Peruvian heritage eco-lodge El Albergue Ollantaytambo has been recognised with the title of World’s Leading Small Sustainable Destination 2025 by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA). The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.

ECOFRY, a provider of high-performance cooking oil solutions for hospitality venues, has been recognised with the title of World’s Leading Small Sustainable Organisation 2025 by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA). The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.

Finnair, the Official Airline of Santa Claus, landed at Manchester Airport yesterday with a very jolly customer on board, as it officially starts the countdown to Christmas. The most famous Finn, Santa Claus, flew with Finnair from Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi to Manchester, via Finnair’s home hub in Helsinki. His stopover in Manchester will be the only European leg of his international tour, spreading Christmas joy around the world. Touching down in Manchester for a pre-Christmas festive visit, Santa Claus was spotted disembarking the Nordic carrier’s A320, before jingling through Terminal 2, a new location for Finnair and collecting his Christmas presents from baggage reclaim.

The latest report from Arival – the leading authority for the tours, activities and experiences industry – reveals a major shift in how younger travelers plan and spend. Events – from music festivals and cultural performances to live sports – are no longer add-ons; they’re the reason for the trip. Arival’s Event-Driven Traveler report, which was based on an online survey of 2,400 US and European travelers (France, Germany, Spain, and the UK) was conducted in fall 2024. Respondents qualified as “event travelers” if they had taken a leisure trip at least 100 miles from home in the past year, stayed overnight, and attended a performing arts or sporting event. The study explored their behaviors, preferences, and attitudes around event attendance, trip planning, and spending.

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils its unique collaboration with Finnish design house Marimekko in Greater China. As part of JW Marriott’s marketing campaign "Stay in the Moment", the partnership brings together Marimekko’s joyful artistry and JW Marriott’s mindful approach to luxury. Through a series of immersive experiences, including “Blissful Stay”- themed rooms and suites, pop-up installations, afternoon teas, and creative workshops, the collaboration offers a playful encounter between mindful luxury and bold prints and colors, creating a visually delightful and uplifting experience for the senses. "We are honored to partner with Marimekko to present a new perspective on modern luxury," said Bart Buiring, Managing Director, Luxury, Greater China, Marriott International. "This collaboration brings together bold prints and colors and serene luxury, creating an environment filled with optimism and energy that allows our guests to feel both joyful and revitalized."

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is pleased to announce that Bonaire was named the Caribbean National Culinary Team of the Year. Considered the Caribbean’s premier culinary and cultural competition, as well as food and beverage educational exchange, the event was held concurrently with the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), which took place in Barbados from November 16-18.