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Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in the Philippines with the opening of The Farm at San Benito, Autograph Collection. Set across 52 hectares of lush tropical landscape in Lipa, Batangas, this wellness sanctuary marks a transformative milestone for the brand – introducing a destination where growth in health, spirit, and life converges with the Autograph Collection ethos of individuality and immersive storytelling.

This Lunar New Year, The Peninsula London invites guests to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with an elegant fusion of time-honoured customs, immersive experiences, and contemporary artistry. From Tuesday 3rd February to Saturday 3rd March, the hotel will present a curated calendar of celebrations inspired by The Peninsula’s rich Asian heritage, ranging from exquisite culinary offerings and dim sum masterclasses to a striking new art installation by Chinese textile artist Lin Fanglu, lent by The Peninsula’s Art in Resonance programme.

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore welcomes guests to embark on a gastronomic discovery that goes Beyond The Wok with a limited-time experience hosted at Michelin-recommended Cantonese restaurant Jiang Nan Chun. The culinary journey features a specially curated seasonal menu available through May 15, 2026, alongside a one-night-only Michelin Masters: Symphony of Eight Hands guest chef promotion on April 10, 2026, showcasing the artistry of highly acclaimed chefs from the region.

With the majestic Horse taking over the zodiac, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur welcomes Chinese New Year with a burst of vibrant celebrations from January 15 to March 3, 2026. Yun House anchors the festive celebrations with a refined Cantonese Chinese New Year dining experience, thoughtfully crafted to honour tradition and delight the senses. In addition, guests can also enjoy festive menus at Curate and The Lounge.

Bringing decades of global luxury hospitality experience and a visionary leadership style, Thomas Krooswijk has been appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus and Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet.

Born in France and raised across Africa and the Middle East, Thomas is celebrated for his people-first philosophy, cultural sensitivity, and unwavering commitment to excellence. He began his Four Seasons journey in 2001 at The Pierre, New York (formerly a Four Seasons hotel), where his early experience in food and beverage shaped his understanding of hospitality, attention to detail, authentic guest connections, and the art of creating unforgettable experiences

A year of meaningful progress on the integration between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, 2025 was full growth, innovation and impact across our newly combined company. Let’s take a moment to look back at some of the biggest highlights of the year.

Southwest Airlines announced today a partnership with Turkish Airlines is scheduled to begin in early 2026 to offer travelers around the globe one-ticket, transatlantic journeys between the United States and Istanbul unlocking onward connections across both carriers’ networks. Turkish Airlines flies to more than 350 destinations in 132 countries from its global hub, Istanbul Airport, including ten airports in the United States served by Southwest. International travelers will be able to seamlessly connect through those shared gateway airports on tickets that will become available next year through Turkish Airlines, travel agents, and travel websites.

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading airline, signed a strategic agreement with Nucore Technologies, a company that specialized in providing software solutions for advanced back-office automation, integration, reporting and analytics capabilities to travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators, and corporate customers.

American Airlines continues its support of customers affected by the FAA-mandated airspace closure in the Eastern Caribbean with more flights, more seats and limited-time interisland flying. The airline has added nearly 2,000 more seats — a total of nearly 7,000 seats with 43 extra flights — to boost capacity and expand access for customers who need to travel between the Eastern Caribbean and U.S.

Sandals® Resorts is inviting travelers to make the Caribbean their New Year’s resolution with their limited-time Winter Blues Sale. Available to book through February 2, 2026, the offer features instant credits, spa perks, and even a complimentary catamaran cruise, so guests can bask in the Caribbean’s most dazzling shades of blue.