The lifestyle hospitality group has expanded its Indian footprint with a new mountain retreat featuring panoramic Himalayan views and a phased wellness expansion The post Kerten Hospitality Opens Cloud 7 Hotel The Forest Shimla appeared first on Business Traveller.

Think you can steer a drone using nothing more than your own concentrated thoughts? It may sound like science fiction, but mind-controlled drone-flying is one of the free activities the public can take part in at the upcoming Being Human Festival in Hong Kong. Running from November 5 to 15, the festival is the first Hong Kong edition of the UK’s national festival of the humanities, which was founded in 2014. Organised by the University of Hong Kong (HKU)’s Faculty of Arts under the theme...

Ian Schrager's Public Hotel West Hollywood occupies the same 1962 building that was home to the Standard Hotel.

With a vintage typewriter and an open ear, L.A.'s poet laureate, Brian Sonia-Wallace, is turning terminal anxiety into moments of quiet revelation and connection.

An Gate A16 in Terminal 1 des Flughafens Frankfurt können Passagiere ab sofort die Zukunft erproben. Dort haben Fraport und die Lufthansa gemeinsam das „Gate of the Future“ eröffnet, um praktisch zu erfahren, welche Gate-Konzepte gut bei den Kunden ankommen. The post Digitaler und persönlicher: Frankfurt Airport und Lufthansa testen „Gate der Zukunft“ appeared first on Business Traveller.

Travel demand was strong in 2026, with major concerts, sporting events and a growing preference for in-the-moment, flexible travel increasingly influencing where and when people travel, according to eDreams ODIGEO’s latest ‘A Year in Travel’ report.

Crystal Ski, the UK’s leading ski package holiday provider, has added eight resorts across France, Italy, Andorra, Sweden and Austria for Winter 2026/27. From family-friendly destinations and traditional mountain towns to lesser-known alpine gems, the expanded programme gives customers more ways to enjoy a winter escape. Alongside skiing and snowboarding for a range of abilities, the new resorts offer experience including thermal spas, snowshoeing, ice skating and relaxed après ski in local cafés and wine bars.

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), representing 32 national hotel and tourism associations and the accommodation providers within those destinations across the region, today reaffirmed its opposition to Booking.com’s policy of calculating commissions on government-imposed taxes, including VAT and GST. CHTA has advocated on the issue since May, and recent notifications to hotels in Jamaica and Antigua & Barbuda have intensified its concerns. The policy adds to distribution costs across the Caribbean hospitality sector, placing particular pressure on independent properties operating on narrow margins.

Michigan congresswoman Haley Stevens made a shocking decision to flip her endorsement from fellow Democrat Abdul El-Sayed to Republican Mike Rogers, two days before the November 3 US midterm election. She said backing El-Sayed “would have been living a lie”, adding that he had barred her from campaigning with him after they clashed over Israel – conduct she called unacceptable for a senator. With her decision to back Rogers, Stevens said she was speaking on behalf of those furious about...

Abdul El-Sayed is one of the most talked-about Senate nominees in the 2026 US midterm elections. The 42-year-old Michigan Democrat, endorsed by Barack Obama, is running against Republican Mike Rogers, 63, and the outcome could decide which party will hold power in the US Senate. The high-stakes race has also drawn the attention of US President Donald Trump, who has been backing Rogers while repeatedly attacking El-Sayed over his Muslim faith. At a recent rally in Port Huron, Michigan, the Maga...

Access to Plaza Premium’s 113-seat Sydney Airport pay-per-use domestic lounge starts from AU$54. It’s launching as T2 finishes a AU$200 million rebuild The post Plaza Premium to Open Sydney Airport Domestic Lounge in December appeared first on Business Traveller.

Icelandic travel operators and tourism leaders have announced a major wave of new products, venue launches, and strategic trade offerings for 2026, offering a national shift toward year-round travel, immersive wellness, and sustainable adventure.

