British hotelier Sir Rocco Forte has credited the Gulf’s long-term investment vision and rapid decision-making culture as key drivers behind the global expansion of Rocco Forte Hotels, as UK businesses increasingly turn abroad for growth and capital. Forte described his company’s alliance with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) as “transformational,” strengthening the group’s balance […] More
TOURISE, the bold global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced today that it has catalyzed investment portfolios totaling USD 113BN at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. The milestone reflects TOURISE’s mission to unlock high‑value deal flow by convening public and private sector leaders across tourism, technology, investment, and sustainability to set a […] More
The resort’s reimagining took inspiration from Ladera’s setting as the only resort within the island’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Piton Mountain range, and its unique vantage point immersed in the Pitons. From the room renovations, whose furniture was built on site by the resort’s artisans, to the staff’s new uniforms, which were designed in partnership […] More
Lake Como, with its placid turquoise waters surrounded by towering, sharp-peaked mountains, has been one of the most dreamt-of destinations in the world for centuries. EDITION, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, Omnam Investment Group (“Omnam”), and private investment firm Bain Capital boldly reimagine this storied locale with the opening of The Lake Como EDITION – […] More
Dida, a global AI-first travel technology group, has announced the winners of its inaugural Future of Travel Innovation Challenge, held at the iconic Shangri-La Hotel in The Shard, London in partnership with Headstart Global. The competition brought together the brightest student innovators from leading UK universities to reimagine the future of global travel through technology, […] More
AACO, SITA, and Amadeus have come together to explore how data and technology can bring greater accuracy and transparency to aviation’s sustainability efforts. The initiative represents a concrete step toward helping airlines and passengers make informed decisions based on the environmental impact of air travel, and building the trust needed to support meaningful climate action. […] More
Chinese online travel platform Fliggy – the travel division of Alibaba Group – is leading the way as the first Chinese online travel player to adopt a multi-agent approach to building AI-powered products in order to prepare for the shift from ‘online travel agencies’ to ‘omni-intelligent travel agents’. To deliver this vision for customers everywhere, […] More
Fifteen years and countless memories later, Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi continues to redefine entertainment. Since opening in 2010, the park has welcomed over 13 million guests and 6.8 million thrill-seekers, earning more than 65 global awards, proving that the thrill only gets better with time. For further information, please view the attached infographic […] More
