Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum today — on December 7th, 84 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor — launched an ambitious "Remember Pearl Harbor" National Campaign to raise $51 million to restore America's World War II aviation battlefield, preserve our nation's aviation heritage, and honor the heroes of Pearl Harbor.

World Travel Tech Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the travel tech sector – has unveiled the winners of its 2025 programme at a glittering gala reception held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The finest travel technology brands from around the world attended the 5th annual World Travel Tech Awards Gala Ceremony for a night of celebration and industry recognition.

The World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025, recognising the achievements of the world’s leading travel and tourism organisations, will take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 6 December. Hosted at the landmark Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the red carpet reception, organised in partnership with Official Host Destination Bahrain, will bring together travel and tourism leaders from across the world. The gala evening marks the climax of WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, a global search for the best travel and tourism organisations. Regional ceremonies were held earlier in Tanzania, Cancun (Mexico), Saint Lucia, Hong Kong, Sardinia (Italy) and Dubai. The Grand Final brings together these regional winners to compete for the prestigious World categories, the highest accolades in the annual WTA programme, spanning the entire industry, from hotels and resorts to airlines and tour operators.

Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism landscape is evolving, with travellers seeking more profound, personalised, and purposeful journeys. From immersive cultural experiences to sustainable adventures and wellness retreats, the focus is shifting towards authentic connection and emotional resonance. Dubai, a city renowned for its innovation and hospitality, is perfectly positioned to embrace these emerging trends, offering visitors opportunities to experience the future of travel in truly spectacular ways.

Portrait Milano, part of the Lungarno Collection, has transformed its Piazza del Quadrilatero into a winter destination with the launch of The Gift: Portrait of a Winter's Tale - a large open-air ice-skating rink set in the heart of Milan. Open daily from 11am to 7pm until 6 January 2026, the rink invites residents, families, and visitors to experience the festive season in a uniquely atmospheric setting. Admission is €15, with all proceeds donated to Fondazione Mente, the Milan-based organisation supporting children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, an island synonymous with barefoot luxury and the art of refined romance, is delighted to announce its Valentine’s Day 2026 program — Through the Sands of Time. Designed as a poetic journey celebrating love in all its forms, this curated experience invites couples to pause, reconnect, and create memories that linger long after the waves have erased their footprints from the shore. Nestled among turquoise waters and powder-soft sands, the resort is acclaimed as one of the Maldives’ most romantic escapes, with accommodation that naturally lends itself to intimate moments. The Water Villa with Private Pool, perched elegantly above the lagoon, offers uninterrupted ocean views and complete seclusion—perfect for couples seeking privacy wrapped in Maldivian serenity. On land, the Beach Villa with Private Pool immerses guests in lush greenery with a private stretch of sand just steps away, making it an idyllic sanctuary for sunset rituals and slow, quiet mornings together. These villas form the perfect backdrop for Valentine’s escapes, honeymoons, proposals, anniversaries, and destination celebrations throughout the year.