Category: Breaking Travel News

Scenic Group has announced a strategic partnership with Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN), marking its expansion onto the Brahmaputra River and a commitment to have two ultra-luxury Scenic river ships operating in India by 2029–30.

The long-term agreement marks a significant next step in Scenic Group’s expansion within the India market and will bring together ABN’s more than two decades of experience, operating river cruises on the Brahmaputra and Ganges. This will align closely with Scenic’s global expertise in all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruising, international operations and unique immersive experiences, that connect guests with the unique destinations they visit.

Located within 160 acres of private polo fields and surrounded by lush greenery, Meliá Desert Palm offers a serene retreat just twenty minutes from Downtown Dubai. Combining boutique luxury with a tranquil countryside setting, the resort provides a welcome escape from the city, where expansive grounds, wellness experiences and relaxed dining come together to encourage guests to slow down and reconnect.

From 23 September, Meliá Desert Palm introduces a new Daycation experience, inviting guests to indulge in a restorative wellness and dining journey for AED 549 per person. Designed to rejuvenate both body and mind, the experience begins at SAMĀNA Spa with a one-hour Restorative Relaxing Massage. Using gentle flowing techniques and natural oils, the treatment is crafted to ease tension, calm the mind and restore a sense of balance and wellbeing.

New developer toolkit lets any travel brand stand up a live, bookable experiences storefront in days rather than quarters, permanently removing the engineering-roadmap blocker that has kept the £300bn experiences opportunity out of reach for much of the industry.

Marriott International is delighted to announce that 44 of its hotels across Asia Pacific excluding China received a total of 56 MICHELIN Keys at the 2026 global MICHELIN Key Awards. The recognition reflects Marriott International’s strategic focus on delivering distinctive hospitality experiences rooted in local culture, innovative design, and genuine service excellence.