Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announces the signing of an agreement with Select Group, an award-winning real estate development and investment firm headquartered in Dubai, to introduce Mövenpick to the United Kingdom for the first time. Expected to open in late 2027 following an extensive renovation, the 194-room resort will bring the brand’s characterful, generous hospitality to the Old Thorns Estate. Set across more than 300 acres in the Hampshire countryside, Mövenpick Hampshire – Old Thorns will offer a championship-level golf course, 2,500 sq.m. of conference and meeting space, four restaurants, a wellness centre with a new spa, and…
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AlUla’s flagship heritage festival delivers an unprecedented edition for 2025 Dadan: Illuminating Discoveries exhibition creates a permanent new legacy for AlUla Several marquee experiences will remain open throughout the winter period AlUla : AlUla’s Ancient Kingdoms Festival has successfully concluded its 2025 edition, marking its most ambitious programme to date, and reinforcing its position as one of the region’s leading history and heritage events. Several marquee experiences will remain open beyond the festival period, extending its impact into early 2026. Celebrating more than 7,000 years of human history under the theme Journeys Through Time, this year’s festival presented an expanded calendar of…
Nestlé UAE’s flagship program engaged 234 students who developed 34 sustainability-driven business ideas in its first edition. The inaugural edition achieved 52% female participation, included 97 Emirati nationals, and earned the Majra Impact Seal for CSR excellence Building on the success of its inaugural edition, which engaged around 234 students from 34 teams across leading UAE universities, Nestlé UAE today announced Edition 2 of its flagship Sustainability Heroes program. Held under the auspices of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and Majra – National CSR Fund, and in partnership with INJAZ Al-Arab/JA MENA and INJAZ UAE, the…
The festive season is just around the corner, and it’s that time of year when families and friends come together to celebrate and create lasting memories. This festive season, Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island has exciting events and offerings to ensure your festive spirits soar! From a mouthwatering Christmas feasts to a New Year’s Eve party with breathtaking views of the record-breaking Ras Al Khaimah fireworks display! CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS DINNER BY THE POOL Celebrate Christmas with friends and family with our Christmas dinner by the pool. Enjoy from salads, roast beef & turkey and all the trimmings, international…
Dubai: LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort is bringing festive cheer to families this winter with the return of Festive Bricktacular, running from 8 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. Children aged 2 to 12 can enjoy the all-new Certified LEGO® Elf Adventure, meet LEGO® Santa, discover festive entertainment across the Park and extend the fun with a Santa Sleepover at LEGOLAND® Hotel. With themed activities, creative play and festive dining, the Resort is set to become a must-visit destination for holiday celebrations. Certified LEGO® Elf Adventure (New) This year’s hero experience invites young builders to complete four quests across the Park to…
Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) officially opened its representative office in Istanbul on December 9. The ceremony was attended by Fuad Nagiyev, Chairman of the State Tourism Agency, Narmin Mustafayeva, Consul General of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Istanbul, and Florian Sengstschmid, CEO of Azerbaijan Tourism Board, as well as representatives of the tourism industry and media from both Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Fuad Nagiyev stated in his speech that the opening of the representative office marks a new phase in the development of cooperation between the two countries, will serve as an important platform for the structured and effective advancement of…
Sofitel reveals that travellers in the UAE are increasingly choosing to spend the festive season closer to home, seeking quieter moments over long-haul escapes — a preference reflected in Sofitel’s new, sensory in-room Candle Experience offered across 21 properties worldwide. Dubai: As the festive season nears, pioneer of French luxury hospitality, Sofitel, unveils The Candle Experience—an immersive escape that envelops travellers’ senses through light, sound and scent. Across Paris, Dubai, London, Sydney and other destinations, rooms and suites will be transformed with softly flickering LED candle lights, infused with Sofitel’s signature scent, and accompanied by festive playlists curated in partnership…
Riyadh : The Tourism Development Fund (TDF), Saudi Arabia’s national tourism enabler, has announced 6 agreements and one Memorandum of Understanding “MoU” with government and private-sector partners, unlocking partnerships with a combined impact exceeding SAR 4 billion. The agreements and MoU aim to expand access to financing through TDF’s “Tourism Empowerment Programs”, which support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The announcements were made during the Momentum 2025, organized by the National Development Fund, in the presence of H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Tourism Development Fund, H.E. Dr. Stephen Groff, Member of the Board, Governor…
Dubai : Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach is delighted to announce an exciting new collaboration with Rayna Tours offering guests complimentary access to Madame Tussauds Dubai, the world-famous wax attraction located on Bluewaters Island. This exclusive experience is now included with any room stays booked directly with the hotel, from December to February 2026, further enhancing the hotel’s commitment to creating exceptional moments for families, couples, and leisure travelers. Positioned in the heart of Jumeirah Beach Residence, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach continues to elevate the Dubai staycation and international guest experience by combining luxurious French hospitality with the city’s most sought-after…
Dubai: Yango Group, a global tech company, and noon, the region’s leading homegrown e-commerce platform, today announced a strategic partnership to deploy and scale autonomous robot delivery across the region. The partnership begins with autonomous deliveries for noon Minutes customers, moving the technology from pilot stage to a live, operational service at scale. This joint initiative reflects both companies’ commitment to building the next generation of urban logistics and bringing real, everyday autonomy to customers across the GCC. The partnership will focus on deploying the service to communities across Dubai, and, in the longer term, scaling across the UAE and…