Category Hotel, Tourism, Organisations & Operators

The year 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting one for travelers, with destinations that stand out for their culture, breathtaking landscapes, and innovative offerings. From cities revamping their culinary and hospitality scenes to beaches committed to sustainable tourism and emerging hotspots gaining well-deserved attention, next year’s top destinations bring fresh inspiring options for your next getaway—whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, luxury, or cultural immersion.

As Americans set their intentions for the new year, a recent survey¹ from hospitality leader Marriott Bonvoy® reveals that 91% of Americans plan to travel in 2026, and nearly half (49%) say they want to travel more than they did in 2025. The findings reflect a broader cultural trend toward moments that carry lasting meaning. A majority may be swapping shopping carts for suitcases in the new year, with two-thirds (67%) saying they’re prioritizing experiences such as travel over material purchases in 2026.

Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort company, reopened five of their Jamaica properties over the weekend, marking a major step forward for tourism on the island.
The returning resorts include Sandals Dunn’s River, Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Ochi, Sandals Negril and Beaches Negril, each welcoming guests back to Jamaica’s famed north coast.

Anahita Golf & Spa Resort has unveiled, on the 1st of December, its new identity: The Bay Club at Anahita. Set on the stunning bay of Mauritius East coast, the new brand celebrates a refined seaside lifestyle-where life unfolds by the water, on the water, and along the gentle flow of the lagoon. Guests and residents are invited to savour the island’s tropical charm and rediscover one of its most exceptional estates.

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort announces the official opening of the Dibba Yana Chitta Museum, marking one year since the unveiling of Dibba Yana Chitta — an extraordinary vessel created by Thailand’s acclaimed National Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, recognised for Wat Rong Khun, or the world-famous White Temple of Chiang Rai.

From the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes, Marriott International’s Luxury Group – which encompasses the unrivaled portfolio of seven brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott, and W Hotels – announced a bold redefinition of the pursuit of luxury – one shaped not by possessions, but by emotional return on investment. Responding to a powerful shift in the world’s most affluent travelers, the Luxury Group is unveiling a transformative strategy centered on wellbeing, connection, cultural immersion, and legacy living.

Travellers are rethinking how they move through the world, seeking multidimensional experiences that resonate emotionally, relationally and spiritually, finds a new report published by global hospitality leader Minor Hotels.

Released today, the inaugural Minor Hotels Travel Trends Report, entitled ‘Travelling Deeper: A Search for Lasting Connection’, explores various dimensions of connection – to others, oneself and destinations – and illustrates the shift for hotels from simply delivering service to helping guests find meaning through their journeys.

As Portugal prepares to welcome a record-breaking number of visitors this year[1], Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) unveils an ambitious expansion plan with four new hotels set to debut across the country over the next two years. Building on the success of recent Hyatt hotel openings in Lisbon and Madeira, Hyatt will continue to expand its brand footprint in key business hubs, sought-after holiday destinations and emerging cultural hotspots in Portugal.

Portugal’s evolving hospitality and residential investment landscape has sparked a surge in foreign investment, making it an ideal location for Hyatt’s thoughtful and targeted growth strategy. Hyatt continues to meet the increasing demand for high-quality accommodations and elevated guest experiences, including the upcoming openings of two of its lifestyle brands – Andaz and The Standard – further establishing Hyatt as a lifestyle hospitality leader and key player in the capital’s evolving hotel sector.

Hyatt Place Butwal, the third Hyatt branded hotel in Nepal is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. Hyatt Place Butwal is crafted to meet the diverse needs of both business and leisure travelers and promises a welcoming space where relaxation and productivity find seamless balance.

Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, operating nearly 60 resorts in stunning locations around the world including North and South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean, announces its highly anticipated 2025 Black Friday Sale, offering travelers some of the brand’s best deals of the year across its premium sun and ski resorts.

Now through December 4, 2025, U.S. guests can book travel for stays from December 6, 2025, through June 19, 2026. The Black Friday sale includes: