To celebrate Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, Minor Hotels is launching a unique city walking tour that takes visitors past the capital’s hidden gems. The ‘Minor Hotels Walking Tour - 750 Years of Amsterdam’ connects three of the group’s historic hotels, allowing guests to discover the city’s rich history through narrow alleys, hidden courtyards and centuries-old gable stones.

In yet another exciting addition to their South American portfolio, conservation-led luxury adventure company andBeyond has launched their latest project, a state-of-the-art river expedition yacht to be based in the Peruvian Amazon. Boasting the ultimate in modern design and technology, the andBeyond Amazon Explorer is currently under construction at the SIMA Shipyard in Iquitos, Peru, and is due to set sail on 29 September 2026.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has officially granted an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) to Riyadh Air, authorizing the airline to start commercial flight operations. The issuance of the AOC confirms the Riyadh Air’s full compliance with Saudi Arabia’s aviation regulations, international standards, and flight safety requirements under the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.

Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s collection of award-winning hotels and retreats, is thrilled to unveil an exclusive new experience connecting its two Kenyan safari properties, Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons. With direct flights between the camps launching in June, this offering comes at an exciting time, celebrating Finch Hattons joining the Virgin Limited Edition collection in 2024 and coinciding with the re-opening of Mahali Mzuri following its extensive refurbishment.

Desert & Delta Safaris, a pioneer in luxury ecotourism, is thrilled to announce the launch of Sediba Sa Rona, an exclusive photographic safari lodge set to open its doors on March 16 2026, in Botswana’s breathtaking Khwai Concession. This new venture is a celebration of legacy, sustainability, and community empowerment – a bold step forward in redefining the safari experience.

Lisbon’s cultural and tourism scene welcomes a new highlight today with the opening of the Interpretive Centre “Almada’s Murals in the Maritime Stations”, a space dedicated to the monumental work of Almada Negreiros. The centre was inaugurated yesterday, April 7, the date celebrating the artist’s birth, and opens to the public today, providing visitors with access to the emblematic murals in the Alcântara and Rocha do Conde de Óbidos Maritime Stations - buildings designed by architect Porfírio Pardal Monteiro and inaugurated in the 1940s.