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    The Oberoi, Wadi Safar to open 2026

    The opening of The Oberoi, Wadi Safar will mark a pivotal unveiling as the first luxury resort and gateway to one of Saudi Arabia’s most captivating cultural destinations. Located adjacent to Diriyah and occupying 62 km2 of Saudi’s most untouched and natural landscape, The Oberoi, Wadi Safar, is set to become one Saudi Arabia’s most […] More

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    World Golf Awards announces best in golf 2025

    Left to right: Eric Trump, Executive Vice President, The Trump Organization; President Donald J. Trump, 45th & 47th President of the United States of America; Sarah Malone, Executive Vice President, Trump International) World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has unveiled the winners of its 2025 […] More

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    Finnair flies high with new Nordic routes and super 2026 schedule

    Finnair has unveiled an expanded 2026 network, as it continues to increase its European offering in response to demand. The new bumper schedule, which will strengthen Finnair’s European network, includes 12 new routes for summer 2026. Routes to Alta, Catania, Florence, Kos and Valencia were announced earlier this year, and Finnair is now adding flights […] More

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    Qatar Airways Expands Services in Saudi Arabia with New Hail Route

    Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, has announced another expansion of the airline’s service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during his panel discussion, “Tourism Rising: A New Era of Influence and Impact”, at the TOURISE Summit 2025 in Riyadh. From 5 January 2026, Qatar Airways will launch three weekly flights […] More

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    Inside Emirates Flight Catering’s mission to serve 300,000 meals at the Dubai Airshow

    When the Dubai Airshow opens its doors on 17 November, behind the incredible aircraft displays and billion-dollar deals will be an equally impressive operation: Emirates Flight Catering’s (EKFC) culinary mission to blend extraordinary scale with precision. EKFC, the official caterer for Dubai Airshow 2025, is preparing to serve over 300,000 meals to a diverse audience […] More

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    Mantis Continues GCC Expansion in Saudi Arabia with Signing of Basiqat by Mantis

    Yesterday at the TOURISE Global Summit 2025 in Riyadh, Mantis – Accor’s conservation-focused hospitality brand – announced the signing of Basiqat by Mantis, an eco-luxury resort in Al Uyaynah, 40 minutes from central Riyadh, developed by Design & Build in partnership with GIB Capital and the Tourism Development Fund (TDF). The hotel development, Basiqat by […] More

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    Trump International Scotland recognised at World Golf Awards

    Trump International Scotland has cemented its place among the world’s greatest golfing destinations after winning three headline honours at the 12th annual World Golf Awards. The New Course was named ‘World’s Best Golf Course 2025’ and ‘Europe’s Best New Golf Course 2025’, while Trump International Scotland was awarded ‘World’s Best Contribution to Golf Tourism Hospitality […] More

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    Small Luxury Hotels of the World debuts Call-to-Action Report inspiring action from boutique hotels

    Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH), renowned for its independently minded portfolio of boutique properties, has launched a sustainability Call-to-Action (CTA) Report. Marking the 35th anniversary of the brand in 2025, SLH’s version of a CTA report looks at the past, present and future of small luxury hotels and sustainability. The report shares the […] More