Avora Residences today announced the launch of Continuum, a private, membership-based concept designed to deliver a global yachting lifestyle without the responsibilities of ownership. Created for a new generation of ultra-high-net-worth travelers, Continuum introduces a new model that blends the intimacy of a private yacht with the consistency and reach of a residential platform at sea.

Alaska Airlines today announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier and Seattle’s new leader in international travel — one that now connects guests to over 900 worldwide destinations through the oneworld alliance.

In the golden light of Abuja’s skyline, where wide boulevards meet diplomatic ambition, one address has long stood as both landmark and legend. For decades, Transcorp Hilton Abuja has been more than a hotel—it is where Nigeria hosts the world. Heads of state, global forums, high-stakes summits, and discreet power breakfasts have all unfolded within its walls. Yet in 2025, the property reaffirmed its dominance in spectacular fashion, sweeping multiple titles at the World Travel Awards—including Nigeria’s Leading Business Hotel, City Hotel, Hotel, and Hotel Suite.

By the time the sun lifts over the lantern-lined streets of Hoi An, a quiet choreography is already underway. Behind the scenes, drivers, guides, hoteliers, and planners are aligning every detail—timed, tailored, and seamless. At the centre of this orchestration stands a name that, in recent years, has become synonymous with precision travel across Southeast Asia: ASIA DMC. In an industry where excellence is claimed by many but sustained by few, ASIA DMC has done something rarer still—turned consistency into an art form. Named Asia’s Leading Destination Management Company at the World Travel Awards in both 2024 and 2025, the company has firmly secured its place among the region’s elite.

Today, Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America announced the upcoming launch of the Royal ONE™ Visa Signature® and Royal ONE Plus™ Visa Signature® credit cards — the industry’s first tri-branded cards that simplify how travelers earn and redeem rewards across the company’s brands: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The Royal ONE cards continue Royal Caribbean Group’s multi‑year journey to reimagine loyalty and unlock more value for guests to maximize their vacation experiences. The cards will be available in the coming weeks.

Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, is proud to unveil its brand new tagline: “Where Stays Become Stories.” The tagline reflects the brand’s mission to create unique, memorable stays that go beyond comfort, leaving guests with experiences they will treasure and stories they will want to tell long after checkout.

Hong Kong SAR, China can re-establish itself as a go-to destination for international travellers by investing in key source markets, new World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) research reveals. The WTTC report ‘Travel & Tourism in Hong Kong SAR, China: Recovery, Gaps, and the Road Ahead’ recommends that the city expand its reach into higher-yield segments and new geographies, specifically targeting mainland cities beyond Guangdong, as well as fast-growing markets in ASEAN, the Middle East, and India. Hong Kong dominated several categories at the World Travel Awards 2025, securing major global and regional titles. The city’s aviation and hospitality sectors were particularly successful, with Hong Kong International Airport winning the prestigious World’s Leading Airport for Customer Experience.