Five two-level Premier Duplex Suites and two Premier Family Suites debut with HBA interiors, locally crafted details and a refurbishment-led approach to reducing new material use. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has opened seven newly reimagined suites: five Premier Duplex Suites and two Premier Family Suites. The 85-square-metre Premier Duplex Suites span… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui will host the 16th annual charity event on September 26, with proceeds supporting the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer in Bangkok. KEY TAKEAWAYS The 16th Cancer Care Charity Fun Run will take place at Nathon Pier on September 26, 2026, with 2K, 5K and 10K routes. Participation costs THB… Read the full news article
The 2026 community fundraiser will combine a 5.6-kilometre run and 3-kilometre family walk in support of cancer research at Kiang Wu Hospital and other Macau charities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Run of Hope 2026 will take place in Macau on Sunday, November 1, starting and finishing at Four Seasons Hotel Macao. Participants can choose between a competitive… Read the full news article
The greenfield project will bring restaurants, a pool, gym and more than 10,000 sq ft of event space to one of Western Odisha’s principal commercial and cultural centres. KEY TAKEAWAYS IHCL has signed a greenfield 125-key Gateway hotel in Sambalpur, Odisha, in partnership with Shamsher Singh Hura of JAS Group. The planned hotel will include… Read the full news article
FRA recorded its busiest month of 2026 despite a slight year-on-year passenger decline, while Fraport’s actively managed airports handled about 24.1 million travellers overall. KEY TAKEAWAYS Frankfurt Airport handled around 6.3 million passengers in August 2026, down 0.3% year on year but its highest monthly total of 2026. Cargo volumes at FRA increased 2.9% to… Read the full news article
Airport first responders, TSA representatives and community partners gathered at IND as a recovered World Trade Center steel artifact extended the anniversary observance beyond the terminal KEY TAKEAWAYS Indianapolis International Airport marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a remembrance ceremony in Civic Plaza on September 11, 2026. The observance included… Read the full news article
IND, runner-up in last year’s Best Airport for Art poll, is asking travellers and Hoosiers to vote daily through 7 October KEY TAKEAWAYS Indianapolis International Airport is nominated for USA TODAY 10Best’s 2026 Best Airport for Art award, with public voting open once per day through 7 October. IND placed second in the 2025 contest,… Read the full news article
Zanzibar and Canberra return to the map as the airline adds capacity across Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, North America and Saudi Arabia for the 2026–27 winter season. KEY TAKEAWAYS Qatar Airways plans to serve more than 170 destinations in winter 2026–27, with nearly 1,800 weekly frequencies scheduled during December 2026. Daily Zanzibar flights resume on… Read the full news article
The adults-only evening pairs wine tastings and after-hours wildlife viewing with live music, live art and a $130 VIP experience KEY TAKEAWAYS Sippin’ Safari takes place at Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with the main event scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. General admission costs $65 for Zoo Atlanta members and $75… Read the full news article
The new online tool compares rail, bus, coach and road options, while an autumn National Express promotion will put up to 10,000 London-to-LLA coach seats on sale for £2. KEY TAKEAWAYS London Luton Airport has launched an online journey planner that compares train, bus, coach and road options using factors including origin, connections and preferred… Read the full news article
Three weekly flights begin 16 October on a 238-seat Airbus A321neo, giving Raleigh-Durham its third nonstop destination in Mexico and a new airline partner KEY TAKEAWAYS Volaris will launch nonstop Raleigh-Durham–Guadalajara service on 16 October 2026, operating Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The route will use a 238-seat Airbus A321neo and marks Volaris’ debut at Raleigh-Durham… Read the full news article
The airport’s annual observance expanded for the anniversary with an Honor Guard procession, bagpiper, moment of silence and a ceremony beside its World Trade Center steel memorial. KEY TAKEAWAYS Charlotte Douglas International Airport and TSA held an expanded September 11 remembrance ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the attacks. The observance included an Honor Guard… Read the full news article
The 474-room Gulf Coast resort, including 50 villas, is set to become Signia Hilton’s third Florida property in January 2027 following major upgrades to rooms, dining, wellness and event spaces. KEY TAKEAWAYS Naples Grande Beach Resort will join the Signia Hilton portfolio as the brand’s first property on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The resort has 474… Read the full news article
The seasonal menu launches on 21 September with pear, chestnut and citrus desserts alongside lobster, snapper and caviar savouries KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Hotel Beijing will launch its Autumn’s Natural Sweetness afternoon tea at Opus Lounge on 21 September 2026. The menu combines savouries such as lobster brioche, cured snapper and egg salad with caviar… Read the full news article
The French Alps resort enters its first winter since receiving Palace status with new outdoor wellness spaces, festive dining, ski-in ski-out access and a private summit stay. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Resort Megève will reopen on December 16, 2026 for its first winter season since receiving France’s Palace distinction. The resort is introducing an exclusive… Read the full news article
