Last year, Switzerland's Nemo broke The Code and won gold at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Malmö. After a 36-year hiatus, the largest music event in the world has returned to Switzerland and will be hosted this week in the vibrant city of Basel, with the ESC Final taking place on Saturday 17 May. This week, Basel has turned into the Eurovision capital, with themed activities, events, exhibitions and parties happening all around the city.

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2025 is officially underway at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, taking place from 11-13 May. Under the theme “Where Vision Shapes Opportunity,” FHS Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s most influential hospitality investment conference, brings together hospitality leaders, investors and decision-makers to discuss hotel performance and development, the outlook for hospitality investment in the Kingdom and the key market trends driving the sector.

Experience a seamless crypto-powered journey — from flights and visas to local purchases in Bhutan. Bhutan is setting a new global standard in travel by becoming the first nation to implement a national-level crypto payment for tourism. This groundbreaking innovation allows travellers with Binance accounts to enjoy a completely cashless journey through Bhutan. Developed in partnership with Binance Pay and Bhutan’s fully digital DK Bank, the system offers a seamless, secure, and flexible end-to-end crypto payment experience. More than 100 merchants across the country, even those in remote areas, are now working with Binance Pay and DK Bank, enabling everything from booking flights to buying fresh fruit from roadside vendors to be paid for digitally, ensuring a seamless experience.

L’Occitane en Provence and Highgate Portugal have joined forces to elevate the standard of sustainable luxury in hospitality, answering the rising demand from discerning travellers for environmentally responsible experiences.. A strategic collaboration brings eco-conscious innovation to top Portuguese resorts

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh is in full swing, with Day Two offering a wealth of insights into Saudi Arabia's rapidly evolving hospitality landscape. Held at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, the summit is a key platform for industry leaders, investors, and innovators to discuss the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and its implications for the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world leading hospitality group Accor, and Ardee Developments, the newest entrant into the UAE’s dynamic real estate landscape, have announced a strategic partnership to develop Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island and Fairmont Al Marjan Island hotel. Both projects will be set within the recently unveiled Ardee Al Marjan Island - a refined, all-in-one coastal community in Ras Al Khaimah, built in nature.