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Vivid Sydney 2025 Program Revealed
Australia’s largest event, Vivid Sydney, returns from Friday, 23 May to Saturday, 14 June 2025, with the theme “Dream” exploring the question: What’s in a dream?
Amilla Maldives Hosts Exclusive Football Camp With Teddy Sheringham This April
From 2 - 8 April 2025, Amilla Maldives will once again team up with legendary former England and Manchester United footballer, Teddy Sheringham, to offer younger guests the chance to train with one of the greatest players of his generation at an exclusive Football Academy designed to nurture young sporting talent and creating an unforgettable sporting week of camaraderie.
New Nature-Immersive Theme Park to Open in Okinawa, Japan
A new nature-immersive theme park, JUNGLIA OKINAWA, is set to open in Okinawa this July (25th) offering visitors the chance to experience cutting-edge attractions and family-friendly entertainment in the heart of the prefecture’s Yambaru Forest – the northern part of the Yambaru area is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage status and breathtaking natural landscape.
W Hotels Redefines Luxury with the Unveiling of the Fully Reimagined W Maldives
The transformation encompasses newly redesigned rooms, suites, restaurants and cocktail concepts, and the brand’s signature WET Deck, seamlessly blending daring design with playful luxury, offering a highly coveted escape for those seeking adventure.
Mabrian Launches a Tool to Monitor Short Term Rental Offerings in Destinations
Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, announces the launch of a new tool to monitor and regulate short-term rentals (STRs). This solution enables comprehensive and detailed analysis of STR offerings in a given destination, providing key actionable insights such as location, number of beds, property categories, license status, listing quality, and more. This data is crucial for effective management and decision-making by both tourism and urban planning authorities.
Spring into a culinary adventure with Finnair’s new menu
Finnair, Finland’s flag carrier, has updated its new spring menu for 2025, allowing travellers to experience a renewed offering of fresh Nordic cuisine, as the season begins to change. In a nod to Finnair’s network, the new menu includes traditional fresh Nordic flavours, combined with local flavours from Finnair destinations, taking customers on a culinary journey around the world. The new spring menu is available now, and will be until 20 May on selected routes.
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia Pre-event Feature: Voices of Female Leaders in Hospital
In celebration of International Women’s Day this month, we shine a spotlight on female leaders in the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia. With Vision 2030 as a driving force, the Kingdom has unlocked unprecedented opportunities for women to lead, innovate, and shape the future of tourism and hospitality. Yet, real progress means going beyond symbolic gestures - it’s about creating lasting pathways for growth, mentorship, and leadership. We spoke with female hospitality professionals in Saudi Arabia about breaking barriers and driving change in the industry, and their advice for the next generation of female leaders.
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism Signs Strategic Partnership with Amadeus
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, to facilitate a city wide ecosystem for the rapid prototyping of travel tech solutions, and further enhance Dubai’s capabilities as a leading hub for travel innovation. Building on their well-established collaborative relationship, the two entities will focus on advancing travel technology, enhancing visitor experiences and strengthening Dubai’s tourism ecosystem, creating a platform to build on the record 18.72 million international overnight visitors that came to the city in 2024.
Dusit Hotels and Resorts signs to manage Kaliwatu Residences
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with PT Komodo Property Management to manage Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection, an exclusive new luxury retreat in Labuan Bajo, Flores island, one of Indonesia’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. This signing marks Dusit’s first Dusit Collection branded hotel in Indonesia, complementing the success of its subsidiary, Elite Havens—the region’s premier luxury villa rental provider—which already manages properties in Bali and Lombok.
TOM KITCHIN BRINGS HIS ‘FROM NATURE TO PLATE’ PHILOSOPHY TO BROWN’S HOTEL
Celebrated Scottish chef, Tom Kitchin, known for his Michelin-starred restaurant The Kitchin in Edinburgh, is bringing his renowned ‘From Nature to Plate’ ethos to London’s iconic Brown’s Hotel. Until May 25th, 2025, guests at the hotel’s Donovan Bar will have the opportunity to indulge in a curated selection of Tom’s seasonal small plates, showcasing the finest local produce Scotland has to offer.
JOHNNIE WALKER VAULT OPENS THE DOOR TO A NEW ERA OF LUXURY SCOTCH WHISKY
Pioneering the next chapter in luxury spirits, Johnnie Walker, the world’s leading Scotch Whisky[1], announces the global launch of Johnnie Walker Vault in the brand’s most ambitious expression of blending artistry yet.
Explore Southern California This Spring with 20% Off Midweek Travel on Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner®
This spring, the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency invites guests to make the most of midweek travel with 20% off fares on Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner®. From March 11 through April 30, 2025, passengers can enjoy savings on trips taken Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to 29 stations across Southern California. To take advantage of the 20% midweek discount, travelers can book their trip using promo code V567 at pacificsurfliner.com/save.