Beneath the swaying palms and turquoise waters of Cancun, the luxurious Ava Resort recently played host to the Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025 of the World Travel Awards — a night celebrating the finest in hospitality across the region. Among the stars of the evening, one property rose above the rest: Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun All-Inclusive SPA Resort, honored as Mexico & Central America’s Leading Conference Hotel 2025.

Beneath the golden Sardinian sun and the swaying palms of the Forte Village Resort, the European travel elite recently gathered in a celebration of excellence, innovation, and hospitality. Amid champagne flutes and the quiet hum of anticipation, one name emerged triumphant: Kaizen Hoteles, honored as Europe’s Leading Independent Hotel Group 2025 at the recent World Travel Awards European Gala Ceremony.

Under the starlit canopy of Terra at Expo City Dubai — a beacon of regenerative architecture and the heart of the global sustainability movement — the world’s travel and hospitality leaders gathered last evening for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. Amid the verdant ambience and the palpable sense of purpose, one name dominated the night’s most coveted accolades: ITC Hotels Ltd. The Indian hospitality icon claimed not one but four top honors — World’s Leading Sustainable Employer 2025, World’s Leading Sustainable Food & Nutrition Initiative 2025, World’s Leading Sustainable Marketing Campaign 2025, and World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2025 — reaffirming its place at the forefront of luxury hospitality with conscience.

Royal Caribbean Group is bringing the ultimate day to Santorini. Set to open in summer 2026, Royal Beach Club Santorini will welcome vacationers from Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises and combine the breathtaking volcanic beaches of this iconic Greek island with the company’s signature experiences alongside the vibrant Grecian spirit and culture to create the ultimate Santorini experience. The beach club will be part of an Ultimate Santorini Day that will include a day of exploring the gems of the island, from the white-washed buildings and blue-domed churches in Oia, to a stroll through the shops, cafes and art galleries in Fira. Vacationers will have the opportunity to check off these bucket list items while also enjoying the Mediterranean vibes of the beach club.

Vista, the world’s leading private aviation group, announced its 2026 commitment and expansion plans for Asia, along with the outstanding demand for flying solutions through its leading brands VistaJet and XO in the Asia Pacific region during the first half of 2025.

Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand proudly announces its partnership with United Real Estate Company (URC), the real estate arm of KIPCO Group, and Dhaliliyah Company, to bring the first Nobu residences and restaurant to Kuwait at Hessah Plaza, a vibrant, walkable retail and dining destination within the Hessah District Project. The development will feature 90 exclusive luxury serviced residences, flexible meeting and event spaces, and a signature Nobu restaurant with sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf.