Fresh from the success of the 2024 show hosted last month in Bali, Synergy - The Retreat Show has unveiled the location and date of next year’s show, which will take place in Sardinia, from 7th to 10th October 2025. A historic island known for its beautiful beaches and fascinating rock formations, Sardinia also reflects the art and culture that Italy is known for, and the 2025 Synergy show will focus on showcasing how the arts can intersect with wellness and healing.

Yesterday at the Resort and Residential Forum, Marriott International announced its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (“EMEA”) region, with 70 projects in the portfolio, including 43 projects in its signed pipeline and 27 open properties.  In the past two years, the global hospitality leader has signed 26 agreements to bring branded residences to iconic destinations in the region, more than double the amount from the preceding two years. With locations ranging from luxurious resort addresses, such as The St. Regis Residences, Casares – Costa del Sol, a highly anticipated project announced last month, to premier urban destinations like the W Residences at Dubai Harbour, there is something for every type of home buyer in the company’s pipeline.

The Asia Pacific travel market is experiencing an uneven recovery, with India emerging as a key growth driver while China’s outbound travel remains slower than anticipated.  This was one of the key takeaways from the “Intelligence Watch: Next Generation Trends” session at the Web in Travel (WiT) Singapore conference last month.

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has joined the Move to -15oC global coalition, securing its place as the first airline to bring its expertise to the initiative. As a world-leader in the transport of perishable goods, Emirates will lend its wealth of knowledge and experience in handling and shipping to the practical application of this potentially industry-changing initiative.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the debut of The St. Regis Belgrade, marking the brand’s first entry into Serbia. Founded in New York by John Jacob Astor IV more than a century ago, St. Regis celebrates its 120th anniversary this year with this significant addition to its global portfolio. Combining timeless glamour and vanguard spirit with local heritage the property is developed by Eagle Hills, a private investment and real estate development company based in Abu Dhabi and designed by the internationally recognized design firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Global (SOM).

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announces a collaboration with social media chef and cookbook author, Frankie Gaw to launch the “Savoring Singapore” content series and giveaway, allowing foodies to indulge in an extraordinary culinary adventure. The content showcases the destination’s diverse local flavors, and features Singaporean chefs who lead both innovation and preservation of the city’s boundary-breaking food scene.