World Culinary Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the culinary industry – has announced the winners of its 2025 programme at a celebratory dinner reception in Sardinia, Italy. Winners at the VIP reception, hosted at Forte Village Resort, included Italy’s Le Calandre, voted the coveted title of ‘World’s Best Restaurant’. A spectacular fine dining experience in a beautiful setting helped Ossiano Restaurant @ Atlantis the Palm Dubai to collect ‘World’s Best Fine Dining Experience’. Italy – with its rich culinary history and an endless array of gastronomic delights – was named ‘World’s Best Culinary Destination’ and ‘Europe’s Best…
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AVA Hotel Nairobi, Tapestry Collection by Hilton becomes Aleph Hospitality’s fifth hotel under management in Kenya DUBAI : Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a management contract for the first Tapestry by Hilton branded hotel in Kenya with owner AVA Hotel Limited, further solidifying the company’s position as a leading hotel operator in Kenya and the region. The milestone agreement underscores Aleph Hospitality’s commitment to East Africa, where the company has been strategically expanding its footprint in key cities and tourism hubs. With a growing portfolio and a reputation for operational…
Built around customer needs, the redesign will simplify global connectivity for millions of travelers Riyadh : Airalo, the world’s largest eSIM platform, today announced the launch of its enhanced App experience. The brand’s new look and feel features significant user experience improvements focused on making connectivity more intuitive for its over 20 million customers globally. The update is now available for all customers on both iOS and Android. The improved Airalo interface features a fresh, clean look and several performance improvements to make every interaction with the platform more intuitive and user-friendly. The refreshed app introduces smart new tools, including an…
JEDDAH : Park Hyatt Jeddah hosted an exclusive event on October 22, bringing together their success partners and 5 leading Hyatt hotels across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The gathering served as a platform for connection, collaboration, and the exchange of innovative ideas. The event welcomed participants from the following Hyatt properties: Grand Hyatt Al Khobar, Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah, Miraval The Red Sea, an upcoming resort, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, and Grand Hyatt The Red Sea, anticipated to open in Q2 2026. Esteemed attendees included senior executives, corporate partners, media representatives and industry leaders — all united by…
Geneva– The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) conference will focus on bringing aviation’s core issues of competitiveness and sustainability to the center of European policymaking. WOCE will take place on 18-19 November in Brussels, Belgium, hosted by Brussels Airlines. “This year, Wings of Change Europe moves to the heart of European policymaking. Holding our event in Brussels will help bring aviation issues to the doors of regulators and politicians who hold the levers that can help reinvigorate European air connectivity. One year on from Mario Draghi’s landmark report on European competitiveness, our conference will…
Abu Dhabi : Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi’s Michelin-selected seafood restaurant, Finz, has re-emerged with a bold new identity. Following a thoughtful revamp of both concept and culinary direction, the restaurant now invites guests to embark on a dining journey inspired by the ocean, from its surface to its deepest depths. At the helm is Chef Luca De Santis, an accomplished culinary leader with more than 25 years of international fine dining and Michelin-starred experience. Born in Rome and shaped by kitchens across Europe and the Middle East, Chef Luca brings a philosophy of “fusion with purpose” to Abu Dhabi, blending…
Jeddah : Consulate General of India ,Jeddah @CGIJeddah , on October 24, 2025, launched the Global Passport Seva Programme 2.0 (GPSP V2.0) replacing GPSP V1.0. Marking this occasion, Consul General, Shri Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, handed over the first set of e-Passports. Members of Indian Community were also briefed about the important features of e- Passport. Under GPSP V2.0, applicants will now receive e-Passports having an embedded microchip storing biometric data, ensuring stronger identity verification, better security, and enabling faster immigration processing at global checkpoints. Existing passports will remain valid until their expiry dates, and applicants who submitted their applications…
Strengthening its European flight network, Pegasus Airlines is launching direct flights between Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. This new route, connecting one of the great jewels of the Aegean to Spain’s capital of art and culture, will offer travellers great convenience. LONDON : Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye’s leading low-cost carrier, is launching direct flights between Izmir and Barcelona on 24 October. This new connection between two important Mediterranean coastal cities will offer affordable and comfortable travel options while strengthening cultural and economic ties between Türkiye and Spain. Flights on the new Izmir–Barcelona route will operate twice…
25 sponsors have been confirmed for the inaugural TOURISE Summit being held 11–13 November, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosted by the Saudi Tourism Authority. Dar Al Arkan, STC and Qiddiya are the summit’s official sponsors. The collective strength and global reach of the summit sponsors reflect the ambition of TOURISE to unite organizations and entities shaping the future of tourism. Riyadh : The inaugural TOURISE summit is shaping up to be the ‘must attend’ tourism event on the sector’s calendar, and dozens of leading organizations have signed up to be part of the inaugural event. Leaders, changemakers and visionaries…
Dubai, UAE: This festive season, Royal Mansour Marrakech, the stunning property nestled in the heart of Marrakech, invites guests to embrace a world of magic and lightness through an enchanting journey inspired by the theme of “Magical Birds” The patio, a true haven of refinement, will be transformed into an enchanted garden, where magnificent birds take flight in a poetic aerial ballet. Gracefully suspended in the air, these delicate creations fill the space with vibrant colours and elegant silhouettes, bringing a dreamy and festive spirit to the atmosphere. LA GASTRONOMI Throughout the festive season, the award-winning restaurants at Royal Mansour Marrakech…