The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) have announced the theme for the PATA Annual Summit 2025, “Timeless Wisdom for a Sustainable Future”. Scheduled to take place at the CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel İstanbul from April 21-23, 2025, the Summit will explore timeless principles that have shaped perspectives on culture, community, and conservation, providing a stage for industry leaders to discuss how these insights can be applied to tackle current challenges and seize new opportunities. The theme also highlights Türkiye’s unique duality, where its rich heritage is preserved while progressing towards a sustainable future.

Dubai's Museum of the Future (MOTF), the flagship project by Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), announces their groundbreaking participation at SXSW®. The five-day immersive experience, which will take place from March 7 to 11, is centered around collectively imagining, inspiring, and designing the future. The extensive programming includes 20 curated experiences and will take place at Dubai's official SXSW headquarters, the Museum of the Future House, located at Third Street and Congress Avenue in Austin, TX. It will offer SXSW attendees a window into the world-class city of Dubai.

For the first time, FIBO 2025 will spotlight the flourishing sectors of wellness and spa, body and mind, Pilates, and longevity with a dedicated exhibition space in the new Hall 1. This milestone highlights the growing importance of these industries, which are shaping modern hospitality as an increasing number of travellers and guests prioritise health and well-being.

The Capra (www.capra.ch), the newly expanded, 5-star luxury wellness hotel announces its Valais Ski Safari experience, which offers a new way for visitors to experience one of Switzerland's most renowned ski regions from its home base in the traditional alpine village of Saas-Fee. Guests can ski along two glaciers and at several bucket list ski areas, including Saas-Fee, Zermatt, Crans Montana and Verbier, via car or helicopter, with professional ski guides, gear and details taken care of by The Capra team.

Five Jamaican and three Canadian individuals and organizations have been recognized for their outstanding contribution to boosting tourism resilience. The Jamaican winners received their awards from the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), while the Canadian victors earned their accolades from ECO Canada.

SeaWorld San Diego is thrilled to announce that its highly anticipated Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience will officially open on March 15, with Pass Members receiving a preview before the official opening. This exciting new attraction is the first of its kind at any SeaWorld park, offering guests a unique blend of unusual aquaria, diverse jelly species, and immersive media to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience never before encountered. This incredible experience provides the opportunity for in-depth exploration of the unknown world of jellyfish, creatures that have existed since before the age of dinosaurs. Featuring exceptional educational components mixed with immersive fun, these jellyfish habitats allow visitors to learn, touch and encounter these fascinating animals like never before.