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Making the most of the Maldives with new Virgin Atlantic flights
Shaking up the Maldives market, Virgin Atlantic has launched its direct service to the island idyll
Opulent, sexy, and audacious: Checking in to the W Edinburgh
W Hotels Worldwide has landed in Scotland. Jane Anderson discovers how the brand’s 69th property is making its mark.
Belmond unveils hotel, train and boat plans for 2024
Belmond is looking ahead to what it describes as a “year of transformation”, with launches, expansions and celebrations on the agenda
Trade body seeks ‘greater clarity’ from govt on package travel reforms
The Association of Atol Companies invited members to share their views on proposed changes to Package Travel Regulations
First look at the reinvented Southern Ocean Lodge
Baillie Lodges’ flagship property, The Southern Ocean Lodge, has reopened after a full renovation on Australia’s Kangaroo Island
Raffles London at The OWO's MD Philippe LeBoeuf on his career, building a team and going 'the extra 5%'
LeBoeuf tells TTG Luxury how his career led him here, and what it takes to run such a hotel
Brits ready to take multiple holidays next year and up their spend
Nearly six in 10 Brits will look to book at least three holidays next year, according to Luxury Escapes, with popular extravagances including flight and room upgrades, and fine dining
Solmar reveals it has taken on more than 450 former James Villas' properties
The Staffordshire-based specialist will go into 2024 with a record 2,000-plus properties in its portfolio across Europe and Florida following Awaze’s decision to close its James Villas brand
New era of sustainable holiday demand imminent, Jet2 chief warns agents
Airline and operator to flag hotels that have achieved Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification in response to ’exponential’ growth in web searches for ’sustainable’, ’low-carbon’ and ’guilt-free’ holiday product
Tui reveals first location for new upmarket hotel brand
Recently-acquired five-star resort in Zanzibar will be the first to operate under Tui’s new The Mora moniker
Philippe Starck-designed Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes opens to guests
The 97-key hotel is housed in a chateau dating to 1871, which was at the heart of the region’s wine trade for two centuries
'A true icon': hotelier Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi dies, age 94
Oberoi was credited with placing Oberoi Hotels and Resorts on the international luxury travellers map
Another villa specialist to up agent focus with new trade platform
Top Villas has more than 10,000 properties in its portfolio, and makes a play for agents in the UK with a new portal
Florida specialist urges agents 'not to be fearful' of accessible bookings
Ocean Florida has achieved 1,000 bookings which have been tailored to accommodate customers who have accessibility needs
Why bigger is better at this refurbished Spanish favourite
Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa has undergone a top-to-toe refurbishment in a bid to appeal to a wider clientele
Edition Hotels expands into south-east Asia with Singapore opening
The Singapore Edition offers 204 rooms just off the city-state’s famed Orchard Road
‘This hotel is staggering’: First look at Regent Hong Kong
TTG Luxury joins the grand opening party at Regent Hong Kong, discovering how it creates a serene haven in bustling Victoria Harbour
The Big Question: Is it finally time to turn APD into an environmental tax?
Air Passenger Duty was introduced as a ’green’ tax in the mid-90s, but should the proceeds go towards cleaning up travel’s operations rather than general taxation?
Discover the different Sun Siyam Resorts and who they'll appeal to
Take the stress out of Maldives bookings by getting to know the different Sun Siyam resorts and the types of clients they appeal to
Solmar charts 'Unprecedented rise' in trade enquiries following James Villas closure
Specialist has taken over more than 300 former James Villas’ properties
Designer revealed for this year's Claridge's Christmas tree
The Mayfair hotel has partnered with Louis Vuitton for another famous Christmas collaboration
Kerzner International ramps up UK sales team
Former Elegant Resorts head of business development will join the growing hotel group
Villa firms step in to fill the void left by the closure of James Villas
Solmar Villas has taken over 200 James Villas properties, pledging to do ’everything it can’ to support James Villas’ staff facing ’an uncertain future’
Oliver's Travels throws lifeline to agents with James Villas bookings
Villa specialist reaches out to agents and holidaymakers affected by Awaze’s decision to axe its James Villas brand