Singapore Welcomes Its First All-Villa Resort Offering Pure Indulgence
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has opened Raffles Sentosa Singapore, the city’s first all-villa resort, marking a significant addition to its hospitality portfolio. Backed by Asok Kumar Hiranandani’s Royal Group, the 62-villa property sits within a lush 100,000 sq m enclave on Sentosa, offering privacy and jungle intimacy rather than ocean panoramas. With entry-level villas starting around £800 per night, early occupancy rates are strong, boosted by demand from international guests and local staycationers...
IFC and BTG Pactual Commit $1B for Sustainability in Latin America
BTG Pactual and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are committing up to $1 billion to sustainability and development projects in Latin America, marking one of the region’s largest private-sector pushes toward climate-focused investment. The partnership will deploy capital through co-financing, equity, and private equity funds by 2028, targeting conservation, infrastructure, and the bioeconomy in countries that are home to critical ecosystems like the Amazon...
Thailand Introduces Mandatory Travel Insurance to Strengthen Tourist Safety
Thailand is reinforcing its status as a premier travel destination by implementing new insurance measures designed to protect international visitors. The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has made travel insurance mandatory for all foreign travelers entering the country...
The Ritz-Carlton Redefines Luxury for Modern Travelers
The Ritz-Carlton, known for its tradition of refined service, is reshaping its approach to luxury hospitality to align with the expectations of younger and more experience-driven travelers. Tina Edmundson, Marriott International’s President of Luxury, explained, “Customers have evolved. There was this formality to luxury 15 or 20 years ago which just doesn’t exist today...
Prada and UNESCO Launch Ocean Fund to Strengthen Education and Preservation
Prada Group and UNESCO have unveiled the SEA BEYOND Multi-Partner Trust Fund, a five-year initiative aimed at strengthening humanity’s relationship with the ocean. Prada has committed an initial €2 million to the fund, which will finance projects that combine science, education, and culture to promote sustainable ocean stewardship. Areas of focus include introducing ocean literacy into school curricula, creating opportunities for youth engagement, supporting cultural heritage linked to the sea, and ensuring communities have a stronger voice in shaping marine policy...
Google Launches AI-Powered Flight Deals Tool for Travelers
Google’s new AI-powered tool, Flight Deals, helps travelers book flights more easily while focusing on affordability. Rolling out in the U.S., Canada, and India, the tool is built into Google Flights and aims to help users find the most affordable options. Instead of manually searching for dates, times, or destinations, travelers can type natural language prompts describing their intentions, and the AI will generate tailored options...
Social Rewilding Trend Reshapes Luxury Travel Toward Authentic Experiences
The ‘social rewilding’ shift transforming luxury travel, from screen fatigue to soulful journeys, is redefining how people explore the world. According to Accenture’s Life Trends 2025 report, travelers are increasingly seeking authentic and sensory-rich experiences over digital ones...
Amazon Advances Packaging Sustainability with Major Plastic Waste Cuts
Amazon is scaling up its efforts to reduce waste and promote sustainable packaging, reporting significant progress across its global operations. Since 2015, the company has avoided more than 4.2 million metric tons of packaging, the equivalent weight of over 480 Seattle Space Needles. In 2024 alone, Amazon reduced plastic packaging by 16.4% worldwide and shipped 12% of its orders without any additional packaging...
New U.S. Visa Fee May Impact Travel Ahead of Major Sporting...
The U.S. travel industry has raised concerns that a new $250 visa integrity fee could deter millions of international visitors ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics. The fee will apply to most non-immigrant visa applicants, including tourists, students, and temporary workers, in addition to the existing $185 visa cost. Exemptions apply to nationals from the 42 countries in the Visa Waiver Program...
Time Tripping and Nostalgic Travel Emerges as 2025’s Leading Trend
Nostalgic travel is gaining momentum in 2025 as travelers revisit places and experiences from their past to create new memories in familiar settings. According to Hilton’s Annual Trends Report, 58% of travelers want to return to childhood destinations, with Americans expected to lead what the company calls “time travel.” This movement reflects a desire for joy, stability, and comfort in a fast-paced world...
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Inspirato Expands Luxury Travel Market with Innovative Membership Model
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Iconic Ritz Paris Is Rejuvenated
The only true constant is change and when the hotel world around is abuzz offering greater luxuries, pristine accommodations and highly personalized customer service, it’s hard to imagine that a hotel founded in the 1800’s could still command the respect from all its peers. Such is the case with the Ritz Paris. Undoubtedly its location in central Paris and unmistakable architecture have made it a big draw for movie settings, photographs and other big events...
