In this eight-minute documentary, Business Traveller speaks to Eric Edge, VP of Brand and Marketing at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, Alex Judson, Managing Director, Partnerships and International, and Diana Rakow, CEO of Hawaiian, about what the merger means for both airlines. They discuss the strategy behind bringing the businesses together, how the two brands can grow while retaining their individual identities, and why the changes mark a much bigger shift than simply combining two airlines. The post Spotlight: The day Hawaiian Airlines became bigger than an airline appeared first on Business Traveller.

In this episode of Entre Nous, Delano D'Souza speaks to Daisy Fancourt, professor at University College London and a leading researcher on how the arts affects our brains and bodies. In her book "Art Cure" she draws on scientific evidence to show how the arts can transform our health and what her research suggests we should be doing to optimise the benefits.

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Tickets to the two opening-week performances of House of Swans, Anne Imhof’s first solo show in Asia, sold out well before its September 25 premiere at Hong Kong’s Tai Kwun heritage and arts centre. That is partly due to the venue’s capacity of 150 visitors per show, but also because the German visual artist, choreographer and performer has a sizeable following across both the art and fashion worlds. At the 2017 Venice Biennale, her transformation of the German Pavilion, adding raised glass...

The 766sqm Pearl villa will welcome its first guests in October The post Conrad Koh Samui’s New Villa Packs In a Sauna, Cinema and Plunge Pools appeared first on Business Traveller.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift just won big at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. At the event held on September 27, she took home the inaugural Artist Director Honors, as well as prizes for Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia” and Best Direction for “Opalite”, setting a record for most VMAs won with 33 trophies. She also premiered the star-studded music video for “Patient Zero” at the VMAs. Just two days before the big night, legendary rock musician Todd Rundgren, 78, tore into the...

With Day 2 of FHS World in full swing , we’re pleased to share photos from the session with His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy & Tourism, who took centre stage this morning to discuss The UAE Growth Engine: Tourism, Investment and the New Economy.

Hollywood may have a new Superman in David Corenswet, who plays the Man of Steel in James Gunn’s 2025 film, but fans of the superhero can never forget the OG Superman, played by the late Christopher Reeve. Reeve played the Last Son of Krypton in four Superman films before a spinal cord injury left him paralysed from the neck down. He passed away in 2004. His lookalike son, Will Reeve, whom he shared with Dana Reeve, makes a cameo in Gunn’s Superman as a TV reporter, continuing his father’s...

In this exclusive Breaking Travel News Q&A, Nick Wood discusses the evolving role of music within hospitality, how the right soundtrack can shape a guest’s perception of a property, the importance of authenticity and local culture, and why hotels and resorts are increasingly turning to music as a key part of their brand identity.

October brings with it cooler weather and 12 new shows sure to keep K-drama fans very busy, from romantic comedies to mystery thrillers. Read on to find out what to watch over the next month. 1. Your Personal Taxi Lead cast: Cha Tae-hyun My Sassy Girl’s Cha Tae-hyun is back on screens in the heartwarming limited series Your Personal Taxi, based on a webtoon of the same name by Mose Lee. Cha plays a kind taxi driver who chauffeurs passengers and listens to their special stories. He helps his...

3.5/5 stars Philip Yung Tsz-kwong’s Cyclone is an alternately transgressive and lyrical drama charting the sexual escapades of a transgender woman fleeing her traumatic past. The film takes its name from the protagonist’s chosen alias – a literary allusion that may enlighten and confuse audiences in equal measure. It references Cyclone Mei, a fabled villainess from Louis Cha Leung-yung’s wuxia epic The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Forged by a tragic childhood into a ruthless killer, she is the...

Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman’s irresistible chemistry in The Love Hypothesis (2026) has fans swooning worldwide. The film, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 23, is based on Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling novel of the same name. It follows PhD student Olive Smith (Reinhart), who begins a fake relationship with brooding professor Dr Adam Carlsen (Bateman), only for their feelings to start turning real. The Love Hypothesis is currently the most watched film on the streaming platform,...

After a cancer diagnosis, two L.A. musicians turned their Topanga A-frame cabin into a sanctuary, reshaping every room — and garden — to prioritize serenity, views and healing.

Mit diesem Beitrag halten wir Sie auf dem Laufenden, was Einreisebedingungen und angekündigte Änderungen in Sachen Visa und elektronische Einreiseanmeldungen angeht. The post Neue Einreiseregeln weltweit: Das hat sich aktuell geändert appeared first on Business Traveller.