The 22-guest catamaran is adding a weather-dependent Kayangel stop with secluded beach access, complementing its journeys through Palau’s UNESCO-listed southern islands KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Explorer Palau has introduced a new route north to Kayangel, with visits offered when weather and operating conditions allow. The Kayangel stop includes access to a secluded beach area reserved… Read the full news article
The new tourism MOU will combine co-branded campaigns, market insights and digital training as Agoda reports a 65% year-on-year rise in Southeast Asian search interest for the southern Taiwan city. KEY TAKEAWAYS Agoda and Kaohsiung City Government have signed an MOU covering co-branded tourism marketing, market-insight sharing and digital training. Agoda says accommodation search interest… Read the full news article
Kinosaki Onsen, Khao Yai, Sumba, Damyang, Ba Be Lake and Alishan feature in a new rest-focused travel list built around quieter settings, natural darkness and slower stays. KEY TAKEAWAYS Agoda has highlighted six Asian destinations for travellers planning trips around rest, quiet and recovery rather than intensive sightseeing. The list features Kinosaki Onsen, Khao Yai,… Read the full news article
Casino Estoril anniversary gala puts the spotlight on a route that remains central to TAP’s Brazil strategy as the airline targets more than 2.2 million passengers between the two countries in 2026 KEY TAKEAWAYS TAP Air Portugal marked the 60th anniversary of regular jet service between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro with a gala at… Read the full news article
Great Place to Work ranks Hilton first among large employers in Asia as the hotel group marks a decade of regional workplace recognition and continued expansion KEY TAKEAWAYS Hilton ranks No. 1 in the large-company category on Great Place to Work’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Asia list. Hilton says its Asia-Pacific workforce has grown from… Read the full news article
The 180-room hotel is among the first properties serving Deer Valley East Village, with immediate gondola access, mountain-inspired interiors and four original dining concepts. KEY TAKEAWAYS Canopy Deer Valley has opened in Park City with 180 rooms, marking Canopy Hotels’ first property in Utah and its first ski-resort location. The hotel sits at the base… Read the full news article
VISIT FLORIDA recognized nearly 300 entries across 18 marketing categories in West Palm Beach, with four Best of Show honors spanning destination campaigns from Mexico Beach to Tampa Bay. KEY TAKEAWAYS DT Minich, president and CEO of Experience Kissimmee, was inducted into the 2026 Florida Tourism Hall of Fame. The 2026 Flagler Awards drew nearly… Read the full news article
The two 14-year-old Bolivian gray titi monkeys are already showing tail-twining behavior after being paired under an AZA Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Female Bolivian gray titi monkey Tacama has joined longtime male resident Ocho at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Helen Brach Primate House. The two 14-year-old monkeys have a breeding recommendation through the… Read the full news article
A 100-strong Belarusian travel trade audience joined the latest connectivity push as Maldives arrivals from Belarus continue their multi-year rise KEY TAKEAWAYS Visit Maldives and Belavia held a connectivity webinar on September 10 for 100 Belarusian travel trade representatives ahead of planned direct flights in December 2026. Six Maldivian tourism businesses took part, comprising four… Read the full news article
The luxury hotel will again host fashion, film and music guests around the British Fashion Council’s annual fundraising event on 30 November KEY TAKEAWAYS The Peninsula London is continuing its collaboration with the British Fashion Council as Official Hotel Partner for The Fashion Awards 2026. The Fashion Awards will take place on Monday 30 November… Read the full news article
Opening October 15, the show will feature more than 30 works, reopen the Women of the West Gallery and extend the museum’s exploration of Tejano history through June 2027. KEY TAKEAWAYS Kathy Sosa: Revolutionary Women of Texas and Mexico opens October 15, 2026, and runs through June 14, 2027. The exhibition will feature more than… Read the full news article
The phased network revival adds 49 weekly flights and 470,000 winter seats linking nine European cities with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. KEY TAKEAWAYS Wizz Air is restoring 12 routes and 49 weekly flights to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah and Amman across the 2026-27 winter programme. The airline says the returning services will provide… Read the full news article
The Pennsylvania resort connects its founder’s travel-inspired architecture and dining legacy with spa experiences and included access to Hershey’s museums and gardens. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Hotel Hershey opened in May 1933 after a $2 million Great Depression-era construction project that employed nearly 800 workers and created a 170-room resort. Milton S. Hershey drew on travels… Read the full news article
New Full, King and Giant pass buyers can visit seasonal events this fall and winter, while 2027 pricing starts at $149 with tiered parking, Pre-K, dining and Fast Track benefits. KEY TAKEAWAYS All four 2027 Hersheypark Season Pass tiers include unlimited Hersheypark and ZooAmerica visits during the 2027 public operating season. New 2027 Full, King… Read the full news article
Three Boeing 737-800 freighters will begin operations on October 1, giving flydubai Cargo main-deck capacity for pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals and other specialist shipments KEY TAKEAWAYS flydubai will begin dedicated freighter operations on October 1, 2026, using three Boeing 737-800 freighter aircraft wet-leased from SolitAir. Each dedicated freighter will provide 23,000 kg of additional payload… Read the full news article