Celebrating its second anniversary, Sandals Royal Curacao has enjoyed many achievements since opening its doors to eager visitors looking to explore the all-inclusive offerings of the brand’s first resort on the charming, culture-rich shores of the Dutch Caribbean. Voted Curacao’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort for two consecutive years by World Travel Awards, the hotel has been a magnet for visitors. This has contributed to an increase in tourism arrivals, spurring economic growth, creating job opportunities and stimulating local businesses.

In the dynamic landscape of global travel and tourism, Asia DMC has emerged as a beacon of excellence in destination management across the Asian continent. With its stellar reputation and commitment to unparalleled service, Asia DMC is now poised to make waves at the upcoming 2024 World Travel Awards, scheduled to be held in Manila on September 3rd. This prestigious event promises to celebrate the very best in the travel and hospitality industry, and Asia DMC stands out as a frontrunner in several key categories.

Palace Hotel Tokyo, the luxury property that’s become one of Japan’s most loved hotels since its unveiling in 2012, has been awarded Three Keys by MICHELIN Guide in recognition of its achievements in meeting and exceeding, the guide’s benchmarks for delivering the world’s most ‘extraordinary stay’ experiences.

Boutique lifestyle hotel collectyion, Ovolo Hotels, is thrilled to announce that all Ovolo hotels in Australia and Ovolo Central in Hong Kong are now part of the exclusive partnership between Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) and Hilton. This collaboration opens exciting opportunities for us to showcase the unique Ovolo experience to the world and millions of Hilton Honors members.

Holidaymakers seeking the cultural satisfaction of a city break and the relaxation of a beach break can find both in Lisbon. Portugal’s vibrant capital is packed with fascinating attractions, but when visitors are ready to swap sightseeing for sea, sand and sun, there’s a host of beaches in easy reach via public transport. Here, the team at Visit Lisboa (www.visitlisboa.com) pick out six stretches of sand with unique charms, all of which can be accessed for free on trains and buses with the money-saving Lisboa Card.

As the high season kicks off in northern hemisphere tourism destinations, TourReview, the leading review platform for tours and activities, has conducted an in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the sector. This summer promises to be slightly different from the last, as American and Asian tourists begin to fly long haul again, introducing new dynamics to the market. According to TourReview’s analysis, tour and activity operators need to adapt to this emerging pattern. Long-haul travellers, particularly from the United States and Asia, tend to book activities further in advance compared to other tourists.