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Mantis today announced three new openings that will expand its global eco-luxury footprint across Africa and the Middle East.

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort will host Your Paradise Maldives from 11 to 16 May 2026, as the boutique, destination-led Your Paradise music festival makes its Maldives debut with a curated roster of global electronic tastemakers. Marking the resort’s inaugural music festival, the award-winning Avani+ Fares Maldives sets the stage for a lifestyle-led escape that pairs sun-soaked sets with easy-going island living.

Amadeus Nevio, a next-generation modular solution, will provide nine airlines – including Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, and Swiss – with flexible core technology, supporting them to transform at their own pace

Specialist tour operator Powder Byrne, renowned for their deep knowledge of luxury ski, sun and adventure holidays, are anticipating a rise in “Coolcations” in 2026. After a summer of widespread European heatwaves, and with climate change increasingly shaping travel decisions, travellers are moving away from traditional Mediterranean beach breaks in favour of cooler, northern destinations.

The Travel Connections event for leaders from the online travel community taking place in Mumbai on 4 February is pleased to confirm the first speakers for its panels and debates.

Novel aspects of this serene escape from the city’s hectic pace include seven exclusive villas with private gardens tailored for families, couples and nature enthusiasts which are also pet-friendly, catering for staycations that include four-legged companions. Designed with a Balinese aesthetic, they feature warm oak finishes and soothing colours.

Marriott Bonvoy® home to 30+ extraordinary hotel brands, is teaming up with FIFA World Cup 2026™ as the tournament returns to North America for the first time in 32 years.

As the Official Hotel Supporter in North America of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Marriott Bonvoy will bring fans together across the three host countries, providing a welcoming home base for unforgettable hotel stays and lifelong memories during the historic tournament.

On 24th December 2025, Shangri-La Group announced the signing of an agreement with United Bodrum Turizm A.Ş. to manage a new luxury resort in Bodrum, anticipated to open in the first half of 2029. This marks the Group’s second property in Turkey and reinforces its commitment to expanding its presence across key leisure destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean

Sirru Fen Fushi, an island sanctuary in the remote Shaviyani Atoll and a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, announces the launch of its Spring Reawakens 2026 campaign. Focusing on the resort’s natural beauty and serene surroundings, the campaign invites guests to discover the Maldives at its calmest time of year.

Family trips often feel unfinished when something familiar is missing. Even in beautiful places, surrounded by scenery and comfort, there can be a quiet sense of separation. This feeling usually comes from breaking everyday patterns too sharply. Travel removes routines, familiar sounds, and the small constants that anchor family life. Pets are one of those constants.