In October, Fendi released a reimagined Croissant Bag for its Cruise 2027 collection — proving that icons don't end, they regenerate.

A famous name, an in-house movement or hours of hand-finishing? Watch expert Emily Marsden explores what really drives the price of a luxury watch – and what’s worth paying for. The post What Can £1,000, £10,000 or £100,000 Really Buy You in a Watch? appeared first on Business Traveller.

Staying near prime tourist attractions in Manhattan can cost hundreds, even thousands, of dollars a night. These five properties welcome budget travelers of any faith.

Camille Meyer has slammed her ex-husband Kelsey Grammer for being an absent father to their 25-year-old daughter, Mason. On October 27, Meyer shared a carousel of Mason’s childhood photos on Instagram. One of them was seemingly a snap of Kelsey holding baby Mason in his arms. The image had been edited so a clown emoji was covering Grammer’s face. In the caption, Meyer called out Grammer for not contacting Mason on her 25th birthday. “A daughter should never have to wonder whether her father...

The Michelin Guide Manila selection grew from 108 to 127 addresses, with seven of the 10 starred restaurants in Makati and awards pointing diners to Marikina and Pampanga The post Michelin Guide Manila Returns in 2027 with One New Star, 31 Bib Gourmands appeared first on Business Traveller.

A third of Canadian youth have faced dating violence — from physical and sexual abuse to online harassment — warns new guidance for health-care providers to help them screen for abusive relationships among kids and teens.

Toronto police applications to obtain search warrants obtained by CBC reveal that a tip from Dropbox led to the investigation into 45-year-old Dr. Dilan Dissanayake, who has since been charged with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Spain’s Asador Etxebarri claimed the No 1 spot on The 50 Best Restaurants list at an awards ceremony held in Lima, Peru, on November 4. The restaurant has featured on the global edition of The 50 Best Restaurants list – formerly known as the World’s 50 Best Restaurants – for more than 15 years, hovering in the top five for several of those before taking the number one position in the annual rankings for the first time. While Europe claimed the top spot with the Basque live-fire specialist, Asia...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled the entertainment programme for Seven Seas Prestige™, Regent’s first new ship class in a decade. Conceived as an integral part of the journey, the programme debuts with six original productions and Regent’s most expansive live music offering yet, including the line’s first onboard DJ, jazz duo and string duo. Two fresh concepts complete the programme: The Broadway Experience, arriving aboard Seven Seas Prestige on January 20, 2027, with recent and current Broadway and West End talent, and Luminaries at Sea, a fleetwide speaker series.

Strengthening Tourism for a Resilient and Regenerative Future was the theme of the 20th anniversary WTM Ministers’ Summit, held on day two of World Travel Market, London 2026, part of RX Global. The summit, held in association with UN Tourism and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is one of the largest annual gatherings of tourism ministers, with 50 present for this year.

A meeting, a client dinner and late cocktails can all happen without leaving the building – and the rooms are generous too The post Hotel Review: Grand Hyatt Manila – Big Rooms, Standout Dining appeared first on Business Traveller.

Listening and liaising with customers, communities and industry partners was a key theme debated across the stages during the second day of WTM London, part of RX Global. Speakers on the accessibility panel on the Wanderlust Stage urged the travel industry to listen more and give disabled travellers better information to help them make travel decisions.

Bangladesh has officially launched a global partnership campaign to celebrate the centenary of its iconic Paddle Steamer PS Mahsud, which will complete 100 years in 2028. The campaign, titled “100 Years • 100 Global Partners,” was formally unveiled on 03 November,2026 by Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the United Kingdom, at the Bangladesh Tourism Board Pavilion during the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026 at ExCeL London.

Those recovering from the Halloween weekend may need a relaxing day of meditation or curling up with a film. Others, however, might want to continue the fun with a full day of music and drinks. Regardless, there is something for everyone, whether it is a new market to visit or an exhibition to see. Here are five things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. 1. Goods On Wax Vol. 2 Goods On Wax returns on Saturday, November 7, offering a full day of community gathering centred around music, vinyl...

