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There was advice on marketing for those already entrenched in the travel industry and on careers for those just starting out during the final day of World Travel Market London 2026, part of RX Global. Meanwhile, new AI assisted-booking technology, sure to be a hot topic at next year’s show, was showcased in a live demonstration. Warnings on making assumptions on audience emerged at the Trends stage in a session on the ‘Contradiction Economy’. Abi Best, Managing Director of Lemongrass Marketing advised: “A woman aged 30 may have more in common with an 80-year-old depending on where their interests are… You need to be really specific and relevant to your audience.”

Although he had visited Hong Kong a couple of times before, American-Korean violinist, singer and television personality Danny Koo performed in the city for the first time when he headlined the opening concert of the Hong Kong Generation Next Arts (HKGNA) Music Festival on October 30. The 35-year-old’s debut came about after he befriended Hong Kong conductor-violinist Andrew Ling when the two played together at the Busan Chamber Festival in 2024. Hitting it off immediately, Ling introduced Koo...

Business Traveller was invited to the exclusive unveiling ahead of the seats entering service in late 2027. The post Largest Double Bed in the Sky and Privacy Doors: Singapore Airlines Unveils New First and Business Class Seats appeared first on Business Traveller.

The winners of the WTM London 2026 Best Stand Awards have been announced. This year, judges selected an overall winner from the show floor regions, with some exhibitors warranting a highly commended accolade where the final decision was close. 2026 also featured a selection of general awards open to all exhibitors, including the inaugural Best Stand for Accessibility award.

Guests planning a 2027 holiday to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida can make their trip even more magical with a new limited-time offer, including up to 25% off Disney 14-Day Magic Tickets and Disney Resort Hotels, plus save up to £700 on flight inclusive packages when booking by 1st March 2027. Families can escape the everyday and immerse themselves in the extraordinary scale and storytelling of Walt Disney World Resort. Across four theme parks and two water parks, guests can journey from classic Disney stories to faraway galaxies, African savannas, futuristic worlds and adventures inspired by beloved characters, with experiences for every generation to discover together.

This new thrill ride is another example of how Universal Orlando Resort continues to bring all-new experiences to life across the entire destination. In the next year alone, guests can look forward to: the reimagined Universal Horror Make-Up Show featuring Blumhouse, opening later this year at Universal Studios Florida

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When a whisky is poured, it marks a journey through time. “We take very simple ingredients – oak, grapes to make sherry, and barley to make spirit,” says Euan Kennedy, Lead Whisky Maker for The Macallan. “We bring them together in a cask and leave them for many years. Those simple ingredients from nature are transformed, through time, into something remarkable and really special.” Sherry-seasoned oak is central to the...

Luxury travel specialist Powder Byrne has announced the launch of Powder Byrne Private, opening its renowned collection of fully serviced luxury ski holidays and bespoke travel experiences to a carefully selected network of luxury travel advisors for the first time. Founded by Rory Byrne in 1985, the independent, family-owned British tour operator has spent more than four decades creating exceptional holidays for generations of families, building a loyal following through its distinctive approach to luxury travel, award-winning children’s ski programmes and dedicated teams in the mountains.

A table at a sought-after restaurant is no longer enough. Visa Infinite is turning to chef-led experiences, craft collaborations and small-group retreats to give its cardholders something far more exclusive: access The post Over and Beyond: Visa Infinite Opens the Kitchen Door for Cardholders appeared first on Business Traveller.

Kim Kardashian is arguably one of the most overexposed and most written-about women in the world. With more than 343 million followers on Instagram alone, the reality star turned fashion mogul and criminal justice activist is the ultimate oversharer. Yet, journalist Jonathan Van Meter, who first interviewed Kim in 2019 for a Vogue profile, describes her as “a puzzle that needs solving”. Van Meter is the author of Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future, a recently published biography of...

Suzhou embroidery is one of China’s most celebrated traditional crafts. It is renowned for its delicate techniques and is often referred to as the textile equivalent of Chinese ink paintings. Originating more than 2,000 years ago in Suzhou, in China’s Jiangsu province, the art form features silk threads thinner than human hair woven into images. These depict classical gardens, shanshui (mountain and river) landscapes, flowers, lotuses and birds to reflect Jiangsu’s rich artistic heritage. In the...