offering designed to showcase the beauty of AlUla through connection, exploration and immersive desert experiences. Available from SAR 1,800 per night, the offer combines family-friendly experiences, wellbeing activities and outdoor adventures set against the dramatic backdrop of Ashar Valley.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its portfolio in Italy with three new hotel openings. The three planned hotels will add 428 rooms and suites in Italy, one of Europe’s most important travel markets where WTTC forecasts international visitor spending will reach an all-time high of €78 billion by 2035[1].  Hyatt currently offers 170 hotels in Europe across 19 brands, including six hotels across five brands in Italy, with properties in Milan, Venice, Rome, Florence and Sardinia. Since 2019, Hyatt has quadrupled the number of rooms in its Italian portfolio and continues to grow, with more than 40 hotels set to open across Europe in the coming years.

Ruby opens Ruby Frida in Stockholm. It is the brand’s first property in Sweden and an electric new addition to its ever-growing global portfolio. Located in the vibrant Stockholm district of Kungsholmen near Fridhemsplan, inspired by the city’s influential music heritage and the creative spirit of the swinging sixties, the 187-room hotel introduces Ruby’s signature character-rich, design-led approach to one of Stockholm’s most connected and fast evolving areas. Ruby Frida combines dynamic social spaces, a design concept deeply connected to Stockholm’s cultural pulse, a 24 serving cocktails and barista coffee, and an effortless guest experience designed around what cosmopolitan travellers value most.

The Algarve is more accessible than ever, with direct flights from London, Manchester, Dublin and major European cities. United Airlines has also resumed its seasonal summer non-stop service between Newark and Faro, operating four times weekly and providing direct access to the region for North American travellers. Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, Managed by Accor is located just 30 minutes from Faro International Airport, in an exclusive area of Vilamoura overlooking The Els Club Vilamoura golf course. For the summer season, the resort has introduced a collection of new experiences for both guests and local residents.

Handwritten Collection, a global collection of characterful hotels, celebrates a major milestone with 50 addresses now open around the world. Each hotel is thoughtfully curated, celebrating character over standardisation and story over uniformity, ensuring the essence of each property is preserved for curious, open-minded travellers who value emotional connection and meaningful experiences.  Whether it is a historic château in Provence, a vibrant city escape in Shanghai, or a mountain retreat in the Swiss Alps, every Handwritten Collection hotel is shaped by the people who care for it and the place it calls home.

Ground has officially been broken for the expansion of the Healing Earth™ Transformative Wellness Spa at Brahman Hills, bringing a sanctuary to life where wellness is not confined to a treatment room, but woven into the very landscape that surrounds it.