Joan Templeman, the beloved wife of Sir Richard Branson, passed away peacefully at the age of 80, leaving behind a profound legacy of love, resilience, and quiet strength that shaped one of the world’s most recognisable entrepreneurial families. Known for her warmth and wit as much as her steadfast loyalty, Joan was the emotional anchor of the Branson household…
The busy holiday travel season is now in full swing, and the most recent government shutdown is behind us. So, instead of mandating stress-inducing systemwide flight reductions, the Department of Transportation is turning its attention to unruly passenger behavior and offering travel etiquette advice. While the Federal Aviation Administration’s statistics show that unruly passenger incident reports are down considerably…
Air travel in Southeast Asia is growing at a rate well above the global average. According to SITA’s latest Travelers’ Voice, Passenger IT Insights 2025 report, nearly two in three travelers now expect faster airport processing and more control over their journey. Cambodia has responded with Techo International Airport (KTI) — a landmark project by Cambodia Airport Investment Co….
Air Canada today announced a further expansion of its Summer 2026 global schedule to Europe with new destinations from Toronto and Montréal, plus a new European route from Halifax. From Montréal, Air Canada will offer non-stop service three times weekly to Germany’s capital, Berlin, and three times per week to Nantes, France. The airline will launch service to Ponta…
Etihad Airways carried 2.0 million passengers in October 2025, a 28% increase compared with the same month last year. Year-to-date, Etihad has now carried 18.1 million passengers, representing 19% growth over the first ten months of 2024. The airline maintained an 88% passenger load factor in October and year-to-date, demonstrating effective capacity management alongside rapid expansion.
Maestro PMS has recently enhanced its Online Gift Card module, giving independent hotels, luxury resorts, and multi-property groups new tools to grow guest loyalty, increase brand visibility, and drive repeat bookings throughout the year. With consumer demand for personalized digital gifting at an all-time high, this upgraded module empowers hoteliers to use gift cards as more than a point-of-sale…
The Luxury Collection unveils its new global campaign starring Justin Theroux: I am The Luxury Collection. Created in partnership with Stept Studios, the campaign is a bold celebration of the beautiful dualities that define the brand – where heritage meets modernity, whimsy meets intention, and global sophistication meets deeply local character. Spanning more than 130 storied hotels and resorts…
Back by popular demand, Kuramathi Maldives – available exclusively through Kuoni in the UK – is thrilled to announce the return of Campioni Soccer Academy next Summer, a two-week celebration of sport, sunshine, and island spirit. Set against the turquoise backdrop of the Indian Ocean, Campioni transforms Kuramathi’s pristine football pitch into a world-class training ground for aspiring young…
Available for guests with confirmed bookings, the new pre-cruise reservation program will roll out beginning December 1.
The acclaimed actor and filmmaker stars in a cinematic brand campaign revealing the character and diversity of The Luxury Collection’s expansive global portfolio.
