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Kingfisher Bay Resort Shines as a Premier Wedding Destination With Multiple Industry Recognitions
Kingfisher Bay Resort sits at the heart of K’gari (Fraser Island), the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. Together, they offer a unique wedding destination defined by scale, natural beauty and a sense of occasion that is distinctly Australian. Surrounded by ancient rainforests, sweeping sand dunes and the calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait, K’gari (Fraser Island) provides a setting that is both expansive and intimate, allowing couples to celebrate in a location that feels truly removed from the everyday.
The future of long haul travel: Air New Zealand’s Economy Skynest™ on sale from May 2026
A new era of long haul travel is on the horizon as Air New Zealand’s world-first innovation, the Economy Skynest™, will be available to book from May 18, 2026. It will operate onboard the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from November. The game-changing concept gives travelers more choice, providing the opportunity for lie-flat rest in the sky regardless of the cabin they choose to fly. Initial services will operate between New York (JFK) and Auckland (AKL), redefining comfort on one of the world’s longest routes.
Ramble Worldwide Celebrates 80 Years With FREE Guided Walks Across the UK This Summer
This summer, Ramble Worldwide, the original walking holiday specialist with a charitable ethos, is offering a programme of free guided walks across England and Scotland to celebrate its 80th birthday. Launched in 1946 as Ramblers Association Services, the holiday-planning arm of the Ramblers’ Association, the organisation was founded at a time when access to the countryside was limited. Its mission was simple yet powerful: to open landscapes, mountains and coastline routes to people who longed to explore at their own pace, supporting walkers by providing assembled tours and guest house stays.
Sunlife Resorts Mauritius Redefines Long Stay Escapes for Work and Wellbeing
As more travellers embrace flexible ways of working, Sunlife Resorts Mauritius invites them to escape the ordinary and experience curated long-stay escapes designed for productivity, flexibility, and wellbeing. With high-speed Wi-Fi, dedicated work-friendly spaces, and seamless connectivity across its properties, the brand is perfectly equipped for today’s modern traveller.
FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS UNVEILS NEW GLOBAL CAMPAIGN “WELLNESS WITHOUT WALLS”
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the global luxury hospitality brand, today unveils “Wellness Without Walls,” a landmark global campaign that redefines well-being beyond the confines of a traditional gym or spa, featuring world-renowned footballer Kylian Mbappé as Fairmont’s first ever Wellness Ambassador. Fairmont is debuting a cinematic brand film that brings this unbound vision to life through the lens of one of the world’s most recognizable athletes, an individual whose own approach to performance, recovery, and longevity mirrors Fairmont’s philosophy.
Etihad Airways Makes Travelling with Pets More Accessible
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is making it more accessible for guests to travel with their cats and dogs, introducing a special promotional offer for its existing Pets Onboard service while continuing to deliver the care, comfort and safety that define the Etihad travel experience. Already the only airline in the UAE to offer guests the option to travel with pets in the cabin, Etihad continues to evolve the service in response to growing demand from travellers who wish to bring important members of the family when they fly.
Etihad elevates premium cabins on flights to Mumbai and New Delhi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has elevated its premium travel experience across all flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Mumbai and New Delhi, both operating four times daily. The airline will introduce its game-changing Airbus A321LR twice daily to both Mumbai and New Delhi, which will complement two daily wide-body services connecting Abu Dhabi to each city.
Brewed at altitude: British Airways expands partnership with Grind to bring a bespoke coffee blend
British Airways is expanding its partnership with London-based coffee brand Grind, to bring a bespoke coffee blend to the skies, specially crafted to serve the perfect cup at 35,000ft. The specially curated blend will be served across British Airways’ Club Europe (short‑haul business class) and Club World (long‑haul business class) cabins. The blend has been co-created by Tim Jackson, British Airways’ Master of Wine who oversees the airline’s full complimentary drinks portfolio, and Grind’s Head of Coffee, Howard Gill.
Oman’s annual hotel revenues set new record at OMR297.3 million in 2025
Annual hotel revenues in Oman reached OMR297.3 million (US$772 million) in 2025 – a new annual record and a year-on-year increase of more than 22%, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Oman’s hotels welcomed 2.4 million guests last year, up nearly 11% compared to 2024. Average occupancy grew 13.6% to reach almost 57%, while average room rates reached almost OMR49 (US$127), an increase of 4.7%, according to Cavendish Maxwell’s latest analysis of Oman’s hospitality sector.
THE RITZ-CARLTON OʻAHU, TURTLE BAY ANNOUNCES NEW SUMMER PROGRAMMING
As Oʻahu continues its recovery following recent events, The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay welcomes travelers to experience a summer of exploration and adventure on the North Shore.
VERDURA RESORT TO HOST INAUGURAL SIR ROCCO FORTE CAPTAIN’S TROPHY
Verdura Resort will host the inaugural Sir Rocco Forte Captain’s Trophy from September 10-13, introducing an exclusive new event that brings together world-class golf, culture and conversation at one of Europe’s leading golf destinations.
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES UNVEILS SUITE COLLECTION FOR ATLAS ADVENTURER
Atlas Ocean Voyages today unveils the suite collection for Atlas Adventurer, the world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht, introducing a new expression of exploration that reinterprets the elegance of ocean travel for today’s traveler. Designed at the intersection of sustainability and sophistication, the yacht introduces an all-suite accommodation concept that pairs expansive, residential-style living with next-generation maritime innovation, inviting today’s global traveler to experience the spirit of an iconic age through a distinctly modern lens. Reservations will open to the general public on June 10.