Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand, has partnered with Nuitée, a global travel infrastructure company, to make its hotels and rates across the UK and Ireland available to a wider network of travel partners. This exclusive collaboration enables Nuitée’s worldwide network of B2B travel partners to access Travelodge’s estate, offering customers high-quality stays across over 600 hotels in the UK and Ireland. The partnership focuses on clients seeking reliable budget hotel accommodation in key European markets.

Winter in Eryri (Snowdonia) isn’t for the faint-hearted, but for those who love wild landscapes, windswept walks and a proper dose of fresh mountain air, it’s arguably one of the most atmospheric times to visit. Set within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales, Plas Weunydd makes a brilliant base for an adventurous winter escape, with hotel rooms from just £82 per night.

France’s independent hotels earned more per room in July and August 2026 than those in Italy, Spain, or Portugal, even as occupancy slipped. Revenue per available room grew 1.8% to €94, and the average price per night sold rose 3.8% to €145, the highest of the four countries. These figures come from “The State of Independent Hospitality in Southern Europe”, published by Amenitiz, the AI management system for independent hotels. It is the first report built on the real operating data of independent properties across France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal, with figures by region and department, giving hoteliers the numbers they need to price next season.

The 2026 World’s Best Bar Meets the World’s Best Hotel as Bar Camillo prepares to open at Rosewood Hong Kong on 25 November 2026. Developed by Lorenzo Antinori and Justin Shun Wah, co-founders of Bar Leone, which was crowned the World’s Best Bar for the second consecutive year in 2026, the new venue brings together the talent behind the world’s top-ranked bar and hotel. Overlooking Victoria Harbour from the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, Rosewood Hong Kong has also made history as the first property to be named The World’s Best Hotel twice. With four bars already ranked among the world’s top 50 – Bar Leone, Argo, Montana and Gokan – this exciting collaboration further cements Hong Kong’s reputation as a global cocktail […]

Stay22, the intent monetization company helping creators and digital platforms turn web traffic into revenue, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, with more than US $2 billion in travel bookings facilitated through its technology. The idea behind the company is simple: when someone reads a travel guide and decides to book a hotel, the creator or publisher who inspired that trip should get paid. To mark the milestone, Stay22 is unveiling a refreshed brand under the campaign line “Another world is calling,” putting those creators and publishers at the centre of its identity and reflecting how far it has come since starting as a travel affiliate tool.

For more than 20 years, Michel Reybier Hospitality has been rethinking luxury. Far from showiness and ostentation, its approach rests on three values: excellence, authenticity and simplicity. Across its portfolio, from city addresses in Paris, Geneva and Zurich to grand hotels in the Swiss Alps, villas on the French Riviera and private homes in the Indian Ocean, each address is shaped by its destination, with quality always taking precedence over quantity and service tailored to each guest. Its idea of luxury is personal, built on a profound respect for privacy and intimacy and on the discreet, attentive presence of its teams. Each destination keeps its own identity while sharing the same values.

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the iconic hotel set within a beautifully restored former flour mill on Venice’s Giudecca Island, has unveiled its newly restyled Venetian Ballroom and Conference Centre, further cementing its position as one of Italy’s leading destinations for meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE). Combining contemporary design with the building’s rich industrial heritage, the re-design introduces a sophisticated new look to the hotel’s versatile event spaces, offering an exceptional setting for everything from international conferences and corporate meetings to gala dinners and exclusive celebrations.

Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts has announced that Bahia Principe Explore Costa Adeje in Tenerife and Bahia Principe Explore Jamaica in Runaway Bay will reopen on 1st December 2026, following extensive renovations that have transformed both properties. The year-long renovation programmes have transformed both resorts, with extensive upgrades to accommodation, restaurants, communal spaces, swimming pools and entertainment facilities. Each property has been reimagined to celebrate the character of its destination, drawing inspiration from Tenerife’s dramatic volcanic landscapes and Guanche heritage, and Jamaica’s rich cultural traditions and unmistakable Caribbean spirit.

Ireland’s Blue Book has announced the addition of The Great Southern Killarney to its prestigious collection, marking another significant milestone for the historic hotel following its official five-star accreditation earlier this year. Ireland’s Blue Book brings together a collection of independently owned country house hotels, manor houses, castles, historic hotels, restaurants and other distinctive properties throughout the island of Ireland. The new addition reflects the individuality for which Ireland’s Blue Book is renowned, welcoming one of Ireland’s most historic luxury hotels to the collection.

