What’s New What's New in Courchevel for Winter 2026–2027 Courchevel is preparing for the 2026–2027 ski season with a series of hotel developments, restaurant openings and changes to its established hospitality scene. From new accommodation in Courchevel La Tania to contemporary Italian restaurants in Courchevel 1850, the coming winter brings several additions worth considering before booking a stay By iTravel Staff • 6 min read
aman.com/resorts/amankora Travel Amankora Bhutan: What’s New at Paro and Punakha Amankora Bhutan has reopened its Paro and Punakha lodges after refurbishment, restoring the full five-valley circuit with updated suites and new wellness facilities at two key stops. Amankora Bhutan: What Has Changed Amankora’s Paro and Punakha lodges reopened on 15 September 2026, following a four-month closure for By iTravel Staff • 1 min read
aman.com/amanolu Travel Amanolu Maldives: What to Know About Aman’s First Maldivian Resort Amanolu Maldives will be Aman’s first resort in the Maldives, with a 52-key property, 16 private-island residences and separate islands for wellness and recreation, scheduled to open in Vaavu Atoll in 2028. Amanolu Maldives: What We Know Aman has named Amanolu as its first destination in the By iTravel Staff • 1 min read
riyadhair.com Travel Riyadh Air Milan: New Direct Flights Start in December 2026 Riyadh Air will launch direct Milan–Riyadh flights on 16 December 2026, adding Italy to its European network and creating a new route into Saudi Arabia with onward connections across Asia. Riyadh Air Milan services will begin on 16 December 2026, with four weekly flights between King Khalid International Airport By iTravel Staff • 1 min read
white-desert.com/prices Travel Luxury Antarctica Expeditions: Inside White Desert’s Land-and-Air Journeys White Desert and Lindblad Expeditions are expanding the idea of an Antarctic expedition beyond the ship, using aircraft and small camps to reach the continent’s interior. For most Antarctic travellers, the journey begins at sea. White Desert takes a different route: guests fly from Cape Town directly to Wolf’ By iTravel Staff • 1 min read
thebusinesstravelmag.com Travel Air France Train + Air Expands Across the OUIGO Network Air France Train + Air now includes all OUIGO trains serving Paris Charles de Gaulle, making it easier to combine domestic rail journeys with international Air France flights under one reservation. Air France Train + Air: What Has Changed From 21 September 2026, Air France and SNCF Voyageurs have expanded their Train By iTravel Staff • 1 min read
sixsenses.com Longevity News Six Senses The Palm Dubai: Inside the New Wellness Resort Six Senses The Palm, Dubai has opened on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, marking the brand’s first property in the UAE. The all-suite resort has 61 suites and 172 branded residences, with direct access to the Arabian Gulf and views towards Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai skyline. By iTravel Staff • 1 min read
iltm.com What’s New Songtei Kyoto: Shangri-La’s New Hotel Near Nijo Castle Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La Signatures is planned opposite Nijo Castle, bringing a 77-room residential-style hotel to one of Kyoto’s most historically significant settings. Songtei Kyoto and Its Nijo Castle Setting Kyoto’s next major hotel opening will take shape directly opposite Nijo Castle. Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La By iTravel Staff • 1 min read
ihgplc.com Travel Regent Bora Bora: New Overwater Resort to Open in 2027 Regent is taking over one of Bora Bora’s established resorts, with the former InterContinental property scheduled to reopen in late 2027 as an 84-villa, entirely overwater resort. Regent Bora Bora: What Is Changing Bora Bora’s high-end hotel landscape is set for a significant change. The InterContinental By IP Staff • 1 min read
redseaglobal.com/equinox-resort-amaala Travel Equinox Resort AMAALA Opens: Inside Saudi Arabia’s New Performance-Led Resort Equinox Resort AMAALA opened on 3 September in Triple Bay, Saudi Arabia, bringing the fitness brand’s performance-led hotel concept to its first destination outside the United States. Equinox Resort AMAALA is the brand’s second hotel globally and its first outside the US. At Marina Village in Triple By iTravel Staff • 1 min read
aman.com/resorts/amanvari What’s New Amanvari Mexico: Why Aman Chose Baja Aman’s first Mexican resort, set within the Costa Palmas enclave on the Sea of Cortés, signals a quieter, design-led chapter for Baja’s East Cape. By iTravel Staff • 7 min read
Gastronomy Michelin California 2026: Where HNW Travellers Should Book Californios and Enclos earn three stars, Kato rises to two, and nine new one-star restaurants enter the guide, reshaping the 2026 fine-dining map for affluent visitors. On June 24, 2026, at a ceremony in San Diego, Michelin announced the latest California star promotions, with the full press release By iTravel Staff • 3 min read
