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Latvian airline airBaltic has partnered with InterLnkd to integrate AirMall into its Skynet onboard Wi-Fi portal, becoming the first Starlink-connected airline to launch a global, dynamic inflight shopping mall experience for its passengers.

AirMall by InterLnkd turns the carrier’s Wi-Fi portal into an airline-branded retail channel on passengers’ own devices, connecting travellers to 20,000+ brands in the air with zero onboard stock or crew involvement. The provider-agnostic solution offers tailored recommendations, loyalty integration, and flexible post-flight delivery options.

Cruise.co.uk has partnered with Ambassador Cruise Line to launch an exclusive new ‘Nashville Nights’ country music sailing.

Departing from Tilbury, Essex, on March 25, 2027, the four-night cruise will host a number of themed events onboard the 1,400-guest Ambience. Country music quizzes, dining, silent discos and fitness sessions will feature, alongside line dancing classes and open mic sessions for aspiring singer-songwriters.

Viking® today announced that the Viking Libra®, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions, was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled for delivery in November 2026, the Viking Libra will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Novotel welcomes sleep expert, bestselling author and keynote speaker Olivia Arezzolo to the Novotel 37 Collective, a group of voices championing the idea that small, consistent improvements can transform everyday wellbeing.

Sofitel, a pioneer of French luxury hospitality since 1964, announces the transformation of Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema into the brand’s first flagship hotel in Brazil. With its inauguration scheduled for end of 2026, the hotel will emerge as a renewed icon on Ipanema Beach, offering 172 rooms and suites and a bold expression of Sofitel’s contemporary vision of luxury hospitality.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Masana Algarve, the first Destination by Hyatt branded resort in Portugal. The hotel opening builds on the brand’s recent launches in Lisbon and Madeira and reflects Hyatt’s continued brand expansion across Portugal, with plans for room count of Hyatt hotels to triple in the country by 2027.

The first Hyatt-branded hotel in Brooklyn, N.Y. has now debuted, adding a modern hideaway to the city’s cultural district. St. Louis-based Midas Hospitality and its partner ACRES Capital developed the 104-room upscale hotel, The Livingston, part of the JdV by Hyatt brand. Designed for travelers with a sense of genuine discovery and community, the 22-story hotel ties into local culture with thoughtfully curated spaces.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the launch of Grand Hyatt İzmir İstinyePark, marking the second Grand Hyatt hotel in Türkiye and reflecting the growth brand presence of Grand Hyatt across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Formerly managed under the Hyatt Regency brand, the property has undergone a redesign of public spaces, offering an enhanced arrival experience for guests. This includes a new courtyard and an elevated lobby entrance that has convenient access to the luxury retail destination, İstinyePark İzmir Shopping Mall, as well as a stylish new restaurant FARO7, and an exclusive Grand Club, which is set to open soon. With a contemporary design, spacious spa, and gastronomic delights, Grand Hyatt İzmir İstinyePark is a haven for those in search of a redefined city experience.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced that The Georgian, a storied oceanfront hotel on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, has joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, a global portfolio of distinctive luxury hotels known for their individuality and character.

Hilton is set to grow its lifestyle portfolio to more than 200 trading and pipeline properties in EMEA. As part of this growth, the company has announced multiple new signings across its lifestyle and Collection brand portfolio, including the debut for Motto by Hilton in France and Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Germany.

With owner demand and traveller appetite for experience-led stays continuing to rise, Hilton has now surpassed 100 trading lifestyle hotels across EMEA, reinforcing lifestyle as one of the company’s most dynamic growth segments.