British travellers plan earlier and travel more as passions and “lux-scaping” shape 2026 holidays
New Marriott Bonvoy research shows Brits are Europe’s earliest planners for 2026 holidays, with AI, passions and luxury add-ons driving travel trends.
Lux-scaping: How British travellers are turning smart luxury into a holiday essential
A new breed of British traveller is rewriting the rules of indulgence. Forget the week-long five-star escape or the blow-out spa weekend; 2026 will be the year of the “lux-scape”…
Waymo set to launch autonomous ride-hailing in London in 2026
Waymo will launch autonomous ride-hailing in London in 2026, competing with Uber and Lyft as the UK accelerates AV adoption.
Getting to Know: Giacomo Battafarano, Managing Director southern area, Rocco Forte Hotels
Giacomo Battafarano, Managing Director Southern Area at Rocco Forte Hotels, shares how a seaside upbringing, a passion for people, and 25 years of international experience inform his leadership in luxury…
Getting to Know: Jesper Larsen, General Manager, Intercontinental Halong Bay Resort
Jesper Larson, GM of InterContinental Halong Bay Resort, shares his journey from Denmark to Vietnam and how a passion for people, culture, and change management fuels his leadership in luxury…
Top Bleisure Hotels and Resorts in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia offers surprisingly blissful locations perfect for hosting client meetings but also vast playgrounds to indulge in leisure. Although not all paradise islands can be conveniently reached by time…
Can airlines really decarbonise by 2050
Carrie Harris reveals how British Airways is tackling aviation’s climate challenge with SAF, carbon removals and bold net-zero targets for 2050.
From premium bubbles to bleisure blends: how Virgin is rethinking corporate loyalty
Virgin Atlantic’s chief executive, Shai Weiss, explains to Richard Alvin how he has steered the airline from crisis to profit with a bold new focus on premium travel, seamless tech…
Saudi tourism body launches summer discounts on hotels, activities and transport
Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority has announced a series of nationwide summer discounts aimed at attracting more international visitors, with offers on accommodation, leisure activities, dining and transport.
Ryanair flies record 20.7 million passengers in July despite French strike disruption
Ryanair carried a record 20.7 million passengers in July 2025, marking a 3 per cent year-on-year increase and its busiest month ever, despite widespread disruption from air traffic control strikes…
Getting to know: Andy Roger, Resort Director at Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort
Andy Roger, Resort Director at Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort, shares his journey from Glasgow to leading one of Scotland’s most elegant properties, with a focus on team culture,…
Getting to Know: Pino Dispinseri, General Manager of Hyatt Place London City East
Pino Dispinseri, GM of Hyatt Place London City East, shares how food, family and hospitality shaped his leadership, and why sustainability and creativity are redefining East London’s boutique hotel scene.