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Dubai’s Leading Sustainability Voices Joined BE WTR for an Informative World Earth Day Roundtable
To mark World Earth Day, BE WTR convened a Sustainability Roundtable at W Hotel Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, which welcomed some of the UAE’s most influential voices across hospitality, sustainability, media, and local community initiatives. With ESG practices a hot topic right now, the event shone a spotlight on homegrown brands and changemakers who are actively shaping a more responsible, circular, and environmentally conscious future in the region.
Bermuda to Welcome King Charles III on Landmark First Visit as Sovereign
Bermuda is set to take centre stage this spring as King Charles III makes his first official visit to the island as Sovereign. Taking place from 30 April to 2 May 2026, the visit marks a significant moment for the British Overseas Territory and its enduring relationship with the UK. His Majesty’s last official visit to Bermuda was in 1970 to read the Speech from the Throne and open the 350th year of parliamentary government in Bermuda. This will be the first Sovereign visit in 16 years, following Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s visited in 2009 to join celebrations of the 400th anniversary of settlement, and comes some 73 years after they first visited the island in 1953.
WTTC convenes Travel & Tourism leaders in global event in Egypt to accelerate sector’s recovery
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is bringing together a select group of global Travel & Tourism leaders in Egypt in early May for a Leadership event aboard Crystal Serenity, taking place during transit through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most critical trade and connectivity corridors. Hosted by the Egyptian Government and sponsored by the Antonio Lefebvre Foundation, Coral Group and Abercrombie & Kent, the three-day programme brings together Ministers, CEOs, and global industry leaders at a pivotal moment for the sector, with a clear priority: accelerating recovery through coordinated leadership between governments and industry leaders.
Guests Staying at the Peninsula Hotels Are Never Early or Late: They're on Peninsula Time
Almost 20 years ago, the team at The Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel realised a growing trend: an increasing number of guests were arriving in the early morning, long before the traditional afternoon check-in time. These travellers, many of whom had come to the U.S. on overnight flights from other countries, did not want to wait for the customary late-afternoon hour to check into their rooms; they sought immediate access so they could rest, freshen up, and begin their stay on a high note.
Which region in France is best for a holiday?
France offers a diverse range of holiday experiences, with each region providing a unique blend of landscapes, culture, and attractions. Choosing the right region for your trip depends on travel goals and personal preferences, from coastal escapes to rural retreats. Understanding what each part of France has to offer helps holidaymakers make the best choice for a memorable getaway.
Springtime Sips: Expert Picks for Europe's Most Beautiful Vineyards to Visit This Season
As spring bursts into bloom, Europe's vineyards come to life with lush greenery and vibrant flowers, offering wine lovers the perfect opportunity to explore these regions at their most captivating before the summer crowds arrive. From late March, the vineyard celebrates budburst, delicate shoots unfurling like nature's finest embroidery. By May, the rows are lush and vibrant, sunlight glinting on every leaf, making spring the perfect, serene moment to wander the vines before the harvest crowds arrive. SmoothRed, experts in luxury wine travel, have curated the top destinations for an unforgettable spring escape.
Tennessee Tourism Expands “Bike Tennessee” Program with 37 New Gravel Routes
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) is inviting cyclists to experience even more of Tennessee's breathtaking scenery and natural beauty with the addition of 37 newly curated gravel cycling routes to its Bike Tennessee program. Launching today, these routes build upon an existing network of 52 road cycling routes, adding more than 1,000 miles of diverse terrain and creating even more opportunities for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts to explore the state on two wheels.
Celebrate Earth Day with Serenity Holidays'Specialist Brands
This Earth Day, Serenity Holidays is highlighting its specialist travel brands — The Gambia Experience, Cape Verde Experience, Goa Experience, Corsican Places and Sardinian Places — showcasing destinations that combine natural beauty with sustainability initiatives and authentic cultural experiences.
Our Power, Our Planet: How Marriott is Helping Nature Thrive
At Marriott International, caring for the places where we live, work, and travel isn’t just something we focus on once a year; it remains central to how we do business and is guided by our sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360. This Earth Day, Marriott is proud to share how our associates, hotels, and guests are helping bring our Serve 360 efforts to life, including through our goal to conduct 35,000 activities that protect, restore, or enhance nature in the communities where we operate by 2030. From reforestation and marine conservation to responsible operations and community partnerships, we’re proud of the progress we made in 2025:
HUNTERMOSS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO REFLECT EVOLVED LUXURY TRAVEL OFFERING
Luxury travel specialist HunterMoss launches a new website shaped by 18 years of expertise in designing immersive, elevated journeys. The new digital expression of the brand reflects the expectations of today’s discerning traveller, combining rich, destination-led storytelling with intuitive navigation to deliver the high-touch user experience that is synonymous with every HunterMoss guest journey.
Zion White Bison Resort Unifies Glamping and RV Operations with Mews
Mews, the operating system for hospitality, has been selected by Zion White Bison Resort, an award-winning luxury glamping and recreational vehicle destination near Utah’s Zion National Park, to unify operations, deliver a seamless guest experience and support continued growth. In just five years, Zion White Bison has become one of the leading glamping resorts in the United States, offering luxury teepees, covered wagons and cliff dwellings alongside more than 150 full-hookup RV sites. However, managing two distinct accommodation types meant operating two separate property management systems, creating operational complexity and a fragmented guest experience.
“Feel Free”: Inside Czechia’s Tourism Boom and the Strategy Redefining a European Destination
In Prague this spring, the mood around tourism is no longer one of relief. It is one of ambition. For years, Czechia was one of Europe’s most recognisable city-break destinations: beautiful, affordable, easy to sell. But the story now unfolding is more deliberate than that. The country is not simply enjoying a post-pandemic rebound. It is trying to reshape its tourism economy into something smarter, more premium and more strategically managed — and it is using hard data, targeted marketing and a stronger national policy framework to do it.