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The Peninsula Announces Exciting New Partnership with The Victoria & Albert Museum
The Peninsula, which has for decades embraced a continuous commitment to ground-breaking art in its properties around the world, announced a new chapter in that longstanding kinship. Beginning in 2025, the legendary hotel brand will launch a series of contemporary art installations curated in partnership with London’s illustrious Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), debuting with an exhibit at The Peninsula Hong Kong, to launch in time for Art Basel Hong Kong 2025.
Sirru Fen Fushi Welcomes Culinary Icon Girish Sharma as Executive Chef
Sirru Fen Fushi, the celebrated member of the Leading Hotels of the World collection, proudly announces the appointment of Girish Sharma as its new Executive Chef. Known for his culinary artistry and an uncompromising dedication to excellence, Chef Sharma is poised to elevate the resort’s gastronomic offerings to tasteful heights.
Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park
Set on the shores of the sparkling Arabian Gulf, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas offers the ideal luxury location for a family getaway. Packed with family-friendly amenities and activities, you can play, dine and relax until the sun sets… and beyond. Located just an hour’s drive from the airport in Doha, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas boasts an exciting kids club, 3.5km of private beach, a thrilling water and adventure park, world-class sports academy, 7 signature restaurants, a marina, overwater activities, a luxury spa, delectable All Inclusive dining, and a host of villa options for every generation of family.
2025 Tours That Promise to Delight the Senses
New Scientist Discovery Tours shares its top sense-inspired trips to book in 2025, including two new tours Travel that puts the senses at the centre is a rising trend for 2025. The idea is to engage all five senses - sound, taste, touch, smell and sight - in order to be truly in the present and experience each moment fully.
Scotland’s Luxury Floating Hotel Pushes the Boat Out for Valentine’s Day
Scotland’s only five-star luxury floating hotel is pushing the boat out for Valentine’s Day with the launch of a new tasting menu and overnight stay package for romantic couples. Fingal Hotel, which is permanently berthed in Edinburgh’s Port of Leith, is rated as one of the top 25 most romantic hotels in the UK and Channel Islands on the prestigious Tripadvisor list of most ‘Dreamy stays that couples love’
A Record Year for Explore Worldwide
Specialist tour operator Explore Worldwide closed another record-breaking year end of October 2024 and got off to a storming start with its Black Friday Sale, which ran from 25th November to 2nd December. The sale’s closing day saw the company’s biggest single-day’s revenue in its 43-year history.
Walkers’ Britain Launches ‘Taste Of’ Trip Collection
Walkers’ Britain is excited to announce its new Taste of Trips range – a curated collection of walking holidays with shorter distances that offer a perfect blend of active exploration, relaxation and cultural discovery.
Emirates debuts stylish new uniform for its elite Premium & VIP Passenger Services team
Emirates has officially debuted a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team, who are responsible for the seamless transfer of Premium & VIP personnel through Dubai International Airport (DXB). The new uniform has echoes of the iconic Emirates cabin crew look, however, exclusively represents Emirates’ elite unit that caters to high profile customers.
Invest Now or Pay the Price: UK Tourism Losing its Global Position
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued a stark warning to the UK Government: the UK’s successful Travel & Tourism industry faces stagnation and long-term decline. On the eve of the UK Government’s first Visitor Economy Advisory Council, the global tourism body revealed data that shows £60BN1 is at risk over the next 10 years, in lost tourism business.
Come and Discover a Side of Canada You May Not Know!
At Destination Canada, we’re highlighting the beauty of winter, the autumn shoulder season, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. With Virgin Airlines launching direct flights to Toronto on March 30th, alongside Air Canada resuming their direct route to Ottawa—connecting capital cities—there are plenty of ways to reach us. British Airways is increasing capacity to Vancouver, WestJet is adding more flights to Newfoundland and Labrador, and launching the Halifax route a month earlier. Canada is more accessible than ever.
Grand Opening of Chi Longevity Clinic at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Following the success of its flagship clinic at Camden Medical Centre, Chi Longevity, a global leader in healthy longevity, has opened its second clinic at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. This marks a significant milestone for the clinic, which has already gained recognition for its evidence-based approach to slowing biological ageing and optimising health.
Discover the Transformative Power of Horse Therapy at Quinta Carvalhas
In the Ribatejo region of Portugal steeped in history and only an hour from Lisbon airport, Quinta Carvalhas is a luxury farm stay and retreat centre offering state-of-the-art yoga studios and meditation spaces, farm-to-table nourishing food and transformative retreats including their specialism in equine therapy. Michelle Thomas, the visionary behind Quinta Carvalhas has created a sanctuary that blends modern luxury with a unique experience for body, mind and soul in beautiful surroundings.