South Korea Passes 20 Million Visitors as K-Culture Drives Record Year
South Korea has reached 20 million foreign arrivals for the first time, as K-culture draws travelers and spending rises beyond the headline visitor count.
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Thompson Seville Opens in La Gavidia With a Rooftop Pool
Hyatt’s second Thompson hotel in Spain brings 101 rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, Casa Mayo restaurant and contemporary art to Seville’s La Gavidia building.
Giza’s Pyramids Become an Open-Air Art Gallery Through November 28
Forever Is Now 06 brings eight artists’ installations to the Giza Plateau, adding contemporary sculptures and colorful gateways beside the pyramids through November 28.
Railbookers and AmaWaterways Team Up on European Cruise and Rail Trips
A new partnership will combine AmaWaterways river cruises with independent train journeys, with Railbookers planning the wider European itinerary.
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Helsinki’s New Tram Route Crosses the Sea on Finland’s Longest Bridge
Helsinki’s new Crown Bridges tram lines bring sea views and direct links to Laajasalo, with more than 75,000 journeys recorded over the opening weekend.
Turkish Airlines Launches Chengdu Flights, Opening a New Route to Sichuan
Turkish Airlines has begun three weekly Istanbul–Chengdu flights, adding a fourth mainland China destination and another way to reach Sichuan.
TUI Blue Signs Eight Hotels, With Five Openings Planned for Summer 2027
TUI Blue’s latest agreements span Egypt, Bulgaria, Croatia and Madeira, with five hotels due to join in summer 2027 and three more planned through 2029.
Minor Hotels Maps 2027 Openings From New York to Singapore and the Adriatic
Minor Hotels’ 2027 opening plan spans a Wolseley debut in New York, Avani in Singapore and resort relaunches on the Adriatic coast.
Tokyo’s New Women-Only Cabin Hotel Opens Bookings on November 18
Hotel B4T will open 45 women-only cabins one train stop from Maihama in February 2027, with an opening offer from ¥6,800 for a solo stay.
Holland America Details $70 Million Denali Lodge Makeover for 2027
Holland America’s Denali Lodge is preparing for the 2027 Alaska season with new guest buildings, a redesigned main lodge and refreshed dining.
Mexico’s Record Sargassum Season Ends Ahead of Winter Beach Trips
The Mexican Caribbean’s sargassum season has officially ended after record collections, bringing a seasonal improvement to the outlook for winter beach trips.
Etihad Unveils Papaya-Orange McLaren Boeing 787-10
Etihad’s McLaren-branded Dreamliner is set for a Madrid debut on November 10, with passenger services planned across Europe and Asia.
Dulles to Open 14-Gate Concourse and 600-Plus-Seat United Club
Dulles Concourse E opens November 10 with 14 United gates, direct AeroTrain access and a nearly 40,000-square-foot Club seating more than 600.