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At the moment, the technology comes at no cost to members and partners.

Here comes Virtuoso’s AI-powered intelligence toolBringing “all the wisdom” of the consortium into one place to “supercharge” advisors.

Developed by the Javi Group, the new property will offer 220 guestrooms.

A new Fairmont hotel for the Himalayan foothillsFairmont Rishikesh set to “fill the gap of branded luxury resorts in the region”.

The extended deployment replaces a previous six-month seasonal schedule.

Royal Caribbean to sail from Singapore year-round through 2027Navigator of the Seas will offer year-round sailings to Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand.

The Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is part of a multi-property Spain itinerary.

Are luxury hotel brands becoming the new travel advisors?Rosewood, Four Seasons and Fairmont have curated multi-property and multidestination itineraries.

Between January and June 2026, Bali deported 342 foreign nationals from 60 countries.

Creating content from Bali? Know the rules before postingNew task force monitors foreign visitors and commercial activity on tourist visas.

Itineraries feature an average call exceeding 10 hours alongside late departures to encourage explorations ashore.

Less sea, more shore days for Norwegian Cruise Line's 2028 seasonOver 450 voyages across 20 ships heading to 150 destinations.

The new hotel will sit within integrated development, The Logg Luyang.

Minor Hotels plants an Avani in Kota Kinabalu352-key lifestyle hotel in Sabah’s capital to open 1Q 2027.

The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest will be displayed in the Emirates hospitality suite at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.

What a blast: Unique Arsenal emblem jets in from DubaiEmirates presents the Gunners with unique crest made from recycled aircraft parts.

Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair (WITF) will take place on 15–17 October 2026 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.

Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair grows even bigger in 2026The third edition of the B2B show brings more than 100 international buyers and 80 exhibitors to Jakarta.

While global geopolitical events have impacted the network, that impact has come more in the form of when clients are booking, not whether they are booking at all, says Virtuoso.

Virtuoso rides nearly 21% sales wave as luxury travel keeps rollingLuxury travel network reports strong demand despite geopolitical uncertainty, with 2027 and 2028 bookings also strong.

Hotels are seeing travellers plan trips around participating in competitions and fitness events.

Asia’s hotels are getting into the fitness challengeHotels across Asia are putting training, recovery and wellness at the heart of the travel experience.

The new property sits within Hangzhou Kerry Plaza which offers a mix of retail, office and residential units.

JEN by Shangri-La makes its debut in HangzhouNew 176-key hotel repurposes the former Hangzhou Oxygen Plant in Gongshu district.

Astungkara Way was named by National Geographic as the Best of the World in wellness.

A slow walk leads to a bountiful harvest for Bali visitorsAstungkara releases new shorter trail between land and the sea.

The developers and operators of Kimpton Phang Nga Natai Beach seal the deal.

A new Kimpton heads to the beach in ThailandIHG is expanding the Kimpton footprint in Thailand with a new Phang Nga resort.

Border officials in Spain are randomly checking passengers before they are allowed to disembark planes.

Spain-Italy border checks add new hurdle for travellersRandom checks are affecting non-EU travellers arriving by air and sea, with travellers advised to buffer extra time.

The Peninsula Hong Kong: Time for a refresh

Hong Kong’s iconic Peninsula Hotel to be renovatedHong Kong and Tokyo properties to receive multi-million dollar revamps.

T'way Air said that it would offer more personalised services, including upgrading airport and in-flight services.

Korean budget carrier T’way Air has a new nameTrinity Airways flying soon in the skies.

Wynn Al Marjan resort is due to open in September 2027.

Wynn mega resort in UAE unfazed by conflictResort opening delayed but casino giant’s faith in UAE undiminished.

A rendering of Melbourne’s twin towers, one of which was to be operated by Shangri-La as a luxury hotel.

Shangri-La’s proposed Melbourne hotel remains a ghost towerBreakdown in negotiations with developer puts luxury hotel in jeopardy.

Chinese cities have climbed up the rankings, owing to their improved scores for healthcare.

This is the world’s most liveable city. Or maybe notCopenhagen, Tokyo or Lisbon. Take your pick from these very liveable cities.

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