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A Sky-High Celebration: Middle East Winners Reception 2025

A Sky-High Celebration: Middle East Winners Reception 2025

This afternoon, Dubai once again takes flight as the Middle East Winners Reception 2025 of the World Travel Awards unfolds high above the city at the stunning Tattu Sky Lounge, perched on Level 81 of Ciel Dubai Marina — the tallest hotel in the world. The mood is refined yet celebratory, with Dubai’s afternoon light cascading across the Marina skyline, setting a golden tone for a gathering that honors the finest in Middle Eastern travel and hospitality. From the moment guests step into Tattu Sky Lounge, the experience feels ethereal. The venue’s signature modern Asian design — a symphony of polished marble, dark woods, and glowing cherry blossom installations — creates an atmosphere both contemporary and timeless. Floor-to-ceiling windows reveal panoramic views stretching to the horizon, making every conversation feel as if it’s happening among the clouds.

Vail Mountain Unveils 2025/26 Winter Season Music Lineup Featuring 50+ Live Performances

Vail Mountain Unveils 2025/26 Winter Season Music Lineup Featuring 50+ Live Performances

Vail Mountain, the world's premier alpine destination, is redefining winter travel with an extraordinary blend of sport, culture, and entertainment for the 2025/26 winter season. More than 50 live music events will span the mountain and the villages, featuring headline performances by GRAMMY-nominated duo Sofi Tukker (Dec. 13 at Ford Park) and EDM icon Dillon Francis (Jan. 9 at Chasing Rabbits). This season kicks off with Stoke Sessions (Nov. 14–Dec. 5), featuring Blu DeTiger, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, The Runaway Groms, and American Authors in Vail Village, and Après at the Amp (April 10–11) rounds out a season of sound, snow, and celebration.

Royal Princess Named "World's Best Culinary Cruise Ship" in 2025 World Culinary Awards

Royal Princess Named "World's Best Culinary Cruise Ship" in 2025 World Culinary Awards

Princess Cruises revealed its elegant Royal Princess has been named World's Best Culinary Cruise Ship by the prestigious World Culinary Awards, celebrating the very best in global gastronomy. Voted on by the culinary community, industry experts and consumers from around the world, the awards celebrate and reward excellence in the culinary industry and recognizes the cruise line's ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding dining experiences and innovative cuisine across its fleet.

International Luxury Hotel Association INSPIRE Prague Unveils Agenda

International Luxury Hotel Association INSPIRE Prague Unveils Agenda

The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has unveiled the full agenda for INSPIRE Europe 2025, taking place November 12–13 at the Congress Centre of the Czech National Bank in Prague. The two-day conference will bring together 300+ luxury hospitality leaders and 60+ speakers to explore ideas, innovations, and investment strategies shaping the industry's future.

Electro-Media Design to Showcase AVaStar’s  ‘Audiovisual Operations Command Center’

Electro-Media Design to Showcase AVaStar’s ‘Audiovisual Operations Command Center’

Electro-Media Design, Ltd. (EMD) will showcase the AVaStar "AV Operations Command Center" at The Hospitality Show, Oct. 26-28, 2025, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. As hotels and resorts rely more on technology to enhance guest experiences, EMD and AVaStar are helping hospitality leaders manage property-wide audiovisual (AV) systems with the same structure, consistency, and insight applied to other building operations. The result: improved service, better resource allocation, and stronger return on investment.

World Culinary Awards 2025 winners revealed at Sardinia ceremony

World Culinary Awards 2025 winners revealed at Sardinia ceremony

World Culinary Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the culinary industry – has announced the winners of its 2025 programme at a celebratory dinner reception in Sardinia, Italy. Winners at the VIP reception, hosted at Forte Village Resort, included Italy’s Le Calandre, voted the coveted title of ‘World’s Best Restaurant’. A spectacular fine dining experience in a beautiful setting helped Ossiano Restaurant @ Atlantis the Palm Dubai to collect ‘World’s Best Fine Dining Experience’.

Shaping the Future of Hospitality Investment

Shaping the Future of Hospitality Investment

As the world’s leading minds in hospitality investment prepare to gather at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai next week for Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2025, investors have shared their insights on the trends and strategies that are shaping the future of hospitality investment. FHS World, widely recognised as the Middle East’s premier hospitality investment forum, will see 300+ investors in attendance with more than USD$ 5 trillion asset under management, 40 percent of them coming from non-GCC countries.

San Francisco Travel Launches First-Ever 'Martini Trail' Featuring 23 Perfected Martinis

San Francisco Travel Launches First-Ever 'Martini Trail' Featuring 23 Perfected Martinis

The San Francisco Travel Association today unveiled The San Francisco Martini Trail, a curated journey highlighting 23 standout martinis and local establishments in the City by the Bay. Few drinks are more debated—or celebrated—than the martini. Its exact birthplace may be disputed, but San Francisco played a defining role in shaping its rise to global fame. Conceived in the Bay Area during the Gold Rush and refined in the city's pioneering saloon scene, the martini's simplicity captures San Francisco's spirit: refined yet unpretentious, endlessly reinvented, and impossible to forget.

World Travel Awards Europe 2025 winners unveiled at star-studded Sardinia ceremony

World Travel Awards Europe 2025 winners unveiled at star-studded Sardinia ceremony

The finest travel brands from across Europe have been honoured at the World Travel Awards in Sardinia, Italy. The industry elite gathered at Forte Village Resort on the idyllic Mediterranean island for the WTA Europe Gala Ceremony 2025 to discover who among them had been crowned the best of the best. The red-carpet evening marked the fourth leg of the WTA’s Grand Tour 2025 – a global search for the finest travel and tourism organisations.

BTN Interviews Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench

BTN Interviews Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench

BTN Interviews Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench, attributes his nearly 30 years of success in hospitality events to trust, credibility, and a focus on turning conversations into real investments. Reflecting on milestones like the first Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in 2005 and its evolution into FHS World, he highlights Dubai’s strategic location and leadership vision as catalysts for growth. Celebrating the 20th anniversary at Madinat Jumeirah, FHS World 2025 will feature over 200 speakers, new initiatives like PitchPoint and the World Branded Residences Awards, and themes centered on AI, branded residences, sustainability, and empowering next-generation talent. The event aims to continue connecting global visionaries and investors driving hospitality’s future.

Forte Village Resort tonight hosts The European Gala Ceremony of the WTA's

Forte Village Resort tonight hosts The European Gala Ceremony of the WTA's

This evening, the prestigious Forte Village Resort in Sardinia is playing host to the European Gala of the 2025 World Travel Awards, bringing together the travel industry’s finest for a night of celebration and recognition. The glamorous event highlighted excellence in European travel, hospitality, and tourism, with nominees from across the continent gathering to witness the announcement of this year’s winners. The stunning resort, known for its luxurious setting and breathtaking views, will provide the perfect backdrop for an evening of elegance, networking, and anticipation. Breaking Travel News extends its best wishes to all nominees as the evening’s results are revealed. Industry leaders, innovative destinations, and standout experiences are being celebrated, showcasing the dedication and creativity that drive European travel forward.