The first visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai arrived on the 155-hectare site on Yumeshima Island this morning following a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony. The opening of the World Expo marks the beginning of six months of global exchange and dialogue centered around the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”.

Back by popular demand for her second summer season from Southampton, Celebrity Cruises®’ award-winning ship, Celebrity Apex® is offering itineraries to stunning destinations in 2025, from Northern Europe to Ibiza and the Canary Islands, including the premium cruise line’s first ever Presidents’ Cruise sailing in the Norwegian Fjords.

Smash Booth Interactive Photo Studios, a leader in immersive event tech, has unveiled a groundbreaking new experience designed to captivate trade show attendees: a compact, hologram-style photo booth that merges branded video with the illusion of floating 3D visuals.

Terra and Turnberry, two of South Florida’s leading real estate development firms, have secured $392 million in construction financing that will help advance the development of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, an 800-room, 17-story property adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center. The financing was provided by TYKO Capital, a multi-billion-dollar commercial real estate private equity and private credit investment management platform, backed by Elliott Investment Management and led by Adi Chugh. With pre-construction sitework already completed, the financing paves the way for the project’s groundbreaking, with delivery slated for late 2027.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Holding Thanh Duc Joint Stock Company today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Ha Long Bay Bai Chay, marking the debut of the Hyatt Place brand in Vietnam, expanding the brand’s footprint in key markets globally. As part of Hyatt’s Essentials portfolio, the select-service hotel, features intuitive design and 24/7 conveniences, ensuring a seamless transition from work to relaxation.

Waldorf Astoria New York and Guerlain announced today the return of Guerlain Wellness Spa and Retail Boutiques, serving as the cornerstone of the 375-room hotel’s wellness offerings. Anticipated to open late summer, following the hotel’s anticipated debut later this spring, the 30,000-square-foot spa signals a new era of high-end longevity and spa experiences in New York City for locals, residents and guests alike.