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Nov 13, 2026
Throughout November 2026, Hong Kong Gourmet Month is bringing together more than 400 restaurants, bars and food and beverage outlets across the city, inviting visitors to explore the diverse culinary scene through exclusive menus, special offers and unique dining experiences. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the month-long celebration follows the successful Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, which recorded more than 171,000 visits from 29 October to 1 November.
Ever since Chloe San Jose's relationship with Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo became public, she's been the subject of criticism on social media. But social media star said online bashing does not really affect her life.
Liz and Dave Murphy left successful jobs in radio for a new life in France - but there was one piece of the expat jigsaw missing when they thought about upping sticks...the grandparents.
One in four people has been prescribed a drug for which their genetics could affect treatment, according to a recent study. Genetic testing could help doctors choose safer, more effective drugs, but cost and other barriers currently limit its routine use in Canada, researchers say.
Two men moved into an elderly Toronto woman's home and began claiming to be like her sons. She quickly gave them powers of attorney and signed a will, leaving them everything. Then she died.
ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia Pacific, announced the development of Amari Samui Resort and Villas, an exclusive extension of Amari Koh Samui on the shores of one of Thailand’s most celebrated island destinations. The project marks another milestone in the Group’s strategy of thoughtfully expanding its premium resort portfolio and creating distinctive guest experiences. Representing an investment of more than THB 700 million, the project will add more than 65 beachfront suites and private pool villas designed for travellers who seek more space, greater privacy and a heightened sense of exclusivity. Scheduled to open in 2029, the new resort will complement the established facilities and services of Amari Koh Samui, offering a refined expression of contemporary island living.
Some date back hundreds of years, others boast Michelin-starred restaurants and award-winning spas - but all have earned a place among the country's finest stays.
Hospitality development across Saudi continues to advance. From the Saudi Red Sea Coast to Riyadh, Jeddah, Diriyah and AlUla, new resorts are opening, major destination projects are reaching key milestones, and internationally recognized hotel brands are expanding their presence. More than 50 international hotel brands now operate or are expanding across the country, while the hospitality pipeline is expected to add more than 200,000 hotel keys by 2030. In 2026 alone, several landmark hospitality projects welcomed their first guests, including new luxury resorts at AMAALA and along the Saudi Red Sea coast, alongside major additions in Riyadh and Jeddah. Together, these openings mark an important new chapter in the evolution of Saudi’s tourism landscape. AMAALA Moves From Vision to Reality
Leaving fans disappointed enough that concert organisers feel compelled to apologise and offer refunds is not how any star musician would want their performance to be remembered. Yet that was the fallout from the second of Chinese-American pianist Yuja Wang’s Hong Kong concerts with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra – part of Premiere Performances’ 20th anniversary season – after Alexander Tsfasman’s Jazz Suite for Piano and Orchestra was dropped at the last minute for “artistic reasons”. It was an...
As the Philippines grapples with a growing plastic waste problem, disposable sanitary napkins raise questions about affordability, menstrual health, and sustainability.
WeRoad, Europe’s fastest-growing adventure travel company, has acquired the Swiss travel brand and community TravelTribe. The acquisition will merge TravelTribe’s brand, AI-native platform, and community directly into WeRoad, strengthening brand presence throughout the DACH region and expanding its portfolio of sport-focused experiences and ski weekends. It will also bring TravelTribe Co-Founder Francesco Staccone on board to grow WeMeet, WeRoad’s local events platform. This deal is the first acquisition of WeRoad’s ambitious M&A strategy, which aims to add €70 million of revenue from inorganic growth over the next three years.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is a global ambassador that proudly brings the timeless elegance of Thai heritage to guests around the world. This November, as the “Land of Smiles” prepares to celebrate the annual festival of Loy Krathong, Centara invites travellers to discover what makes this one of Asia’s most enchanting cultural experiences. Every year under the soft glow of the full moon, Thai people gather at waterfronts across the kingdom to light candles and release “krathongs” – floating vessels crafted from woven leaves and illuminated with candles – into the water, to receive positive blessings for the year ahead. This November, couples, families and friends can mark Loy Krathong with a series of activities at Centara’s hotels and resorts – not only in Thailand, but around the globe.