The evening begins with a guided tour of the Chef's Garden, where guests can explore the bountiful herbs, fruits and vegetables that are grown right here on the island. It's a chance to see firsthand how Milaidhoo embraces fresh, local ingredients and the thoughtful care that goes into every dish (and cocktail). As the sun sets, guests will gather at The Shoreline Grill, our beachfront restaurant, for a five-course tasting menu that takes them around the world. From the bold spices of Thailand and India to the rich, soulful flavours of Zimbabwe, the refined elegance of Sri Lanka and of course, the freshest Maldivian ingredients, each dish celebrates a different corner of the globe. This special menu reflects the diversity of Milaidhoo's kitchen, where our team of chefs' hails from five different countries, each bringing their own unique traditions and culinary influences to the table.

RwandAir is delighted to announce the launch of its new Zanzibar and Mombasa route, beginning 1 December 2025, just ahead of the winter holidays. The new service will connect Kigali, Rwanda, with two of East Africa’s most sought-after coastal getaways, offering travelers access to stunning beaches, vibrant marine life and world-class leisure experiences.

Nearly 30 years as a loyal guest and a legendary career in sports, Zidane becomes the perfect voice to represent the benefits of the Revital® Method. He will also collaborate with Italy’s premier Medical Spa on programme development and new wellness initiatives.

Douglas Quinby, CEO and Co-founder of Arival, opened Arival 360 Washington with a data-rich keynote that laid bare the trends reshaping the travel experiences sector. Leading with a compelling stat from Arival’s proprietary research, Quinby revealed: “The top 10% of income earners in the United States account for nearly half of all spend… and within our industry, that 1/5 cohort of affluent travelers drives nearly half of all experiences spend.” The keynote, delivered at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, focused on the intersection of economic shifts, generational change, and exponential tech disruption. Drawing from Arival’s Global Operator Landscape Survey, Quinby highlighted regional performance trends: “Asia is doing relatively well, with a majority of operators reporting growth. But in the U.S. and Latin America, 60% of operators told us their business is flat or down this year.”

Leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company Four Seasons, together with longtime collaborators and developers Fort Partners and real estate development firm Merrimac Ventures, announce the upcoming Four Seasons Resort and Residences Telluride. Introducing a new era of luxury to the destination, the project will feature 52 guestrooms, along with 43 Hotel Residences and 26 Private Residences for those looking to call Telluride home.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reaffirmed its role as a global leader in sustainable and responsible tourism, underscoring its commitment to embed sustainability across the country’s tourism supply chain. Guided by its self-initiated 17 Sustainable Tourism Goals (STGs) and the Sustainable Tourism Acceleration Rating (STAR), TAT is working with local partners, global organisations, and communities to ensure that travel to Thailand creates long-term value for people, planet, and prosperity.