The Walt Disney Company is partnering with Miral to develop the seventh destination for a Disney themepark at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in the UAE.

Further changes are afoot at Virtuoso’s senior leadership level, with Úna O’Leary newly appointed as Vice President, Global Partnerships.

A new initiative is underway to elevate the Virtuoso luxury travel experience through the introduction of a dedicated suites program, set to roll out in 2025.

Hilton will open a NoMad hotel in Singapore, marking its foray into the fast-growing luxury lifestyle segment in Asia Pacific. The debut joins NoMad London which opened in 2021 to international acclaim.

Celebrity Xcel will enter service earlier than initially planned, Celebrity Cruises has confirmed, with the 3,260-guest vessel to sail a short preview cruise ahead of its maiden voyage in November.

As demand for meaningful, culturally immersive travel continues to rise among high-end travellers, small group touring company Collette is prioritising an experience-first approach over bells-and-whistles luxury.

By combining ultra-premium luxury hotels with more accessible offerings, Red Sea Global hopes to attract a broad range of travellers to its Saudi Arabian tourism developments.

Zeavola Resort, a beachfront property on Thailand’s Phi Phi Island, will undergo a complete transformation and reopen as OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort in October 2025 following its acquisition by OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group.

Prince Albert II of Monaco addressed leading luxury hospitality executives and high-end travel advisors from across the globe at the recent Forbes Travel Guide Summit, held in the Municipality in late February.

Banyan Group has announced the opening of Garrya Mu Cang Chai, a tranquil resort located in the mountainous region of Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai province in Northern Vietnam.

With just months to go until Luminara’s debut, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has confirmed the 226-suite vessel will return to Asia in October 2026, with bookings now open for the four new itineraries.

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