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      Experience The Algarve’s Local Traditions Through their Festivals in 2024

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      From medieval re-enactments, creative workshops and events highlighting the Algarve’s nature and extraordinary culinary scene, visitors can discover traditional and modern festivals and events in this stunning region of Portugal all year round. Attending a traditional festival is a great way for visitors to the Algarve to absorb Portuguese history, culture, and local life, and many are completely free of charge.Here are the best festivals of 2024 to attend in the region:
      Creative Loulé Festival- 2nd – 28th MarchOver the course of the month, a series of creative workshops are held in in the city of Loulé, a lively and historic market town. The project aims to contribute to the revitalization and promotion of arts and crafts, and invites visitors to the region to experience a wide array of workshops. These include tile painting experiences, decorative tapestry workshops, and plenty of experiences for kids of all ages.Prices vary depending on what experience is selected.https://eventos.visitalgarve.pt/en/15666/loule-criativo
      Walking Festival – 26th – 29th April
      Held in Ameixial, in the municipality of Loulé, visitors will be able to take part in dozens of walks, which reveal the natural and cultural richness of this territory. There are several walking paths participants can take from very easy routes spanning 1 hour and 30 minutes to more moderate ones lasting 4 hours. Throughout each walk, hikers will be able to see instillations from local artists such as illuminated letters made from iron and reused fishing nets. Throughout the three days there are also a series of events happening throughout Loulé such as yoga workshops, esparto classes (a coarse grass with tough narrow leaves, used to make ropes, wickerwork, and baskets etc.), sports massages, and music and dances.The event fee is €10 / £8.50. Children (age 12 and under) are free of charge with a paying adult but they need to register.https://wfameixial.qrer.pt/en/
      Sardine Festival – 1st – 6th AugustADVERTISEMENTSardines are synonymous with the Algarve and the long history and traditions of these salty morsels is celebrated each year with the Sardine Festival Portimão in the historic city. This year, the landmark event will be held along the riverside area of the River Arade. For five nights, the streets will be lined with craft stalls and grilled sardines. There are also concerts and historical reenactments of the unloading of the sardine and a ‘sardinhada’ – a classic charcoal grilled sardine – for all visitors.Admission to this event is free.https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/sardine-festival-portim%C3%A3o
      Silves Medieval Fair – First 2 weeks in August.
      The Silves Medieval Fair promises to take visitors back in time to discover the town’s Moorish heritage and experience a full historical recreation of the medieval period of this former capital of the Kingdom of Algarve. The narrow-cobbled streets leading up to the castle are lined with people in medieval garments, musicians play for the crowds as whole pigs are roasted over open fires, and entertainers and dancers flow around the city. Medieval taverns and Berber camps with merchants selling exotic products also line the streets. The Fair is one of the most popular of the summer festivals that take place across the Algarve, and is an event for the whole family, where they can even hire out medieval costumes to fully immerse themselves into the fun.Daily ticket €2.00/£1.70, Free ticket for children up to 130 cm or 9 years old (inclusive) for online sale. Shows start from €5/£4.30 per person.https://feiramedievaldesilves.pt/
      Medieval Days of Castro Marim festival – Last 2 weeks in August.
      The 25th edition of this festival is taking place this year, and promises to be “an unforgettable journey through time”. For five lively days and five mysterious nights, Castro Marim, located approximately 60 kilometres east of Faro and close to the border of Spain, it is one of the Algarve’s most popular festivals – offering an unforgettable journey back into the life in one of Portugal’s most important garrison towns. Visitors will be able to get a real sense of what life would have been like in Portugal during the Middle Ages with street entertainers, pageantry, music, dancers, parades, livestock, arts and crafts.
      The ticket offices for Medieval Days in Castro Marim open at 3 pm, while the activities and entertainment starts at 6 pm and close at 12 am.

