Planning Easter in Asia for 2026? If you are looking for more than just a weekend Easter break, this may be the most meaningful season to travel. Across Asia, Holy Week is deeply observed. It shapes daily life. Some cities slow down for Good Friday processions near old churches and temples. In others, sunrise Easter […]

Mission accomplished! LEGOLAND® California Resort officially just launched a brand-new land into orbit: LEGO® Galaxy. This milestone marks one of the most ambitious expansions in the Park’s history and is part of Merlin Entertainments’ largest single in-park investment across its North American LEGOLAND Resorts, which includes the recent launch of LEGO Galaxy at LEGOLAND Florida Resort and last week’s debut at LEGOLAND California Resort.

The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675 hotels and resorts. This represents year-on-year growth of 18.6%, or 12.2% on a same-store basis.

While the overall pipeline reflects strong continental expansion, the data show that development activity is increasingly concentrated in a small number of dominant markets. The top ten countries now account for 79% of total pipeline rooms and more than 75% of new signings, reinforcing their growing influence on Africa’s hotel development trajectory.

This week, more than 2,500 customers will fly on Jetstar and Qantas flights operated by all-female crews. To mark International Women’s Day, both airlines are also hosting hands-on career days for more than one hundred students, showcasing the wide-ranging career paths available in aviation. The focus is on helping the next generation chart their path from the classroom to the flight deck, hangar or operations centre.