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Dubai — a city that dazzles with innovation and ambition — takes another powerful step toward shaping a more sustainable future for global tourism. This evening, 29 October 2025, the 2nd Annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Gala Ceremony will take place at Terra, Expo City Dubai, bringing together world leaders, industry pioneers, and changemakers committed to transforming travel into a force for good.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:57:06 +0000
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Hilton has announced it has surpassed the milestone of 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia – representing a combined investment of USD $8 billion from hotel owners and investors into Hilton’s growing portfolio, and underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to supporting Vision 2030 by expanding its footprint and delivering world-class hospitality throughout the Kingdom. The announcement was made ahead of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Saudi Arabia, a global forum that convenes world leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss the future of global investment and economic trends.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:16:29 +0000
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Fresh from the most extensive renovation in its history, Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa is thrilled to welcome back guests this October, following a transformative $14 million investment (approx. £10.5 million). Adding to the excitement, Coconut Bay has been named Saint Lucia’s Leading Family Resort in the 2025 World Travel Awards, an honour that reflects the resort’s dedication to providing exceptional experiences for guests of all ages.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:14:18 +0000
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Lisbon is set to sparkle this festive season, with Christmas markets, open-air concerts, seasonal gastronomy and New Year celebrations across the city. From late November to early January, Visit Lisbon highlights key events and festivities inviting visitors to experience the city’s winter magic.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:10:35 +0000
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Disney and Formula 1® announced today their highly anticipated collaboration will kick off at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this November. As revealed in May, this exciting global relationship will “fuel the magic” for fans by blending world-class sports with Disney’s iconic storytelling and an exclusive Formula 1 merchandise line.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:08:52 +0000
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Beaufort Global Partners (BGP) and Fields of Gold Capital & Asset Management (FOG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a cross-border Pre-REIT and Hospitality and Commercial REIT platform within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)/Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:08:07 +0000
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The organisation that represents the global private sector in travel and tourism, WTTC (the World Travel and Tourism Council), which is a global authority on the economic and social impact of sector, confirms it is likely to move its head office outside of the UK for the first time in its history.
The Board of WTTC has endosed a plan to ensure the organisation continues to play the leading role in global travel and tourism and advocate for long-term, sustainable growth in the sector.
WTTC is considering whether to locate its headquarters in Italy, Spain or Switzerland. It has begun an evaluation assessment and is consulting with all of its staff currently based in London.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:03:24 +0000
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As one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Mexico City is gearing up to welcome the world with open arms and a bold new urban vision. Set to host the tournament’s opening match and several key games, the Mexican capital will not only serve as the stage for football’s greatest spectacle but also as a living showcase of the nation’s cultural vitality, creative spirit, and dedication to sustainability.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:02:34 +0000
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection today announced its summer 2027 Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries aboard Evrima and Ilma, now open for reservations. Sailing from April through October, the season introduces 50 new voyages that explore the beauty, history, and culture of Europe’s celebrated coastlines. Each itinerary pairs marquee cities with lesser-traveled ports, offering extended time ashore and curated excursions that bring each destination to life.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:19 +0000
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W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the completed transformation of W Hoboken, a luxury urban oasis in the heart of Hoboken’s vibrant dining, social, and cultural scene. Perched on the waterfront directly across from New York City, W Hoboken breathes new life into the city with its reinvented spaces that invite creativity and connection, inspired by the charm of Hoboken. W Hoboken follows the brand’s recently unveiled global flagship, W New York - Union Square, which honors the brand’s storied heritage and propels W Hotels confidently into the future, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to redefining luxury lifestyle hospitality.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:58:20 +0000
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This holiday season, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts unveils an exclusive partnership with Ladurée, the legendary Parisian patisserie. The storied St. Regis Afternoon Tea tradition, introduced by Caroline Astor more than a century ago, will be elevated with Ladurée’s world-famous macarons, bespoke tea blends, and festive confections at multiple St. Regis properties after a beloved seasonal presence at The St. Regis New York in 2024. For 2025, guests visiting select St. Regis US destinations in Washington, D.C., Deer Valley, Bal Harbour, San Francisco, and New York will savor a co-branded menu that marries French art de vivre with St. Regis’ legacy of celebration.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:52:06 +0000
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Travelsoft, a global reference Travel Tech group, whose technologies power more than €40 billion in bookings each year for travel players in over 90 countries, and which unites nine leading platforms - Atcore, Orchestra, Tigerbay, Traffics, Travel Compositor, Travel Connection Technology, Travelgate, Travelsoft Services, and Eventiz (including the recently acquired Travolution) - announces the appointment of Axel Nazarian as Managing Director, effective September 2025.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:50:11 +0000
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Dubai is often synonymous with towering skyscrapers, luxury malls, and iconic landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, but have you ever wondered what lies beyond the typical tourist hotspots? While the city’s famous attractions are a must-see, there’s another side to Dubai that locals hold dear. These are hidden gems filled with charm, culture, and tranquility.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:48:16 +0000
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Premier Inn Middle East has appointed Jennifer Edwards as its new Operations Excellence Director. Edwards joins the Middle East division from Premier Inn UK, bringing over a decade of experience in operations management and commercial leadership across the UK and Australia. With a proven track record of leading change and delivering results, she will play a key role in supporting the brand’s ambitious growth journey in the Middle East.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:47:03 +0000
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FHS World 2025 honoured leading luminaries shaping the future of the Middle East’s hospitality and tourism sector with four FHS Awards to celebrate the best of the best in the industry.
at Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:40:14 +0000
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The First Group Hospitality, one of the region’s fastest-growing hotel management firms, has announced its partnership with BB Holding to operate the upcoming Radisson RED Marjan Island—the first franchised Radisson RED in the UAE, scheduled to open in 2027. This partnership marks a major milestone for both companies: The First Group’s debut in Ras Al Khaimah and BB Holding’s first hotel development in the UAE, reinforcing investor confidence in the emirate’s rapidly expanding hospitality sector.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:47:41 +0000
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Legacy Hotels Holding today announced an agreement to invest in Earth Hotels to support the brand’s impressive growth across KSA, UAE, Portugal and Spain.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:45:23 +0000
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Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a hotel management agreement with Grand Iva Corporation for the Grand Iva Hotel in Abha, Saudi Arabia.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:43:33 +0000
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The Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa is proud to announce that it has been recognized as Jordan’s Leading Beach Resort 2025 at the prestigious World Travel Awards. The award ceremony took place on October 26, 2025, in Dubai, celebrating the best in the travel and tourism industry worldwide.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:38:53 +0000
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Hotels waste an average of 40% of the food they purchase, a staggering figure that directly impacts profitability — yet current Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) between owners and operators provide no financial incentive to reduce it.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:08:31 +0000
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A new chapter in hospitality technology begins with the launch of Elegia, a pioneering consultancy and integrator positioning itself as the independent AI orchestrator for modern hoteliers. In an era where artificial intelligence has evolved from a novelty to an operational necessity, Elegia’s mission is both pragmatic and visionary: to design and implement bespoke, high-performance technology ecosystems that deliver measurable growth, efficiency, and foresight.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:45:36 +0000
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After five years of closure and a complete rebuild, Fregate will reopen in October 2026 with seclusion, visionary design and 51 years of living conservation at its core
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:16:16 +0000
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Abingdon Software Group, a UK-headquartered global software group, announced the acquisition of 100% of dcs plus, one of the world’s leading providers of software solutions for the travel industry.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:10:10 +0000
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myPlane, the world’s first online booking engine for commercial charter flights, has today announced a suite of AI capabilities that turn charter enquiries into market pricing insights, giving airline revenue teams the data to track demand and set margins with confidence.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:02:56 +0000
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IBS Software, a global leader in SaaS solutions for the travel industry, announced that Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has selected IBS Software’s iLoyal platform to digitally transform and modernise the THAI’s Royal Orchid Plus Programme.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:56:17 +0000
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Dubai’s hotel inventory grew to almost 152,300 rooms across 818 hotels in the first eight months of 2025, with occupancy and average daily rates (ADR) also increasing compared with the same period last year, according to new research by leading real estate advisory group, Cavendish Maxwell. . Inventory increases, occupancy rises, ADR up as Dubai welcomes 12.5 million visitors in first 8 months of the year
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:27:55 +0000
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Advanced technology, cultural authenticity and hyper-personalisation are coming together to create experiences that transcend traditional definitions of luxury. Once synonymous with comfort and exclusivity, today’s ultra-luxury offers transformation through access and meaningful experiences, blending technology, privacy and sustainability.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:19:08 +0000
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Aleph Hospitality signed a hotel management agreement with Area Investment and Real Estate Development to operate its first hotel in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The signing ceremony took place at FHS World in Dubai.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:13:50 +0000
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Dubai has long been a global travel magnet, but in 2025 the city (and its hospitality players) achieved a new level of visibility. At the 32nd edition of the World Travel Awards’ Middle East ceremony, Dubai’s infrastructure, hotels, resorts and service providers secured several key awards, underscoring the city’s role not just as a destination but as a standard-setter.