It Ends with Us actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively’s 18-month legal feud reached an anticlimactic end in May when both parties settled. Baldoni and Lively’s lawyers released a statement, focusing on the film being a “source of pride” for those involved. “Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors – and all survivors – is a goal that we stand behind,” they added. The lawsuit was set to go to court in New York just two weeks later. The...

A new monthly initiative by Radisson Hotels and Dubai Audio turns hotel staff areas into live music venues The post Radisson Hotels Launches Back-of-House Cultural Series in Dubai appeared first on Business Traveller.

Dubai soll ab dem 25. Oktober wieder in den Flugplänen der Airlines stehen, außer bei Condor. Tel Aviv und Riad werden wieder angeflogen. Derweil hat die EASA die Warnungen für Airlines gelockert. The post Naher Osten: Flüge nach Dubai sollen Ende Oktober wieder starten appeared first on Business Traveller.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) has appointed veteran Bahamian hospitality executive Jackson Alexander Weech as Director General, effective 1 October 2026. Mr Weech brings more than 35 years of tourism leadership experience across The Bahamas, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom to the Ministry’s senior executive team. Mr Weech is a leading representative of the Bahamian hotel and tourism industry who has worked closely with government, tourism stakeholders and international industry partners on issues including airlift development, workforce development, infrastructure, product improvement and the competitiveness of the destination.

An Arizona guide service challenged rules that force foreigners to pay a $100 surcharge to visit 11 national parks, saying that only Congress can change pricing.

The Vietnamese carrier joins the few low-cost carriers who have committed to the satellite internet technology The post Vietjet Signs Starlink Deal for Complimentary Wifi on 120 Aircraft appeared first on Business Traveller.

Wine and spirits commentator Cecilia Wong regularly contributes to various publications including Ming Pao Daily and Headline Daily and is president of the Hong Kong Wine & Spirits Writers Association. She spoke to Andrew Sun. Growing up in a family of passionate epicures – especially my father – food was never just sustenance. It was an education in seasonal nuances. As a wine and spirits critic, my approach to dining is all about curation. I dine for precision, texture and flavour...

The new national passenger railway service will be a game-changer for intercity transport in the UAE, including Sharjah, which has also welcomed a new station The post Etihad Rail Opens Dubai Station, Launching Abu Dhabi-Dubai Route appeared first on Business Traveller.

Brand USA is highlighting the milestone anniversaries, major openings and headline-making events giving international travelers new reasons to explore destinations across the country in 2027. Baltimore celebrates the 200th anniversary of the U.S. railroad, San Jose marks 250 years since its founding, and Bristol, Virginia, commemorates 100 years since the recordings known as the “Big Bang of Country Music.” Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp debuts as the nation’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, while Washington, D.C. hosts the NFL Draft and Wrigley Field welcomes its first MLB All-Star Game since 1990.

Exploring the Yukon by road will become even easier in 2027, with Cruise Canada announcing the opening of its sixth Canadian depot in Whitehorse in the Yukon territory. The new location is set to welcome departures from early May 2027, giving travellers a new way to experience the Yukon’s spectacular landscapes and vast wilderness by motorhome.

Breaking Travel News will join the leaders shaping the future of global tourism in Valletta this October after being named as a media partner of the 26th World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit. The landmark gathering will take place from 7 to 9 October 2026 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, bringing together more than 200 chief executives and senior decision-makers from across the international travel and tourism industry.

FHS World 2026 opened in Dubai with around 1,000 hospitality investment professionals from 50 countries gathering at a pivotal moment for the global travel industry. Travel and tourism is forecast to contribute $12 trillion to the world economy in 2026 and support 176 million jobs, according to figures highlighted during the opening of the summit. But the message emerging from the first day of FHS World was about far more than the scale of the industry’s recovery.

Tucked away in an alley in Kyoto’s Gion district, Niku no Takumi Miyoshi – popularly called Nikushi no Miyoshi – is easy to miss. This small, unassuming establishment, opened by Tsutomu Ito is widely celebrated as a premier Wagyu destination, earning Michelin acclaim and legendary status among international gourmands. After establishing Miyoshi as a premier culinary location in Japan, Ito also opened q+M, a members-only French space in Kyoto specialising in Wagyu, and Kanegura, a more casual...

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