      Sagres Birdwatching and Nature Activities Festival – 3rd – 6th October
      Portugal’s largest nature event, and one of the most important in the world’s birdwatching calendar is the Sagres Birdwatching Festival.  The 15th edition of the event this year will be held on the Beliche Fortress in Cape St. Vincent, Sagres. The event is jam-packed with more than 160 activities from birdwatching tours on land and sea, short courses, field trips to see birds, bird ringing to hikes along scenic trails.Most activities are free to participate in.https://www.birdwatchingsagres.com/
      Walk & Art Fest – 4th – 6th November
      The village of Barão de São João, in the municipality of Lagos, will host a festival that combines hiking with art. The sixth edition of the festival will be held this year, and as in past editions, the event will also feature a collective art exhibition of 17 pieces by 16 local artists, which will be dotted along a 3.5 km route, starting at the Barão de São João Cultural Centre, which runs along paths between the forest perimeter and the village streets. As well as themed walks such as geology, botany, bird watching, history, drawing, tourists can partake in mountain biking, wellness, workshops and activities for children and families.
      Entrance to the festival is free.https://www.walkartfest.pt/en/
      Sweet Potato Festival – Last weekend in November
      The town of Aljezur is once again this year hosting its much-anticipated Sweet Potato Festival. The unique event dedicated to celebrate and highlight the local ‘Lyra’ variety which makes the borough’s sweet potatoes such a sought-after product. There are a host of activities to take part in that showcase the local sweet potato – from cooking demonstrations to sweet competitions, as well as stalls selling regional products, and musical entertainment.
      There will be various restaurants and eateries at the event, serving the most typical dishes and some new culinary proposals, always featuring this sweet potato with its unique and unrivalled taste. Confectionery will also be an important feature of the festival.Admission to this festival is free.https://eventos.visitalgarve.pt/en/16443/aljezur-sweet-potato-festival

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      Abu Dhabi, Dubai, regional maritime tourism authorities form ‘Cruise Arabia’ alliance

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      The maritime and tourism authorities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Oman have formalised the Cruise Arabia alliance. This regional partnership will promote the Arabian Gulf as a global cruise ship destination.Dubai Department for Economy and Tourism (DET) announced on Friday that an official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the stakeholders at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin (ITB Berlin) travel trade convention.
      According to DET, the key objectives of the Cruise Arabia alliance include collaboration to enhance the cruise experience for passengers, attract more cruise liners to the region, improve port infrastructure, and drive economic growth in the regional cruise tourism sector.
      Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), said, “The growth of our cruise tourism has been largely shaped by the continuous support of our stakeholders and partners. This alliance will result in more cruise operators seeking to anchor in Dubai, capitalising on its strategic location and promoting the city’s diverse offerings, world-class infrastructure and superior air and sea connectivity.”

      Dubai is home to two world-class cruise ports, Mina Rashid (Port Rashid) and Dubai Harbour, which simultaneously accommodate nine mega-cruise vessels. Dubai’s 2023-2024 winter cruise season was launched on October 28, 2023, with the arrival of the luxury liner Mein Schiff 2, which docked at the Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal at Mina Rashid.ADVERTISEMENTSource: https://gulfnews.com/
      Meanwhile, Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal welcomed 300,000 passengers in the 2022-2023 cruise season, roughly four times the number from its debut season, with a 40 per cent increase in ship calls.

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      Madeira to host World Golf Awards 2024

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      The beautiful islands of Madeira will play host to the 11th annual World Golf Awards 21-22 November 2024. Leading names from the golfing world will join VIPs and figureheads from the golf tourism industry for what will mark the first World Golf Awards to take place in Madeira.The prize-giving evening at Savoy Palace from Savoy Signature, Funchal will form the climax of an exclusive golfing itinerary, which will include golf at the two world-class courses of Santo da Serra and Palheiro.
      The ceremony will bring together golf tourism leaders from nations across Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Latin America, North America and Oceania.
      Chris Frost, Managing Director, World Golf Awards, said: “It is an honour for us to host World Golf Awards in Madeira for the first time. This Atlantic jewel is an island blessed with a sublime tropical climate, a fascinating culture, delicious gourmet food and incredible flower and fauna – making it the perfect destination for golf. I greatly look forward to joining the finest organisations in golf tourism this November.”
      Madeira, otherwise known as ‘the islands of eternal spring’, is just a short flight from most European cities. On the same latitude as Morocco, the Atlantic archipelago has a sub-tropical climate and unique eco-system, making it the perfect destination for golf.
      Eduardo Jesus, Regional Secretary of Tourism and Culture and President of the Madeira Promotion Bureau, said: “It is with great pleasure that Madeira will be hosting this event, giving us the opportunity to assert ourselves as a golf destination, aligning with the work carried out by the Madeira Promotion Bureau, which structured the golf product and began promoting it as never before in the archipelago.”ADVERTISEMENTA short, scenic walk from the heart of Funchal’s charming Old Town, the Savoy Palace is an exquisite modern take on island hospitality. The bold, curved structure is home to chic guestrooms crafted with high-end materials and featuring balconies from which to soak up the ocean views.
      The Robert Trent Jones Senior’s spectacular 27-hole Santo da Serra is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes you could imagine. The premier golf and country club is the ideal spot to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
      The 18-hole Palheiro is one of Europe’s most beautiful golf courses. The par 72 championship course meanders through a pristine environment of maritime pine and botanical woodland embroidered with lush, sub-tropical vegetation. At nearly 500m above sea level, the location is blessed with dramatic views of Madeira’s mountainous skyline and the vast Atlantic Ocean.
      World Golf Awards is the sister organization of World Travel Awards, currently celebrating its 31st anniversary.
      For more information about World Golf Awards visit worldgolfawards.com

