Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort and Aloft Palm Jumeirah are proud to announce the return of Mohamed El Aghoury as the Multi-Property General Manager. With over 30 years of leadership in the hospitality industry, El Aghoury brings a wealth of experience in enhancing performance, transforming properties, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. His return marks a new chapter for both properties, as he leads the teams toward even greater success. His strategic vision and operational expertise will be pivotal in maintaining Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort’s reputation as a premier destination, while further solidifying Aloft Palm Jumeirah’s position as a vibrant, lifestyle hotel in Dubai. Under his leadership, both properties are poised to set new benchmarks in hospitality, elevating service standards and ensuring memorable stays for guests.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts surpassed a major milestone in China: signing nearly 600 direct franchise agreements across the country in just five years. The achievement is a testament to Wyndham’s owner-first approach to franchising and increased efforts in recent years to reduce its reliance for growth on master licensees—a move underscored in 2019 when the Company reacquired direct franchising rights for its Days Inn brand in China.

In collaboration with VidantaWorld, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is proud to announce Cirque du Soleil Dream Escape — an exclusive vacation package at VidantaWorld Riviera Maya. This extraordinary getaway combines the captivating artistry and singular creative vision of Cirque du Soleil with the high-end resort relaxation of VidantaWorld, a brand-new, ever-expanding universe of luxury vacation experiences from the hospitality industry pioneers at Grupo Vidanta. Cirque du Soleil Dream Escape offers a one-of-a-kind stay at one of Mexico’s most luxurious destinations enriched by exclusive Cirque du Soleil performances and surprises.

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines are set to work towards a collaboration for the benefit of their customers after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a potential agreement. The MoU reflects a dedication to exploring an enhanced working relationship, where the airlines plan to implement a broad collaboration including a codeshare, reciprocal loyalty programmes, cargo transport, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and ground handling.

Cruisen Corporation, a pioneering force in cruise booking technology, is set to revolutionize the industry with the upcoming launch of its innovative advisor platform in Q4 2024. Designed to streamline the cruise planning and booking process for both travel advisors and consumers, Cruisen is reimagining the cruise advising experience with cutting-edge tools and an intuitive interface.

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has partnered with travel expert Samantha Brown of the PBS Emmy®-winning TV show “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love,” to host one of Allura’s inaugural sailings next summer.