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Hilton expands its presence in the Holy City with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah and Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the brand’s largest property worldwide. Owned by Wirgan Hospitality and overseen by cluster general manager Mohamed Lotfy, the new hotels bring fresh, welcoming stays within easy reach of Masjid Al Haram and Hira Cave, offering greater choice and comfort for the millions visiting Makkah each year
travel
The union of Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels has produced one of luxury travel's most anticipated new brands. Beckons launches with nine properties across Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Canada, among them Southern Ocean Lodge, Longitude 131°, Silky Oaks Lodge, Capella Lodge, The Louise, Huka Lodge, Tierra Patagonia, Tierra Atacama and Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge. With $100M USD invested across the portfolio and a regenerative approach at its core, this is set to be one of luxury travel's most compelling new names
Bentley’s Virtuoso Collection brings the Naim for Mulliner system, developed in a 15-year collaboration with Naim and first heard in the Batur, to series production. Eighteen speakers, Dolby Atmos, and Fraunhofer Symphoria tuning combine with Focal Grand Utopia drivers. Interiors feature Champagne Gold, Dinamica fabric, Mulliner overmats, and musically-inspired embroidery across Soprano, Tenor, and Bass themes, with Mulliner co-creation bespoke options. Available on the Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Bentayga, with the Flying Spur later in 2026
motoring
Banyan Tree Bangkok has long set the standard for luxury dining in the Thai capital, and Saffron Grill is its most exciting chapter yet. Built around the primal pleasure of real flame cooking and guided by the principles of smoke, spice and sustainability, this is a restaurant that earns its place at the very top of Bangkok's dining scene
food & drink
Oyster Yachts has announced the fifth edition of its World Rally, a 16-month circumnavigation scheduled to depart Antigua in January 2030. Limited to 30 yachts and exclusive to Oyster owners, the Rally covers 27,000 nautical miles across three oceans, taking in the Galápagos Islands, French Polynesia, Australia, the Indian Ocean and South Africa before returning to the Caribbean. Featuring commentary from Owner and Chairman Richard Hadida, Chief Executive Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke, and Director of Oyster Rallies and Training Allie Smith, the announcement marks a significant moment for the bluewater sailing world