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Shoppable Stays: W Hotels debuts artist-inscribed tote bags

October 13th 2024
United debuts flights to lesser-known ‘Beta’ destinations

October 11th 2024
Virgin Atlantic sponsors Attitude awards for queer cultural icons

October 11th 2024
Indigenous tourism to inject billions into global economy

October 10th 2024
‘Passion Travel’ revealed as a key tourism driver

October 10th 2024
Singapore Airlines launches in-flight menus by celebrity chef

October 10th 2024

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Hotels

Shoppable Stays: W Hotels debuts artist-inscribed tote bags

October 13th 2024

W Hotels has collaborated with French artist, author and photographer Thomas Lélu to design a range of collectable merchandise

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Tuscan resort Castelfalfi launches seasonally-inspired wellness retreats

October 9th 2024

Luxury resort Castelfalfi Tuscany has unveiled a series of wellness retreats that incorporate seasonal activities such as truffle hunting

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Aviation

United debuts flights to lesser-known ‘Beta’ destinations

October 11th 2024

In 2025, United Airlines will launch new routes to under-served countries including Greeland, Senegal, Palau and Mongolia

AviationWorld 0

Singapore Airlines launches in-flight menus by celebrity chef

October 10th 2024

Lobster salad, caviar and confit lamb are just some of the decadent dishes now being served to Singapore Airlines premium passengers, thanks to a partnership with a famous chef

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World

United debuts flights to lesser-known ‘Beta’ destinations

October 11th 2024

In 2025, United Airlines will launch new routes to under-served countries including Greeland, Senegal, Palau and Mongolia

AviationWorld 0

Indigenous tourism to inject billions into global economy

October 10th 2024

Indigenous-led tourism is set to transform the global travel industry, creating a US$67 billion boom while preserving ancient cultures, says

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Work From Anywhere

WORK FROM ANYWHERE

‘Live Flex’ is a home concept for digital nomads

September 26th 2024

CityHub's Live Flex concept is designed for travellers who want to combine work with play and stay for as long as they like

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Nômade Tulum launches content creator residency programme

September 25th 2024

Nômade Tulum is inviting creatives to apply for creator-in-residence status, exchanging bed and board for ideas and art

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LyvInn unveils hybrid hotel concept

September 17th 2024

With its focus on flexibility, affordability and community experiences, LyvInn is betting big on the changing preferences of the next generation of travellers

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Innovators

Uber launches US$200 South African safari trips

October 9th 2024

Uber riders in Cape Town can now book a safari at the touch of a button, securing a possible encounter with the big five in just 24 hours

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SkyTeam partners with Trenitalia

October 9th 2024

Travel across Italy is set to transform thanks to a new partnership that will integrate air travel with the nation's high speed rail network

InnovatorsWorld 0

Michelin Key debuts hotel awards for UK and Ireland

October 8th 2024

The Michelin Guide has announced its inaugural selection of outstanding hotels in Great Britain and Ireland, awarding its prestigious Michelin Keys to 123 properties across the region

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Intelligence

‘Passion Travel’ revealed as a key tourism driver

October 10th 2024

Data suggests that the future of travel will be increasingly shaped by individual passions and the quest for self-discovery

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Consumers view holidays as ‘essential rather than discretionary’

October 9th 2024

New data from ABTA reveals how and why the concept of holidays is evolving, reflecting Britons' shifting priorities.

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Cape Town is ‘best-value’ long-haul holiday destination

October 8th 2024

A report from Post Office Travel Money reveals the best and worst-value holiday destinations around the world for 2024

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Wellness

Tuscan resort Castelfalfi launches seasonally-inspired wellness retreats

October 9th 2024

Luxury resort Castelfalfi Tuscany has unveiled a series of wellness retreats that incorporate seasonal activities such as truffle hunting

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One&Only Kéa Island unveils ‘transformative retreats’

October 7th 2024

The two new wellness escapes at this Greek luxury resort hero Ayurvedic practices, breathwork and lymphatic drainage

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The Estate is a longevity hotel brand

October 3rd 2024

'Longevity is the new luxury', says founder of The Estate, a new medi-wellness hotel brand built on 'changing people's lives'. Olivia Palamo

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Tech

Hilton debuts ‘world’s first’ hotel loyalty debit cards

September 27th 2024

Hilton has launched debit cards that allow consumers to earn points for free hotel stays when spending on every-day items at home and abroad