Can a global kung fu superstar famous for death-defying stunts and slapstick humour direct a grand Italian opera? When it was announced that Jackie Chan would direct Turandot for this centenary Sino-Italian production of Giacomo Puccini’s final masterpiece, many in the classical music world were understandably sceptical. Yet, Chan’s first opera production proves that his cinematic flair is a remarkably natural fit for the beloved masterpiece set in ancient China. Premiering in Guangzhou in May...

It's a Christmas horror story like no other - your beer costs £12, festive treats set you back extortionate amounts and bratworst is £9: these are the priciest Yuletide markets on the continent.

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A new vegan tour led by chef Miyoko Schinner swaps meat substitutes for Shojin Ryori, the temple cooking that has shaped Japanese food for 1,500 years The post Go Slow, Eat Green: A Japan Vegan Tour Built on Temple Food appeared first on Business Traveller.

You still have time to book a delightfully autumnal weekend away in one of Europe's most picturesque villages - these are our top picks.

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Saudi breakfasts, rooftop evenings, camping stories and new island stays - winter brings together some of the country’s most rewarding experiences. A morning exploring historic streets. An afternoon discovering a new favorite café. An evening that begins with dinner and ends beneath a sky full of stars. Winter is one of the most rewarding times to discover Saudi. Milder days make walking, outdoor dining and off-road adventures more appealing, while cooler evenings invite a warm drink and a little extra time together. The weather varies across the country: inland destinations can turn cooler after sunset, while the coast offers a different winter mood shaped by sea breezes and waterfront life.

Even by the high standards of contemporary Korean cinema and television, anticipation was palpable when Possible Love premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in September. The film marked the first release in eight years from Lee Chang-dong – the novelist, former politician and filmmaker whose previous work, the 2018 mystery drama Burning, was one of that year’s most critically acclaimed. Given that his preceding film, 2010’s Poetry, arrived another eight years prior, new Lee...

Luxury hotel barging specialist European Waterways has unveiled a collection of new experiences for 2027, alongside the launch of its new 2027/28 brochure, and savings of 10% off selected 2027 cruises and private charters booked before 16 November 2026. Spanning some of Europe’s most picturesque inland waterways, additions for 2027 include a new itinerary through Brittany, exclusive encounters at medieval châteaux in Burgundy, and new culinary and cultural discoveries along the Canal du Midi and Ireland’s River Shannon.

Denmark is gearing up for an exciting 2027, with new experiences and significant milestones giving visitors even more to explore beyond the familiar city breaks. Highlights include the 700th anniversary celebrations in Bornholm’s historic capital, Rønne; the opening of Denmark’s new Natural History Museum in Copenhagen; new walking and cycling routes showcasing the country’s diverse landscapes; and a growing choice of distinctive places to stay.

Anguilla is pursuing a larger role in Caribbean yacht charter itineraries following meetings with industry representatives at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show as the island prepares for new maritime infrastructure. Jameel Rochester, director of tourism, and Keri Rogers, manager of destination experience at the Anguilla Tourist Board, represented the destination at the Oct. 28-Nov. 1 show. Discussions with Fraser Yachts, BOAT International and other superyacht and charter industry representatives explored itinerary opportunities and ways to strengthen Anguilla’s appeal to luxury maritime visitors.

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Nora Lum is a hapless, clueless kitchen klutz who cannot tell one end of a wok from the other. And with that as her default position as she embarks on an Asian, primarily Chinese, culinary exploration of the United States, with the aim of mastering stove, saucepan and skillet, her prospects look decidedly dim. At the outset of Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook on Apple TV, Lum confesses that she cannot even “steam an egg”; yet she is an expert at incinerating trays of spare ribs; at turning any sort...

The opening of Hong Kong’s first predominantly Chinese medicine-led hospital last December is a milestone for the city’s healthcare system. The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong (CMHHK), in addition to providing pure Chinese medicine services, represents the first time patients are able to receive treatment plans led by that system of healing – while also factoring in expertise from Western medical perspectives where appropriate. By leveraging Hong Kong’s role as an international gateway to...

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