Category: Travel News

Fairmont Amman, part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, is proud to announce it has been awarded one MICHELIN Key in the first-ever global MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection — a new international benchmark celebrating the world’s most exceptional hotels.

In this pre-FHS World 2025 interview, Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer at Rotana, reflects on the industry’s transformation from real estate-driven investment to experience-led value creation, where brand strength, operational agility, and technology define success. He identifies people, technology, and sustainability as the three forces shaping hospitality’s future, emphasising Rotana’s focus on leadership development, digital innovation through AI-powered Rotana.com, and eco-conscious partnerships with Ecolab and Stella Hospitality. At FHS World 2025 in Dubai, Tannous will speak on rebuilding the hospitality workforce, highlighting how empowering people and fostering belonging drive long-term excellence. He looks forward to connecting with peers and exchanging ideas that fuel innovation and responsible growth across the region.

After years of “revenge travel” and jam-packed holidays, a new mindset is taking hold and reshaping how people think about vacation: the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO). Unlike tightly packed trips driven by the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), where travelers raced to check off bucket-list destinations and capture every moment for social media, JOMO embraces a slower, more intentional approach.  According to a new survey conducted by YouGov1 on behalf of Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), over 70% of travelers are moving away from fast-paced sightseeing toward more restorative, meaningful escapes that prioritize personal well-being, flexibility and choice.

IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts Dinso Resort & Villas Ko Chang, Vignette Collection By IHG – the island’s first true luxury retreat, where barefoot living meets crafted design and sustainability. Following the success of Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket, this new opening introduces an immersive blend of nature, culture, and community to one of Thailand’s most untouched islands.