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Australia's Biggest Celebration of Spring Now in Full Bloom: Floriade 2025 Transforms Canberra
Spring has arrived Down Under, and with it comes Floriade 2025 — the Southern Hemisphere's largest celebration of flowers and a dazzling display of color, creativity, and culture in the heart of Canberra, Australia's capital.
Denver Welcomes Year Three of MICHELIN Guide Colorado Awards
The MICHELIN Guide has recognized 32 Denver restaurants in the third year of their Colorado Guide. The famously anonymous MICHELIN Guide inspectors honored a diverse range of restaurants across the city that exude culinary excellence. Denver joins Boulder, Aspen and Snowmass Village, and the Town of Vail and Beaver Creek Resort in the Colorado MICHELIN Guide, the eighth Guide destination in North America, partnering with the Colorado Tourism Office.
Experience WTM Spotlight
WTM Spotlight is coming to the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre (RFECC) for three unforgettable days of inspiration, connections, and exciting opportunities.
ITT Future You Forum lined up for WTM London 2025
World Travel Market London (WTM London), organised by RX, is delighted to announce that the ITT Future You Forum will take place at this year’s event, continuing a partnership that has been in place since 2009.
Iceland's Leading Chef, Gísli Matt, Unveils Revolutionary Farm-to-Table Dining
Laugarás Lagoon is transforming the typical Icelandic thermal bath experience, celebrating the surrounding natural world and Iceland's local produce across two extraordinary levels. This autumn, Gísli Matt - the chef who put Icelandic archipelago Vestmannaeyjar on the global culinary map - brings his revolutionary approach from the acclaimed SLIPPURINN restaurant (2012-2025) to Ylja restaurant at Laugarás Lagoon, Iceland's first cascading waterfall geothermal destination.
WTA’s Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025 - Ten days to go!
WTA’s Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025: Final Preparations in Full Swing With just ten days to go, anticipation is mounting for the Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025, set to take place on 27 September in the vibrant coastal city of Cancún, Mexico. This prestigious event is a highlight of the tourism calendar, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and influencers from across the region to celebrate excellence in travel and hospitality.
FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX AND MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL EXTEND AGREEMENT THROUGH 2030
FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX has announced the extension of its agreement with global hospitality and entertainment leader MGM Resorts International, continuing the company's role as a Founding Partner through 2030.
Dates for St. Croix's Crucian Christmas Festival 2025-26
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals are excited to announce the official dates for the 2025–26 St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival. Taking place from December 26, 2025, through January 3, 2026, this annual holiday tradition will once again highlight the best of Crucian culture through music, food, parades, and community spirit.
Lisbon Celebrates Fado as Caixa Alfama Festival Returns
Lisbon's historic Alfama district will once again host the Caixa Alfama Festival on 26-27 September 2025, celebrating Portugal's most iconic musical tradition. Over two days, more than 40 artists will perform across 12 stages - from churches and auditoriums to plazas and cultural venues - transforming the neighbourhood into a living stage and confirming the festival as a standout event in Lisbon's cultural calendar.
Autumn and Winter Events in Okinawa 2025
This autumn and winter, Okinawa will come alive with festivals that showcase the islands' traditions, community spirit and natural beauty. Highlights include the Guinness World Record-holding Naha Great Tug-of-War and centuries-old gratitude festivals such as the Tanadui Festival on Taketomi, the Shichi Festival on Iriomote and the Kitsugansai Festival on Kohama. Adding to the season's appeal, the internationally acclaimed Tour de Okinawa brings world-class cycling to the subtropical landscapes of northern Okinawa.
Waldorf Astoria Chengdu’s Infinite Luck Recognized as Michelin‑Selected Restaurant in the 2026 Guide
Waldorf Astoria Chengdu is delighted to announce that its signature dining destination, Infinite Luck Chinese Restaurant, has been recognized as Michelin-Selected restaurant in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Chengdu. Celebrated for its inspired interpretation of Sichuan cuisine and refined guest experience, Infinite Luck proudly carries forward Waldorf Astoria’s storied culinary legacy on the global stage.
Fiji Airways Celebrates Historic Win as APEX World Class 2026 Airline
Fiji Airways, the national carrier of Fiji and a proud member of the oneworld® alliance, has achieved a historic milestone by being named an APEX World Class Airline for 2026, the most prestigious recognition in global aviation. This honor places Fiji Airways among the Top 10 Airlines in the World, making it the smallest airline by fleet size ever to receive the distinction, and the only carrier in Oceania to be recognized.