In an industry where competition is relentless and destinations are ever-evolving, excellence rarely stands still. It adapts, refines, and—on rare occasions—redefines the rules entirely. Asia DMC is one of those rare forces. In 2026, the company once again finds itself nominated for Asia’s Leading Destination Management Company at the World Travel Awards. Another year, another nomination—and yet the story here is not repetition. It is reinvention. Because in a crowded field of global operators, Asia DMC has become something else entirely: the benchmark others quietly measure themselves against.

There are places that invite you to visit, and then there are those that seem to exist entirely outside of time—destinations that feel dreamt rather than built. Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa is unapologetically the latter. Set on its own tranquil island embraced by the Thu Bon River, the resort unfolds like a private world within a world, surrounded by the poetic charm of Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed old town—where ochre facades glow beneath silk lanterns and history hums in every cobbled lane. From the moment you cross the water and step onto the island, there’s a subtle but profound shift. The noise of modern life dissolves into the soft choreography of rustling palms, the scent of frangipani, and the distant rhythm of oars slicing through river currents. This is a place designed not just to house guests, but to envelop them.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) invites governments, development banks, tourism authorities, regional institutions and private sector leaders to adopt a new, broader framework for evaluating tourism’s contribution to the Caribbean. The proposed approach looks past visitor spending alone to measure three things that shape the region’s future: the economic value retained within Caribbean economies, the investment tourism makes in Caribbean people, and the industry’s impact on the natural environment.

Valiant Lady has returned to service following a two-week dry dock, with a series of onboard updates including new dining, refreshed venues and more than 20 new Happenings events (onboard programming). The ship is sailing in the Mediterranean this summer before repositioning to San Juan in the autumn. Updates include the launch of Ariya by Razzle Dazzle, a new modern Indian restaurant, as well as redesigned spaces across The Athletic Club, The Roundabout, Grounds Club Too, The Manor, On the Rocks, The Dock and retail areas. All 1,300+ crew have also completed a “Virgin Way” culture booster as part of the ship’s return to service

Lufthansa is focusing more than ever on premium service: Following the introduction of the new in-flight service on all long-haul flights in early May, the number of destinations where passengers can experience the new Allegris cabin will increase significantly starting this coming winter. The new cabin interior was introduced in 2024 and offers passengers in all classes an exclusive and personalized experience with innovative seating concepts, high-quality materials, and state-of-the-art technology.

As summer unfolds along the sparkling shores of the Red Sea, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh welcomes travellers to a season of discovery, connection, and effortless luxury. Set between desert landscapes and crystal-clear waters, the Resort offers an immersive escape where underwater adventures, family moments, culinary experiences, and wellness rituals come together beneath endless sunshine.