Protect Group, a leader in ancillary travel products, has announced a record-breaking year, surpassing its initial target of offering protection to over $7 billion USD in bookings and reaching more than $8 billion USD in protected booking offers. Building on these strong results, Protect Group expects to grow this figure by 25% in 2026, which will see the company offering protection on more than $10 billion in bookings across all its verticals by the end of the year. These targets reflect the growing demand for flexible, integrated protection solutions across the travel and entertainment sectors.

When the sun kisses the sapphire waters of Sardinia, and the scent of wild myrtle drifts through the Mediterranean breeze, there’s a name that resonates with travelers seeking both authentic Italian charm and a forward‑thinking spirit of sustainability — Delphina Hotels & Resorts. Crowned Italy’s Leading Hotel Group 2025, Delphina has transformed the concept of luxury travel into something truly harmonious: where genuine hospitality meets heartfelt environmental stewardship. But it’s not just Italy that’s taken notice. At the World Travel Awards, Delphina took center stage with an unprecedented achievement — proudly earning both the World’s Leading Green Independent Hotel Group 2025 and Europe’s Leading Green Independent Hotel Group 2025.

The Peninsula Hotels announces the 2026 edition of ‘Art in Resonance,’ the hotel’s renowned global art programme, featuring continued collaboration on a selected curation with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). Now in its second year under this prestigious partnership, the 2026 edition will debut at The Peninsula Hong Kong during the city’s vibrant Arts Month in March 2026. This ongoing collaboration reaffirms both institutions’ commitment to artistic excellence and global cultural exchange, while celebrating The Peninsula’s long-standing legacy of cultural patronage.

The Cooper, Charleston’s first and only luxury waterfront hotel on the peninsula, has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ prestigious Legend Collection. The ultimate portfolio of exceptional properties in the world’s most remarkable destinations, the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection is globally sophisticated, culturallyrefined, and promises unforgettable guest experiences. Featuring exquisite accommodations, stellar and intuitive personal service, renowned dining, and exceptional spas, being part of this exclusive group is designated for distinguished properties who represent the very highest levels of luxury.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, today unveiled an expansion of its upscale and lifestyle offerings through a new multi-hotel deal with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The agreement brings four Choctaw Casino & Resorts properties, representing nearly 2,000 rooms, into the Wyndham portfolio. Led by Choctaw’s flagship resort, Choctaw Casino & Resort–Durant, now part of the Wyndham Grand portfolio, three additional properties join Wyndham’s globally recognized Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand, with the Choctaw Nation retaining ownership and management of all four resorts.

Sudamala Resorts, a collection of culturally grounded boutique resorts across Indonesia, continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainable tourism through integrated environmental initiatives that balance refined guest experiences with long-term ecological responsibility.