Black Friday deals take the sting out of some spectacular trips

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 12, 2026

In this week’s travel news: bucket-list Black Friday bargains, a dedicated bath butler, and a sleek new Gold Coast hotel with free minibars.

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MAURITIUS TOURISM PROMOTION AUTHORITY (MTPA) makes an impact at the World Travel Market 2026

Nov 12, 2026

MAURITIUS TOURISM PROMOTION AUTHORITY (MTPA) makes an impact at the World Travel Market 2026

The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) used World Travel Market 2026 (3-5 November 2026) to strengthen trade partnerships, set targets for the UK market for the upcoming tourism seasons and introduces: “One Island. A Whole World.” The MTPA also shared what’s new on the island highlighting the ‘Beyond The Beach’ strategy for its international markets.

K-drama One-of-a-Kind Romance: Joy and Kim Hyun-jin go through the motions in flat romcom

Nov 12, 2026

K-drama One-of-a-Kind Romance: Joy and Kim Hyun-jin go through the motions in flat romcom

Lead cast: Joy, Kim Hyun-jin Joy (Once Upon a Small Town) of K-pop girl group Red Velvet and rising actor Kim Hyun-jin (Love Phobia) take the lead in One-of-a-Kind Romance. Based on the webcomic of the same name, this modest romantic comedy joins an unusually busy November K-drama calendar – but does it have what it takes to stand out? The story follows Gong Yoo-il (Joy), an ordinary jobseeker, who crosses paths with screen heartthrob Tak Mu-yi (Kim). While the show opens on an idyllic sunny...

Meet John Ritter’s widow, Amy Yasbeck, who still ‘talks to’ her late husband

Nov 12, 2026

Meet John Ritter’s widow, Amy Yasbeck, who still ‘talks to’ her late husband

On November 2, legendary star John Ritter’s widow, Amy Yasbeck, hosted the 50th anniversary celebration of the late actor’s hit sitcom Three’s Company in New York City. The event, presented by the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health – which Yasbeck founded after Ritter’s passing in 2003 – honoured the star and featured a staged reading of the show, narrated by Richard Kline, who was joined by Jason Biggs, Christine Taylor, Bellamy Young, Richard Kind and Susie Essman. Days before the...

Achieve Your Aesthetic at Bangkok’s Rattinan Clinic

Nov 12, 2026

Achieve Your Aesthetic at Bangkok’s Rattinan Clinic

Building on over two decades of excellence, Rattinan Clinic bridges the gap between medical expertise and artistic precision The post Achieve Your Aesthetic at Bangkok’s Rattinan Clinic appeared first on Business Traveller.

Knowledge Economic City to Host FHS Saudi Arabia 2027 Madinah Edition

Nov 12, 2026

Knowledge Economic City to Host FHS Saudi Arabia 2027 Madinah Edition

Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a publicly listed master developer operating under the supervision of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority, has signed a partnership with The Bench, organizer of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS), to become Host partners of FHS Saudi Arabia 2027 (Madinah Edition). The Summit will take place in Madinah for the first time at DoubleTree by Hilton at Madinah Gate, KEC’s first operational destination. The agreement was signed in Cairo during FHS Egypt which held at 10–11 November 2026 by Saleh Aldakhil, Brand and Creative Marketing Manager at Knowledge Economic City, and Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of The Bench

MERCURY HOLIDAYS REVEALS BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS ON ALL ESCORTED TOURS, CRUISES AND BEACH HOLIDAYS

Nov 12, 2026

MERCURY HOLIDAYS REVEALS BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS ON ALL ESCORTED TOURS, CRUISES AND BEACH HOLIDAYS

Mercury Holidays has unveiled its Black Friday offers, with the savings spanning all Escorted Tours, Ocean and River Cruises and Long Haul and Short Haul Beach Holidays. * From today until 30 November 2026, agents can secure their clients discounts of £200pp on Escorted Tours and Ocean Cruises, and £100pp on Beach Holidays and River Cruises. To claim the savings, agents can quote the relevant promotional codes (BLACK200 or BLACK100, respectively) as found on the Mercury Holidays Agent Portal or on the Agents Facebook Group. See below for a selection of included holidays, including an Escorted Tour of Transylvania and Bucharest which boasts savings of more than 20%.

Information in a guest’s own language counts towards a welcome, VisitBritain research found

Nov 12, 2026

Information in a guest’s own language counts towards a welcome, VisitBritain research found

Around seven in ten people in every age group rated signs and information in their own language as quite or very important to feeling welcome on holiday. The figures come from a VisitBritain question put to 20,185 respondents in 20 countries through the GfK Anholt Nation Brands Index 2017, published in February 2018 as Foresight issue 159, Understanding Welcome. It measured how important people said each element was, not where they went on to book.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 13-15

Nov 12, 2026

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, November 13-15

The cooler weather in Hong Kong this week has brought welcome relief from the sweltering heat and is a sign that we can start enjoying lower temperatures as autumn progresses. The coming days will be busy, with multiple festivals around the city and local organisations banding together to host community events. Here are five things to do this weekend. 1. Arts Fringe Lamma From November 12-22, Yung Shue Wan on Lamma Island transforms into an open-air festival where cafes, restaurants and bars...

‘The most important decision’: Why more Aussie singles are paying to find love

Nov 12, 2026

‘The most important decision’: Why more Aussie singles are paying to find love

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Luxury beauty brands one step closer for northern suburbs locals as Ultra Beauty opens at Lakeside Joondalup

Nov 12, 2026

Luxury beauty brands one step closer for northern suburbs locals as Ultra Beauty opens at Lakeside Joondalup

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A FAMILY JOURNEY INTO THE ARABIAN DESERT AT AL MAHA

Nov 12, 2026

A FAMILY JOURNEY INTO THE ARABIAN DESERT AT AL MAHA

Set within the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, just an hour from Dubai, Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa offers families the opportunity to discover the Arabian Desert through guided wildlife encounters, camel trekking, archery and evenings spent learning about Bedouin heritage beneath the stars. Surrounded by rolling dunes and indigenous wildlife, including Arabian oryx and gazelles, the resort brings together outdoor exploration, cultural discovery and time to unwind.

Sofitel Legend and UNESCO join forces to act for the preservation of cultural heritage

Nov 12, 2026

Sofitel Legend and UNESCO join forces to act for the preservation of cultural heritage

Sofitel Legend and UNESCO have announced a global partnership designed to place cultural heritage preservation at the heart of the travel experience. Through this collaboration, both organizations are committed to raising awareness of local know -how, safeguarding living heritage, and fostering deeper connections between travellers and the cultural identities of the destinations they visit. Together, they aim to transform travel into an act of preservation and transmission of cultural heritage.

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