​Hilton is on track to more than double its portfolio in Morocco, with plans to open 15 new hotels in destinations across the kingdom. Latest agreements include the debut of Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Morocco, alongside the continued expansion of Hilton’s multi-brand presence across Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn. Hilton also recently opened Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé, marking the luxury brand’s first hotel in the country.  

​British Airways proudly begins celebrations to mark the 90th anniversary of its first flight between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, a historic milestone that reflects nine decades of connecting communities, supporting trade, and deepening cultural ties between the two regions.

To mark the occasion, British Airways has today launched a flash sale for customers travelling between Nigeria and London Heathrow. The special fares include up to 10% off World Traveller (long-haul economy) fares, with prices from USD 990 from Abuja and USD 1090 from Lagos. As well as Club World (business class) fares from USD 3490 from Abuja and USD 3690 from Lagos, all to London Heathrow*.  

​Pom Thaï (www.pomthairestaurant.com) Ibiza will open for the 2026 summer season on 1st May, marking the return of one of the island’s most coveted late-night dining spots for islanders in-the-know.

A long-standing fixture on Ibiza’s restaurant scene, Pom Thaï has built a loyal following for its high-energy atmosphere and modern Thai cuisine. Each season, it draws a mix of international visitors, returning regulars and music industry crowd – including globally renowned DJs and creatives – looking for a place where dinner naturally extends into the evening.  

​Twenty-seven mature Plane trees have found a new home at Brahman Hills, where they now form part of what is set to become one of South Africa’s most ambitious garden developments.

At over 20 hectares, The Serenity Garden development in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is being designed on a scale rarely seen in private garden projects. The record-breaking labyrinth will include expansive garden rooms, water features, an underground orchid house, olive garden, and an African Art Museum, all designed by landscape artist Tim Steyn and developed intentionally as part of a long-term landscape legacy project.  

​Propellic, the leading full-service travel marketing agency, has released today its Propellic Travel Marketing Index: Special Intelligence Briefing, The Impact of the 2026 Middle East Conflict on Travel Marketing.

The report, which draws on 30 days of live performance data across more than 60 middle-market travel brands and 27 destinations, reveals a consistent and alarming pattern: traveler research is surging while booking conversions have collapsed.
The Middle East conflict has created what Propellic researchers are calling a “frozen pipeline”. In other words, a structural breakdown between traveler intent and commercial action. Across every Focus region analyzed, sessions and impressions have increased significantly, while transactions have fallen to zero or near-zero.
The data suggests that much of the elevated traffic may reflect existing travelers checking cancellation terms and monitoring safety advisories rather than researching new trips in the region.