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Marriott International Debuts in Mongolia
Marriott International, Inc. today announced a signed agreement with HTL Gateway LLC to open AC Hotels by Marriott Ulaanbaatar. This strategic move is set to mark Marriott’s entry in Mongolia, underscoring the company’s vision to strategically grow its presence across Asia Pacific. Expected to open in 2027, AC Hotel by Marriott Ulaanbaatar will reflect the brand’s signature design philosophy that harmonizes form and function, offering purposeful design, flexible spaces, and signature moments for a new generation of discerning business and leisure travelers.
Catalonia to Host an International Congress on Regenerative Ecotourism
From 22 to 24 October 2025, Catalonia will become the global epicentre of regenerative ecotourism, hosting the Global Ecotourism Forum 2025 (GEF2025) at Món Sant Benet in Sant Fruitós de Bages, Barcelona. GEF2025 will bring together international experts, institutional leaders, and local stakeholders to redefine the future of ecotourism and sustainable tourism. The Forum aims to address current challenges, share best practices and global insights, and foster an international network of ecotourism professionals.
Hop Aboard the World’s Most Amazing Rail Routes With Lonely Planet’s Epic Train Trips of the World
Discover the thrill of train travel with 200 amazing rail routes from Lonely Planet’s latest release Epic Train Trips of the World. Continuing the collectible Epic series, this new addition will take readers on an incredible journey around the globe to explore the greatest railway experiences. This beautifully designed coffee-table book has a train trip for everyone, as each rail route is broken down by category, allowing readers to choose from luxury, every day and epic. Featuring 50 fascinating first-person stories of world-famous and lesser-known railway routes, readers will hear from seasoned train travellers including Oliver Smith, Monisha Rajesh, and Shafik Meghji.
Original Travel Launches First Rail Brochure
As the trend for rail travel continues to grow and in the month that marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, Original Travel has published its first ever train brochure. With countries across Europe reintroducing sleeper trains and investing heavily into rolling stock and rail infrastructure, train travel has never been better, easier or more appealing. Coupled with a growing desire to travel more cleanly and greenly, it’s no wonder that Original Travel have reported a huge rise in bookings and enquiries for trips by train; bookings are up 37% compared to this time last year and enquiries are up 125% compared to 2023.
Dubai Design District starts open call for new d3 Awards
Dubai Design District (d3), the global creative ecosystem that is part of TECOM Group PJSC, has launched an open call for its new regional awards, as part of its Beyond a Decade of Design celebrations. The awards aim to champion emerging talent from the MENA region.
Why Travel in 2025 Hits Different – Chaos, Culture & Future Vibes
Discover why travel in 2025 feels like the ultimate remix – from hidden gems and sustainable hacks to the chaos we secretly love. Dive into the vibes, not the guidebooks.
Arabian Travel Market to launch dedicated Travel Tech show at 2026 edition
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced the launch of ATM Travel Tech, a new co-located event that will debut at ATM 2026, taking place from 4–7 May 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Evolving from its previous role as a high-growth sector on the show floor, ATM Travel Tech will now span two dedicated halls in recognition of the importance of this rapidly growing market segment, providing an immersive platform for the ideas, innovations and partnerships that will shape the future of global travel.
Capital Connections: Air Canada Keeps London and Ottawa connected Year-Round
Air Canada has announced its London Heathrow to Ottawa non-stop flights will continue for Winter 2025-26, ensuring year-round connectivity between the United Kingdom’s largest airport and Canada’s capital city. Flights are available for booking now at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres, and via travel agents.
Hotels versus Short-Term Rentals: What Do Urban Travellers to Latin America Actually Demand?
Hotels remain the most popular accommodation choice for travellers visiting Latin America’s main capitals, but short-term rentals are gaining ground, attracting two very different traveller segments: high-spending international visitors, as well as domestic or regional travellers with more moderate purchasing power. This is the central finding of Mabrian’s latest report, “El Alojamiento Urbano en América Latina: Perfil del viajero y preferencias” (Urban Lodging in Latin America: Traveller Profile and Accommodation Preferences). The study analyses demand profiles for hotel and tourist rental offerings available via the most relevant online lodging and travel agencies (OTAs), across eight Latin American cities —Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Lima, Quito, Bogotá, Medellín, Montevideo, and Rio de Janeiro—, based on cyclical data.
Finnair launches emissions-cutting service for businesses
Finnair has launched the Finnair for Business SAF service for corporate customers keen to help reduce aviation emissions and boost the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Available to members of the Finnair for Business program, the new SAF service allows companies to monitor the flight emissions that their business trips generate. They can then buy SAF environmental attributes – the quantified benefits of using sustainable aviation fuel rather than conventional jet fuel – to help lower the carbon footprint of flying.
Now Accepting Reservations - Adventure and Luxury at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico
With its opening just weeks away, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico is now accepting reservations for arrivals beginning November 20, 2025 – just in time for sun-kissed getaways for the holiday season and beyond. A secluded tropical playground surrounded by a nature reserve, the resort will offer boundless recreational opportunities on land and sea along the shore of a palm-fringed stretch of golden beach.
HSMAI MEA presents a power-packed programme for the 8th Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Middle East and Africa (HSMAI MEA) lifts the lid on a power-packed programme for the 8th Annual HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference MEA (CSC) which takes place on 25 and 26 November 2025 at the Conrad Dubai Hotel. The annual event will gather the region’s leading hospitality experts in sales, marketing, revenue management and distribution for two inspirational days of industry insights, networking opportunities and awards.