The luxurious Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman has added another feather to its cap by winning the prestigious title of World’s Leading Honeymoon Resort 2024 at the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards, held last weekend in Madeira, Portugal. This accolade reinforces the resort’s standing as a premier destination for romance, relaxation, and unparalleled luxury.

Leo Trippi, the renowned luxury ski travel specialist, has once again demonstrated its industry dominance by winning the World’s Best Ski Travel Agent 2024 at the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards. Held last weekend in Madeira, Portugal, this recognition underscores Leo Trippi’s unparalleled expertise in curating bespoke ski holidays for its discerning clientele.

BNESIM, a leading innovator in global mobile connectivity, has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the World’s Best Travel SIM Provider 2024 at the prestigious World Travel Tech Awards. This recognition, presented during a glittering ceremony celebrating the finest achievements in travel technology, cements BNESIM’s position as the go-to solution for travellers worldwide.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Centric San José Escazū, marking the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in Costa Rica. Primely located in the vibrant Escazú neighborhood of Costa Rica’s capital city, the full-service, lifestyle hotel with 161 rooms and suites offers access to boutique shops, dining, and key corporate offices within the Plaza Tempo Shopping & Business Center. The hotel’s central location offers savvy travelers the ideal homebase to explore San José’s city center, the National Stadium of Costa Rica, as well as natural sites like La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Poas Volcano National Park, and Costa Rica’s famous beaches, rainforests, and mountain adventures.

Hilton announced the signing of the first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in China, marking the debut of the luxury brand in the country. In collaboration with Zhong Ding Guo Sheng, the LXR property is scheduled to open in 2027, in the heart of the historic and cultural city of Xi’an. This brand debut marks a significant milestone for Hilton to expand its luxury hotel portfolio in China.

Waldorf Astoria New York unveiled today details on the property’s signature restaurant, Lex Yard, helmed by acclaimed Chef Partner, Michael Anthony. Expected to debut in spring 2025, the two-story American Brasserie-style restaurant marries the vibrant energy of New York and the essence of contemporary American dining, featuring a lively bar and casually elegant dining room that invites locals, residents of Waldorf Astoria New York and guests alike to indulge in seasonal, American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.