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      Madinat Jumeirah Launches ‘Wellness Escapes’ Offer Across Its Four Luxurious Hotels

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      Madinat Jumeirah is delighted to announce the launch of its latest Wellness Escapes offer, available to guests staying at any of the four hotels within the Madinat Jumeirah complex – Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Jumeirah Al Naseem and Jumeirah Al Qasr. Inviting guests to experience Madinat Jumeirah’s Talise Wellness Programme, the new Wellness Escapes offer provides guests with benefits such as discounted stays, a dedicated wellness coach and access to daily wellness activities from across the Programme, offering a 360-degree approach to wellness, with available treatments ranging from reiki to sound healing therapy.
      The Talise Wellness Programme has been carefully curated by experienced industry professionals, centring around the four key pillars of ‘Mental Wellness’, ‘Mindful Movement’, ‘Internal Wellbeing’, and ‘Restore’. The programme’s unique approach allows the freedom to design bespoke programmes to align with individual requirements, helping guests to achieve their fitness, mindfulness, and nutritional goals with flexible therapies, cognitive health assessments, and deliciously nourishing meals.
      Whether opting to enhance vitality through the ‘recharge’ programme, attaining profound relaxation with the ‘sleep’ offering, or alleviating physical tension with the ‘de-stress’ programme, guests can find a bespoke framework to suit their needs. Pregnant women are attentively catered to with a specially designed ‘mother-to-be’ programme, while the comprehensive ‘women 360’ programme provides healing therapies tailored to every stage of a woman’s life.
      Set within the palatial setting of Jumeirah Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah’s Talise Spa is the perfect destination for those looking to reset and recharge. Those looking to arrive at their wellness escape in style can opt for a journey on the resort’s charming traditional abras, meandering through peaceful waterways before arriving at the spa to indulge in ultimate relaxation.
      Guests booking the Wellness Escapes offer can take advantage of discounts of up to 20% on the Jumeirah Flexible rate for stays of four nights or more, as well as additional benefits including two wellness activities per day per person, with choices varying depending on their chosen programme. The offer also gives guests access to exclusive wellness breakfasts and lunches, welcome amenities, a dedicated wellness coach, one month of complimentary access to a digital wellness membership with MindValley, and unlimited daily group yoga classes, promising the ultimate wellness escape.ADVERTISEMENTFor more information, please see the Jumeirah Wellness Escapes offer page. https://www.jumeirah.com/en/offers/global-offers/mj-jumeirah-wellness-escapes-offer

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      Contemporary Lifestyle Destination ‘SAL’ Debuts New Location

