These are the top five places in Europe to discover with Le Boat
Whether adventurers are seeking time with friends, a romantic escape, or a family getaway, Le Boat offers the perfect experience to explore the enchanting beauty of Europe’s canals and rivers. Here are the top five destinations in Europe to visit in 2025: France—Canal du Midi The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, […]
Ritz-Carlton brand returns to Cancun with 131-room luxury hotel
Marriott International, Inc. announced an agreement with FibraHotel, Fibra Danhos and Beyond Ventures to bring The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Punta Nizuc to the area. The property is slated to include a 131-key luxury hotel, developed and owned through a joint venture between FibraHotel and Fibra Danhos, along with 126 branded residences in a LEED certified building, […]
Backroads adds 40 new walking & hiking trips just for women
Backroads has expanded its Women’s Adventures with more than 40 walking and hiking trips and 125 departures available in 2025. Exclusively for women—solo travellers, mothers, daughters, sisters and friends—Women’s Adventures were an instant hit after the announcement last fall, with 2024 trips quickly booking to capacity. The first trip ran in May, and the offering […]
Westin Bora Bora opens with 128 stunning overwater bungalows
The highly-anticipated Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa is now open, emerging as the newest and most captivating retreat in the luxurious Bora Bora. Having recently completed an extensive property-wide renovation and rebrand, The Westin Bora Bora is nestled at the base of the majestic Mount Otemanu, boasting the largest collection of overwater bungalows in Bora Bora, alongside […]
National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions introduce new co-brand
For more than 20 years, the collaboration between Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic has been synonymous with small-ship modern expedition cruising. Now, the two companies are taking their industry-defining relationship to the next level with the debut of a new name and refreshed co-branded identity, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. The launch of the new co-brand represents […]
Japan Airlines is offering free connecting domestic flights to Canadians
Canadian travellers booking an international flight to Japan with Japan Airlines (JAL) are eligible for a complimentary domestic flight to any destination within Japan. “This exciting offer represents an opportunity for Canadians to see and experience more of Japan and aligns with JNTO’s strategy of easing tourist concentrations in popular areas as well as attracting visitors […]
Virtuoso identifies seven of the most popular luxury travel trends
Virtuoso has partnered with travel trend forecasting agency, Globetrender, to unveil the Luxury Travel Trend Watch: 2025. Working with global data from Virtuoso’s 2024 Brand & Travel Tracker Survey – a global survey of its high-net-worth/ultra-high-net-worth clientele – Globetrender and Virtuoso have identified seven trends shaping the luxury travel landscape for 2025. Silver bullet wellness Wellness tourism, […]
Hyatt is opening a new hotel in the Maldives
Hyatt Hotels has confirmed that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with SingHaiyi for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives. Located in the picturesque North Male Atoll, Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives will mark Hyatt Regency’s brand entry into the Maldive Islands. Slated to open in late 2027, the new all-villa resort will join Park […]
Hyatt Hotels expands luxury and lifestyle brand portfolio across Americas
Hyatt Hotels continues the strategic expansion of luxury and lifestyle hotels with a significant development pipeline of more than 20 recent and planned openings across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean through 2025. This planned growth will expand Hyatt’s brand footprint in several new regional markets, allowing Hyatt to care for guests […]
TROBBU Boutique Collection opens first-ever villa experience in Tulum
TROBBU Boutique Collection has announced plans for TROBBU Tulum, which will be the area’s first all-inclusive luxury villa experience and the company’s debut in the travel space. Opening January 2025, there will be 10 villas located in an idyllic setting amidst the serene jungle where guests will find an unparalleled synergy between luxury and nature. […]