Luxury Travel

Podgorica – October 06, 2026 -- Montenegro, a country smaller than Connecticut, is positioning itself as Europe's next big travel destination ahead of a wave of luxury hotel openings in 2027, according to the National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro.

The country packs a fjord-like bay ringed by medieval towns, the largest lake in the Balkans, Europe's deepest river canyon and mountains topping 8,000 feet into a single Adriatic nation. The Bay of Kotor, listed by UNESCO as a Natural and Culturo-Historical Region, draws visitors to its medieval ramparts, stone churches and the Our Lady of the Rocks church in Perast.

Hong Kong – September 17, 2026 -- Luxury Group by Marriott International and Sotheby's have expanded their global partnership into Asia Pacific for the first time, launching a new masterclass series called "The Art of Knowing." The program combines short digital videos with exclusive in-person events, giving hotel guests closer access to rare craftsmanship, collecting, and connoisseurship.

The initiative follows last year's debut of private tours at Sotheby's Maison during Sotheby's Hong Kong's Luxury Week.