For 17 years now, The Langham, Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles has been a mainstay of Langham Hospitality Group’s (LHG’s) luxury portfolio, The Langham Hotels & Resorts. Starting in February 2025, the iconic property – a cherished institution that dates back to 1907 – will undergo an extensive renovation designed to enrich its historic grandeur with an artful infusion of contemporary sophistication. The meticulously planned upgrades will include redesigned interiors, enhanced outdoor spaces, and innovative new dining concepts – all carefully crafted to elevate the guest experience.

Shangri-La launches “For the Young and the Young-at-Heart” campaign, a family-focused initiative introducing exclusive family packages across Shangri-La hotels worldwide. Designed to inspire connection, imagination, and joy for all ages, the campaign offers unforgettable adventures through bespoke activity programmes and thoughtfully curated experiences. Families are invited to Stay, Play, and Celebrate with extraordinary moments where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, grow, and create cherished memories.

Qetaifan Projects, a subsidiary of Katara Hospitality, proudly announced that “The RIG 1938” has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records™ for two records, the first being the tallest water slide, rising to 76.309 meters, and the second Title being the first of its kind to feature 12 water slides in a single tower. The announcement was made by HE Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani , Managing Director and Chairman of Qetaifan Projects, at a press conference held on the shores of Meryal Waterpark, Qetaifan North Island. The event was attended by the Qetaifan Projects team, representatives from Rixos Hotel, dignitaries, investors and media professionals.

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, has extended its long-term distribution agreement with Qantas, Australia’s largest airline. This multi-year agreement reflects a continued commitment between Sabre and Qantas to deliver the widest breadth of content to travel agencies worldwide with the most flexible options, including comprehensive access to Qantas’ New Distribution Capability (NDC) content.

Windham Mountain Club, New York’s premier public-private mountain community and membership club is thrilled to announce the opening of Windham Wellness, a holistic, members-only high-performance wellness center offering a comprehensive approach to mountain recovery and relaxation.

On Wednesday the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) announced Denver as one of three international finalists to host the 2030 Gay Games. This incredible achievement marks the penultimate step towards bringing the world’s premier LGBTQ+ sporting and cultural event to Colorado. Denver will now compete with Perth, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand to win the rights to host 2030 Gay Games XIII.