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World’s 50 Best concept expands to hotels
The World’s 50 Best Hotels will recognise top hotels across the globe, with judges including hoteliers, travel journalists and experienced travellers
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Nobu Hospitality plans expansion for 2023 with five openings
Nobu Hospitality will mark its 10th anniversary in 2023 with a raft of launches, including its first hotel venture into Africa
Prime minister Fumio Kishida said: "We are responding to the Omicron variant with a strong sense of urgency" (Credit: InsideJapan Tours)
Agents invited to sign up to first Tokyo event in three years
Tokyo City Promotion will be the first official B2B Tokyo event since 2019
New-style spaces on Silver Nova include The Marquee
Silversea showcases Silver Nova innovations ahead of summer launch
Silver Nova launches in August and is also being hailed as the world’s first low-emissions cruise ship
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6 must-try dishes on Explora I
Explora Journeys has unveiled a taste of what guests can expect in the six restaurants on Explora I when it sets sail from Southampton on 17 July
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ITC unveils new branding for entire group
ITC has unveiled a brand refresh across its portfolio, creating new logos and colour palettes for its brands and updating its dedicated agent toolkit
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Thai breakers: 10 ways to pitch Thailand to clients
Thailand has a warm welcome that is famous, and the Thai smile is now back in full force with a plethora of ways to pitch it to clients
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Silver Shadow makes history as it departs for world cruise
Silver Shadow set sail from Sydney on Tuesday 10 January, marking the first time a Silversea world cruise has originated in the southern hemisphere
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Checking in to the newly refurbished Residence Mauritius by Cenizaro
The Residence Mauritius by Cenizaro refreshed its spaces over the pandemic to tempt visitors back to experience its unique charms
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Boutique property Son Net to open near Palma in May
The team behind Andalusia’s Finca Cortesin will open sister property Son Net in May 2023
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‘Why reject hospitality talent, when you can refer?’
Greg Fruchtenicht from Saira Hospitality explains why the training specialist is creating new, innovative solutions to the hospitality hiring crisis
Nathan Stubbs is the founder of The Conscious Travel Shop and urges travel companies to take the lead in sustainability when speaking with clients
How to be a more responsible and sustainable travel agent
Travel must become more responsible and sustainable, but how can agents achieve this and, just as importantly, measure their progress?
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Black Tomato predicts the biggest travel trends for 2023
Black Tomato is tipping “storification”, “lisness” and bold family adventures as some of the hottest travel trends for the coming year
The new Orient Express Presidential Suite offers 55-square-metres of space. Credit: Maxime D'Angeac and Martin Darzacq
First images revealed of new Orient Express Presidential Suite
See the Presidential Suite on the completely reimagined Orient Express, which is part of Accor and will welcome its first guests in 2025
The line will offer sailings on the former Crystal Mozart, now known as Riverside Mozart
Riverside Luxury Cruises releases special offers for inaugural season
The line is offering no deposits and 20% off all 2023 departures, alongside an additional 15% off all bookings made by the end of January
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, will launch eight new suites this summer
Belmond unveils new rail journeys and hotel developments
The brand has launched four alpine journeys for The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train
The Greek Villas offers properties in more than 30 destinations across Greece, including Mykonos
Le Collectionist eyes growth for The Greek Villas after acquisition
The Greek Villas will expand its offering in 2023 after being acquired by luxury vacation home rental company Le Collectionist
The Grand, York's Legacy restaurant opened in July 2022
Trying out York's latest fine dining hotspot
York’s famous heritage hotel The Grand, York has launched a fine dining restaurant, beckoning gourmets to the city
Royal Lancaster London's festive afternoon tea
Royal Lancaster London offers dining with a sprinkling of festive spirit

Its festive afternoon tea will take place in the hotel’s Hyde Cafe. Served from 1pm-4pm until 7 January 2023, guests can indulge in Christmas-themed sandwiches, warm baked scones and sweet delicacies accompanied by a selection of Camellia’s Tea House teas.

Festive afternoon tea is priced from £45 per person (Wednesday to Friday) or £49 per person (Saturday and Sunday).

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Alex Polizzi to host walking retreats from her hotel, The Star in Alfriston
For clients looking to embrace the outdoors in 2023, suggest these two Ramblers’ Retreats across the South Downs
Tennis supremo Rafael Nadal (right) announced the project with Gabriel Escarrer, chief executive of Melia Hotels International
Rafael Nadal to open first hotel in Majorca with Melia
The tennis champion has launched a new hotel brand with Melia and will open his first property in Majorca in 2023
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4,000 mince pies and 21-foot trees: Inside Christmas with Cunard
Cunard has revealed just how many festive goodies it takes to serve up Christmas on its three ships
Wat Mahathat temple in Ayutthaya
Why it's the perfect time to take a tri-centre trip to Thailand
Now Thailand is well and truly open again, discover nature and cultural immersions on a soul-soothing, tri-centre trip to the country
A beachside movement class at Palmaia, The House of AIA, which will host the second Synergy show
Wellness trade show announces details of second event
Synergy - The Retreat Show, will take place at Palmaia, The House of AIA in Mexico, from 24 to 27 October 2023