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The announcement comes after over three years of the declaration of emergency in January 2020, and the virus has been on a "downward trend" for over a year.

WHO declares end to Covid global health emergencyThe World Health Organization urges member states to lift Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Let the music and the magic begin at hotel’s Arts Centre.

Dorsett moves into the Town Hall in LondonThe 68-key Dao by Dorsett in north London will have its own Art Centre.

Laurent Kleitman was most recently president and CEO of LVMH’s luxury fashion beauty business, Parfums Christian Dior.

The sweet smell of success for Mandarin Oriental’s new chiefEx Christian Dior CEO moves from perfumes to hotel management.

Seven Seas Navigator in the Adriatic

Isn’t that grand: Regent Seven Seas takes luxury to new lengthsFive Grand Voyages will explore the world in 2025-2026.

Mr & Mrs Smith’s booking platform offers 1,500 mainly high-end hotels globally.

Mr & Mrs Smith checks in with HyattIHG agreement in limbo as the World of Hyatt takes up residence.

The Bushmills is home to the oldest licenced whiskey distillery in the world.

Raise a glass to a new whiskey trailThis is neat: The great spirits of Northern Ireland join a curated tourist trail.

Several Asian destinations, including Thailand and Indonesia, are considering implementing a tourist tax.

One taxing challenge for Asia: Tourism taxesGovernments waver over introduction of taxes that target tourists.

Tony Fernandes bought Air Asia for one ringgit, defying skeptics to make it a major force in aviation in Asia.

Now everyone can fly and say, 'Thanks Tony'So long, farewell to Tony Fernandes, who's stepping down from AirAsia after two decades.

Travelport's encourages travel businesses to offer modern and supportive experiences that cater to consumers' needs.

What travel companies need to do to impress consumersTravelport's study shows transparency, personalisation, and human-led support can boost customer loyalty.

Hotel brands are luring in first-time cruisers with their hotel-branded cruise ships.

Can new-to-cruise hotel players help attract new-to-cruise clients?There's a whole pool of untapped luxury travellers who could be cruising with hospitality brands they know, say hotel-operated...