The Caribbean-based, adults-only Sandals Resorts has uncovered what moms really want for Mother's Day is a nap. According to a recent survey by the Sandals Institute of Romance, nearly all moms (94%) agree that more sleep would benefit their families, and this year, they're all about the gift of a nap.

Tourism and investment leaders have gathered at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week to discuss the critical role of strategic investment in unlocking the Middle East’s full tourism potential. During a session held yesterday on the event’s Global Stage, a high-level panel explored how government policies, innovative development and strong public-private collaboration are accelerating sustainable tourism growth across the region.

In alignment with the UAE Green Agenda 2030 and shared sustainability goals, Premier Inn Middle East and The Digital Hotelier have signed a strategic digital partnership across the GCC. The agreement, announced during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 in Dubai, marks a major step forward in promoting environmentally responsible innovation in the hospitality industry. This partnership supports Premier Inn Middle East - a joint venture between the Emirates Group and Whitbread, known for its high-quality, high-value accommodation - in its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. By joining forces with The Digital Hotelier - one of the region’s leading pioneers in guest experience and hospitality technology - Premier Inn aims to digitise key guest services and back-end operations, reduce paper use, and enhance resource efficiency across its hotels in the Middle East.

Four Seasons and Al Zorah Development Company, a joint venture between the Government of Ajman and Solidere International, announce plans for the leading luxury hospitality company to assume management of a luxury beachfront resort in Al Zorah, Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a leading luxury hotel brand of Accor, today announced plans to bring the storied brand to Mexico's Los Cabos region. Raffles Estera East Cape Resort & Residences, created in partnership with ONE Development Group, is slated to debut in 2029, expanding Raffles' presence in North America and marking the global luxury hospitality leader's first resort in the region.

Offering the most pickleball courts under the Caribbean sun, Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have been named the "Official All-Inclusive Resorts" by USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the United States' fastest-growing sport. This exclusive partnership will serve up a whole new level of all-inclusive pickleball action, with new programming, comprehensive staff training, top-quality equipment standards, and plans for exciting new and upgraded courts and facilities at Sandals and Beaches—building on the Caribbean's ultimate pickleball experience.