Bhaya Cruises, invites travellers to celebrate the most magical time of the year with its Tides of Wonder Festive Season Exclusive, available on either the new Bhaya Soul or The Au Co cruise boats offering up to 18 percent savings on selected Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay cruises for departures until 10 January 2026. Available exclusively for new direct bookings made via the Bhaya Cruises website during the festive season, this limited time offer allows guests to enjoy exceptional savings while experiencing one of Vietnam’s most iconic seascapes in true festive style.

As 2025 draws to a close, Rail Europe is sharing a set of booking insights that highlight how North American travelers chose to explore the continent this year. The figures confirm the weight of this audience for European rail: visitors from the United States and Canada represented almost half of all sessions on Rail Europe and showed some of the highest average order values across markets. Their behavior points to a clear shift toward multi-city trips, scenic routes and smaller destinations — a sign that many travelers were looking for richer cultural experiences and a slower, more enjoyable pace.

Arada has announced that booking has now begun at Nest Hotel, the first property in its new lifestyle hospitality brand, ahead of the hotel’s formal opening in late December at Aljada, Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination. Independently managed by Arada Hospitality and Entertainment and located alongside the Nest Campus student housing complex, the 395-room property is designed to accommodate a wide range of guests including business travellers, families, leisure visitors, long-stay guests, sports groups, and distinctively, students and faculty members. As a midscale hospitality brand, the Nest Hotel has been designed to grow both elsewhere in the UAE and internationally, either as a standalone property or alongside the Nest Campus concept. Nest Hotel includes lounges, co-working areas, dining outlets, and direct access to Aljada’s East Boulevard, which features over 100 restaurants, retail, sports and entertainment venues.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Supreme Chairman of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, has launched Al Khail Square, an integrated development project at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club designed to elevate the equestrian sector and celebrate its deep-rooted heritage within a contemporary urban setting.

Seabourn, the leader in luxury cruising and expedition travel, announced that it has secured the rights from IMG to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 26™ live across its ocean fleet. From June 11 through July 19, 2026, guests aboard Seabourn’s three ocean ships will have the opportunity to watch all 104 matches of the tournament, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, on Sport 24 Special Event Channels.

This December, the spirit of Ibiza meets the slopes of the French Alps as beloved Thai restaurant Pom Thaï officially opens its doors in Courchevel 1850. After years of building a cult following among Ibiza’s gastronomes, DJs, and creatives, the restaurant is proud to bring its signature blend of authentic Thai flavours, artful ambience and wine-centric hospitality to one of Europe’s most sought-after ski resorts.