
Ecommpay, the inclusive global payments platform, has added Klarna, the everyday finance network, to its payment choices, giving merchants a simple way to offer millions of shoppers greater choice, transparency and control at checkout.

Martinique has joined the luxury villa portfolio of Villas of Distinction, offering travelers a curated collection of private villas and personalized concierge services on the island. The addition places Martinique alongside other destinations in Villas of Distinction’s portfolio and introduces the island to travelers seeking privacy, space and highly personalized stays. The collection currently…

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its midscale presence across Uttar Pradesh and Kerala as domestic travel continues to expand beyond India’s traditional gateway cities. Through Ramada Encore by Wyndham and its franchise relationships with local owners, the company is responding to growing demand for internationally branded accommodation across spiritual travel circuits and regional…

LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties, has made its highly anticipated debut in India with the opening of The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels & Resorts, bringing the brand’s distinctive approach to personal discovery, immersive experiences and locally rooted hospitality to the vibrant neighbourhood of Whitefield.

Relais & Châteaux, the global association of 580 independent hotels and restaurants, has launched MyImpact, a digital platform designed to help its members turn sustainability commitments into measurable action. Starting with carbon footprint assessment, MyImpact combines a shared global methodology with property-specific analysis and tailored recommendations. The tool empowers independent hotels and restaurants to…

British luxury cruise line Cunard has announced the return of its popular Culinar Residencies with Michel Roux for 2027 and 2028, with five exclusive sailings confirmed on board Queen Anne. With Le Gavroche’s doors now closed on land, Cunard’s Queen Anne is the only place in the world where guests can savour the restaurant’s…

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel recently brought together culinary talent, hotel team members and Thai heritage in an ambitious attempt to create a spectacular 101.15-metre-long mango sticky rice, culminating in a Guinness World Records™ achievement for the longest mango sticky rice in the world. The record-breaking attempt took place during World Gourmet Festival 2026 bringing…

C’est la start-up lauréate des Trophées de l’innovation de L’Écho touristique, dans la catégorie Pépite d’incubateur. La jeune pousse répond à un enjeu majeur à l’heure du dérèglement climatique.

From flying to Lapland for no additional Avios, to using them to pay for ski passes once there, IAG Loyalty – the organisation behind global reward currency Avios – and Finnair, have revealed some of the lesser-known ways UK travellers can make their Avios go further with the national carrier of Finland.

Day 1 of the World Aviation Festival 2026 opened today in Lisbon, with airlines, airports and technology companies sharing how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are being used to speed up aircraft turnarounds, improve ground operations and make journeys easier for passengers. Exhibitors also released new industry research and announced airline partnerships at and…