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      Following its resounding success at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah where it has become one of the must-visit venues in the city, Jumeirah has officially announced the opening of a second location for its award-winning lifestyle experience, SAL, at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
      Now officially open, ‘SAL Saadiyat Island’ delivers a sophisticated and relaxed dining experience in a stunning new beachfront setting. The epitome of barefoot chic reminiscent of Capri, Saint-Tropez and Mykonos, visitors can enjoy an exquisite culinary experience, featuring SAL favourites, such as King Crab & Homemade Trenette Pasta and Sea Salt Crusted Sea Bass while soaking in the uninterrupted views across the clear azure waters, pristine beach, and stunning sunsets of Saadiyat Island.
      Housed in a contemporary mirrored venue, reflecting the beautiful surroundings, and blending seamlessly with the environment, SAL Saadiyat Island is the ideal setting for relaxing and socializing, featuring its own dedicated infinity swimming pool and section of beach for those wanting to make a day of it.
      Spencer Ayers, Senior Vice President, Jumeirah Group commented: “Jumeirah has earned an exceptional reputation in the dining scene, and we’re proud to be leading in that space as a luxury hotel group. With some of our signature restaurants receiving international recognition from Michelin and Gault&Millau, and SAL becoming one of Dubai’s must-visit lifestyle destinations, our success in curating exceptional dining destinations is a testament to our commitment towards delivering distinctive experiences for our guests.”
      Speaking about the addition of SAL to Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Savino Leone, General Manager for the resort added: “We’re delighted to be bringing the understated luxury of SAL to our stunning setting on Saadiyat Island. Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort perfectly captures the spirit of island living, making it the ideal home for a second location for SAL, adding even further appeal to discover our casual luxury offering in 2024.” ADVERTISEMENTTaking the reins at SAL Saadiyat Island is Head Chef, Vincenzo Nigro. He joins SAL Saadiyat Island with two decades of experience, having worked with some of the world’s best-known luxury hotels across Australia, Mauritius, Russia and Dubai.
      Set against a beautiful backdrop of crystal-clear azure waters, SAL joins a line-up of exceptional, award-winning culinary experiences at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort including Tean, the resort’s signature Levantine inspired restaurant, White, which offers sustainable, contemporary dining and Mare Mare, the resort’s popular beachfront Italian restaurant.
      For more information and reservations for SAL Saadiyat Island, please visit www.jumeirah.com/en/dine/abu-dhabi/saadiyat-island-resort-sal or contact us on [email protected] or Telephone: +9712 811 4342.

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      Qantas & Great Barrier Reef Foundation Collaborate to Restore Coral Reefs and Combat Climate Change

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      Qantas and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation have announced a new fund that will help accelerate the restoration of Australia’s reef systems, including investment in Coral IVF programs, corals with increased heat tolerance and world-first portable coral nurseries.
      Building on a 15-year partnership with the Foundation, Qantas will invest $10 million over 10 years in the Reef Restoration Fund to support scientists, Traditional Owners and local tourism operators restoring corals across the Great Barrier Reef and other iconic Australian coral reefs.
      Great Barrier Reef Foundation Managing Director Anna Marsden and Qantas Group Chief Sustainability Officer Andrew Parker announced the partnership at the Australian Institute of Marine Science’s National Sea Simulator in Townsville.
      Ms Marsden said: “Australia is the guardian of some of the most iconic coral reefs in the world. It’s a huge responsibility and we’re proud to see one national icon supporting another. This partnership will help fund critical actions at a critical time.
      “Coral reefs are the beating heart of our oceans. They’re a nursery and safe haven for a quarter of all marine life and support a billion people worldwide. But the Great Barrier Reef, and coral reefs around Australia and the world, cannot adapt fast enough to warming ocean temperatures, making them one of the most vulnerable ecosystems on the planet. We must help safeguard their future from the impacts of climate change.ADVERTISEMENT“We’ve made more advances in coral reef restoration science in the past five years than we have in the past five decades. Over the life of the partnership we’re committed to finding opportunities to share these learnings with Australia’s other coral reefs.”
      Mr Parker said the partnership is a key element of the national carrier’s Nature Action Plan, which launched today.
      “Connecting our customers with natural landscapes is at the core of what we do, including carrying millions of people to the reef each year,” said Mr Parker.
      “We know that aviation is a high emissions industry, which is why we were one of the first airlines globally to commit to net zero emissions by 2050. We want to take the same leadership in addressing our impact on nature so that future generations can enjoy all the opportunities that global travel offers for years to come.
      “By establishing the Reef Restoration Fund with our trusted partner of 15 years, we’re helping accelerate the development of world-leading technologies and projects to restore some of our most critical ecosystems.
      “It’s part of our commitment to address nature and biodiversity loss by reducing the impact of our operations and supply chain, supporting the broader restoration of nature and advocating for cross-sector transformation.
      “These commitments are just the first step. We are also developing rigorous nature-related targets and plans on how we’ll achieve them, which we expect to release by the middle of next year,” added Mr Parker.
      Reef Restoration Fund
      The Fund will help expand restorative work happening today across the Great Barrier Reef as well as research that will regenerate corals in the future.
      In the first two years, the projects that will be funded include:
      Boats4Corals: The Reef Restoration Fund will help expand the Boats4Corals program that trains local tourism operators, Traditional Owners and researchers in the novel coral restoration technique known as Coral IVF and launch it in new reef locations.Coral Nurture Program: Through the Coral Nurture Program, researchers and reef tour operators work together to replenish reef sites. The Fund will strengthen tourism research partnerships in the Cairns region and support the transition to a sustainable model after three years.Reef Restoration Adaptation Program (RRAP): RRAP is pioneering new solutions that will help coral reefs resist, adapt to, and recover from warming ocean temperatures. The Fund will support the technology transformation stream of RRAP to accelerate the deployment of corals with enhanced heat tolerances.Reef Seed: The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is developing world-first portable coral nurseries in shipping containers that can grow and plant 100,000 corals each year. Through the Fund, the first Reef Seed will be deployed on the Great Barrier Reef with the support of Traditional Owners and local tourism operators. See images of the Reef Seed system currently in design and development here.
      For further detail on the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Reef Restoration Fund, click here. https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/REEF-RESTORATION-FUND.pdf

