People Like Us is excited to announce the rollout of its new Identity Verification feature. This initiative is designed to offer greater peace of mind to members as they exchange homes with like-minded travelers across the globe. Building Trust: The Heart of Hospitality At People Like Us, trust is the foundation of home exchange. In an increasingly digital world, having confidence that the people you’re exchanging with are who they say they are is crucial. This new identity verification feature allows our members to authenticate their profiles, ensuring a higher level of confidence when planning exchanges.

Home to some of the nation’s most in-demand sports facilities, Mesa, Arizona will host a record number of events in November, generating substantial economic benefits for the city and its residents. Throughout the month, a myriad of sports events will bring 20,000 athletes and spectators to Mesa who are projected to consume over 7,200 hotel room nights and directly spend approximately $13.8 million. The events are diverse and will bring visitors from across the U.S. and around the world.

Cunard, renowned for delivering exceptional luxury at sea, is proud to announce a new partnership with Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw. Together, they will bring the celebrated Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen* to life on select Queen Victoria Mediterranean voyages.

Dex Squared Hospitality, a leading hospitality management company in the UAE, has achieved a monumental milestone, winning a prestigious contract to develop the World Heart Hotel Brand and Operate Baghdad’s first 5-star luxury hotel. This landmark 320-room property, comprising 285 hotel rooms, 35 upscale suites and 54 luxury apartments, is set to redefine Iraq’s hospitality landscape. Dex Squared Hospitality’s involvement underscores the company’s expanding regional footprint

Samsonite, the global leader in premium travel gear, has reached new heights in innovation by sending its lightest-ever suitcase, Proxis, to the edge of space. In collaboration with the pioneers at Sent Into Space, this groundbreaking launch, which took place just outside Las Vegas, Nevada, showcases the remarkable fusion of travel technology and aerospace innovation. The Proxis suitcase, designed with cutting-edge materials, returned to Earth fully intact, demonstrating Samsonite’s commitment to both durability and forward-thinking design.

Bahrain is gearing up to host the second edition of Gateway Gulf, which is scheduled for November 3 and November 4, 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay. Held under the timely and relevant theme of ‘Investing in a Rapidly Transforming Region,’ the second edition of the forum is set to welcome an intimate, high-level gathering of the top 250 ministerial and senior-government officials, C-level business professionals, and executive investors from leading markets across America, Europe, Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and beyond.