1 Hotels, the nature-inspired luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is thrilled to announce that reservations are now open for 1 Hotel Seattle, debuting in April 2025. Set in the buzzy South Lake Union neighborhood at the cross-section of Seattle's emerging biotech and big-tech industries, 1 Hotel Seattle is a world-class urban retreat, blending sustainable luxury with the restorative beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

X Games today in a press conference announced that they will be bringing the electrifying action sports festival to Salt Lake City this summer with three days of Moto X, BMX, and skateboarding competitions at the Utah State Fairpark and Event Center, June 27-29. The Utah State Fairpark and Event Center is partnering with Salt Lake County to host X Games Salt Lake City 2025 and all parties are committed to infusing the weekend with topnotch competition, entertainment, and excitement.

Discover Puerto Rico, the Island's official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), announces its Valentine's Day initiative, "Love Letter from Puerto Rico," with Puerto Rican actor and producer Amaury Nolasco. As an extension of the DMO's Live Boricua campaign, this emotive video is an open invitation for travelers to experience Puerto Rico's rich diversity and a reminder to explore the Island with respect. By celebrating Puerto Rico's vibrant spirit, culture, and communities, it aims to foster deeper connections while promoting mindful and responsible travel.

Qatar will build a national pavilion in the historic venue of Giardini della Biennale, which first opened to the public in 1895. Qatar will join 30 other nations with permanent pavilions in the Giardini. Only two others have opened there in the last 50 years (Australia and Republic of Korea).

Over 45 senior hospitality leaders came together in Dubai for the FHS World Advisory Board Meeting recently to discuss and shape the vision and agenda for the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, taking place in Dubai from 27-29 October 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The Advisory Board meeting highlighted the fact that the hospitality industry is at a pivotal moment in time with critical trends, opportunities and challenges facing the industry today and in the future. Members expressed a clear desire for FHS World 2025 to address these with practical, actionable insights. The meeting provided a valuable roadmap for developing an engaging and impactful programme for the landmark 20th edition of the event.

Somabay is delighted to announce that it will be hosting the World Aquatics Open Water World Cup 2025, building on the success of the last two years. This year Somabay will be hosting three races in its crystal-clear waters, cementing its position as one of Egypt's leading watersports destinations.