Gorgeous Penha Longa has a pretty established set of fans, utterly taken with its location by the Sintra mountains, and surrounded by verdant gardens and calming lakes.

Jumeirah Group has revealed plans to give its flagship London hotel – Jumeirah Carlton Tower – a complete makeover.

Mark your diaries now for the relaunch of the new Le Grand Hotel Dinard this spring.

We’re thrilled to unveil our first inSPIRE ANNUAL EDIT – an in-depth 33-page report on current and future trends in the luxury events and incentives market, featuring exclusive research and interviews with industry experts from across the globe.

Accor is to bring its iconic Raffles brand to India with the launch of not one, but two new hotels – Raffles Jaipur and Raffles Udaipur.

With 25 years’ experience working as a concierge in two top hotels in Amsterdam – the InterContinental and Waldorf Astoria – the move into events was a natural step for Con Questa owner and founder Patrick Smit.

Silversea Cruises has unveiled a mouth-watering new culinary programme designed to enable guests to discover new tastes, dining experiences and demonstrations.

Set in the village of Gagliano del Capo, the Palazzo Daniele is a stunning nine-suite residence built within the 150-year-old former family palazzo of art philanthropist Francesco Petrucci.

To gauge what the key trends in the luxury events sector are this year, we asked ten event planners from across the globe to give us their predictions. From smaller group sizes and a greater focus on wellness and CSR to increased investment in personalisation and technology, here’s what to expect in the coming months…

Nestling along a pristine stretch of white sands on Abu Dhabi’s beautiful Saadiyat Island, famed for the indigenous Hawksbill turtles lies inVOYAGE 2019 partner, the Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas.

Vietnam has soared in popularity with adventurous travellers keen to experience this intriguing country. Destination Asia can welcome visitors and deliver a truly authentic experience in this Buddhist country, and what could be more memorable than a one-on-one with a head monk?

Nobu Hotel Los Cabos has officially opened its doors – offering a blend of laid-back Mexican chic with minimalistic Japanese sophistication on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.

COMO Hotels and Resorts has made its debut in Italy and mainland Europe with the reopening of Castello Del Nero in Tuscany.

The sweet art of doing nothing…could this sound more appealing? Belmond has introduced a series of new experiences, under the banner of doing nothing, to embrace the Italian pleasure of ‘dolce far niente’.

Set in the heart of the capital, just minutes from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airport expressways, the Rosewood Bangkok has just opened its doors for discerning travellers.

Active in the events market since 1995, Jan De Ridder founded The Boosting Group in 2010. The Belgium-based agency offers a range of services, but De Ridder’s main focus is on creating inspiring incentives for clients in destinations around the world. “Incentives make up around 80% of the business,” he says.

Do you fancy taking to the water this year? If so, 7 Pines Yachting Services has the ultimate trip for you and can take care of everything from a day trip to Formentera or an adventure along the Sardinian coastline.

Luxury is subjective – you’ll never find two people defining luxury travel in the same way. But the definition of luxury travel is shifting and adapting with a new generation of travellers, particularly the much talked about millennials.

Who can resist an aquaventure? Certainly not visitors to Atlantis The Palm, one of Dubai’s most popular resorts for both business and leisure. And while on the Palm, why not check out fellow sister property, The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences, which is set to open at the end of next year?