Cheval Collection, the UK-based, award-winning luxury hospitality company with a growing number of properties in the UAE and wider Middle East, has appointed Robert Nicolas as Cluster Director of Sales for its two luxury serviced apartment properties in Dubai. … [Read more...]

OneReg, the compliance and regulatory assurance platform used by airports and airlines globally, has appointed Roger Gray, an accomplished aviation and infrastructure leader with extensive international experience, as Chair. … [Read more...]

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced that Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, the former Prime Minister of Canada, will be a headline speaker at its 26th Global Summit taking place between 7–9 October 2026 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, joining more than 1000 delegates from over 100 countries and over 200 leading Travel & Tourism CEOs, senior … [Read more...]

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Barbadian tourism and communications professional Courtney-Diana Walker as program officer, sustainable tourism, strengthening the organization's capacity to advance sustainable and regenerative tourism development across the Caribbean. … [Read more...]

Fall brings a fresh wave of reasons to visit the nation's capital, including a weekend of celebrations for a key anniversary, major attraction openings, plus sports and cultural events that can only happen in Washington, DC. … [Read more...]

Almosafer Activities, the first-ever tours and activities platform for the Saudi market and a joint venture between Saudi Arabia's leading travel company Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co. & Klook, Asia's leading travel and experiences platform, has announced a strategic partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) to integrate Almosafer Activities' content with Saudi Tourism Authority's … [Read more...]

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has spearheaded discussions with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to explore new avenues of development cooperation, with a focus on strengthening tourism training, education and health infrastructure across the island. Discussions included post Hurricane Melissa reconstruction under the Minister's Tourism 3.0 strategic reimagining of the sector. ➪ … [Read more...]

Saudi Arabia has an opportunity to establish a new benchmark for experience-led tourism by placing its communities, culture and heritage at the centre of destination development, tourism leaders said today at WTM Spotlight Riyadh. … [Read more...]

Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, with effect from today (9 September). … [Read more...]

Barceló Hotel Group announces the opening of the city of Murcia's first five-star hotel: Palacio San Juan, a Royal Hideaway Hotel. … [Read more...]

Saudi Arabia's international leisure tourism is forecast to grow by 93% between 2025 and 2030, outpacing growth across the Middle East and globally, according to a new Tourism Economics report, Saudi Arabia: An Emerging Global Tourism Powerhouse, presented today at WTM Spotlight Riyadh. … [Read more...]

The Medlock, a Radisson Blu Hotel, has officially opened its doors, marking a milestone arrival in Manchester's rapidly expanding entertainment hub, Medlock Square. Set just steps from the Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live, the 401-room hotel, developed in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group and operated by Valor Hospitality Partners, introduces a striking blend of modern British design, culinary … [Read more...]

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, an urban sanctuary nestled in the heart of the city, unveils its signature fan created in collaboration with acclaimed Emirati artist Zeinab Alhashemi. … [Read more...]

Centrum Air, Uzbekistan's rapidly expanding airline, marked the launch of its Hyderabad–Tashkent services at an exclusive launch and networking evening held at The Leela, Hyderabad. … [Read more...]

Abu Dhabi-headquartered STORY Hospitality has appointed Jason Wischhoff as Vice President of Development, strengthening its senior leadership team as the hospitality group continues to pursue growth across international markets. … [Read more...]

This autumn, Horse & Hound at Al Habtoor Polo Resort is giving guests plenty of reasons for fun, with two lively celebrations set to add a little extra energy to Dubai's social calendar. … [Read more...]

A new vintage of accommodations is on the horizon in Sonoma County, California, led by the announcement that Soho House will be debuting Soho Ranch House Sonoma in 2027. … [Read more...]

Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, has announced the addition of three new Harry Potter–themed lands at the region's largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World™  Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. … [Read more...]

Following a complete reimagining, andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge reopened in July 2026 as a new expression of one of Phinda's most intimate safari lodges. Set between rare sand forest and a wildliferich wetland known locally as a vlei, the lodge lies within the 29,866-hectare (73,800-acre) andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, offering a different rhythm of safari. Here, wildlife, … [Read more...]

Kanpur may be known as an important industrial city, but there is much more to discover beyond its commercial centres. Situated along the banks of the Ganga, the city brings together historical landmarks, spiritual sites, lively markets and local food traditions. … [Read more...]