Worldwide attention is set to turn to the island in October of this year as it prepares to host APEC 2013.
Asian-based hotel group Alila Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in Oman at the end of 2014.
From the local-on-arrival revolution to concierge apps and spa pampering for guys, Mr & Mrs Smith predicts 10 of the top boutique hotel and luxury travel trends to look out for in 2013.
The total number of tourists visiting Tibet in 2012 (through November 30, 2012) has surpassed 10 million for the first time ever (up 22.6% from last year).
As medical tourism grows apace in Bali, luxury beachfront resort Conrad Bali has joined forces with Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC) to offer the very best in after-care rest and recuperation services.
The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is now open to guests. By January, the hotel will have all nine restaurants and five bars and lounges open, with the grand opening scheduled to take place in February.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has recently launched online hotel reviews.
Abercrombie & Kent (A&K), the world's leading luxury travel company, opened its first stand-alone travel store showcasing experiences around the world using the latest digital technology on Monday 22 October 2012.
Located 500 yards offshore and appearing to float on the surface of the ocean, Edge, the overwater restaurant, and Subsix, the world's first underwater music club, are now open.
Keeping with its annual tradition, Cox & Kings – the world's most enduring luxury travel brand, with a legacy of over 250 years – announces its forecast on the travel trends to watch in 2013.
Abercrombie & Kent, leading luxury travel company, has announced the launch of a new venture, Abercrombie & Kent International Estates. The new business will market and sell exclusive residential properties from around the world, including private homes and resort residences.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has announced The Ritz-Carlton Tunis, Carthage projected to open in late 2014.
Rocco Forte Hotels has unveiled VITA HEALTH, a new approach to preventative health, in partnership with Dr. Nyjon Eccles, one of the world's leading Integrated Medicine Physicians, specializing in nutritional, non-invasive and anti-aging medicine.
Much like 'Fashion Week' establishes style trends for the season to come, leading luxury travel network Virtuoso® revealed during its recent 'Virtuoso Travel Week' conference the latest developments that will set the standard in upscale, experiential travel.
KWE Partners, a leader in travel and lifestyle marketing for over 30 years, identifies new trends and mega-trends.