Unforgettable Travel Company has today launched Unforgettable Asia (unforgettableasia.com), a new luxury Asia specialist designed to make complex travel across the region easier to sell for agents. Launching with 11 destinations and 50 itineraries, Unforgettable Asia initially covers Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Malaysia, Borneo and Indonesia, with further destinations to be added in late 2026 and 2027. The launch follows significant growth in demand for Asia travel at Unforgettable Travel Company, with enquiries increasing 226% between 2022 and 2025. Agent demand has accelerated particularly quickly and now accounts for 54% of the company’s Asia bookings.

The world of Travel & Tourism has turned its attention to Malta this week, as the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) opened its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, bringing together some of the most influential figures from across the international tourism industry. Running from 7–9 October at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, the Summit is gathering government ministers, CEOs, investors, policymakers and senior industry figures to examine how the global Travel & Tourism sector must adapt to a rapidly changing world. This year’s Summit is being held under the banner FUTU[RE]SET, with discussions focused on the forces reshaping travel, from artificial intelligence and connectivity to investment, sustainability and changing traveller expectations.

On this secluded barrier island, invigorating places to meet, gather, and unwind take agendas well beyond the boardroom The post Setting the Scene on the Shores of Kiawah Island appeared first on Business Traveller.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today convened ministers and global business leaders from 24 countries in Valletta for a high-level Global Leaders Dialogue, held as part of WTTC’s 26th Global Summit. The session highlighted the critical role of public-private partnership in strengthening destination competitiveness and shaping the future of global Travel & Tourism. A clear message emerged: lasting success in the sector depends on governments and businesses working together to address shared challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth.

Amusement parks filled with rotting rides. Markets with empty shops. Museums left empty. These are some of the world's most unsettling abandoned tourist attractions.

The World Health Organization joined Western leaders on Wednesday in urging Russia to share more information about what killed a plague institute worker in Siberia as reports emerged of a second suspected case. The Kremlin said Moscow had shared what it knew and accused the media ​of spreading "false information".

2.5/5 stars A seemingly deranged rubbish collector makes for an unorthodox cinematic sleuth. Yet this is precisely the conceit of The Mage, a supernatural whodunnit that pairs the pungent outcast with a cynical police detective to make sense of a spate of gruesome deaths in Hong Kong. Beneath the grime is Josie Ho Chiu-yee. The billionaire heiress has long exhibited a fascination with the wealth spectrum’s lower end in the stylised horror films produced by her own studio, 852 Films, having...

Wiedereröffnet nach einer fast 50 Millionen Euro teuren Renovierung, liegt dieses Stadthaus in Bayswater nur wenige Schritte von einem der beliebtesten Parks Londons entfernt. The post First Look: Hyde & Seek, London – Ein stilvoller Boho-Rückzugsort direkt am Park appeared first on Business Traveller.

American will build its largest Admirals Club at Charlotte, creating more than 40,000 square feet of lounge space above the atrium at a hub where crowding remains persistent. The post American Airlines Plans Its Largest Admirals Club at Charlotte appeared first on Business Traveller.

A batch of popular cumin powder has now been pulled into a food-safety investigation after a laboratory sample was declared ‘unsafe’.

The Isle of Man is famous for roaring engines and one of the world's most dangerous motorbike races - but a quieter revolution is taking place.

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From Mexico's turquoise waters to the soft shores of the Philippines, these are the world's best beaches according to Condé Nast Traveller - with plenty of UK and Ireland gems making the list.

The mom-to-be leaned into a sculptural silhouette paired with intricate embellishment, keeping the overall mood sleek and sophisticated.

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The waterfront property has refreshed its entire collection of 132 rooms and suites with new interiors inspired by Dubai Marina The post InterContinental Dubai Marina Unveils Room and Suite Redesign appeared first on Business Traveller.

Getting your small kitchen ready for Navratri? These easy organisation ideas can help clear the clutter, create more storage and make cooking feel easier.

Britons facing rising beer prices at home could save money by heading overseas, with new data revealing the cheapest holiday destinations for a drink.

US singer-songwriters Hayley Williams and Keshi have been announced as co-headlining acts for Clockenflap 2026, Hong Kong’s biggest music and arts festival taking place from December 4 to 6. Williams, who became a prominent voice in the 2000s as the frontwoman of pop-punk band Paramore, made a triumphant return last year with her single “True Believer”, a critique of religion-based capitalism and politics in the United States. Born in the US state of Mississippi, Williams formed Paramore in...

