The finest travel brands from across Europe have been honoured at the World Travel Awards in Sardinia, Italy. The industry elite gathered at Forte Village Resort on the idyllic Mediterranean island for the WTA Europe Gala Ceremony 2025 to discover who among them had been crowned the best of the best. The red-carpet evening marked the fourth leg of the WTA’s Grand Tour 2025 – a global search for the finest travel and tourism organisations. The breadth and depth of Portugal’s tourism offerings were highlighted with the top accolade of ‘Europe’s Leading Destination’, with its Atlantic archipelago of Madeira winning ‘Europe’s Leading Island Destination’. Spain’s Huesca La Magia…
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Leaders from multiple nations convene under the United Diplomatic Council to advance economic, trade, and investment dialogue in line with Saudi Vision 2030. Jeddah : The United Diplomatic Council (UDC) hosted a high-level Trade Conference on Economic Diplomacy and Internationalization in Jeddah, gathering ministers, senior diplomats, trade commissioners, honorary consuls, distinguished business leaders, and representatives from the embassies of China, the Philippines, Sudan, and Kazakhstan. The conference served as a pivotal platform for dialogue on international cooperation, economic resilience, and cross-border investment opportunities. It followed the successful Energy Diplomacy Dialogue organized by UDC in Riyadh in July 2025, reaffirming the…
The region’s only cruise liner hospitality academy, inspiring the next generation of industry leaders. Dubai : QE2 Hospitality Academy, the region’s renowned cruise liner-based hospitality training institution, is proud to announce its participation in Future Hospitality Summit World 2025 (FHS World 2025). Organized by THE BENCH under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy, the event will take place from October 27 to 29, 2025, at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, under the theme “Where Vision Leads, Investment Follows.” Recognized as one of the world’s premier platforms for hospitality investment, thought leadership, and strategic collaboration, FHS World 2025 will welcome more than 1,600…
Property to relaunch under Accor’s MGallery Collection, ushering in a new era for one of Dubai’s most iconic addresses DUBAI : United Hospitality Management (UHM), a global leader in luxury and mixed-use hospitality management, has been appointed by Dubai Duty Free (DDF) to operate The Creekside Hotel which was previously managed by Jumeirah. The premium property will relaunch under Accor’s lifestyle-led MGallery Hotel Collection, marking a new chapter for one of Dubai’s celebrated hospitality and sporting destinations. Located minutes away from Dubai International Airport and overlooking the historic Dubai Creek, the hotel has long been recognized as a hidden gem…
Qatar Airways’ direct flights from Doha open Saudi Arabia’s luxury coastline destination, The Red Sea, to global travellers and new aviation markets Flights will operate three times weekly – every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, celebrated Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to RSI on October 21. Marking a milestone as RSI’s second international route, the new Qatar Airways flight will run three time weekly, further expanding access to The Red Sea by providing direct connectivity to Qatar and seamless one-stop access to travellers from Europe. Enabled by the strategic support of…
The transformative 14-course tasting menu celebrates Peru’s cultural fusion, creativity, and culinary evolution by unpacking the African, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese cuisine influences on Peruvian cuisine. DUBAI : Curated by La Mar by Gastón Acurio’s Chef de Cuisine Andrée Nuñez, culinary enthusiasts are invited to embark on a 14-course tasting experience that celebrates Peru’s vibrant history of migration, resilience, and creativity. Hosted exclusively at the six-seater cebiche bar every Thursday and Friday evening, Chef Andrée and his team offer guests a rare opportunity to savour two centuries of Peruvian heritage through flavour, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Inspired by Peru’s history…
Julith is set to sell the rare Nido 7 Geisha — with only 20 kilograms in existence and a portion reserved for the Dubai Royal Family. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Dubai : Julith, Dubai’s homegrown specialty coffee destination, which made global headlines in August with its record-breaking purchase of the world’s rarest beans — Nido 7 Geisha — is now ready to serve its first cup. For the first time, coffee connoisseurs in the UAE and beyond can now taste the world’s most celebrated coffee, available by the cup or as part of Julith’s immersive Panama Geisha Experience. Why It’s So Rare The…
-From endurance races to yoga and fitness classes, AlUla Wellness Festival has something for everyone -AlUla’s most iconic landmarks will act as venues and backdrops throughout the festival, from 24 October to 1 November AlUla : The AlUla Wellness Festival returns for its fifth edition, promising another unforgettable season of fitness, rejuvenation, and mindfulness amid one of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes. Running from 24 October to 1 November 2025, the festival takes place across AlUla’s most iconic sites and its most luxurious retreats, uniting visitors and wellness experts in a celebration of health and nature. Whether you’re seeking inspiration,…
Riyadh : The Tourism Development Fund (TDF), Saudi Arabia’s national enabler of the tourism sector, has concluded the Grow Tourism Accelerator – Second Cohort Demo Day in Riyadh. Organized by (TDF Grow), the Fund’s non-financial enablement arm, the event was held under the sponsorship of the Arab National Bank (ANB) and the National Technology Development Program (NTDP), and brought together leading entrepreneurs, investors, and representatives from both government and the private sector. Mr. Qusai Al-Fakhri, CEO of TDF, expressed his pride in the program’s success and its impact on empowering entrepreneurs and startups. He said: “We are proud of the…
‘DREAM of the Dead’ — A Haunting New Chapter in Theatrical Dining Dubai :This Halloween, DREAM Dubai, the city’s most celebrated immersive dinner-and-show destination, tempts guests to step into the shadows with its all-new production, “DREAM of the Dead.” From October 29 to November 2, 2025, the iconic venue will transform into a surreal realm where fantasy flirts with fear, and every heartbeat echoes with drama. Expect a thrilling collision of the spectacular and the supernatural, as DREAM’s stage comes alive with spine-tingling performances, darkly captivating storytelling, and masterful choreography. The Halloween line-up will feature vibrant, high-energy numbers alongside darker,…