On October 4th, 2025, the travel and tourism elite will gather on the sun-kissed shores of Saint Lucia for one of the most prestigious events in the global hospitality calendar — the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025. This year’s celebration of excellence will be hosted at the Sandals Grande Saint Lucian, a resort renowned for its breathtaking beauty, luxurious amenities, and impeccable service

At its 25th Global Summit in Rome today, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its latest report, revealing that Europe remains the beating heart of international tourism, with five of the world’s top 10 most powerful Travel & Tourism markets by GDP. The return of the WTTC Global Summit to Europe, for the first time since the pandemic reflects the region’s enduring global leadership. Italy’s position as a G7 nation and as host of this year’s Global Summit further underlines its leadership role, building on hosting last year’s first-ever G7 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting.

From Chinese-inspired dining and cultural showcases to a Brew Me Tea collaboration, Umana Bali celebrates Golden Week with experiences crafted for reunion and renewal. This October, Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts, invites guests to celebrate Golden Week with a curated program of stays, dining, and wellness rituals on the limestone cliffs of Ungasan. From 1 to 8 October, the clifftop resort honors the season of reunion with experiences designed for connection and celebration. At the heart of the celebration is the Golden Week Getaway, offering stays of two nights or more with up to 15% savings and a daily resort credit of IDR 1,500,000. Each villa features a private pool and panoramic ocean views, creating a sanctuary for rest and reconnection.

World Aviation Festival (WAF), one of the industry’s leading global gatherings for airlines, airports, and travel technology, has announced the five finalists for its highly anticipated Start-up Pitch Competition. The live final will take place on 7th October at 15:50 on the main stage at the FIL Lisbon conference centre. The competition, a highlight of the Festival’s Start-up Village initiative, provides a platform for early-stage disruptors to showcase their innovations to more than 4,500 senior executives from across aviation and travel. Each finalist will pitch their solution to a panel of industry leaders and investors, competing for recognition as one of aviation’s most promising new ventures.

With just four weeks until FHS World returns to Dubai (27–29 October), we're witnessing unprecedented momentum. Already, top-tier investors managing a collective $1.89 trillion in assets have confirmed their attendance with more joining us every week as we anticipate 300+ investors in the room.

Conrad Singapore Marina Bay will set the stage for the city’s race season with exclusive suite stays, a limited edition of its signature Alchemy of Chocolate afternoon tea, inspired by the McLaren F1 Team, and bold lobby activations that bring the energy of the circuit into the heart of the hotel.