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Experience this: Winter at Belmond Russia
This winter, the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe will embrace the spirit of Russian wintertime with a range of experiences to delight visitors to St Petersburg.
2020 Incentive and Meeting Destination Hot Lists
Greece looks set to be a top global incentive destination in 2020 along with the Bahamas and Costa Rica, while US cities will dominate for meetings and conferences, according to data released by Global DMC Partners (GDP).
60 seconds with… Powwow’s Amanda Edgecumbe
Take part in our annual survey on luxury event trends
We’re delighted to announce that we are kicking off our second annual survey on key trends in the luxury events sector, and we need your views!
Fairmont announces first property in Prague
Accor-owned luxury brand Fairmont will make its debut in the Czech Republic next year with the Golden Prague Hotel.
Experience this: Group hire and celebration weeks on Necker
Necker Island, in the British Virgin Islands, has announced group booking options that could see Sir Richard Branson’s home and private hideaway become one of the hottest destinations for the ultimate in incentive travel.
Checking in: Royal Myconian
Mykonos isn’t short of luxury properties and this resort, nestling on the longest stretch of beach and one of the host hotels for inVOYAGE 2020, is a striking member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
One&Only opens second luxury resort in Rwanda
Offering an exclusive front-row seat to one of the world’s most popular mountain gorilla sanctuaries, One&Only Gorilla’s Nest opened its doors in Rwanda this month, giving adventurous incentive groups another reason to consider this emerging and enticing African country.
Destination focus: The hottest new luxury hotels in London
London will remain the number one destination for meetings and events in EMEA in 2020, according to CWT M&E’s recently published 2020 Meetings & Events Future Trends report.
Checking In: Aman Kyoto opens its doors
Aman’s third Japanese property is breathtaking – set inside a secret garden for the ultimate serene stay.
Experience this: Wellness retreat in Hawaii
Wellness enthusiasts can add Hawaii to their list for 2020 travels, following the launch of a new all-inclusive property by Four Seasons.
Luxury travel insights with Mintel travel analyst Marloes De Vries
At inVOYAGE 2019 in Monaco last month, Mintel travel analyst Marloes De Vries shared her top three luxury travel trends from the company’s latest research report, out this month. We caught up with Marloes to find out more about the research and what it means for the luxury events market…
Venue Spotlight: Red Bull Racing MK-7
Red Bull Racing is offering meeting and event groups the opportunity to immerse themselves in the engineering prowess, winning innovation, premium hospitality and glamour of Formula One with the recent launch of its new MK-7 event space.
Experience This: Fashionable fine dining in Milan
If you’re looking for a stylish private dining experience, the two Michelin-starred Seta Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Milan has unveiled an exclusive new space designed by Fornasetti.
Barrière Group makes Caribbean debut
Barriere Group has debuted its first Caribbean property this month (1 November) with the opening of the Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf in dreamy St Barth.
Top 5 Emerging Event Destinations for 2020 and beyond
It’s out with the old and in with the new! Following on from last week’s feature on the top five global destinations for events and incentives in 2020-21, this week we look at the most popular and unexpected emerging locations that are being requested by clients, according Ovation Global DMC.
Ras Al Kaimah boosts adventure portfolio with new zipline tour
Adrenaline junkies prepare – a new challenge awaits you! It’s back to inVOYAGE 2018 destination Ras Al Khaimah, which has unveiled its latest adventure attraction – the Jebel Jais Zipline Tour.
St Regis makes Venice debut
Marriott’s luxury St Regis brand has opened a high-end hotel in Venice, boosting its Italian portfolio, which includes properties in Rome and Florence.
Travels through Turkey with… Basia Dudziak
Basia Dudziak, former key account manager at cievents and 2018 inVOYAGER, is currently taking time out to travel the world and tick off her bucket list. And she’s sharing her amazing journey with us through her travel blog – Miss B Around The World. First up, she gives us an insight into her travels through Turkey…
Checking in: Okura Amsterdam
If you’ve ever wanted to experience Omotenashi – the art of Japanese service – without actually leaving the continent, then it’s time to check out the Okura Amsterdam.