Villa Select launches its first ever collection of Crete villas with nine beautiful private-pool properties in the north of the Island - in the resorts of Rethymnon, Hersonissos, Prines, Armeni and Elounda. The beautiful new Crete collection is available for agents to book now, for stays in April 2024, through to end October starting from just £657* per week.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, 5* Great Scotland Yard Hotel, London, is launching a special, sumptuous multi- sensory Valentine’s Afternoon Tea, available from 12th to 18th February, in collaboration with the iconic perfumery, Floris London.

Ahead of FITUR, TourReview reveals Spain’s best-rated destinations in 2023, backed by over 1.9 million reviews from platforms including TripAdvisor, Google, GetYourGuide, Expedia, and Viator. TourReview’s report highlights the fragmented tours and activities sector, emphasising the pivotal role of reviews in guiding travellers.

As part of its focus on women in hospitality, and aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for women empowerment, organisers The Bench will be offering complimentary passes for Saudi national women working in the Saudi hospitality sector #FHSWomenPower

Hamad International Airport (DOH) celebrated the arrival of the first DHL Boeing 767-300 flight on January 12, marking a significant milestone in DHL’s expansion in Qatar and reinforcing the airport’s position as a regional logistics hub. This collaboration between DOH and DHL aligns with their shared values of excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction while supporting global trade and connectivity.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has introduced the ‘TourismConnectsRural’ platform, the world’s largest digital hub dedicated to rural tourism communities. This platform aims to facilitate collaboration among the Best Tourism Villages in the UNWTO Network, connecting approximately 200 rural destinations from across the globe.