ITB Americas is set to make its fully booked debut in Guadalajara, Mexico, establishing a new B2B marketplace that will connect travel markets across the Americas and beyond. From 10 to 12 November 2026, the inaugural event will bring together 300 exhibiting companies from 60+ countries and regions, as well as qualified buyers from over 40 countries. The conference program will provide a platform for industry insights and discussions on key travel trends. With Mexico as the Official Partner Country, the event will create new opportunities for cross-border business, international partnerships, and industry exchange.

Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has officially opened The Cormorant at 55 South, a new 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost city on Earth. Marking a historic moment for the brand and a first-of-its-kind venture for Silversea and Royal Caribbean Group, the hotel opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 5, featuring Silversea executive leadership, Chilean national and regional authorities, and members of the local community.

With 74% of Ski Solutions’ Norway bookings made by families, Norway is proving to be a compelling choice for a family ski holiday this winter. Quieter slopes, excellent ski schools and plenty of beginner-friendly terrain make it an appealing alternative to the Alps, particularly for families introducing children to skiing for the first time. Norway combines accessible skiing and beautiful snowy landscapes with a wealth of experiences off the slopes. Ski Solutions has shared some of its top resort and hotel picks for the upcoming ski season below.

News about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair has swept across the media and the internet like wildfire – and speculation that the woman he was seeing is a Chinese spy has only added more fuel. On November 8, the leading semiconductor company published a statement from Huang admitting to his infidelity and apologising to his wife and children. “I owe my family and all of you an apology. I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am...

Three quarters of Europeans (76%) intend to travel between October 2026 and March 2027, up 3% compared to the same period last year, according to the latest “Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Travel” report (Wave 26) by the European Travel Commission (ETC). Poland records the strongest intention (87%), representing a 5% increase, followed by Spain (82%), and Germany and the Netherlands, which both stand at 79%. Travel appetite extends across age groups. Travellers aged 35-44 lead with 79%, ahead of those aged 45-54 and 55+ (both 76%). Travellers aged 18-24 record the largest year-on-year increase in travel intentions, surging 10%. Southern Europe remains by far the most popular destination region (53%), followed by Western Europe (23%), which is seeing a 5% increase in interest.

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, is highlighting its growth ambitions in Egypt at Future Hospitality Summit Egypt 2026, with opportunities that could see its portfolio reach as many as 25 properties by 2030, positioning Egypt as the group’s third-largest market after the UAE and Saudi Arabia. With growing demand across corporate and leisure travel, alongside investment in tourism infrastructure and new destinations, Rotana sees opportunities to expand its presence across Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria, the North Coast, the Red Sea and locations with significant archaeological and cultural appeal.

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced Avani Singapore Hotel, a 200-key lifestyle hotel set to open in Q2 2027. The opening will mark Minor Hotels’ debut in Singapore, bringing the Avani brand to 24 Peck Seah Street in the Tanjong Pagar district. The project will expand Minor Hotels’ presence in Southeast Asia, adding a central Singapore address to Avani’s growing portfolio of city hotels and resorts

The number of tourists visiting Central Asia is rising sharply, as more countries make it easier for tourists to visit. In 2025 the region was the fastest growing tourism area in the world, with 26.4% increase in visitors compared to the year before. As tourism booms in certain areas, there are other parts of Central Asia which receive very few visitors and there are corners of the region where authentic experiences and wild landscapes can be experienced, away from the crowds of tourists.

This Christmas, The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elf returns to Beaches Resorts for its fourth consecutive year, bringing the beloved Christmas tradition back to sunny shores. The family-friendly, all-inclusive Beaches Resorts invites guests to bring their family Scout Elf along for a Caribbean holiday filled with themed celebrations, movie nights, festive activities and more, from 27th November to 25th December 2026.

Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort has been recognised as the ‘Indian Ocean’s Best Golf Hotel’ at the 2026 World Golf Awards, reaffirming its position among the best in luxury hospitality. This coveted accolade highlights an exceptional year of global recognition for Heritage Resorts & Golf, further solidifying its standing as a world top 25 golf resort.

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This festive season, Avani Hotels & Resorts is giving the person who usually makes Christmas happen a well-deserved break. With The Host Is on Holiday, the brand brings together five festive escapes across Thailand, the Maldives, Spain and Laos, inviting the family organiser to swap planning and preparations for a holiday of their own. For the one who remembers everyone’s dietary requirements, keeps the celebrations running and rarely makes it into the family photograph, it is finally time to sit back, join the fun and enjoy every moment, from the first toast to the last course.

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) launched mountain biking routes through its Bike Tennessee program today, adding a new phase to the state’s existing road and gravel cycling routes. Developed in collaboration with the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA), the expansion features 11 mountain biking hubs with 76 trails across Tennessee.

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Hot lemon and ginger cola is a uniquely Hong Kong drink. A few slices of ginger are heated in cola until boiling, then the mixture is poured into a glass and topped with a few fresh lemon slices. While some older-style restaurants or traditional Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng cafes still serve it, it is usually an off-menu item, known only to older Hongkongers. The drink is widely believed to help cure colds and flu. But does it really? The TCM perspective Ginger is a warming rhizome and a...

Best known for its Wrangler-esque off-roaders, Chinese brand 212 is entering global markets with a new large SUV offered with diesel and PHEV power.

Chinese luxury brand HQ's local lineup will open with a familiar-looking small electric SUV, due here in 2027.

When Angela Yuen first tried on a Max Mara coat, her instinct was to take it apart. “I found it magical how perfectly it carried any woman’s silhouette,” says the Hong Kong artist, “which made me wonder about the secrets hidden within its paper pattern.” That curiosity became Interwoven Shadows, the installation marking the opening of Max Mara’s new boutique at K11 Musea on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. On view outside the store until the end of December, it centres on a translucent acrylic...

Precisely 100 years ago, history was made in Geneva, Switzerland – twice. Lovers of equestrian excellence were treated to the first ever edition of the Concours Hippique International de Genève, better known as CHI Geneva, a highlight of the annual show-jumping calendar to this day. For lovers of fine horology, meanwhile, 1926 brought a development of equal magnitude: the birth, in Rolex’s ateliers, of the Oyster: the legendary waterproof, screw-down case that came to define modern...

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Audi Australia isn't looking to add models made in China to its lineup, despite the VW brand recently confirming it will export Chinese-made vehicles.

It is easy to imagine that Claude Monet, the French Impressionist acclaimed for the paintings of his gardens at Giverny, would have been captivated by the ethereal landscape of West Lake in Hangzhou, where Feng J chose to stage her 10th anniversary solo exhibition in the Manao Temple. Feng J has long been influenced by the artist in the impressionistic way she sets her rose-cut gemstones like dabs of watercolour in overlapping layers on her nature-inspired jewels. “My first encounter with Monet,...

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Eighteen international hikers from diverse backgrounds gather outside exit 1 of Gwanaksan station to kick off the three-week “2026 Seoul Hiking Week: Autumn”. Their objective for day 1 is to climb Mount Hoam, one of the peaks on the larger Mount Gwanak in southern Seoul, an “extreme course” route designed to showcase the South Korean capital’s rugged urban terrain. Running until November 15, Seoul Hiking Week is centred around three mountains in the city: Mount Bukhan, Mount Bugak and Mount...

The new Audi RS5 matches its beastly looks with muscular electrified performance and adept handling, but it has gained some weight.

Audi’s local product boss says updated PHEV technology is key to bringing the plug-in A3 and Q3 to Australia – and they could come sooner rather than later.

Audi Australia has hinted at upcoming special editions based on the new RS5 and other models, as the brand looks to strengthen its motorsport connections.