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      Hyatt Regency Partners with Future to Enhance Guest Wellbeing with Customized Virtual Workouts

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      Hyatt Regency Partners with Future to Enhance Guest Wellbeing with Customized Virtual Workouts

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      Building on Hyatt’s purpose of care and commitment to wellbeing, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced an exclusive collaboration between the Hyatt Regency brand and Future, a personal training platform that connects users with an ongoing fitness coach to create customized virtual workouts, further complementing World of Hyatt members and guests’ wellbeing journeys.
      Launching at 26 Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts in the U.S., these Hyatt Regency hotels invite guests and members to enjoy complimentary guided workouts developed by Future trainers that are customized for each hotel and resort’s fitness center and equipment. With this new collaboration, Hyatt builds on its commitment to wellbeing and the Hyatt Regency brand’s recent refinement to further provide innovative offerings that help guests, members and customers live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives both during and beyond their stays.
      “With travelers continuing to seek ways to prioritize their wellbeing and find convenient and productive ways to exercise and maintain their routines while away from home, we understand the importance of seamlessly integrating this into the guest experience,” said Emily Wright, Vice President, Global Brand Leader, Hyatt. “As a global brand with five decades of rich history and a reputation for seamless care, the new collaboration with Future is just one example of how we’re evolving the Hyatt Regency brand experience with personalized touchpoints to address the ever-changing needs of today’s travelers.”
      Through this collaboration, guests at participating Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts in the U.S. can enjoy complimentary guided workouts in varying levels of intensity, designed with the equipment and activities available at each fitness center and virtually guided by expert coaches via the Future personal training app. The workouts were created to target all fitness levels and activity preferences, from a Surfside Strength Session in Huntington Beach to a Bridge City Circuit Session in Portland, allowing guests to choose the workout best suited for them.  Accessing the guided workouts is as easy as downloading the Future personal training app and scanning the QR code in their guestroom or at the hotel’s fitness center to access the hotel’s customized workouts.
      World of Hyatt members and guests who complete one of the custom on-property workouts via Future can enhance their wellbeing routine after their Hyatt Regency stay with a complimentary one-month membership with Future ($199 value). The one-month free trial is subject to Future Terms & Conditions, and will be converted to a paid subscription after the first month at $199 per month unless terminated in accordance with Future’s instructions. Members will be matched with a world-class fitness coach that will learn more about their schedule, routine and goals, and design personalized training plans that support their health goals alongside work, travel and life.ADVERTISEMENT“We built Future to incorporate fitness seamlessly into our members’ lives, and it works especially well for travel, where personalized attention and programming enable them to stay consistent outside of their daily routines,” said Rishi Mandal, CEO of Future. “Wellbeing is such an important pillar for the Hyatt Regency brand, and they are walking the walk here by offering customized workouts to their guests and members.”
      For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives driven by an evolutionary spirit to meet the needs of guests and members. As a foundational brand of Hyatt, Hyatt Regency hotels have led many firsts for Hyatt, including the first hotel opening outside the United States in 1969. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centers, is a testament to the brand’s evolutionary spirit. The alliance with Future further complements the Hyatt Regency brand’s continued brand evolution and brand pillars by prioritizing innovation, agility and personalization.
      Access to the custom guided workouts via Future is now available at the 26 participating U.S. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts, with plans to expand to more Hyatt Regency destinations later this year.
      Select hotels in major cities include:
      California:
      Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & SpaHyatt Regency IrvineHyatt Regency SacramentoHyatt Regency San FranciscoHyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMAColorado:
      Hyatt Regency DenverFlorida:
      Hyatt Regency Coral GablesHyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and SpaHyatt Regency Grand CypressHyatt Regency OrlandoHyatt Regency Orlando AirportHawaii:
      Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and SpaIllinois:
      Hyatt Regency ChicagoMassachusetts:
      Hyatt Regency BostonNevada:
      Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and CasinoNew York:
      Hyatt Regency JFK Airport at Resorts World New YorkOhio:
      Hyatt Regency ColumbusOregon:
      Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention CenterTexas:
      Hyatt Regency AustinHyatt Regency DallasHyatt Regency Frisco – DallasHyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and SpaUtah:
      Hyatt Regency Salt Lake CityWashington:
      Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s EastsideHyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s SouthportHyatt Regency SeattleTo learn more about the collaboration and a full list of participating Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts, visit future.co/hyatt-regency.

