The midscale hotel brand has arrived in the Saudi capital, taking over the former Saudia Hotel with 99 rooms, meeting spaces, and a pool The post Howard Johnson Opens in Riyadh with Converted Al Nasiriyah Property appeared first on Business Traveller.

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If Justin Bieber, Travis Scott or Kim Kardashian are anything to go by, then the latest must-have in interior design is a modular sofa, specifically the Dune by Pierre Paulin. Designed nearly 60 years ago in collaboration with Herman Miller, this space-age couch is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to its cool design, versatility and promise of exceptional comfort. Back in the real world, modular furniture is experiencing a renaissance beyond the living room. “Modular furniture first gained...

Mel Ng tosses a beef burger patty from one hand to the other. A vlogging camera sits atop a stainless steel container, filming her every move. The 36-year-old is working for the day at The Diplomat, a cocktail bar in Hong Kong’s Central neighbourhood famed for its globally ranked Wagyu burger. Next to her, the bar’s founder, John Nugent, explains the burger components to Ng ahead of service, while passing around slices of American orange cheddar to taste. The Diplomat was the 31st stop in Ng’s...

Ethan Hawke recently made a rare appearance with his daughter Indiana Hawke at the Deauville American Film Festival in France on September 4. Indiana, 15, is the youngest of Hawke’s four children. He shares daughter Maya and son Levon with ex-wife Uma Thurman, and welcomed daughters Clementine and Indiana with second wife Ryan Shawhughes Hawke. Here’s everything you need to know about Ethan Hawke’s youngest daughter, Indiana. How did her parents meet? Hawke and Ryan married in 2008 after the...

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Gary Oldman recently revealed in an interview with Canada’s Global that the next 007 has already been cast. While Oldman’s connection to the James Bond franchise is a mystery, the Oscar-winning actor went on to say that he had his fingers crossed for his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden to take over as the Omega-wearing spy from the most recent Bond, Daniel Craig. “It’s been rumored that he’s on the shortlist. We’re going to find out pretty soon, aren’t we? Because they have picked him. They...

Forget another wellness gadget. Sometimes the prescription is simply trees. Forest bathing asks travelers to slow down, listen, breathe and let redwoods, birches and autumn color do the heavy lifting. The post The Benefits of Forest Bathing — and Three Resorts to Try It appeared first on Business Traveller.

A road trip along the North Shore of Lake Superior, from Duluth, Minn., to Pukaskwa National Park in Ontario, Canada, packed multiple adventures into a week.

Today's cruise ships are creating exclusive enclaves where passengers can enjoy private pools, restaurants and butlers.

Whether you're heading for a cosy log cabin or a wintery city break, these smart travel essentials will help you pack lighter, stay organised and travel with ease - perfect for your autumn holiday.

The carrier has a promising future, thanks to its new oneworld membership and Alaska Air acquisition The post Flight Review: Seattle to Honolulu, Hawaiian Airlines, A330 First Class appeared first on Business Traveller.

Gulf nations must showcase the differences in their offerings while presenting a united front to international visitors, according to regional business events leaders speaking on day two of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. The 33rd edition of ATM is being hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre until Thursday 17 September.

What advantage does a left-handed conductor have? Before answering that, it is worth looking at another of Holly Hyun Choe’s strengths. In keeping with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s tradition, the guest conductor opened the concert with an introductory speech, immediately establishing herself as an excellent communicator. She recalled her excitement upon discovering that the orchestra had long been led by a female music director. Enthusiastic applause followed when Choe acknowledged music director...

Air France will move its JFK operation to New Terminal One in 2027, pairing the relocation with a 29,000-square-foot lounge—its largest outside France and a major La Première investment. The post Air France to Open Largest Overseas Lounge Inside New York JFK New Terminal One appeared first on Business Traveller.

How Europe’s Entry/Exit System broke the business trip The post Opinion: Six Months in, the EU’s Entry/Exit System Isn’t Working appeared first on Business Traveller.

A YouGov study commissioned by Royal Caribbean found that 67 per cent of Indian respondents find multi-destination European cruising appealing, with ease of visiting multiple destinations the leading benefit. The findings come as Legend of the Seas brings Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class vacations to the Mediterranean, sailing from Barcelona and Rome across destinations in Spain, France and Italy.