Perhaps most globally significant: Dubai itself was named “Middle East’s Leading Destination 2025”. That reflects not just its skyline and resorts, but the full breadth of experience — from desert adventures and cultural heritage to mega-events and luxury hospitality.
For travellers, this means choosing Dubai isn’t just picking a city to stay in — it’s selecting a place that is rated the region’s best all-round travel destination for the year.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:48:41 +0000
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The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem has once again been named Israel’s Leading Boutique Hotel for 2025 by the internationally acclaimed World Travel Awards, marking the ninth time the hotel has received this coveted recognition.
Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards are recognized globally as the benchmark of excellence in the travel and tourism industry. Each year, more than 650,000 travel professionals and consumers worldwide vote to select the leading hotels and destinations around the world. The American Colony Hotel first received this award in 2013 and has since been honored repeatedly in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and now again in 2025.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:45:21 +0000
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Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 will take center stage in New York Harbor on July 4, 2026, as part of Sail4th 250, the official event marking 250 years since American Independence.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:43:38 +0000
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American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce 10 new ships for the U.S. market beginning with American Pioneer debuting in Florida on October 31st. American Pioneer is the 2nd new Patriot Class ship the company has launched this year. The balance of the order will be delivered over the next 3 years, underscoring the company’s commitment to the development and modernization of the U.S. market. All American’s new boats will continue to sail domestically, operating itineraries across the Line’s growing portfolio, including the Mississippi River, Alaska, and the East Coast. The new ships will also accelerate American’s expansion into new niche markets such as the Great Lakes, the Arkansas River, and National Parks cruises.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:40:28 +0000
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Windstar Cruises is charting new territory in 2027 with the debut of Star Explorer, the second of two new all-suite yachts being added to the fleet. Hosting just 224 guests, this sleek new ship will sail year-round in Europe. Now open for booking, her first full season of Europe cruises runs through March 2028, featuring an irresistible lineup of classic journeys and new itineraries. From Circumnavigating Ireland to discovering the Seven Gems of the Baltic, Star Explorer is all about immersive, port-intensive experiences with longer stays and overnight visits in the heart of Europe’s most captivating cities.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:38:44 +0000
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Ireland has truly become the ultimate destination to celebrate Halloween in 2025. Rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween originated in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago and, this year, the island of Ireland is expanding its celebration like never before. With events planned across the island to celebrate, Halloween in Ireland is fast becoming a bucket-list travel experience.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:36:14 +0000
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Alaska Airlines is introducing 13 new nonstop routes beginning next spring, including a range of flights from our key hubs in San Diego and Portland. We’ve also added two new destinations to our route map, deepened our commitment to Hawai’i with additional flights and solidified our role as Santa Rosa-Sonoma’s #1 carrier in the heart of California Wine Country.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:34:01 +0000
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As the luxury hospitality industry continues to redefine what sophistication means to the modern traveler, Tom Rowntree, Vice President of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts, will take the stage at ILHA INSPIRE Europe, November 12–13 at the Congress Centre of the Czech National Bank in Prague.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:30:57 +0000
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A global entertainment phenomenon is about to descend upon Yas Island, and it’s bringing the Upside Down with it. The Island will host the debut of ‘Stranger Things: The Experience,’ bringing the immersive world of Hawkins, Indiana, to life in the Middle East for the very first time.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:27:55 +0000
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Dubai’s hotel inventory grew to almost 152,300 rooms across 818 hotels in the first eight months of 2025, with occupancy and average daily rates (ADR) also increasing compared with the same period last year, according to new research by leading real estate advisory group, Cavendish Maxwell.
Between January and August, premium segments accounted for the majority of supply, with 54,100 rooms in the 5-star category and 43,400 in 4-star hotels. Together, they made up almost two thirds (64%) of Dubai’s total hotel stock, the company said.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:24:58 +0000
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The leading membership and accreditation platform for family-focused hotels, the Luxury Childcare Association (LCA), has announced the winners of the inaugural LCA Awards. Voted for by the public, the awards celebrate LCA members who set new standards in luxury family travel, from innovative childcare design to exceptional family experiences. Each category reflects the core LCA values of professionalism, safety, fun and inspiring care for children in remarkable destinations.
at Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:22:31 +0000
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Delta Air Lines strengthens U.S.–Morocco ties and positions Marrakech as a major destination for American travelers with three weekly flights
at Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:34:15 +0000
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