A Roborock-commissioned Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans who host winter holiday gatherings found many spend more time cleaning than enjoying guests. Hosts reported an average of 10 hours of cleaning before the event and another 10 hours after.
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NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has opened Plait, a riverside restaurant serving Central Vietnamese seafood cooked over charcoal. The menu follows the daily catch from Duy Hai Fish Market and includes cooking classes led by Executive Chef Dương Danh Linh.
Agoda has expanded its AI Assistant to users across 21 markets, allowing travelers to plan and book trips within its mobile app. The tool combines conversational planning with Agoda's live inventory of accommodations, flights, tours and attractions.
A new Allianz Partners Global Travel Confidence Index 2026 survey finds 64% of New Zealanders intend to travel this summer, even as 82% express concern about rising costs. Most are adapting their plans rather than cancelling them.
The 50 Best Vineyards has revealed its 51-100 rankings for 2026, spanning six continents and 36 wine regions, ahead of the official awards ceremony in Santiago, Chile on 18 November. Europe dominates the extended list with 34 vineyards.
Vinamilk's Optimum Gold has been named Brand of the Year in the Infant Formula category at the World Branding Awards 2026-2027, the only Vietnamese winner in its category. The award was presented at Hampton Court Palace in the United Kingdom.
The Peninsula is rolling out festive concerts, feasts and family activities across all twelve of its worldwide hotels for the 2026 holiday season. The brand's festive film, The Magic Waits for You, anchors a programme that runs from tree-lighting ceremonies to New Year's Eve galas.
Chungnam Province has signed a memorandum of understanding with digital travel platform Agoda to attract domestic and international visitors ahead of World Youth Day 2027. The agreement covers joint marketing, themed tourism products and promotion of local accommodation.
Agoda says growing affluence across Asia is creating opportunities for hotels to appeal to travelers through personal forms of luxury, from dining to wellness and culture. The platform points to regional wealth growth and traveler survey data on culinary and cultural motivations.
