​Banyan Group an independent, global hospitality company, in collaboration with Mast Capital and Curated JCZM Development, announces the launch of sales for Banyan Tree Residences West Palm Beach, marking the Group’s entry into the United States with the debut of its flagship Banyan Tree brand and its first residential offering in the market.  

​As the gateway to Silicon Valley, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence directly into the passenger journey. Today, the Airport will debut an interactive AI-powered humanoid robot, named “José,” from local start-up, IntBot. Designed to greet travelers, answer questions and provide real-time information in 50+ languages — José will be stationed at Terminal B, Gate 24 (near Zoom Zone), to help turn one of the region’s busiest public spaces into a live testing ground for emerging technology.  

​Now entering its second year, Luxury Childcare Association (LCA) continues its global growth by welcoming its first member properties in Italy, Fiji, Turkey, and Malaysia. With the addition of Mangia’s Hotels & Resorts, VOMO Island Fiji, D Maris Bay, and Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, the membership body, from the team behind Worldwide Kids, expands its footprint into four iconic new destinations, taking membership to over 60 renowned family hotels and resorts. Each property has earned its place through a proven dedication to luxury childcare, ranging from thoughtfully designed children’s clubs to bespoke programming for the next generation of travellers.  

​To mark its 10-year anniversary in 2026, Sri Lanka’s Michelin Key wellness retreat Santani will launch “Masters in Residence”, a year-long programme welcoming globally respected practitioners across wellness, movement, mindfulness and integrative healing to live and work at the retreat throughout the year.  

​Afghanistan has introduced a new e-visa system, as the nation continues its push to encourage more international visitors. It comes as tourism to the nation continues to grow. Close to 9,000 international tourists visited Afghanistan in 2024 according to the government, with more than 7,000 visiting in the first half of 2025.