Hilton’s latest opening in Shanghai blends classic Waldorf style with modern design, setting the tone for a packed 2026 pipeline across multiple regions. Plans include luxury flagships, extended-stay, and lifestyle brands
Virtuoso’s Luxe Report 2025 outlines where affluent travelers are going in 2026, what motivates them, and how climate and cost pressures are shaping their choices; the report shows insights of over 2,400 travel advisors in 50+ countries
Starting January 2026: Hilton's new Diamond Reserve tier will offer instant Confirmable Upgrades upon booking, guaranteed 4pm checkout, 24/7 dedicated support, and 120% points bonuses. Gold will be achieved in 25 nights (instead of 40) and Diamond in 50 (instead of 60)
Premium leisure airline beOnd now offers twice-weekly non-stop service connecting Milan to the Red Sea and AMAALA, with lie-flat seats and luxury onboard service; daa International will operate the flights
Atlantis Resorts announces "next chapter" in its expansion: a giant hotel in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, aimed at changing the tourism landscape and lifestyle of the Kingdom
Luxury, design, and sustainability: Kerzner International and Assets Group will open a dual-island Atlantis resort in South Malé Atoll, Maldives, in 2029
Air France's new first class offers a particularly luxurious flying experience with complete privacy, advanced comfort, and an elite menu created by Michelin-starred chefs
Cyclists once again take over Dubai Airport Runway; DXB has partnered with a luxury fitness club to hold an exercise bike event on the runway
Roughly 100 passengers and crew members have been infected with norovirus on board the luxury cruise ship Oceania Insignia. Disinfection and quarantine measures are underway
Royal Caribbean Group is expanding its "Royal Beach Club" concept to Europe, with plans to bring it to the Greek island of Santorini in the summer of 2026