HotelsTech 0

REVIEW: Jetkids Stokke BedBox suitcase

September 27th 2024

Stokke has debuted a cleverly designed suitcase for kids that allows economy class seats to become beds for little ones

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Review: Suri Sustainable Sonic toothbrush

September 27th 2024

Designed to be repaired so it never ends up in landfill, the Suri electric toothbrush also comes with a ‘clean and charge’ travel case

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Food & Drink

Singapore Airlines launches in-flight menus by celebrity chef

October 10th 2024

Lobster salad, caviar and confit lamb are just some of the decadent dishes now being served to Singapore Airlines premium passengers, thanks to a partnership with a famous chef

AviationFood & Drink 0

London’s Dishoom reinvigorates Bombay-inspired dining menu

October 8th 2024

The Indian restaurant group has introduced a fresh menu across all sites in its biggest shake up since its launch some 15 years ago

Food & Drink 0

Ultimate $100k gastronomic tour of Norway unveiled

October 8th 2024

Up Norway's two-week culinary odyssey showcases the finest foodie experiences nationwide, from fjord-foraging to Michelin-starred dining

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Voices

Airbnb CEO ‘conciliatory’ after ban in New York City

September 28th 2024

'When I look at New York City, the only people that seem to have won are hotels," says Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky

Voices 0

Airbnb CEO discusses future of artificial intelligence

September 28th 2024

'AI is going to change the world much more than anybody realises,' says Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, at Skift Forum in New York

VoicesWEB3 0

Gen Z flash trend: How to be a ‘demure’ traveller

August 21st 2024

A viral TikTok clip has ignited a flash trend for all things demure, elegant and mindful. As the world tunes in to more refined and considerate experiences, how travellers can embody these ideals?

Voices 0

Space

Billionaire becomes first non-professional astronaut to spacewalk

September 12th 2024

In a historic first, billionaire businessman Jared Isaacman has become the inaugural non-professional astronaut to walk in space

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Virgin Galactic unveils new Delta spaceship

August 21st 2024

Virgin Galactic has revealed the striking design of its new six-person Delta spaceship, slated for blast off in 2026

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EOS-X space announces 2025 launch

August 6th 2024

EOS-X SPACE has unveiled plans to commence space flights into the stratosphere from Abu Dhabi and Seville in 2025

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Oceans

Secret Atlas to deploy MV Freya on Arctic voyages in 2025

October 7th 2024

Secret Atlas will be using MV Freya, a 12-person ship complete with a recycled sauna and a hot tub, for its 2025 sailings

Oceans 0

Audley Travel expands into ocean cruising

September 24th 2024

Audley Travel introduces 'hybrid trips' that blend land and sea experiences on journeys spanning Asia to Africa and beyond

OceansWorld 0

Virgin Voyages debuts eclipse cruise itineraries

September 10th 2024

Virgin Voyages has unveiled new cruise itineraries coinciding with the August 2026 solar eclipse, strategically planned to maximise views of the phenomenon

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WEB3

Airbnb CEO discusses future of artificial intelligence

September 28th 2024

'AI is going to change the world much more than anybody realises,' says Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, at Skift Forum in New York

VoicesWEB3 0

Gen Z reimagines business travel with tech and luxury demands

September 25th 2024

Mood-lit cars, mobile cooking stations and onboard beauticians are some of the upgrades Gen Z would introduce to business travel of tomorrow

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Mindtrip launches Group Chat feature

September 24th 2024

Mindtrip's new group travel tool allows all members of a trip to plan collaboratively and integrate individual preferences into one itinerary

IntelligenceTechWEB3 0

Queer

Elton John and Ed Sheeran at theAttitude Awards

Virgin Atlantic sponsors Attitude awards for queer cultural icons

October 11th 2024

Demonstrating its continued commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, Virgin Atlantic once again sponsored the 2024 Attitude magazine awards

Queer 0

Finland’s Flow Festival sets new standards for sustainable music tourism

August 26th 2024

Equity and inclusivity take centre stage at Flow, Helsinki's flagship music festival, where electric line-ups meet social consciousness

QueerWorld 0

ARUBA LEGALISES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

August 15th 2024

Aruba is setting itself apart as an LGBTQ+ inclusive destination as one of only a small minority of Caribbean islands to legalise gay marriage

QueerWorld 0

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