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ELITE ISLAND RESORTS AND ANTIGUA’S REGGAE AMBASSADOR CAUSION CELEBRATE CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH
In celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month, Elite Island Resorts and Antigua’s internationally acclaimed Reggae Ambassador, Causion, have released a new music video for his latest single, “Feels Like I’m Dreaming,” filmed at The Verandah Antigua. The project marks the fourth music video collaboration between Causion and Elite Island Resorts as a shared mission to showcase Antigua’s beauty, culture, and creativity to audiences around the world.
Sanya Locks In Formula E Return as 2027 Asian Season Opener
Following a triumphant beachfront race, Sanya has officially secured its spot as Round 7 of the record-breaking 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with the race scheduled for April 17, 2027, marking the Asian leg opener of the new season. The city will host the first GEN4-era Formula E race on Chinese soil. Featuring the series’ largest-ever calendar of 21 races across 13 global cities, the landmark event brings next-generation electric racing to Sanya’s unique coastal street circuit.
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE UNVEILS THE NEXT COURSE: A NEW WAVE OF EXCITING CULINARY EXPERIENCES AT SEA
Carnival Cruise Line revealed The Next Course, a new wave of culinary experiences featuring restaurants and bars launching on Carnival Festivale in 2027 and Carnival Tropicale in 2028, and with new innovative dining experiences now being rolled out across the fleet. Carnival carries more than six million guests and serves over 100 million meals annually, giving the cruise line unique dining trend insights which fueled the new culinary offerings.
Central Park Bangkok Wins Top Retail Asia Award
Rising above the Bangkok skyline and redefining urban living in the heart of the Thai capital, Central Park has rapidly emerged as one of the city’s most significant new destinations, bringing together world-class dining, curated brands, green public space, lifestyle experiences, and seamless connectivity in a single landmark development.
EVA Air Debuts the First Washington, D.C. to Taipei Nonstop Service
EVA Air celebrated the launch of its new nonstop service between Washington D.C. and Taipei, marking a significant expansion as the airline’s 10th North American gateway. As the first airline to offer nonstop service between these two cities, the new route represents a key milestone in strengthening connectivity between Taiwan and the U.S. East Coast. A special inaugural ceremony was held at Washington Dulles International Airport to commemorate the milestone and welcome the inaugural flight.
Pan Pacific London and Champagne Taittinger Collaborate for a Decadent Summer of Luxury
Pan Pacific London, a Forbes Five-Star rated hotel located two-minutes from Liverpool Street Station and key London landmarks, is proud to announce an exclusive summer collaboration with the prestigious house of Champagne Taittinger.
Karnataka Tourism Society Concludes Successful Gujarat Series B2B Roadshows with Over 600 Buyers
The Karnataka Tourism Society (KTS), in association with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), and Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd. (JLR), has successfully concluded the Gujarat Series B2B Tourism Roadshows, held from 24th to 27th June 2026 across Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Surat.
PALAZZO DEI FIORI BY ROOM MATE: THE VENETIAN DESIGN ADDRESS REDEFINING THE ART OF STAYING IN VENICE
Venice has no shortage of grand hotels, but few properties currently capture the spirit of the city’s cultural renaissance quite like Room Mate Palazzo dei Fiori. Located between Piazza San Marco and the Ponte dell’Accademia, this extraordinary 16th-century Venetian palazzo has quietly become one of the most coveted addresses of the Biennale season — not only for its privileged location, but for the immersive design universe created by acclaimed architect and interior designer Teresa Sapey.
AirAsia MOVE adds four new direct airline partners in Q2 2026
AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), Asia’s leading travel booking app, expanded its global connectivity in the second quarter of 2026 with the addition of four direct airline partners, namely Oman Air, Uzbekistan Airways, FitsAir and Hainan Airlines – strengthening travel options across the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia and China, while offering travellers greater choice and seamless access to emerging destinations.
Introducing Alila Sengokuhara Hakone: A Mindful Mountain Retreat for Japan’s Onsen Country
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced Alila Sengokuhara Hakone, a luxury retreat rooted in nature, design and wellbeing in one of Japan’s most revered mountain resort destinations. Scheduled to open in 2028 as part of an agreement with Fujita Corporation, the resort will mark the Alila brand’s debut in Japan, bringing the brand’s philosophy of mindful luxury to Sengokuhara, a highland district of Hakone known for its mineral-rich hot springs, open grasslands, forested ridges and enduring sense of calm.
Avianca Adds Temporary Flights Between Bogotá and Valencia, Venezuela
As part of its efforts to support travel for those affected by the emergency in Venezuela, including their friends, relatives and rescue organizations, Avianca has temporarily opened bookings for flights between Bogotá and Valencia. The flights will initially operate through July 10 and are available at special fares. Service may be extended depending on how the situation develops.
Vietnam Airlines Targets VND 138.899 Trillion in Revenue
Vietnam Airlines yesterday held its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, approving the audited 2025 financial statements, the Board of Directors’ report on 2025 operations, the 2026 business plan, and the development orientation for the year ahead