Elevate World, a leading UAE-based global travel and tourism group, is expanding its ancillary product offering through its GoElevate brand, adding a wider portfolio of activities, attraction tickets, event and concert tickets, experiences and airport transfers as it takes its offering beyond accommodation. These products, previously available only through the Elevate DMC brand, are now open to a wider audience through GoElevate, the group’s online distribution platform. To support the expansion, Elevate World is investing in technology that sources the right ancillary products for each destination and matches them to the needs of its demand partners, using the latest AI technologies through Yara AI. Announced at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, the expansion comes alongside the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).

From holiday lights and festive performances to classic cars and waterfront celebrations, the Daytona Beach area is ready to welcome visitors for a holiday season. With a variety of signature events and seasonal traditions, Daytona Beach offers families, couples and friends plenty of reasons to celebrate the holidays along Florida’s Atlantic coast.

UK tour operator Cape Verde Experience is celebrating 20 years of operating holidays to Cape Verde, alongside a major accolade for its local handling partner, Barracuda Tours, which has been named Cape Verde’s Leading Destination Management Company 2026 at the World Travel Awards. The twin milestones highlight Cape Verde Experience’s long-standing commitment to the destination and the local partnerships that help deliver holidays across the archipelago.

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Cancer at 32, laid off at 50. How a Singaporean rebuilt his life after setbacks Edgar Tang was 32 and on holiday in London when a call from his doctor changed his life. He was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. His only symptom had been a swollen lymph node on the left side...

The Democratic Party has won control of both chambers of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives, in the 2026 US midterm elections. The party won several historic victories in traditionally Republican states such as Kansas and Texas, while Georgia’s incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff – the youngest serving US Senator at 39 – was re-elected for a second term, defeating 59-year-old Republican challenger Mike Collins. “Thank you, Georgia. Tonight, we celebrate this victory, and...

The Hong Kong Sinfonietta has spent decades trying to make classical music feel less like a members-only club. The orchestra’s CEO, Margaret Yang, says the belief that classical music concerts are exclusively formal affairs is outdated and restrictive. This is why she is taking classical music beyond the concert hall. The Music in Films festival, launched in October with Movie Movie – the film and lifestyle brand under Hong Kong cinema chain Broadway Circuit – features three recent films that...

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Earlier this year, mainland China’s biggest hotpot restaurant chain, Haidilao, made news by announcing it would enter the Western-style fast-food market with Fresh Burger, serving pizza, pasta, fried chicken and beef patties in buns. Industry observers predicted that chains such as McDonald’s, KFC and Jollibee might soon be shaking in their boots. Although Fresh Burger has yet to debut in Hong Kong, several other mainland Chinese fast-food brands have recently landed in the city, albeit quietly....

The iconic luxury resort is extending its ongoing enhancement project to further refine design details and elevate the guest experience The post Park Hyatt Dubai Sets Reopening for First Half of 2027 appeared first on Business Traveller.

Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård’s romantic fantasy film Wicker, based on the short story The Wicker Husband by Ursula Wills, is one of the buzziest films out right now. The English actress plays a lonely fisherwoman who asks a basket weaver (Peter Dinklage) to make her a husband out of wicker. His creation, played by Skarsgård, quickly becomes the talk of their small town as his blossoming romance with the fisherwoman disrupts the status quo. In real life, Olivia Colman found her true...

Foreign military attachés pay tribute to Long March martyrs

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One of watchmaking’s go-to materials, steel, or more specifically stainless steel, has finally made the leap into fine jewellery. Tough enough for decades of daily wear, and easy to source compared with precious metals like gold or platinum, stainless steel is getting the jewellery treatment, cropping up in some of the most desirable new collections, not just as a cheaper substitute for gold – currently priced at an all-time high – but for its own unique qualities. Steel is not a single metal...

Unmanaged menopause symptoms are not just impacting women, but costing the Canadian economy $3.5 billion and 540,000 lost workdays every year, according to the Menopause Foundation of Canada.

Home renovations can be costly and disruptive. Why spend money improving a property you rent? Because, argues Ella Bridgland, founder of Hong Kong-based Studio Ella, feeling comfortable in your domestic surroundings is crucial to happiness. “A home is the backdrop to everything: you may entertain there, work there and build a significant part of your life around that space,” she says. “You might not own the building, but for the duration of time you live there, it is unquestionably your home.” A...

The “son of a son of a sailor” grew up on the Gulf, and a new exhibition, hoping to attract the Parrothead nation, celebrates his early life and career. A Times journalist and friend offers a look.