Travel & Tourism is forecast to grow 3.1% across Europe in 2026, continuing to outperform the wider economy and exceeding the sector’s 2.6% growth recorded last year, according to the latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), released today at the opening press conference of WTTC’s 26th Global Summit in Malta.

Crispy on the outside and soft inside, it offers energy during Navratri while pairing perfectly with chilled curd or green chutney.

The JAL Haneda lounge pair are reopening on 8 October with a new name for the top tier, bigger seating, bookable showers and security lanes that leave laptops in bags The post JAL Brings More Seats, Quicker Security After Haneda Domestic Lounges Revamp appeared first on Business Traveller.

Behind the scenes of the collective working to open doors and shelf space for African beauty brands The post A-Beauty is a $26bn Opportunity, say Founders Behind New Collective appeared first on Business Traveller.

Give your home a festive makeover with these simple Navratri decor ideas, from marigold torans and diyas to floral hangings and warm lights.

Paris Fashion Week is easily one of the most highly anticipated fashion events of the year, but for Heidi Klum’s youngest child, daughter Lou Sulola Samuel, the trip to the French capital was an “early birthday present”, the 53-year-old supermodel told Vogue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) Lou, whom Klum shares with her ex-husband, musician Seal, turned heads at the Vivienne Westwood spring/summer 2027 show on October 3,...

Author Priya Parker talks 'The Art of Fighting,' explaining how to move past the shame of conflict and use disagreement as a tool for clarity and repair.

The iconic 'Queen' will be renamed and undergo an extensive reimagining after completing her final Cunard World Voyage, visiting 30 ports over more than 100 nights.

Geht es nach dem Willen des EU-Rats, dann wird die A1-Meldepflicht für die Entsendung von Mitarbeitern ins Ausland bald für viele Trips entfallen. Wann die beschlossenen neuen Regeln genau in Kraft treten, hängt jetzt nur noch vom EU-Parlament ab. The post Weniger Bürokratie: EU-Rat beschließt Vereinfachung der A1-Bescheinigung appeared first on Business Traveller.

Discover the clever travel essentials frequent flyers swear by to make flights more comfortable, organised and enjoyable.

In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.

India holds deep reverence for Goddess Durga, celebrating her divine power, protection, and grace through these magnificent sacred temples nationwide.

With Kaziranga National Park now open for the new tourist season, wildlife enthusiasts can once again head into Assam’s famed grasslands for jeep safaris.

The upcoming Umm Al Quwain natural island sanctuary revealed a closer look at its 2030 debut The post Anantara Siniya Island Resort Previewed at High-Profile Royal Event in Umm Al Quwain appeared first on Business Traveller.

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) today, joined Kampala Serena Hotel in hosting the launch reception for the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa, marking the beginning of the countdown to the 2027 edition of the continent’s leading hospitality investment forum to be held in Uganda. The reception brought together hospitality investors, hotel operators, tourism industry leaders, government representatives, professional associations and private-sector stakeholders ahead of the summit scheduled for 2–3 February 2027 at Speke Resort Convention Centre, Kampala. As Host Partner, UTB’s participation in the launch reinforces Uganda’s growing profile as a destination for tourism and hospitality investment and its capacity to convene high-level industry stakeholders.

WHO says the plague risk remains low after a Siberian lab worker’s death prompted quarantine measures, with no confirmed plague cases reported among her contacts.

Draped in ivory and gold, Taapsee Pannu channels an old-world Apsara with a corset blouse, sculptural jewels and a potli that deserves its own close-up.

The stress of making your way through security, passport control and the boarding gate is not easy for everyone - unfortunately, some routes are worse than others.

Jeffrey Archer passed away on October 5, just one day before the release of his final novel, Adam & Eve.

Guillaume Sejourne is the head chef and founder of Le Colvert, a restaurant in Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong, specialising in French pressed duck. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up in the French countryside in Soissons, near Paris. My earliest culinary memories are rushing from school to my grandma’s house to eat meat with some delicious vegetables from her garden. She would always prepare extra portions to feed the neighbourhood cats. I have now been in Hong Kong for more than 12 years and love it...

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