Hilton announces the upcoming debut of Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton, a newly reimagined resort in the heart of wine country, in early 2026. Nestled between rolling vineyards and a vibrant downtown scene, the resort boasts a multi-million-dollar investment in design and architecture, creating spaces and experiences that reflect Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of remarkable hotels celebrated for their distinctive character and immersive experiences. Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton is now accepting reservations online.

Blossom Hotel Houston proudly announces its transformation into Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton, which debuted on September 30, 2025. This highly anticipated rebrand ushers in a new era for the property, pairing the individuality of an independent lifestyle hotel with the global recognition, reach and loyalty benefits of Curio Collection by Hilton. To celebrate its debut, the hotel is offering Hilton Honors members an exclusive opening promotion of 1,000 Bonus Points per night, available for stays from October 2025 through March 2026.

Etihad Airways has been ranked among the top airlines globally in the prestigious 2025 AirHelp Score, achieving an exceptional overall score of 8.07 out of 10 and jumping an impressive nine places year-on-year. Widely recognised as one of the world’s most comprehensive and trusted airline rankings, the AirHelp Score evaluates carriers equally on three key pillars: on-time performance, customer opinion and claim processing. The 2025 results are based on flight data from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025 and surveys from more than 11,500 passengers across over 60 countries.

Web in Travel (WiT) kicks off WiT Seoul 2025 today, convening many of APAC’s most influential leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs, to debate what the next two decades hold for the travel industry. The theme, “The Next 20”, challenges the industry to look beyond recovery cycles and short‑term gains, and instead design travel that is smarter, more connected, and more conscious.  Sessions will spotlight how AI, sustainability, and shifting consumer expectations are reshaping discovery, booking, and experiences.

mirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its Airbus A350 across all seven weekly flights to Baghdad starting 1 January 2026. The A350 will replace the current Boeing 777 operating flights EK 943/944 four times weekly, offering customers it’s latest cabins for a more consistent travel experience on every flight.

Jeremy Jauncey is the founder of the award-winning content agency Beautiful Destinations, who has launched the Beautiful Destinations Academy in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This groundbreaking programme was born from Jauncey’s vision to bridge a critical gap in the travel industry, as he noticed a growing number of travel decisions were influenced by social media content. Designed to fill this gap and equip the next generation of creators with world-class storytelling and digital marketing skills, the Beautiful Destinations Academy empowers participants to produce compelling, high-quality content that inspires travellers worldwide. The interview by Justin Cooke follows: