GoNexus Group, a leading experiences and mobility travel company, has closed the 2024–2025 fiscal year —ending in September— with historic growth that marks a turning point for the organization. During this period, GoNexus Group served 7.4 million combined experiences and mobility customers, firmly consolidating its position as one of the most significant operators in the regional tourism industry. This scale-up also translated into 6.25 million passengers transported, an 8% year-on-year increase, and more than 511,000 excursion bookings, enabling 1.15 million travelers to enjoy curated in-destination experiences.

Travellers are rethinking how they move through the world, seeking multidimensional experiences that resonate emotionally, relationally and spiritually, finds a new report published by global hospitality leader Minor Hotels. Released today, the inaugural Minor Hotels Travel Trends Report, entitled ‘Travelling Deeper: A Search for Lasting Connection’, explores various dimensions of connection – to others, oneself and destinations – and illustrates the shift for hotels from simply delivering service to helping guests find meaning through their journeys.

In June 2026, Orient Express will set sail on an extraordinary new voyage, unveiling the Guerlain Spa aboard Orient Express Sailing Yachts, the most singular maritime wellness destination ever imagined.

This winter, Whistler’s most refined whisky experience returns as Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler reopens The Library by The Macallan for its third season. Guests are invited to embark on a journey through whisky artistry, celebrating more than two centuries of craftsmanship. The experience showcases a curated selection of The Macallan’s finest expressions, all framed by Whistler’s breathtaking winter wonderland. Upon its return, The Library introduces unique new elements designed to elevate this beloved alpine tradition.

As winter unfolds and the year reaches its close, Kempinski celebrates the most wonderful time of year with celebrations across the global constellation and a digital journey into the heart and history of Kempinski. 

European Waterways has announced the launch of its brand-new brochure for the 2026/27 cruise seasons, offering an inspiring look at the company’s fully inclusive luxury hotel barge experiences across Europe. Designed to help travellers plan their next unforgettable journey, the brochure highlights expert guidance on the best times to travel, curated off-the-beaten-path excursions, and a fleet of elegant vessels that showcase the rich character of each cruising region. “In a world where travel increasingly feels like a race, the serenity of Europe’s canals offers something wonderfully different,” said Derek Banks, Founder and Managing Director of European Waterways. “Hotel barging brings stillness, authenticity, and moments of genuine spontaneity - luxuries that are becoming all too rare.”