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ROBERT DE NIRO UNVEILS FIRST NOBU RESIDENCES IN EGYPT AS PART OF NOBU HOSPITALITY’S EXPANSION

ROBERT DE NIRO UNVEILS FIRST NOBU RESIDENCES IN EGYPT AS PART OF NOBU HOSPITALITY’S EXPANSION

Nobu, the globally recognised luxury lifestyle brand, and leading Egyptian real estate developer SODIC welcomed international media, industry leaders and VIP guests to Nobu Hotel London Portman Square on 19 June. The event, hosted by SODIC General Manager Ayman Amer, and Nobu founders Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, alongside CEO Trevor Horwell offered guests an exclusive first look at Nobu Hotel and Nobu Residences North Coast, which will anchor SODIC's visionary OGAMI development on Egypt’s Mediterranean coastline.

Playa de Palma expands MICE offering with new Aubamar Convention Center

Playa de Palma expands MICE offering with new Aubamar Convention Center

The brand new 5* Aubamar Palma Resort has unveiled the Aubamar Convention Center in Playa de Palma, strengthening Mallorca's growing appeal as a year-round destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and events. The newly built venue combines contemporary design with flexible event space and can accommodate up to 270 delegates in a theatre-style or a more intimate board meeting setting. Located less than ten minu

Hilton Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to Open Doors of Opportunity Across America

Hilton Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to Open Doors of Opportunity Across America

Hilton has long believed travel can do more than take someone somewhere new: it can expand perspectives, build confidence and open doors to new experiences, opportunities and connections. For many young people, a first trip or new travel experience can change not only how they see the world, but how they see themselves in it. To help create more of those possibilities, Hilton and the Hilton Global Foundation today announced a new nationwide partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) designed to provide young people access to mentorship, exposure to career paths in hospitality and transformative travel experiences.

Shangri-La Group Debuts 'Dragonbeat' with Resounding Success

Shangri-La Group Debuts 'Dragonbeat' with Resounding Success

Shangri-La Group (“Shangri-La” or the “Group”), title sponsor of the Shangri-La Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships, successfully presented its inaugural Dragon Boat Festival programme, Dragonbeat, yesterday at Stanley Main Beach. Blending sport, culture, gastronomy and entertainment, the programme featured the highly anticipated dragon boat races, the Shangri-La Taste of Hong Kong Food Fair, and the debut Dragonbeat After Party. Delivered through the Group’s signature Asian hospitality, the day offered a rich and multi-layered Dragon Boat Festival experience for the community and visitors alike.

FHS SAUDI ARABIA TO TAKE THE STAGE IN RIYADH TOMORROW

FHS SAUDI ARABIA TO TAKE THE STAGE IN RIYADH TOMORROW

Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia returns to Riyadh tomorrow from 22–24 June at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, bringing together the people turning Saudi Arabia’s investment confidence into real hospitality projects, partnerships and growth. Positioned as the Kingdom’s leading deal-making and investment platform, FHS connects capital with opportunity. The 2025 edition generated over US$1.6 billion in business opportunities, reinforcing its role as a key deal-making forum. More investors than ever before will be in the room next week, making up 30 percent of confirmed attendees, and representing $4.99 trillion in assets under management. Confirmed investors include Al Khozama, Al Rajhi Capital, Arbireo Capital, Blacksand, Certares, Jabal Omal Development Company, Majid Al Futtaim Development, Marjan, New Murabba, NMR Group, Orascom Development, Red Sea Global, SEDCO Capital, and United Real Estate Development Company.

LuminoCity Dino Safari Returns to Freehold Raceway Mall in the 4th of July Week

LuminoCity Dino Safari Returns to Freehold Raceway Mall in the 4th of July Week

Opening July 1, LuminoCity Brings America's Most Immersive Dinosaur Walk-Through Lights Festival to New Jersey families to celebrate summer with 70+ life-sized dinosaurs, upgraded attractions, and interactive activities. Opening just in time for 4th of July week, the outdoor pop-up experience invites families to enter a glowing prehistoric world featuring more than 70 state-of-the-art roaring dinosaurs, 10+ illuminated pathways, 10+ themed attractions, and endless photo opportunities curated for the ultimate summer night out for guests of all ages.

The most iconic Summer Solstice celebrations around the world

The most iconic Summer Solstice celebrations around the world

New research from AllClear Travel Insurance has analysed search volume, TikTok hashtags, and average June temperatures to reveal the best events to celebrate Summer Solstice around the world. With Summer Solstice nearly here (20-21st June), and marking the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, cultures around the world are getting ready to come together to celebrate with ancient traditions and festivities. But which ones are the best?

HANDWRITTEN COLLECTION CELEBRATES 50 HOTELS WORLDWIDE

HANDWRITTEN COLLECTION CELEBRATES 50 HOTELS WORLDWIDE

Handwritten Collection, a global collection of characterful hotels, celebrates a major milestone with 50 addresses now open around the world. Each hotel is thoughtfully curated, celebrating character over standardisation and story over uniformity, ensuring the essence of each property is preserved for curious, open-minded travellers who value emotional connection and meaningful experiences. Whether it is a historic château in Provence, a vibrant city escape in Shanghai, or a mountain retreat in the Swiss Alps, every Handwritten Collection hotel is shaped by the people who care for it and the place it calls home.

A new operating system for travel takes shape at Phocuswright Europe

A new operating system for travel takes shape at Phocuswright Europe

Phocuswright Europe opened this week with a clear message: AI is no longer a side conversation, it is the gravitational centre of travel’s next era. Across the main stage, speakers warned that the industry’s economics, interfaces and power structures are shifting faster than many companies can adapt. OAG CEO says travel’s next operating system will be built on “trusted intelligence”

GAME ON: HOW GLOBAL SPORTS EVENTS RESHAPE CITIES, INVESTMENT & TOURISM

GAME ON: HOW GLOBAL SPORTS EVENTS RESHAPE CITIES, INVESTMENT & TOURISM

Saudi Arabia's emergence as a global sporting destination is reshaping far more than its events calendar. As the Kingdom prepares to host a growing portfolio of international tournaments, from Formula 1 and international football to golf, boxing and e-sports, sport is increasingly recognised as a powerful driver of tourism demand, investment attraction and long-term destination positioning. As David Thomson, Senior Vice President – Development, The First Group Hospitality, puts it: "Mega-events can put a city on the map. When managed well, they reposition a city in the minds of investors and travellers." Four leading hospitality executives share their perspectives ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS Saudi Arabia, taking place from 22-24 June at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.