This Adriatic gem brings together breathtaking landscapes, centuries of heritage and Croatia’s finest culinary traditions The post Istria Uncovered: A Journey Through History, Flavours and Timeless Beauty appeared first on Business Traveller.

Hong Kong’s five-star hotels can come across as intimidating, with more conservative properties wanting to shield their well-heeled visitors with ornate decor, black-uniformed staff and chintz seat cushions that ask: “Are you worthy?” For Dirk Dalichau, general manager of Mondrian Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui, a hotel’s message should be welcoming – not only for guests but the wider community in the city. “I have been involved in so many projects that changed the hospitality landscape,” says the...

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) celebrates the success of the “Amazing Thailand Ambassador” project, which generated more than 448 million impressions across media and digital channels. The initiative reflects TAT’s efforts to evolve how Thailand is communicated as a destination in response to today’s changing traveller behaviours and digital landscape, using contemporary stories, content, and perspectives to connect audiences with Thailand’s unique charm. As part of the initiative, LISA, as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador, helped showcase Thailand’s stories and perspectives to travellers through the “Feel All the feelings” campaign, sparking widespread conversation and inspiring people to experience and discover Thailand for themselves.

Lee Pace is no stranger to fantasy. The 47-year-old actor is known for playing Thranduil the Elvenking in The Hobbit trilogy, Ronan the Accuser in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Brother Day in Foundation and vampire Garrett in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2. Most recently, he joins Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic 2, and the internet has fallen under his spell. The newly released sequel to the 1998 film, which also stars Joey King and Maisie Williams, secured a...

For the first time in six years, Celine Dion returned to the stage and performed a full live show to kick-start her residency at the Plenitude Arena in Paris from September 12 to May 29, 2027. The 58-year-old was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in late 2022, a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms. The diagnosis led the songstress to step away from the limelight; she last performed a live full set in 2020 as part of her Courage tour. Dion’s...

Jamaica will host World Travel Week, a major gathering of global tourism stakeholders, from October 10–15 at Princess Resorts in Negril. Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett made the announcement at the World Travel Awards in Dubai on Sunday, calling it “a statement that Jamaica is ready, willing, and able to lead the global conversation on the future of travel.”

As businesses navigate evolving workforce needs, artificial intelligence (AI) presents new opportunities to strengthen productivity, develop talent and support operations. Realizing that potential, however, requires businesses to prepare their people to use AI effectively and responsibly. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is helping the region’s hospitality and tourism businesses do just that with the release of the AI Workforce Transformation Guide for Caribbean Hospitality: Practical Strategies for People Management, Learning and Leadership – the third edition of its AI Guidebook Series.

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The 77-key Songtei Kyoto will sit opposite Nijo Castle as the second hotel in Shangri-La's ultra-luxury Signatures collection, with a phased opening beginning late 2026 The post Shangri-La’s Upcoming Kyoto Hotel Puts Guests Opposite UNESCO World Heritage Site appeared first on Business Traveller.

Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced that AMAALA Yacht Club has officially begun operations, marking a major milestone in establishing the Saudi Red Sea as a new global destination for luxury yachting, sailing and marine tourism.

All-inclusive ski holidays and Arctic adventures are among the fastest-growing travel trends for UAE residents this winter, according to the latest booking data from dnata Travel. The company is seeing growing demand for snow-based holidays and cooler-climate escapes across Europe and Asia. Japan has entered dnata Travel’s top five most-booked international destinations for winter 2026/27 to date, while Finland, France, Switzerland, and Georgia are recording some of the strongest year-on-year increases in bookings and climbing the company’s top 20 winter destinations ranking.

Aethos invites travellers to rediscover autumn in Italy — from a final stretch of alpine summer and Sardinia’s coast before it closes for the year, to Milan’s autumn programming and the harvest season in Umbria’s hills.

FCM Travel has launched Meetings & Events services in Hong Kong as part of its Greater China expansion. The move comes as Hong Kong’s MICE sector recorded 2.51 million visitors in 2025, while FCM’s M&E business across Greater China nearly doubled year on year in FY26. Peter Chau has been appointed Meetings & Events Manager, Hong Kong.