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Booking.com Named Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial

Booking.com Named Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial

In a year when 79%* of travelers are craving spontaneous, flexible road trips, Booking.com is making it easier for travelers to hit the road. The global travel leader has been named the Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial, helping to spotlight one of America's most iconic highways as it approaches its 100th birthday in 2026. It comes at a moment when road trips give travelers what they want most: better value, the freedom to explore multiple destinations, and local experiences at their own pace.

Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 tickets now on sale

Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 tickets now on sale

Tickets for the 2026 Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are now on sale, as Abu Dhabi prepares to host the F1 season finale — with Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson set to perform on the opening night. The final race of the Formula 1 season returns to Yas Marina Circuit from December 3–6, closing out the championship in front of a global audience. Organisers Ethara, recently named F1 Promoter of the Year following the success of the 2025 event, have confirmed the first artists for the 2026 entertainment line-up.

The Bench launches Future Hospitality Summit Egypt

The Bench launches Future Hospitality Summit Egypt

Aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030 ambitions for tourism and investment, FHS Egypt, a new two-day market event will connect senior hospitality investment decision-makers to accelerate projects, partnerships and capital deployment

Dubai tourism hits third record year with 19.59M visitors in 2025

Dubai tourism hits third record year with 19.59M visitors in 2025

Strategic partnerships, global marketing campaigns and major events contributed to Dubai welcoming 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a 5% increase compared to 18.72 million arrivals in 2024, according to data published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and a third successive year of record-setting figures.

Avani Celebrates the Rise of Women Travelling Together

Avani Celebrates the Rise of Women Travelling Together

In the run up to International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Avani Hotels & Resorts turns the spotlight on one of travel’s most defining shifts: women choosing to travel together, not as a niche, but as a new standard. From milestone birthdays and sister escapes to long-overdue reunions with friends, women travelling together is reshaping how trips are planned, experienced and remembered. Responding to this momentum, Avani introduces G(IRL)s Getaways, a curated collection of group-ready stays designed around space, ease and shared moments.

Trio of Le Mans-winning Ferraris Bound for Anantara Concorso Roma

Trio of Le Mans-winning Ferraris Bound for Anantara Concorso Roma

The inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma will bring together 70 historic Italian cars in the heart of Rome. Taking place from the 16th-19th of April 2026, the long-anticipated event will celebrate the best of Italian automotive design, hospitality, and cuisine – the spirit of ‘la dolce vita’. The spectacular showfield will offer guests and visitors a rare opportunity to view an impressive selection of Italian automotive icons amidst a stunning Roman backdrop.

Marriott Bonvoy Hotels in Washington, DC, Unveil Can’t Miss Semiquincentennial Experiences

Marriott Bonvoy Hotels in Washington, DC, Unveil Can’t Miss Semiquincentennial Experiences

America’s Semiquincentennial offers a once-in-a-generation moment for celebration, and Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Washington, DC, are preparing to mark the milestone with experiences worthy of the nation’s 250th birthday. This summer, DC hotels from across the portfolio will debut limited-time offerings that blend meaningful historic touches with modern luxury and front row access to the capital’s most iconic Independence Day traditions.

PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE, THE NATION'S PREMIER CULINARY CELEBRATION, RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR

PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE, THE NATION'S PREMIER CULINARY CELEBRATION, RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR

Pebble Beach Food & Wine, the nation's most anticipated culinary experience, returns April 9–12, 2026, marking its milestone 15th year along California's iconic Monterey coastline. The four-day festival brings together an extraordinary lineup of world-class chefs, vintners, and mixologists across 50 events for a weekend defined by exceptional food, wine, and hospitality — all while supporting local youth programs through the Pebble Beach Company Foundation's philanthropic mission.

Karma Kandara invites guests to experience bali's sacred day of silence

Karma Kandara invites guests to experience bali's sacred day of silence

Karma Kandara, Bali's acclaimed clifftop resort, announces its exclusive Nyepi programme for 2026, inviting guests to witness one of the world's most extraordinary spiritual traditions during the Balinese Day of Silence on 19 March. Nyepi marks the Balinese New Year, a sacred day of fasting, meditation, and complete stillness observed across the entire island. For 24 hours, Bali enters absolute silence: no lights, no travel, no activity. It is a spiritual phenomenon found nowhere else on Earth.

Shangri-La Launches Global Search for One Lucky Winner to Receive an 88-Night Global Stay

Shangri-La Launches Global Search for One Lucky Winner to Receive an 88-Night Global Stay

As the Year of the Horse approaches, Shangri-La Group (“Shangri-La” or “the Group”) invites guests around the world to celebrate Spring Festival through a series of immersive online and in-person experiences. Central to the celebrations is the launch of 88-Night Global Stay Giveaway, alongside a creative collaboration with renowned contemporary artist Chen Fenwan. Through artful reinterpretations of traditional crafts of revolving lanterns and intricate paper-cutting, Shangri-La is crafting festive moments that bridge heritage and innovation. Paired with bespoke offers, culinary indulgences, an interactive game with daily prizes, the campaign is designed to offer business, leisure, and family travellers a unique way to welcome a new year of renewal and abundant blessings.