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Santorini Experience 2026 – Where the Race Begins Inside a Volcano
Few sporting events in the world begin quite literally from a volcano. Santorini Experience does exactly that for the 12th year. From October 16–18, 2026, athletes from around the globe will swim through the deep waters of the Caldera and run across Santorini’s volcanic slopes, in one of the world's most iconic travel destinations.
NOVA MALDIVES TO CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DIVE DAY WITH BARRIER-BREAKING MALDIVIAN DIVER
Every July, the diving world pauses to celebrate the women who have made the ocean their own. This year, Nova Maldives marks Women's Dive Day with a three-day programme from 17 to 19 July 2026, brought to life by Zoona Naseem, the first Maldivian woman to qualify as a PADI Course Director, alongside Jenna Lehocki, the resort's resident marine biologist.
Emirates brings The Championships, Wimbledon to the skies
Emirates, the Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon, is serving up another year of world-class hospitality and engaging ‘Fly Better’ experiences, both in the air and on the ground. Taking place from 29 June – 12 July at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, The Championships remains one of the most prestigious events on the global sporting calendar. Emirates is helping passengers get into the spirit onboard, while also bringing its signature hospitality closer to fans at SW19.
Padel in Paradise with Martita Ortega
Meet, train and play padel with former World No.1 player, Martita Ortega, at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi this summer. Taking place across two days, from 18 to 19 August 2026, the limited-availability experience in collaboration with LUX Tennis invites guests to enjoy a programme of coaching, play sessions and courtside conversations with Ortega, who made history in 2019 by becoming the youngest player ever to reach World No. 1 in the World Padel Tour rankings, a record she still holds today. The residency includes:
Business Travel Show Europe: Reducing uncertainty is becoming business travel's biggest opportunity
Artificial intelligence dominated the agenda at Business Travel Show Europe, but it wasn't the conference's defining message. Across three days of discussions covering technology, travel management, procurement, supplier relationships, traveller safety and geopolitical uncertainty, a more fundamental theme consistently emerged. Reducing uncertainty is becoming business travel's next competitive advantage. Whether speakers were discussing AI, travel policy, supplier partnerships or duty of care, they repeatedly returned to the same challenge: how do we help travellers make better decisions, give organisations greater confidence and remove unnecessary friction from increasingly complex journeys?
One Love, Global Impact: Why Reggae Rules July 1st
Every July 1st, the world tunes in to celebrate International Reggae Day, and this year, Jamaica is inviting you to feel it firsthand. Born in the hardships of Trench Town and carried across the globe by Bob Marley, reggae isn't just music, it's a movement. Raw, honest, and unstoppable, it gave Jamaica's story a soundtrack the world couldn't ignore. And right now, there's no better time to explore where it all began.
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER TO OPEN THE SAMUEL OSCHIN AIR AND SPACE CENTER ON NOVEMBER 13, 2026
The California Science Center announced today that the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, the permanent home of Space Shuttle Endeavour, will soon be ready to launch, with an opening date set for November 13, 2026. Chairperson of the Mr. and Mrs. Oschin Family Foundation, Mrs. Lynda Oschin, Los Angeles County Supervisor for the 2nd District, Holly Mitchell, and former NASA astronaut, John "Danny" Olivas joined California Science Center President and CEO, Jeffrey Rudolph, to make the announcement inside the Samuel Oschin Shuttle Gallery.
A World-First Pokémon Airport Opens in Noto This July
Rooted in the Hokuriku region, Kanazawa Biyori is a regional media platform dedicated to sharing the living culture of this area — not only its celebrated destinations, but also the people, creativity, and spirit of renewal that continue to shape life here. This summer, Noto welcomes an airport unlike anything the world has ever seen.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN PARTNERS WITH ROALD DAHL'S MARVELLOUS CHILDREN'S CHARITY
Royal Caribbean have announced a new partnership with Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity ahead of the July 2026 European debut of Legend of the Seas. Featuring the hit Broadway musical Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Legend will bring the partnership to life onboard, offering guests meaningful ways to support the charity and raise vital funds for specialist Roald Dahl Nurses caring for more than 50,000 seriously ill children and their families across the UK.
ELITE ISLAND RESORTS AND ANTIGUA'S REGGAE AMBASSADOR CAUSION CELEBRATE CARIBBEAN HERITAGE MONTH
In celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month, Elite Island Resorts and Antigua's internationally acclaimed Reggae Ambassador, Causion, have released a new music video for his latest single, "Feels Like I'm Dreaming," filmed at The Verandah Antigua. The project marks the fourth music video collaboration between Causion and Elite Island Resorts as a shared mission to showcase Antigua's beauty, culture, and creativity to audiences around the world.
Sanya Locks In Formula E Return as 2027 Asian Season Opener
Following a triumphant beachfront race, Sanya has officially secured its spot as Round 7 of the record-breaking 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with the race scheduled for April 17, 2027, marking the Asian leg opener of the new season. The city will host the first GEN4-era Formula E race on Chinese soil. Featuring the series' largest-ever calendar of 21 races across 13 global cities, the landmark event brings next-generation electric racing to Sanya's unique coastal street circuit.
Pan Pacific London and Champagne Taittinger Collaborate for a Decadent Summer of Luxury
Pan Pacific London, a Forbes Five-Star rated hotel located two-minutes from Liverpool Street Station and key London landmarks, is proud to announce an exclusive summer collaboration with the prestigious house of Champagne Taittinger.