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On October 17, set against the Palm Grove in Riyadh, Vivienne Westwood presented its first-ever fashion show in the Middle East at Riyadh Fashion Week, celebrating Saudi Arabian artisanal skills and craftmanship. In collaboration with Art of Heritage, a cultural institution safeguarding Saudi Arabia’s legacy of craftsmanship, the show included a capsule collection of specially […]

Amadeus Cytric has launched its global Prime Partner Program, an initiative designed to acknowledge and empower the diverse contributions of its partners across the business travel ecosystem

Fairmont Amman, part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, is proud to announce it has been awarded one MICHELIN Key in the first-ever global MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection — a new international benchmark celebrating the world’s most exceptional hotels.

Key global decision makers are set to converge for WTM London’s Ministers’ Summit this November, traditionally the world’s largest annual gathering of tourism leaders, each year.

In this pre-FHS World 2025 interview, Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi, CEO of Taiba Investments, reflects on how hospitality has evolved from service delivery to experience creation, driven by purpose, culture, and innovation. Inspired by Saudi Vision 2030, Taiba’s Forward Hospitality model blends technology, sustainability, and authentic Saudi warmth to create meaningful, human-centered experiences. Looking ahead, he

In this pre-FHS World 2025 interview, Maya Ziadeh, Chief Development Officer, Premium Midscale & Economy at Accor for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, discusses the rise of midscale hotels as a major force reshaping hospitality investment. Driven by rising construction costs, emerging markets, and evolving traveller expectations, the segment now serves as a growth

In this pre-FHS World 2025 interview, Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer at Rotana, reflects on the industry’s transformation from real estate-driven investment to experience-led value creation, where brand strength, operational agility, and technology define success. He identifies people, technology, and sustainability as the three forces shaping hospitality’s future, emphasising Rotana’s focus on leadership development, digital

Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announces the opening of Moxy Tulum, marking a pivotal moment in Marriott International’s growth strategy for the Caribbean and Latin America. As the first Moxy property in the region, Moxy Tulum introduces a fresh, youthful energy to CALA’s hospitality landscape—catering to

In a dazzling celebration of excellence, Vietravel—Vietnam’s pioneering travel company—shone brightly at the Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony of the 2025 World Travel Awards, where it proudly claimed the title of Asia’s Leading Tour Operator 2025. The announcement drew thunderous applause, marking not only a defining achievement for Vietravel but also a moment of immense

The breathtaking Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark in Tuyên Quang, Vietnam, has achieved a remarkable milestone. At the prestigious Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony of the 2025 World Travel Awards, the geopark was named Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination 2025—a well-deserved recognition of its cultural richness, geological significance, and dedication to sustainable tourism.