Resorts

Royal plans fams to new CocoCay resort

UK agents will be offered a chance to see Royal Caribbean International’s upcoming private island resort Perfect Day at CocoCay for themselves on fam trips early next year

The sten do: why the trend for mixing it up is here to stay

There’s a new alternative to the stag or hen do: the sten – mixing the sexes for one big pre-wedding party. Abra Dunsby gets the experts’ take on the new trend.

Clarity over benefits of Balearics’ ‘tourism tax’ would help agents

Agents are calling for clarity on how the Balearics’ “tourism tax” is being spent, after fees were “doubled” for the summer period last week

TTC's TreadRight Foundation launches initiative with big cat charities

The scheme will look to protect the animals, local people and their livestock in South Africa

Responsible relaxation in the Americas

Wellness and sustainable travel are top of the agenda for Central America tourism boards

Virtuoso: Cold is the new hot

Virtuoso, a luxury consortium with a keen eye on global trends, gives the lowdown on the luxury market

Elegant Resorts' new boss talks trade links and 'going full circle'

Just a week into her new role, Elegant Resorts’ new managing director Lisa Fitzell speaks to James Chapple about coming home at last

Six Senses opens first urban hotel in Singapore

Six Senses Duxton is the first of two properties in the Asian destination and is designed by Anouska Hempel

Atlantis the Palm masterclass

AccorHotels acquires Scottish tech company

French hotel firm snaps up restaurant booking firm ResDiary

Accor takes stake in South African Mantis Group

The deal, subject to regulatory approval, also sees the launch of a not-for-profit initiative to protect African wildlife

Four Seasons to run private island in Belize

The project will be the group’s second property in Central America

Hard Rock Hotels boosts UK sales team

Shannon Ingleton will begin visiting agents this month

'Are you human?' – Guests bond with Four Seasons' new chat platform

The rapid take-up and success of Four Seasons’ new chat tool has taken the luxury hotel group by surprise. Matthew Parsons finds out why

Sandals appoints new boss as it plans expansion

New chief executive role at Sandals for hotel veteran

Taj Hotels owner to pay for fertility treatment

Indian hotel group reveals gender initiatives on International Women’s Day

Carlson Rezidor rebrands to Radisson Hotel Group and launches new luxury brand

Radisson Collection will be a “premium lifestyle collection designed for exceptional hotels”

The Indian Ocean’s hottest new wellness packages

The wellness trend shows little sign of slowing and there is no shortage of new product in the Indian Ocean. Andrew Doherty rounds up the latest and most enticing packages in the region

Western & Oriental adds Philippines for the first time

Operator capitalises on growing interest in the island nation

Kuoni to launch new brand this summer

New Kuoni brand will fill gap between package and tailor-made

Virgin Holidays unveils arrivals facility at Dubai's Atlantis The Palm

V-hub arrivals lounge is a first for the industry, Virgin Holidays says

Chinese travellers take to the skies ahead of New Year

Record numbers of Chinese travellers expected to fly next week

Nobu and de Niro to open hotel in Marbella

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert de Niro and producer Meir Teper are set to open their latest hotel project together in March, with a Nobu-branded property making its debut in Marbella

Britons arrested in Cambodia in crackdown on 'inappropriate behaviour'

Five Britons in custody after swimwear Twister game