IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of EVEN Hotel Dammam, bringing its lifestyle wellness-focused brand to the Middle East for the first time. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh.

Royal Caribbean's excursions offer the perfect gateway to wine exploration, going beyond the ordinary and crafting immersive experiences that blend adventure, culture, and exceptional wines, to showcase both established and emerging regions.

Join industry trailblazers, visionary leaders, and innovators as they share exclusive insights from the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) 2025 in Saudi Arabia. From in-depth interviews to keynote highlights, these must-watch videos reveal how the Kingdom is shaping the future of travel, tourism, and sustainable development on a global scale. Don’t miss your front-row seat to the ideas, partnerships, and strategies that are redefining hospitality in the Middle East and beyond.

Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Thoth—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set for delivery in October 2025, the Viking Thoth will join Viking's growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking's popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.

Royal Caribbean is setting both the stage and the table with a closer look at its all-encompassing lineup of show-stopping entertainment and unmatched dining experiences to shine on Star of the Seas. Debuting in August 2025 from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, the next combination of the best of every vacation is set to bring to life experiences for all ages from top-notch entertainment, including an electrifying ride through time with "Back to the Future: The Musical," to next-level dining experiences across Lincoln Park Supper Club and three new concepts at the Icon Class signature favorite, AquaDome Market.

GolfAhoy, a pioneer in luxury golf cruises since 1988, reports a growing trend among senior golf travelers choosing its Danube and Seine River Golf & Wine Cruises to celebrate milestone birthdays and wedding anniversaries. These all-inclusive, twelve-day cruises offer a blend of championship-level golf, wine tastings, fine dining, and luxury European river boat cruising, with VIP packages priced around $25,000 per couple. GolfAhoy guests cite four key reasons for selecting these premier experiences: