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Hoshino Resorts to open OMO Hotel in Hakodate

May 3rd 2024
Project Milano is a 70-metre concept superyacht

May 3rd 2024
Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot hotel adds six new villas

May 3rd 2024
Orient Express La Dolce Vita to launch in Italy

May 3rd 2024
Finland is the happiest country in the world for 2024

May 2nd 2024
Remote workers to increase 25 per cent by 2030

May 2nd 2024

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Travel Trends Report 2024

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Hotels

Hoshino Resorts to open OMO Hotel in Hakodate

May 3rd 2024

OMO5 Hakodate will entice travellers to this Japanese seaside town with groovy design, insider food tours and an onsen for bathing

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Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot hotel adds six new villas

May 3rd 2024

Kasbah Tamadot will relaunch this year with six new riads and a reimagined restaurant that heroes homegrown produce

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Aviation

Singapore airports to introduce green flight levy

April 26th 2024

Singapore will impose a levy on travellers departing Changi and Seletar airports to boost sustainable fuel usage

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Pelorus Aviation to sell airship cruises and aerial taxi flights

April 18th 2024

Pelorus has launched an experiential aviation brand that will drive exciting, innovative and sustainable air travel

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World

Orient Express La Dolce Vita to launch in Italy

May 3rd 2024

Guests aboard the Orient Express La Dolce Vita train will traverse the length and breadth of Italy immersed in the retro glamour of the 1960s

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Ultima Oasis Camp arrives in Antarctica for winter 2024

April 17th 2024

Antarctica's Ultima Oasis Camp will offer a comfortable, eco-conscious retreat for exploring the remotest place on Earth

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Work From Anywhere

WORK FROM ANYWHERE

Remote workers to increase 25 per cent by 2030

May 2nd 2024

World Economic Forum report predicts significant growth in remote digital jobs, with 92 million people working from anywhere by 2030

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The Social Hub opens co-working hotel in San Sebastián

May 2nd 2024

The Social Hub San Sebastián features extended-stay hotel rooms, workspaces, a rooftop pool and communal kitchen

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Italy launches digital nomad visa

April 26th 2024

Digital nomads with their sights set on Italy can now apply for a one-year visa – but you will need to meet a minimum income requirement

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Innovators

Luggage brand Gandys expands social impact efforts

March 14th 2024

Gandys is now donating 10 per cent of its revenue to building safe havens for children to be cared for and educated

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Japan Airlines clothing rental © Ben Southan

Review: Japan Airlines clothing rental service for foreigners

February 22nd 2024

Would you borrow clothes to wear on your next trip? Ben Southan reviews Japan Airlines' new apparel rental service for inbound travellers.

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Red Sea Global builds huge off-grid EV charging network in Saudi

January 26th 2024

RSG has installed an off-grid charging network in Saudi Arabia to power electric cars driving through the emerging tourist destination

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Intelligence

Finland is the happiest country in the world for 2024

May 2nd 2024

Finland has been crowned the world's happiest country for the seventh consecutive year – find out why on a unique urban happiness expedition taking place in Helsinki this summer

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British budget holiday trends revealed for 2024

April 18th 2024

Travel Supermarket has revealed that Tenerife is the most popular holiday destination for Brits, as well as listing the best-value hotspots

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Brits spend seven hours a week planning trips on TikTok

April 17th 2024

TikTok is emerging as the go-to place for travel inspiration and planning, with nearly half of UK adults using the app to plan holidays

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Wellness

Dorchester Collection’s the Lana opens in Dubai with Dior spa

April 28th 2024

The Lana is the Dorchester Collection’s first opening in a decade, offering sky-high stays and the first Dior spa in the UAE

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Clinique La Prairie debuts Brain Potential programme

April 25th 2024

Clinique La Prairie launches Brain Potential, the 'world’s most advanced brain enhancement programme to date'

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Utah’s Zion Canyon Hot Springs to open in 2025

April 18th 2024

Zion Canyon Hot Springs will take the form of an al fresco spa in the Utah mountains, with pools inspired by natural geothermal wonders

