Imperial Hotel, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Reiko Sakata has been appointed General Manager of the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto, scheduled to open in spring 2026. In addition, the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto joined The Leading Hotels of the World, the largest collection of independent luxury hotels on April 1, 2025. The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto is a hotel that will preserve and integrate the Yasaka Kaikan, originally built in 1936 as a theater and has long been cherished as a gathering place for the local community. This legendary landmark is a national tangible cultural property and stands on the grounds of the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo.

What makes a trip unforgettable? For Marriott Bonvoy, the most valuable souvenirs aren’t the tangible ones you bring back, but the experiences, connections, and memories that stay with you long after the journey ends. Today, Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel platform and home to 30+ extraordinary hotel brands, launched its newest global campaign that celebrates how travel shapes us. Beginning with a new hero film, “You Are The Greatest Souvenir,” the campaign is an ode to travel’s transformative power.

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is proud to present an exclusive culinary collaboration with Kyoto’s acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant SEN. This limited-time dining experience will be available at Ryozen, the hotel’s kappo-style restaurant, until May 6 (Tuesday, public holiday), 2025.

In recent years, Palma has consolidated itself as a gastronomic hub of Europe. From guests on a budget who can eat like a local at one of the city’s markets, to those with more to spend who can indulge in a Michelin-starred meal, there is a range of culinary experiences for all. The capital of the Balearics is even home to some gastro-themed surprises, with secret supper clubs and the archipelago’s best burgers all being found in this historic city.

Jumeirah Olhahali Island welcomes guests to celebrate spring’s spirit of renewal with Easter traditions. From shared culinary moments to creative workshops and tranquil wellness rituals, the resort’s Easter Island Escape programme invites families, couples, and small groups to connect with loved ones amid the serene beauty of the North Malé Atoll.

Guests at Shizuoka’s popular Izu Panorama Park can now enjoy a new experience, following the recent opening of its Sky Garden by Ao Terrace. The new space provides an impressive observation deck for the park, with views of Mount Fuji and spectacular ocean vistas of Suruga Bay below. The new area includes a “Grand Loop” circular deck offering magnificent views of the surrounding nature and a “Forest Walk” boardwalk for strolls in dappled sunlight beneath a picturesque tree canopy. Further down from the “Grand Loop”, a new designated photo spot is ideal for capturing the moment with a backdrop that gives the illusion of floating above the clouds.