Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has partnered with Italian sleep specialists Flou to redefine rest at sea aboard the highly anticipated new ship, Seven Seas Prestige™, launching in December 2026. Uniting two brands defined by excellence and luxury, the partnership introduces Flou’s handcrafted Leonardo Sleep Systems to Seven Seas Prestige’s highest suite categories, culminating in a bespoke creation designed exclusively for the Skyview Regent Suite

JA Resorts & Hotels has shaped Dubai’s hospitality landscape for over four decades. The brand has built its reputation not on scale alone, but on properties that endure — places guests return to over time, from Dubai and around the world. As JA Resorts & Hotels prepares for the upcoming launch of its state-of-the-art Jebel Ali Sports & Shooting Club this summer, the brand is progressing a series of enhancements across its Dubai portfolio.

After two decades shaping some of the UK’s most recognisable live music environments, Kim O’Brien is evolving her work within the live music sector, expanding beyond large-scale festival systems into a new international hosted experience focused on intimate, music-led cultural connection.

Vietnam is one of Asia’s fastest growing digital economies. The country has a massive technology push that could revolutionize tourism and travel services. By 2030, this push could change smart airports and AI-enabled visitor experiences.

WTM Spotlight Riyadh has been launched to connect the global travel industry with one of the world’s fastest-evolving tourism markets, as Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 ambitions across destination development, aviation, hospitality and infrastructure. According to Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director, UAE, RX, the new event is designed as a focused, curated platform that reflects both sides of the Kingdom’s tourism opportunity: its rapid rise as an inbound destination and its growing influence as a high-value outbound market. Bringing together more than 450 exhibitors, over 6,500 regional and international visitors, and 150 hand-selected international hosted buyers, the inaugural edition aims to move brands beyond interest into practical business development through pre-scheduled meetings, targeted networking and market insight. With Riyadh positioned at the centre of Saudi Arabia’s transformation, the event will provide direct access to local buyers, decision-makers and stakeholders, while encouraging deeper conversations around premium travel, market access, resilience, visitor confidence and long-term collaboration.

UK Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock MP today reaffirmed government support for cruise growth as industry leaders gathered at the Port of Tyne for CLIA’s Cruise Tourism Summit. The Summit united cruise leaders, UK government representatives, ports, and tourism organisations. The programme explored ways that cruise can expand economic opportunity, strengthen regional tourism, and create lasting value for communities across the country.