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• Estonia Christmas Markets 2026: Jet2 Expands Flights from the UK

  October 28, 2026

  Estonia is preparing for the 2026 festive season with Christmas markets, traditional food and winter activities across the country. New and expanded Jet2 services from five UK airports will give travellers more options for visiting Tallinn and other destinations this winter. Tallinn Christmas Market Returns for 2026 Tallinn Christmas Market will return to the Estonian…

• Sofitel Legend and UNESCO Partner to Support Cultural Heritage Preservation

  October 28, 2026

  Sofitel Legend and UNESCO have announced a global partnership to support cultural heritage preservation through hospitality and travel experiences. The collaboration aims to raise awareness of local craftsmanship, safeguard living traditions and strengthen connections between travellers and the cultural identities of their destinations. The two organisations plan to use hotels as platforms for cultural discovery…

• Dwarika’s Sanctuary Presents Nepal’s Himalayan Wellness Traditions

  October 28, 2026

  Dwarika’s Sanctuary, located on a hillside near Dhulikhel, Nepal, offers wellness retreats based on Hindu and Buddhist traditions, Ayurvedic therapies, yoga and meditation. About an hour from Kathmandu airport, the retreat overlooks the Himalayas and draws on local philosophies and practices that have shaped Nepali life for thousands of years. The property complements The Dwarika’s…

• 11 Halloween Destinations Around the World for Autumn Travel

  October 27, 2026

  Halloween celebrations vary widely around the world, from traditional folklore festivals and historic ghost tours to themed attractions and costume parties. For travellers, the season offers opportunities to explore destinations through their local histories, cultural traditions and entertainment. Ireland’s ancient Celtic heritage, Salem’s witch-trial history and Romania’s Dracula legends provide historical connections to Halloween. Meanwhile,…

• Hilton Launches Pay with Points for Digital Hotel Check-Out

  October 27, 2026

  Hilton has launched Pay with Points, a new Hilton Honors benefit that allows eligible loyalty programme members to redeem Points against qualifying hotel charges through the Hilton Honors App during digital check-out. The feature is available to members with Silver, Gold, Diamond or Diamond Reserve status. Hilton says the service is the first of its…

• Regent Hong Kong Ranks Third in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

  October 27, 2026

  Regent Hong Kong has ranked third among hotels in Hong Kong and Macao in the Condé Nast Traveler U.S. Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, scoring 98.98 in the publication’s “Top 10 Hotels in Hong Kong and Macau” category. The hotel is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio. The ranking reflects votes from…

• YOTEL Targets Asia Pacific Expansion as Global Portfolio Could Triple

  October 27, 2026

  YOTEL is expanding its presence in Asia Pacific, with new hotels planned for Thailand and Malaysia as the hospitality brand pursues a global growth strategy that could triple its portfolio. Founded in London in 2007, YOTEL currently operates 24 hotels worldwide. The group targets internationally mobile travellers seeking convenient locations, technology-enabled rooms and value-oriented accommodation…

• Bangkok’s WorldPride 2030 Bid Focuses on LGBTQIA+ Rights Across Asia

  October 27, 2026

  Bangkok’s bid to host WorldPride 2030 aims to expand LGBTQIA+ representation, regional cooperation and human rights advocacy across Asia, with a focus on supporting activists and communities beyond the host city. Bangkok Pride, the official applicant and host, has proposed giving Asian activists and organisations a meaningful role in the event. The bid also seeks…

• The Murray Hong Kong Introduces GHA DISCOVERY Tour and Afternoon Tea Offers

  October 27, 2026

  The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, has introduced a new hotel tour and renewed its afternoon tea offer for members of GHA DISCOVERY, the loyalty programme of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA). The offers allow members to experience the hotel without necessarily booking an overnight stay. They complement the programme’s existing benefits, including DISCOVERY Dollars…

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