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Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, recently honored with two Michelin keys, invites guests to celebrate the beginning of the new year in a tropical paradise.

General Manager Romain Chanet explains that January is perfect for a wellness reset, while February offers a month‑long Valentine’s celebration for couples.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published a study indicating that delays caused by air‑traffic control (ATC) in Europe have increased by more than 100 % over the past ten years, while the total number of flights grew by only about 7 %.

Air‑traffic‑flow‑management (ATFM) delays rose 114 % between 2015 and 2024. The figures exclude weather‑related disruptions

Sixteen Croatian tourism companies together with around forty industry representatives are presenting the nation's high‑end travel products at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) held in Cannes.

The showcase, reported by HINA and relayed by CE Report, aims to attract affluent travelers and travel professionals to Croatia’s exclusive destinations.

The ILTM

Moldova has achieved a notable victory in the international wine arena. At the prestigious Effervescents du Monde 2025 contest held in Burgundy, French sparkling wines from Moldova received a total of 20 awards – ten gold and ten silver – positioning the country among the leading producers in this segment.

The competition featured 393 entries representing 15 nations. In addition

Visit Maldives Corporation took part in ILTM Cannes 2025, the world’s most influential luxury‑travel trade show, which was held from 1 to 4 December at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France.

The event serves as a unique meeting point for top luxury buyers, elite travel designers and premium tour operators. Participation this year represents a major milestone

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has marked the launch of Air France’s inaugural direct flight from Paris to Phuket. The service, operating under TAT’s Airline Focus strategy, is intended to increase long‑haul visitor numbers from France and to attract high‑value travellers.

The welcome ceremony was attended by H.E. Jean‑Claude Poimboeuf, Ambassador of France to Thailand;

The world is full of settlements whose names consist of just one or two letters. While they are rarely major tourist magnets, their brevity often becomes a curiosity for travelers.

Below is a selection of fourteen European locations with exceptionally short names, together with a few highlights for each.

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, recently honored with two Michelin keys, welcomes guests to experience a festive holiday season in French Polynesia.

“The holiday period is a special moment for families and friends to gather,” says Romain Chanet, General Manager of the resort. “Our program offers a range of seasonal experiences that let guests soak up the magic, enjoy memorable

Minor Hotels announces a series of openings and refurbishments scheduled for 2026 across its portfolio of brands, highlighting growth in Asia‑Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

NH Collection Hotels & Resorts expands its footprint in Europe with the launch of its first property in Paris. Located in the prestigious 8th arrondissement, the hotel sits on the iconic Champs‑Élysées, close to the Arc de Triomphe, the Grand Palais and the Élysée Palace.

The building, a historic Haussmannian

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris have joined forces to create a new afternoon‑tea experience called Équilibre. The concept was developed by Executive Pastry Chef Nicolas Lambert of Dubai and Executive Pastry Chef Michaël Bartocetti of Paris.

The tea is built around the idea of balance and draws inspiration from forest motifs.

Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris has been awarded the title of World’s Leading Sustainable Supply Chain Programme for 2025 by the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, recognising the hotel’s long‑term dedication to environmental responsibility.

In recent years the property has completely overhauled its supply‑chain approach, embedding responsible sourcing, waste

On 21 October, the Lao ambassador to France, Kalamoungkhoune Souphanouvong, formally presented his credentials to Louise Mushikiwabo, the Secretary‑General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie.

Following the ceremony, Ambassador Kalamoungkhoune will act as the Personal Representative of President Thongloun Sisoulith to the Francophonie, whose headquarters are

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomes the introduction of five new direct services by Norse Atlantic Airways, expanding long‑haul connectivity from the United Kingdom, Sweden and Norway to Bangkok and Phuket for the 2025/2026 winter season. The move supports the government’s “Big Impact, Act Fast” strategy aimed at increasing international arrivals.

Mrs Chiravadee Khunsub,

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has earned two Michelin keys in the inaugural Oceania edition of the Michelin Guide, joining only four other properties in French Polynesia to receive this distinction.

The Guide highlighted the experience as “the good life on an idyllic blue lagoon in French Polynesia, complemented by the thoughtful luxury and expertly trained service that

Pastry chef Jonathan Chapuy revisits the iconic “The Rochebrune Gondola” at Four Seasons Hotel Megève, celebrating the magic of Christmas and the alpine charm of Megève. Every detail has been carefully crafted to recreate the legendary Rochebrune gondola while introducing new flavours that evoke a winter wonderland. The Yule log is gluten-free, making this delightful creation accessible to all.

On

Located at the centre of Four Seasons Resort Megève, La Brasserie Benjamin has become one of the most sought‑after dining venues in the Alps. The guide Gault&Millau recently awarded it a score of 15 / 20, three Toques and the prestigious “Remarkable Table” distinction, highlighting its generous yet refined interpretation of French cuisine that stays true to local traditions while embracing

In the latest edition of the worldwide Michelin Key 2025 selection, the inspectors of the Michelin Guide confirmed that Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris continues to hold its three coveted Michelin keys – a rare accolade reserved for hotels that provide an “exceptional stay, becoming a destination in itself.”

The recognition arrives at a pivotal moment for the property, shortly

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has been voted the leading resort in Bora Bora by the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards of Condé Nast Traveler. The property also secured a place among the five best resorts in the Australia‑South Pacific region.

“We are delighted that travelers have once again selected Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora as their top choice in Bora Bora and as one of the premier

Sarajevo International Airport announced the introduction of a new nonstop service to the French capital.

The route will be operated by Transavia France, the low‑cost carrier that belongs to the Air France‑KLM group.

According to the information provided by the news agency FENA, the first flights are scheduled to depart from Sarajevo on 17 April 2026.