North Pole Experience Celebrates 750,000 Guests and 17 Years of Holiday Magic
Now in its 17th year, the North Pole Experience (NPX) continues to enchant families from across the United States with its immersive journey into Santa’s 400-year-old Workshop. With more than 750,000 visitors in new upgrades this season, NPX stands as one of America’s definitive Christmas traditions—where families don’t just watch Christmas unfold — they step inside it. A National Holiday Tradition Reaches a New Milestone Across the country, families are traveling in search of holiday experiences worthy of a Christmas classic. Nearly 79 percent of Americans say they’ll attend a holiday-themed event this season—from glittering light shows to gingerbread-studded festivals—making yuletide pageantry the new gold standard of the holidays. Well before immersive…
Daily non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Changsha mark Cathay’s continued network growth
The Cathay Group has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Changsha, beginning November 4, 2025. The new service marks the airline group’s fifth Chinese Mainland destination added this year, expanding its network in the region to 24 cities. Operated by Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong–Changsha flights will use Airbus A321neo aircraft equipped with both Business and Economy cabins, offering travellers a modern and comfortable experience along with Cathay’s award-winning inflight entertainment system. The schedule includes both morning and evening departures, giving passengers convenient options for travel between the two cities. Cathay Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said the new service will strengthen ties between Hong Kong,…
Where Pura Vida Meets Prestige: Costa Rica’s New Wave of World-Class Resorts
Costa Rica’s luxury hospitality scene is experiencing a defining moment as world-renowned hotel brands unveil new developments and transformations that promise to elevate the nation’s position as a premier global destination. From sweeping renovations along Matapalo Beach to new luxury launches on the Gulf of Papagayo, the country is attracting travellers seeking immersive experiences rooted in its Pura Vida spirit and natural beauty. Leading the charge, RIU Hotels & Resorts has completed a full refurbishment of its landmark Hotel Riu Guanacaste, ushering in a new era of tropical comfort on Matapalo Beach. The extensive makeover — the first since the resort opened in 2009 — has transformed all 1,041 guest rooms, public spaces,…
Agoda, Saudi Tourism Authority partner to boost inbound tourism from Asia
Digital travel platform Agoda, through its strategic partnerships division Rocket Travel by Agoda, has announced a long-term collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority to promote Saudi Arabia as a travel destination across the Asia Pacific region. The partnership was unveiled at WiT Singapore and will begin with the ‘Spectacular Saudi’ campaign, which will run until February 28, 2026. The campaign targets travelers from eleven key Asian markets including Singapore, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Thailand. It aims to highlight Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and diverse attractions through immersive storytelling, curated experiences, exclusive offers, and marketing across Agoda’s digital platforms as well as other channels.…
Southworth Expands Esteemed Portfolio with Launch of Telluride’s First Fully Private On-Mountain Club
Southworth, the family-owned, visionary developer behind some of the world’s most renowned private clubs, proudly announces The Alpine Club, Telluride’s first fully private, on-mountain club that redefines alpine lifestyle with four seasons of adventure. Located within a stunning 26,000-square-foot building at San Sophia Station, where downtown Telluride and the town of Mountain Village converge via the gondola, this inspired club will feature amazing culinary, wellness and mountain adventure programming and amenities exclusively available to club members. This westward expansion marks a key milestone in Southworth’s vision for growth. Created in partnership with longtime Telluride residents Scott and Lauren Woodward, The Alpine Club is a high-altitude basecamp for adventure, relaxation and…
