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Como Hotels and Resorts Launches Its New Range of Iconic Experiences
COMO Hotels and Resorts has launched its “Iconic Experiences” collection. These curated offerings span the brand’s locations in ten countries, including Fiji, Bhutan, and Italy, and are designed to offer guests rare and meaningful access to local cultures, landscapes, and adventures. The experiences are categorized to appeal to a variety of travellers, whether they’re seeking spiritual, adventure, or culinary escapades. What distinguishes these experiences is COMO’s commitment to delivering high-quality, immersive, and exclusive encounters with the local environment, people, and traditions.
Lea Salonga’s First Ever Wax Figure Takes Center Stage with Unveiling at Madame Tussauds Singapore
Broadway legend Lea Salonga set the stage ablaze as she unveiled her wax figure with Madame Tussauds Singapore, at an exclusive event in Manila, Philippines. Lea is a multiple award-winning singer and actress recognised not only in the Philippines but the entire world. Her remarkable performance as the first-ever Asian to play Eponine in the musical Les Misérables left a lasting impression on Broadway, as did her Tony and Olivier Award winning performances as Kim in Miss Saigon, and her legendary voice work for Disney princesses Jasmine and Mulan.
What’s New in the Florida Keys & Key West Autumn 2024
Autumn in the Florida Keys & Key West is an ideal time to visit and participate in a wide variety of Keys outdoor experiential activities as temperatures begin to cool. In Islamorada, the expansive new 15-acre contemporary Three Waters Resort & Marina - featuring an adults-only resort-within-a-resort and Marriott Bonvoy’s first Tribute Portfolio Resort in the Keys - is to be unveiled in early October. Several additional refurbished and expanded Keys properties are nearing completion.
Banyan Tree’s 30th Anniversary: Rediscover the Romance of Travel
Banyan Tree, flagship brand of Banyan Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group” ) celebrates 30 years since its inception. To commemorate this milestone, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts worldwide are inviting guests to rediscover the romance of travel and engage in a curated collection of 30th anniversary experiences happening from today to 31 December 2024.
EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH COOLER WINTER DEALS FROM ETIHAD AIRWAYS
Etihad Airways is welcoming winter with special deals on flights to Europe’s most breathtaking destinations. From 28 September to 4 October, guests can book the special fares for travel between 1 October 2024 and 22 March 2025. Guests can escape the gloomy British and Irish weather by flying east to a host of exotic destinations in the Middle East, India and Asia. Economy flights from Dublin to Abu Dhabi, Delhi, Manila, and Osaka start from €599, €419, €819 and €839 respectively.
Como Shambhala Estate Launches New Paths to Sustainable Wellness
COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali introduced five new “Wellness Paths” in January 2024, aimed at addressing modern lifestyle challenges such as digital overload, poor gut health, stress, and fitness issues. These multi-night programs are designed by experts to offer sustainable wellness solutions through a combination of fitness, nutrition, and holistic therapies. Guests can continue benefiting from the programs after returning home.
The House of Tin Baron, Phuket’s Luxurious Lifestyle Destination, Unveils in December
Prepare to discover the pinnacle of luxury and heritage in the heart of Phuket’s historic Sino-Portuguese old town. The highly anticipated House of Tin Baron, a harmonious blend of history, culture and culinary excellence, is set to open its doors on 1 December 2024. Within this iconic landmark building an unparalleled lifestyle destination awaits, including the world’s first and only Louis Roederer Cristal Room at The House of Tin Baron. Redefining luxury and celebration on the island, the House also features a vibrant cocktail bar and two exceptional restaurants, staffed by chefs formerly of Michelin-starred establishments.
NexusTours invests over $4 million in new fleet, reinforcing commitment to excellence
During the GoBeyond Summit, held in Cancún on September 24 and 27, NexusTours – the leading DMC in the Caribbean, Central America, and North America, and part of GoNexus Group, a leading experiences and mobility travel group, has announced a major step in its operational excellence strategy with an investment of over $4 million to expand its transport fleet across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. NexusTours has expanded its fleet with 66 new vans, in addition to 100 newly rebranded vans in multiple destinations.
Moxy Hotels Marks a Decade of Stylish and Playful Hospitality
Since its global launch in Milan in 2014, Moxy Hotels, a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 brands, has redefined the hospitality experience for the next generation of travellers with its industrial design, buzzing social spaces and bold programming. As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, the brand revealed plans to reach the 100-hotel mark in its Europe region by the end of 2025, with the anticipated addition of 17 hotels, including market entries into Spain, Türkiye and Luxembourg.
ECOMONDO 2024: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, A KEY ROLE IN THE ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION
Ecomondo, Europe’s reference event for the green and circular economy, will be back at Rimini Expo Centre from 5th to 8th November 2024. Organised by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), the event, now at its 27th edition, is a strategic international hub for exploring the technological solutions and policies needed to achieve a vision of sustainable development on a global scale. The event is an essential opportunity to understand the current Italian, European and international levels of adoption of the circular economy in the main industrial supply chains in line with the NRRP and European Green Deal projects.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL TO OPEN LUXURY RESORT ON MEXICO’S RIVIERA MAYA COASTLINE
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today announced that it will manage a luxury beachfront resort with branded residences on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, on the Yucatan Peninsula. The resort is expected to open in 2028 and has been meticulously designed to respect the diversity of the environment and reflect local culture, blending serene architecture and exceptional craftsmanship with Mandarin Oriental’s renowned legendary service. Notably, acclaimed Mexican artist Bosco Sodi has been chosen as the art curator for this project.
Data Appeal Awards Brazil’s Top Destinations for Sustainability at ABAV Expo 2024
This week, The Data Appeal Company, part of Almawave Group, participates in the ABAV Internacional de Turismo at the CICB – Centro Internacional de Convenções do Brasil, Brasília. Last night, Data Appeal’s much-anticipated Prêmio Excelência Turística Destino Digital – Brasil 2024 awards were announced, honoring Brazilian destinations that have excelled in sustainability practices.