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Philippe Zuber leads a company whose properties are expected to be destinations in their own right. Atlantis, One&Only, SIRO and Rare Finds operate in different parts of the market, but each depends on a strong concept rather than simple accommodation. Zuber’s role is to make those concepts commercially scalable without making them feel manufactured.
He became chief executive of Kerzner International in 2020 after joining the company in 2015 as president and chief operating officer of One&Only. Before Kerzner, he held senior roles at Emaar Hospitality Group, including chief operating officer and acting chief executive. There, he contributed to the creation and growth of Vida and Rove, giving him experience of brand development across luxury and contemporary segments.

The World Aviation Festival (WAF) is introducing a dedicated Airport & Airline Collaboration Track at its 2026 event, taking place between 13-15 October in Lisbon.

The programme will look at how airports and airlines can build joint operational resilience and enable seamless travel for passengers. It will also bring in perspectives from border management, ground handlers, and technology providers.

Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company founded by National Geographic Explorers at Large & award-winning filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is inviting travellers to experience safari as a journey for the mind, body and soul with ‘Wellness in the Wild’ – a collection of restorative experiences across its camps in Kenya, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

As travellers increasingly look beyond traditional spa-led wellness towards experiences that encourage better sleep, movement, nourishing food, time outdoors and meaningful connection with nature, Great Plains offers a distinctly African interpretation of holistic wellbeing.

Hilton has officially opened DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay, marking the brand’s debut in Singapore and introducing its signature warmth, comfortable hospitality and thoughtful touches to one of the city’s most established riverside neighbourhoods.
Set along the Singapore River in the lively Robertson Quay precinct, the 344-room hotel pairs the energy of city life with the ease of quayside living, offering a well-connected base for business and leisure
travellers. From the moment they arrive, guests are welcomed with the brand’s beloved warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, a symbol of DoubleTree by Hilton’s longstanding commitment to care. That spirit continues throughout the stay, from warm service and thoughtfully designed spaces to familiar comforts that help guests feel relaxed, well looked after and at ease.