Ski and snowboard lesson booking platform, Maison Sport, today announces the launch of a business management platform for independent ski and snowboard instructors handling private clients. The new venture, AlpineOffice, brings booking management, payment and client management tools together in one easy-to-use platform. It also integrates with Maison Sport, allowing instructors to manage all of their bookings in one place.

The iconic Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin will once again transform into a magnificently decorated holiday fairy tale setting starting in late November, complete with reindeer sleighs, a life-sized Christmas teddy bear, live gospel choir music and more festive magic. Guests can also reserve their very own decorated Christmas tree in their room or suite at the Adlon to create their “home away from home” for the holidays. In the Bel Etage, at the heart of the hotel, guests can enjoy the festive Adlon Advent Afternoon Tea throughout the holiday season.

Singapore Airlines has unveiled its next-generation long-haul cabins, with an investment of more than S$2 billion bringing private First Class suites, companion beds in Business Class and redesigned seating across all four travel classes. Announced on 6 November, the new products are scheduled to enter service progressively from the second half of 2027, spanning the airline’s Airbus A350-900 retrofit programme and forthcoming Boeing 777-9 fleet.

Travel brands trail other categories on Meta and TikTok because they show most travellers the same few ads, on platforms that now reward variety, according to new research from technology-led performance and creative agency Nest Commerce. The study, conducted with research firm NewtonX, surveyed 54 senior travel marketers in the UK, Europe and the US, including major airlines, international hotel groups and leading online booking sites.

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, concluded its participation at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, held from 3 to 5 November at ExCeL London, with significant international engagement, strengthened industry partnerships and recognition for the Incredible India Pavilion.

The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), led by His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of STA, joined by Ageel Alshaibani, CEO of STA, has successfully concluded its participation at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026. Bringing together 37 partners from across Saudi’s tourism ecosystem, Saudi Land welcomed a strong turnout of international travel industry leaders, VIP guests, buyers and visitors over three days, providing a platform to strengthen global relationships, advance commercial partnerships and showcase the breadth of Saudi’s expanding tourism offering

Qatar Airways today unveiled its new onboard signature music, created in partnership with world-renowned composer Hans Zimmer. Inspired by Qatar and its culture, Qatar Airways’ new onboard music brings a distinctive sound identity to the passenger experience through its collaboration with the iconic composition of Hans Zimmer. The music is also featured on the ‘Burgundy Symphony’ album, a bespoke five-track album that encapsulates the airline’s wider sound identity and signature sound elements.

Virgin Voyages has launched its Black Friday Preview sale, offering 80% off the second Sailor (guest), plus up to $600 in free drinks. Available on new bookings made until November 19, 2026, the offer applies across all voyages on the adults-only cruise line’s four Lady Ships: Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady.

Following the opening of reservations for suites with three-day Grandstand access, Explora Journeys is pleased to announce that sales are now open for two of its most exclusive Formula 1® hospitality experiences aboard EXPLORA I during the FORMULA 1® LOUIS VUITTON GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2027. Returning to Port Hercule from 2 to 7 June 2027, EXPLORA I will be the only ship of its kind docked in the harbour, placing guests alongside one of the world’s most prestigious sporting and social events. Guests can now secure F1® Paddock Club™ VIP Hospitality, starting from €37,000 per person, or Monaco Triple Crown Paddock Club™ Hospitality, starting from €40,000 per person, with both experiences including a five-night stay aboard EXPLORA […]

As the nation falls silent this Remembrance Sunday (8 November) and on Armistice Day (11 November), Tripsmiths is inviting travellers to go beyond the wreath and the two minutes’ silence and stand on the ground where history was made. The expert-led travel company has launched two new five-day tours of the Western Front, to the Ypres Salient and the Arras battlefields. Both will travel in a significant year: 2027 marks 110 years since the Battle of Arras in April 1917 and the Third Battle of Ypres, better known as Passchendaele, which began that July. 2027 dates have also just been released for their best-selling Second World War tour with historian Guy Walters, with 2027 dates for Gallipoli and Troy to follow.

United and Spotify today announced a first-of-its-kind way for travelers to enjoy their favorite Spotify content in the sky: streaming directly from their personal Spotify account on the seatback screen. Customers can scan a QR code to securely log in to access the full Spotify catalog, including over 100 million tracks, along with millions of podcasts, playlists, videos and albums directly from their screens*. Passengers can pick up their favorite content right where they left off and save new favorites to enjoy long after their flight.