Our honest review of new Emirates cabins central to airline’s £3.7 billion upgrade December 25, 2025 WHAT’S THE VIBE: Emirates is ranked alongside Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines as one of the most-loved carriers. The most recommended global brand for 2025 according to market research firm YouGov, Emirates has clout, and their fleet offers a predictably luxurious in-flight experience. ON BOARD: City AM flew Premium Economy and Business Class with Emirates [...]
Jump in winter sun breaks as wealthy Brits prioritise wellness December 23, 2025 Wealthy Brits are flocking to sunny hotspots abroad over the Christmas season with wellness among the top priorities for holidaymakers, fresh data has found. More than one in three (34 per cent) Britons say they plan to travel abroad this winter for a warmer escape, according to survey data compiled by Four Seasons, with almost [...]
From African safaris to Patagonia skies: how stargazing helped me process grief December 18, 2025 Humans have taken solace in the stars for tens of thousands of years. After his mother was diagnosed with cancer Luke Abrahams took a trip to South Africa and amid the grief, found himself comforted by the universe Last April, I found myself alone in the African bush. It was just after 11am and I [...]
Why it’s time to invest in the travel subscription model December 18, 2025 The travel industry has long been an investor stronghold – a €1.5T global market demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of global economic shockwaves. Demand is strong, profitability is robust, and investors are circling again. Yet the real growth story lies beyond traditional models. Subscriptions – proven in streaming, retail and software – are now [...]
Forget the Full Moon party: Thailand has other amazing festivals to rival Glastonbury December 15, 2025 It’s 2am and 24 degrees in Pattaya, Thailand. In a field outside of the city, dozens of people are creating a terrible racket by making weird noises into loud hailers. The sound created could accurately be described as an infernal racket, and it’s being played on the speaker system to hundreds of people, who are [...]
Your guide to what’s new for the 2025/26 ski season December 9, 2025 Ski holidays are a mainstay at this time of year but with the general economic gloom and climate change affecting some of our favourite destinations, being informed is more important than ever. Here’s our guide to where’s hot and what’s new. South Tyrol The Italian Dolomites region is way less high-profile than the Alps, but [...]
The Old Course Hotel is bringing a modern twist to a classic December 8, 2025 St Andrews is known for three things: being the third oldest university in the English-speaking world; sparking the love affair between Prince William and Kate; and being the home of golf. If you’re thinking of checking it out, the famous The Old Course Hotel has teamed up with some impressive experts to create a variety [...]
Airbus to rescue UK jobs after striking Boeing deal December 7, 2025 The world’s biggest aircraft marker, Airbus, is set to announce the rescue of 2,750 UK manufacturing jobs after striking a long awaited deal with rival Boeing. According to reports in The Sunday Times, Airbus will confirm as early as Monday that it will be taking on 1,550 people at a factory in Belfast, and 1,200 [...]
No selfies please: Croatia has a quiet luxury island that’s more Succession than Kardashian December 5, 2025 Adam Hay-Nicholls finds this island in Croatia is rather more ‘Succession’ than ‘Kardashian. This piece is published in City AM The Magazine, Winter edition, distributed at major Tube stations and available to pick up from The Royal Exchange Towards the northern end of Croatia’s coast, where the Kvarner Gulf melts into ribbons of silver and turquoise, lies [...]
The happiest race on earth? My Disney World half marathon December 4, 2025 I’m sweating in more places than I thought possible. I can feel warm, salty beads slither their way from the back of my head to the top of my arse. I’ve been running on a closed Florida highway for four miles since 5am and I’m ready to lie in the middle of the road and [...]