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Tech

Electric Fiat Topolino is ideal for low-carbon road trips

May 2nd 2024

The new Fiat Topolino is a dinky two-seater electric vehicle for eco-friendly adventures of up to 47 miles

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Brits spend seven hours a week planning trips on TikTok

April 17th 2024

TikTok is emerging as the go-to place for travel inspiration and planning, with nearly half of UK adults using the app to plan holidays

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Facial recognition to replace passport checks at UK airports

March 1st 2024

The UK Border Force is preparing to install biometric cameras in airports that would put an end to physical passport checks and scans

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Food & Drink

The Dorchester’s Vesper bar creates scent-based cocktail menu

April 26th 2024

The Vesper Bar at the Dorchester hotel in London has unveiled a cocktail menu inspired by scent memories of its bar staff

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South Africa’s Babylonstoren hotel-farm launches export wine club

April 18th 2024

The Babylonstoren UK Wine Club offers blends created especially for its members, as well as a year’s membership to sister hotel the Newt

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Alchemist restaurant to cater dinners on the edge of space

March 14th 2024

Copenhagen's Alchemist restaurant is partnering with SpaceVIP to launch a 'stratospheric dining experience' aboard Spaceship Neptune

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Voices

Elegant Resorts highlights trend for ‘£100k holidays’

April 18th 2024

Lisa Fitzell, managing director of Elegant Resorts, on the rise in six-figure holidays and why TikTok is a source of luxury travel inspo

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Relais and Châteaux on the next 70 years of luxury hotels

March 14th 2024

Relais and Châteaux president Laurent Gardinier speaks about the meaning of luxury, and the importance of both locality and legacy

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Cazenove+loyd on what luxury travellers want

March 13th 2024

Christopher Wilmot-Sitwell, co-owner and director of luxury tour operator cazenove+loyd, speaks to Globetrender about what he has learnt abo

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Space

Alchemist restaurant to cater dinners on the edge of space

March 14th 2024

Copenhagen's Alchemist restaurant is partnering with SpaceVIP to launch a 'stratospheric dining experience' aboard Spaceship Neptune

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Mercedes-Maybach to supply electric car transfers to space tourists

January 26th 2024

Mercedes-Maybach will provide electric car transfers to thrill seekers departing on stratospheric balloon flights with Space Perspective

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Space Perspective reveals completed test capsule

January 19th 2024

Space Perspective, the world's first carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company, has unveiled the first images of its new test capsule

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Oceans

Project Milano is a 70-metre concept superyacht

May 3rd 2024

Tankoa's Project Milano is a next-generation concept superyacht featuring a beach club, convertible gym and outdoor pool

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Scenic launches Neptune II submersible

April 11th 2024

Scenic has collaborated with Triton Submarines to launch Neptune II, a submersible now onboard ultra-luxury discovery yacht, Scenic Eclipse II

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Taylor Swift cruise to set sail in autumn 2024

March 22nd 2024

An immersive Taylor Swift-themed cruise departs from Miami this October, featuring music video dance parties, trivia contests and karaoke nights.

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WEB3

Tokyo launches metaverse community on Roblox

April 11th 2024

Tokyo has created a virtual world on Roblox to promote tourism to the city, complete with challenges that unlock rewards

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Kayak creates AI screenshot price comparison tool

March 22nd 2024

Kayak PriceCheck invites users to ensure they are getting the best travel deal by screenshotting their way to savings

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Majority of users satisfied with Gen AI travel recommendations

March 1st 2024

Over one third of US and Canadian travellers have been experimenting with generative AI for travel planning and booking

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Queer

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Greece and Thailand legalise gay marriage

April 18th 2024

A positive development for queer travellers, Greece and Thailand have become the latest countries to recognise same-sex marriage

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Grindr considers ‘a la carte’ travel service for hookup app

March 22nd 2024

As consumers look to dating apps to fulflil diverse needs for connection, Grindr explores travel services that extend beyond one-night stands

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Inclusive Morocco is a queer-friendly travel company in Morocco

February 19th 2024

Inclusive Morocco is the first queer-founded and led luxury travel company in the country. However, being gay is still illegal

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