Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, a landmark Saudi-Swiss partnership was announced at the "TOURISE 2025" Summit in Riyadh to advance innovation, develop national talent, and build human capital in tourism, hospitality, and culinary arts, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Signia by Hilton, Hilton’s portfolio of exceptional hotels in gateway cities and resort destinations, is entering a pivotal phase of growth, with new openings set to double the portfolio by 2028. Following its international debut with the opening of Signia by Hilton Amman earlier this year, the brand is continuing its momentum with a strong pipeline of openings and signings. This includes Tainan, with the signing announced today, marking the brand’s first property in Asia Pacific, along with additional international signings in Jaipur, India and Cairo, Egypt. Domestically, expansion continues with new openings and signings in San Antonio, Texas; Hollywood, Florida; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Savannah, Georgia. Since 2021, Signia by Hilton has nearly tripled its room count.

World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has unveiled the winners of its 2025 programme. Portugal enjoyed a strong showing, with the sun-blessed nation named ‘World’s Best Golf Destination’, and its Atlantic archipelago of Madeira claiming ‘World's Best Emerging Golf Destination’. Sir Nick Faldo was voted ‘Golf Designer of the Year’. The six-time major champion continues to expand his global design portfolio through Faldo Design, with current projects including Vietnam, Brazil, Pakistan and Madeira.

Finnair has unveiled an expanded 2026 network, as it continues to increase its European offering in response to demand. The new bumper schedule, which will strengthen Finnair’s European network, includes 12 new routes for summer 2026. Routes to Alta, Catania, Florence, Kos and Valencia were announced earlier this year, and Finnair is now adding flights to Kuressaare in Estonia, Luxembourg, Stavanger in Norway, Thessaloniki in Greece, Tirana in Albania, Turin in Italy and Umeå in Sweden.

Today, Marriott International, Inc. announced it has been named one of the top five World’s Best Workplaces by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine. “We are honored to once again be named one of the world’s best workplaces. This recognition reflects Marriott’s longstanding commitment to excellence and our people-first culture that continues to be our north star across the company and around the world,” said Anthony Capuano, President and CEO of Marriott International. “This year’s recognition is a testament to the incredible talent and dedication of our global teams and a powerful affirmation of the core values we’ve upheld for nearly a century. I am proud of our associates’ dedication to creating authentic and memorable experiences for our members and guests and being a force for good in our communities.”

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia (MoT) and TOURISE 2025, Shaza Hotels has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for four new projects – Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort, Mysk Residences in Riyadh and Mysk Al Haramain Hotels - 3 & 4 in Makkah – during the inaugural TOURISE 2025 summit, held from 11 to 13 November 2025 in Riyadh.