Trends and Tendencies

Over the past few years, Airbnb has encouraged users to complete their profiles — answering questions like ‘What are you obsessed with?’ and selecting up to 20 personal interests. At the time, it may have felt like a feature with…

Here are 17 awesome ideas for things to do in Grand Cayman. We had so much fun on this island, we can’t wait to go back. Not only does Grand Cayman have everything needed for an exciting and adventurous escape,…

Key Points Qatar Airways announced an order of up to 210 Boeing widebody aircraft, marking the largest such order in Boeing’s history. The $96 billion deal, announced by the White House, is projected to support over one million U.S. jobs…

Abu Dhabi has high hopes for the new Disneyland, but the track record for theme parks in the UAE is mixed. Typically, large-scale, outdoor parks have not done well in the emirates, though Miral, the owner, operator and developer of…

Just a week after announcing plans to bring its luxury lifestyle brand NoMad to Asia Pacific, Hilton said it would introduce its midscale Tru by Hilton brand in the region, starting with Vietnam The company aims to open the first…

The announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi on Yas Island last week marked the first new Disney park unveiled since 2010 and the first-ever in the Middle East. Strategically placed, execs believe the resort could open the brand up to half…

Nearly 25 hotels in India changed hands in multi-million dollar deals in 2024, according to real estate firm JLL. These transactions primarily involved operational properties located in both business and leisure destinations, with a focus on Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.…

Over 222,000 people attended British rock band Coldplay’s Ahmedabad concerts earlier this year. Fans from over 500 cities across India traveled to attend the shows held across two nights, according to a new report by live entertainment platform BookMyShow Live…

Choice Hotels International said in its latest sustainability report that a carbon dioxide capture technology at one of its locations is helping to reduce gas emissions there by 20%. The company, which has more than 22 brands with over 7,500…

New Zealand usually reminds people of heart-pumping adventures, bungee jumping off Queenstown’s bridges, white-water rafting through wild rivers, and hiking wild alpine trails. While yes, these exhilarating experiences portray one aspect of our country, another side of New Zealand exists,…