Mandarin Oriental today launches MO•RE, a new sustainability platform and manifesto designed to challenge the conventions of luxury hospitality and place resilience, connection and regeneration at the centre of how the Group grows, operates and creates exceptional experiences. Over the past fifteen years, the Group has made significant progress towards its 2030 targets, including a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions and more than 80,000 hours contributed by colleagues through volunteering.

There are few Mediterranean destinations that capture the imagination quite like Sardinia. An island of extraordinary natural beauty, where impossibly blue waters meet rugged coastlines, secluded beaches give way to fragrant Mediterranean landscapes, and a rich cultural heritage provides an enduring sense of place. It is here, against one of Europe’s most captivating backdrops, that Delphina Hotels & Resorts has created a hospitality collection that is increasingly making its mark on the international stage. Following an outstanding evening at this year’s World Travel Awards European Gala Ceremony, the Sardinian hospitality group has even more reason to celebrate, collecting five prestigious awards that recognise its commitment to exceptional guest experiences, hospitality excellence and sustainable tourism.

There is something wonderfully timeless about a family holiday in Italy. Long, sun-drenched days by the Mediterranean, children racing towards the swimming pool, the smell of freshly prepared Italian food drifting across a terrace and evenings filled with laughter, entertainment and the simple pleasure of spending time together. It is a holiday formula that generations have enjoyed, but one Italian hospitality group has made it something of a speciality. Bluserena Hotels & Resorts, named Italy’s Leading Family Resort Brand 2026 at the World Travel Awards European Gala Ceremony, has built its reputation around understanding precisely what families want from their time away. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, the company has spent four decades developing a collection of hotels and resorts that combine beautiful Italian destinations with an extensive range of facilities, activities and services designed to make holidays enjoyable for every generation.

There are few places in Greece that capture the imagination quite like Chania. On Crete’s enchanting north-west coast, this historic harbour city is a captivating mix of Venetian architecture, narrow cobbled streets, colourful waterfront tavernas and the unmistakable warmth of traditional Greek hospitality. It is also home to a hotel that is making its own impression on the island’s luxury hospitality scene. The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection by IHG, has been named Greece’s Leading City Hotel 2026 at the World Travel Awards European Gala Ceremony, retaining an accolade that reflects its growing reputation as one of the country’s most distinctive boutique city hotels.

On an island celebrated for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, beautiful coastline and distinctive Korean culture, Jeju Shinhwa World Marriott Resort offers something rather special for companies looking to take their events beyond the conventional conference hotel. Combining international five-star hospitality with an impressive collection of meeting facilities, leisure attractions and opportunities for memorable experiences, it makes a compelling case for choosing Jeju Island as the setting for an incentive programme, corporate gathering or international business event.

MPs and Members of the House of Lords have launched a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) dedicated to the UK cruise industry. The group will focus on growing the benefits of cruise across the UK, supporting jobs, businesses and communities, while exploring how policy can strengthen the UK’s competitiveness in the international cruise industry, from skills and decarbonisation to tourism and regional growth.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled the entertainment programme for Seven Seas Prestige™, Regent’s first new ship class in a decade. Conceived as an integral part of the journey, the programme debuts with six original productions and Regent’s most expansive live music offering yet, including the line’s first onboard DJ, jazz duo and string duo. Two fresh concepts complete the programme: The Broadway Experience, arriving aboard Seven Seas Prestige on January 20, 2027, with recent and current Broadway and West End talent, and Luminaries at Sea, a fleetwide speaker series.