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The Maldives is moving to expand its tourism model with proposed amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act. The changes create a new category of Sustainable Townships, designed for large-scale, integrated developments that combine hospitality, residential real estate, health, education, and renewable energy infrastructure.

In a pivotal discussion, H.H. Princess Sara bint Salman Al‑Saudi Al‑Saud and Mr. AlHamdan outlined how Saudi Arabia is stepping into the global tourism spotlight by hosting the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh (7-11 November 2025) — coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the UN tourism body. They emphasised Saudi’s intent to leverage

Hilton today announced during World Travel Market in London the signing of an agreement with Wirgan Hospitality to rebrand two of their trading hotels in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Makkah and a DoubleTree by Hilton. Both hotels are set to open before the end of the

Tourism is entering a new era of transformation defined by sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili shares how global collaboration is reshaping travel, empowering communities, and driving long-term, responsible growth worldwide.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a new “Amazing Thailand” campaign, redefining luxury through the lens of personal healing, sustainability, and cultural connections for a new generation of travellers. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is setting out a bold new vision for the country’s tourism industry with the campaign “Unforgettable Experience: Healing is

The Croatian National Tourist Board made a flying start to the World Travel Market (WTM) taking place from 4-6 November, the largest in event’s 45-year history. Promotional efforts at the checkered and visually impactful Croatian stand were spearheaded by the Minister of Tourism and Sport, Tonči Glavina, the Croatian National Tourist Board’s Director, Kristjan Staničić,

Over the past forty years, I’ve been fortunate to check into some of the world’s most storied hotels. I’ve slept beneath the chandeliers of The Plaza in New York, been serenaded by cicadas at Amanpulo in the Philippines, sipped a Singapore Sling at Raffles, and watched the city wake from the Dorchester’s rooftop suite. I’ve

Released in the same week that International Airlines Group announces its latest results and the global travel community convened for World Travel Market London, a new report from Raven has set out a bold vision for the future of aviation.

Saudi made a strong impression on the opening day of World Travel Market (WTM) 2025, as the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and its 71 partners unveiled the spectacular “Saudi Land” pavilion, presenting the scale and ambition of its tourism sector. Following a record-breaking year welcoming almost 116 million visitors and generating $75 billion in tourism

Marking its 25th anniversary, Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s acclaimed collection of luxury retreats, has unveiled an extraordinary 25-night “suite escape” spanning five of its most iconic properties across Europe and Africa. The bespoke experience includes five-night stays at Son Bunyola Hotel in Mallorca, Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco, Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons in