Sofitel Legend and UNESCO have announced a global partnership designed to place cultural heritage preservation at the heart of the travel experience. Through this collaboration, both organizations are committed to raising awareness of local know -how, safeguarding living heritage, and fostering deeper connections between travellers and the cultural identities of the destinations they visit. Together, they aim to transform travel into an act of preservation and transmission of cultural heritage.

From the Pacific coast to the icy fjords of Patagonia, Chile offers some of South America’s most striking natural landscapes. With thousands of kilometres of coastline, clear Andean lakes, wild rivers and vast glaciers, the country is made for exploring by water, whether on a wildlife-watching boat trip, a lake crossing between Chile and Argentina or an expedition cruise through the remote channels of Tierra del Fuego.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), working in partnership with the CTO Chapter UK & Europe, is expanding efforts to generate more tourism business from the United Kingdom and Europe, building on a major regional presence at World Travel Market (WTM) London and plans for increased trade, airline and consumer engagement in 2027. The Nov. 3-5 event featured the largest CTO Caribbean Pavilion in about two decades, with seven national tourism organizations and seven commercial partners exhibiting under the regional banner. Another seven CTO member destinations were represented independently at the show, underscoring the Caribbean’s broad engagement with the international travel industry.

Railbookers Group officially opened its fourth-annual Global Summit with a series of partnership announcements and product launches for 2027, headlined by a new partnership with AmaWaterways that pairs river cruising with independent rail travel. President and CEO Frank Marini opened the day by looking back on a record year.

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Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech and Missoni unveil a new Missoni Resort Club at the resort’s Pool Garden, marking not only Missoni’s first Resort Club in Morocco, but also the first luxury pool takeover of its kind in the region. The collaboration brings Missoni’s Italian luxury design to the resort, drawing on the light, colour and creative spirit of Marrakech. The collaboration has transformed the Pool Garden through Missoni’s design language, with signature zigzag parasols, cushions dressing the daybeds and pool towels introducing the House’s iconic zigzag motif and distinctive chromatic universe. creating an inspiring environment that blends effortlessly with the local landscape, oozing calm and ease for long sun-filled days.

Christmas lovers looking beyond Europe’s traditional festive markets can discover Alberta‘s take on the holiday season, where artisan markets, spectacular light displays and snow-covered Rocky Mountain scenery combine to create an unforgettable winter escape. As travellers begin planning festive getaways, Alberta offers far more than a traditional Christmas market break. In Calgary, visitors can browse artisan gifts and seasonal treats at the renowned Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market, step back in time at Heritage Park’s Once Upon a Christmas, and marvel at millions of twinkling lights during Calgary ZooLights.

Just 45 minutes from Singapore, The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa, Batam offers a peaceful island escape where sustainable luxury, wellness, and breathtaking natural beauty come together. Set against the natural beauty of Nirup Island in the Riau Archipelago, the resort presents a distinctive collection of private villa accommodations designed for guests seeking space, serenity, and a deeper connection with the surrounding ocean. From villas overlooking the open sea to the newly introduced Waterfront Villa, each accommodation offers a unique perspective on island living, complemented by the signature well-being philosophy of Westin Hotels & Resorts.

Empty waves, quiet trails and a New Year’s Eve that doesn’t take itself seriously: why late autumn is the best time to visit Portugal’s Alentejo coast Quinta Camarena makes the case for November and December on the Costa Vicentina, and launches its annual Not-So-Serious New Year’s Eve Retreat

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It's cuffing season, and Bella Hadid just hard-launched her relationship with Colorado-based construction worker and fifth-generation cowboy Nathan Lacy. The supermodel took to Instagram this week to share some rinkside snaps from the game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings as part of Hockey Fights Cancer Night on November 7. In several of her photos, Hadid and Lacy seemed to enjoy each other’s company and shared an embrace. Hadid is living her cowgirl life to the fullest....

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“‘Are you sure you want to put these beams back in?’” The builders asked that question again and again, recalls the owner of New Line House, in Sydney’s East Ryde. “And every time we said, ‘Yep.’” The stained Oregon beams date back to the house’s beginnings as a Lowline, the flat-roofed, single-level, linear model from the company behind some of Australia’s best-loved modernist homes: Pettit & Sevitt. Removed and later reinstated, the beams may no longer be structural but remain as a memory of...

If you have walked down SoHo in Central lately, your eyes might have been attacked by the flashy crimson facade of a new cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style diner) on Staunton Street. It is the latest opening in what appears to be something of a cursed space: it was previously home to a short-lived Nordic-style cafe called Moma, and before that Majo Tapas Bar and the California-inspired Big Sur restaurant. The latest tenant, Double the Joy, advertises itself as a cha chaan teng by day and a dai pai...

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Before a bottle reaches the auction room, Amayès Aouli wants to know who chose it. For Bonhams’ global head of Wine & Spirits, a collector’s taste or a winemaker’s convictions help explain what makes a wine worth pursuing. “Before we catalogue a bottle, we want to understand the philosophy and the history of the owner and the collection,” he tells Style. Aouli’s own route into wine began with a desire to see the world. Finance took him to New York, London and Hong Kong before he returned to...

The graceful motion of swimming fish might seem an unexpected starting point for a jewellery boutique. At Chow Sang Sang’s new flagship at The Venetian Macao, however, it inspires a design of flowing curves and warm champagne-gold tones, bringing a sense of continuity to the displays and spaces within. The opening takes the group’s presence at the shopping destination to three stores, each conceived for a different customer. Rather than repeating a single retail formula, the group has developed...

The appeal of a natural diamond has traditionally rested on its rarity, brilliance and association with life’s defining moments. But as the language of luxury evolves, so does the way these stones are perceived and worn. The growing interest in Desert diamonds, with their nuanced palette of warm, earthy hues, is one indication of this shift. Moving beyond the familiar vocabulary of colourless stones, the trend celebrates individuality, distinctive character and a more personal relationship with...

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