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Royal Caribbean puts $3 billion on the table to move from sea to land
Royal Caribbean Group is set to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals & Beaches Resorts for $3 billion. With this move, the cruise giant is doing more than just expanding its fleet: it is entering the highly profitable Caribbean all-inclusive resort market. The deal also paves the way for cross-selling between cruises and resort stays, as well as integrating loyalty programs, distribution channels, and customer data.
Ivory Coast aims for the Top 5 African tourism destinations
As the continent's eighth-largest tourist destination, Ivory Coast welcomed 6.7 million international visitors in 2025 and is targeting 10 million by 2030. France is its leading international market outside of Africa, with 112,000 visitors, 70% of whom travel for business. For Siandou Fofana, Minister of Tourism and Leisure, the challenge now is to convert this business base into leisure stays, while simultaneously developing ecotourism, air travel, and hotel capacity.
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In the Perche region, Grand Jardin grows a hotel right in the middle of the farm
In Lamblore, Grand Jardin intentionally blurs the lines between a farm, a hotel, and a seminar venue. The estate brings together 15 high-end suites in the heart of 38 hectares of organic farmland, a table d’hôtes supplied by its own produce, and seasonal experiences. Spearheaded by Romain Viennois, the project focuses on proximity, agritourism, and corporate retreats to turn hospitality into a genuine catalyst for regional transformation.
Wrapping your passport in foil: the travel "hack" that is almost useless
On TikTok, Reddit, and travel forums, some vacationers are now wrapping their passports in aluminum foil to prevent alleged RFID data theft. The problem: experts point out that unauthorized scanning is extremely unlikely and would require a reader to be practically touching the document. The result: protection that is largely superfluous... and mostly just causes extra handling and delays at security checkpoints.
Air France and Qatar Airways dominate luxury in the skies
The 2026 Skytrax rankings confirm that the battle for premium travel is being fought as much in the air as it is in the lounges. Qatar Airways has secured the title of World’s Best Business Class for the thirteenth time, while Air France leads in First Class and also took home awards for lounge dining and comfort. This move upmarket is paying off: Air France’s revenue from premium cabins has grown by 11% this year.
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