As travellers increasingly seek meaningful experiences throughout their journeys, airports are evolving from places people pass through into places that help shape the travel experience itself. The latest ASQ Global Traveller Survey highlights growing demand for more human-centred, personalised and memorable airport experiences, as passengers look beyond efficiency alone. Reflecting this shift, Iceland’s KEF Airport is reimagining the role of the airport with the launch of its Bless Programme, the world’s first on-site airport tour series, and creating meaningful engagement for visitors of all ages, with children and parents invited to help shape a more family-friendly airport experience.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced the signing of voco Muar, marking the company’s debut in the Johor riverside town and introducing the first international‑branded hotel to the destination. Signed in partnership with KCC Hotel (Muar) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of reputable Malaysian real estate developer KCC Holdings Group, the 107‑room property is in advanced stages of construction, with interior design works underway, ahead of its opening later this year.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Portugal’s Atlantic coastline, Kimpton Quinta da Marinha, the newest addition to IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is now open in Cascais. Located between the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and the Atlantic Ocean, the 194-room resort introduces Kimpton’s distinctive boutique luxury to one of Europe’s most desirable coastal destinations. Just minutes from the charming centre of Cascais and within easy reach of Lisbon, the property brings Kimpton’s playful approach to luxury and life through striking design and sociable spaces combined with nature, wellness, and active living in a setting that feels both energising and restorative.

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of Kimpton Phang-Nga Natai Beach, a new-build resort, in partnership with Natai Venture Co., Ltd. Set to open in 2028, the 150-key beachfront resort will introduce the Kimpton brand to Phang Nga, one of Thailand’s emerging coastal destinations.

The German environmental organisation NABU has placed Havila Voyages at the top of its cruise ranking for 2026, based on the company’s efforts to implement holistic sustainable solutions and reduce carbon and pollutant emissions along the Norwegian coast. “We are honoured to be ranked first again this year and to see that our efforts are being recognised. Just last November, we demonstrated that climate-neutral voyages on the coastal route are already possible today,” explains Bent Martini, CEO of Havila Voyages.

The guardians of the ancient archeological site of Troy are expecting a surge in visitors with the recent release of Christopher Nolan’s movie, The Odyssey. The city of Troy plays a central role in the story of The Odyssey, which dates back some 3,200 years. Located 200 miles from Istanbul in Türkiye’s North Aegean region, Troy is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its history continues to resonate across centuries and continents.

Expedition Micro Cruise specialist, Secret Atlas, has announced the addition of Explorer Yacht Aureum, the first purpose-designed 36-guest expedition vessel operating in Antarctica, to its expedition portfolio for the 2027/28 and 2028/29 Antarctic and South Georgia seasons. The ice-class explorer yacht will operate under the Secret Atlas banner as part of a long-term partnership with Antarpply Expeditions, featuring the inaugural Antarctica By Air and South Georgia In Depth Expedition Micro Cruise programs.