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      Chicago Blues Festival 2024: A Celebration of Blues Legends and Chicago’s Musical Heritage

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      Chicago Blues Festival 2024: A Celebration of Blues Legends and Chicago’s Musical Heritage

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      The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the full lineup and programming highlights for the 2024 edition of the beloved Chicago Blues Festival, taking place June 6 – 9 as part of Millennium Park’s milestone 20th anniversary season.
      Established in 1984, the largest free Blues festival in the world returns to Chicago with four days of top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park, plus a special opening night performance at the historic Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport. Throughout the weekend, three stages set up across Millennium Park will welcome more than 35 performances and more than 250 artists celebrating the city’s renowned Blues legacy, including a special Sunday evening performance by Buddy Guy as part of his “Damn Right Farewell” tour, marking one of his final Chicago performances.
      “Blues is the foundation of numerous genres of music and is deeply ingrained in the soul the fabric of our city’s culture and history,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. “The Chicago Blues Festival is a testament to Chicago’s rich musical heritage, and we are thrilled to welcome the legendary Buddy Guy to this year’s lineup.”
      “I can’t wait to hit the stage at the Chicago Blues Festival!” said Buddy Guy. “There’s something special about playing in the city where it all started. The energy, the history, the soul of Chicago blues—it’s in the air, and I’m excited to be a part of it once again.”
      Additional headliners include: Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland; “The Mississippi Blues Child,” Mr. Sipp; GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based Soul and Roots band Southern Avenue; and Centennial Tributes to Jimmy Rogers, Dinah Washington and Otis Spann.ADVERTISEMENTThe festival will culminate with a Sunday evening performance by living legend Buddy Guy in one of his final Chicago concerts as part of his “Damn Right Farewell” tour. One of the most prolific and influential artists of all time, Guy is the quintessential Chicago Blues artist, having influenced generations of guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and John Mayer. Throughout his career, Guy has earned 8 GRAMMY Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Medal of Arts, the Kennedy Center Honors, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and much more.
      In recognition of Buddy Guy’s immeasurable impact on music in Chicago and around the world, the City of Chicago plans to honor Guy and his legacy in light of his Chicago Blues Festival engagement; more details to be announced.
      Back by popular demand, the festival elevates its food options with a Blues-inspired smokehouse experience called “Wally’s BBQ Pit” in the North Promenade Tent of the Park with delicious BBQ fare and specialty drinks catered by Eleven North Hospitality. In between Blues sets, guests can stop to enjoy their BBQ, cornbread and drinks on picnic tables alongside whiskey barrels and smokers.
      Chicago Blues Festival is sponsored by Visit Mississippi, Chicago Transit Authority, Rosa’s Lounge, 90.9FM WDCB, Chicago Jazz Publishing and Entertainment and Millennium Garages.
      For more information, visit ChicagoBluesFestival.us

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