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  • TOURISE announces USD 113BN in portfolio investments to accelerate the future of tourism

    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 shared roadmap for the next 50 years of global tourism

    Published: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:35:53 +0000
  • TOURISE Destination Initiative Calls for Global Action for Urban Tourism Safety through AI

    Launched today at the TOURISE Summit, the TOURISE Destination Initiative (TDI) brings together global leaders from government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector, to transform destinations into living laboratories for tourism innovation. Guided by its Declaration of Principles, TDI champions safety, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and community-centered development through responsible technology and multi-sector collaboration.

    Published: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:28:44 +0000
  • TOURISE, The Future Laboratory, and Together Group Reimagine Luxury Hospitality Through AI

    Launched today at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, the ‘New Codes of Luxury: Elevating the Hospitality Guest Experience with AI’  white paper, produced by The Future Laboratory in partnership with Together Group, reveals how AI will redefine service, personalization, and the very meaning of luxury for a new generation of global travelers.

    Published: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:25:11 +0000
  • TOURISE 2025 Debuts Agentic Tourism Initiative, Pioneering the Protocol for Intelligent Travel

    The Agentic Tourism Initiative was unveiled today at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, introducing the world’s first Agentic Protocol for Tourism, a universal digital framework set to transform every stage of the traveler’s journey.

    Published: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:19:19 +0000
  • Liwa International Festival 2026: Abu Dhabi’s Winter Festival in the Heart of Al Dhafra Region

    ‘The Desert’s Grand Stage’, the Liwa International Festival, will return from 12 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, bringing 23 days of culture, adventure, motorsports, music, and family fun to the golden dunes of the Al Dhafra region.

    Published: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:42:35 +0000
  • World Golf Awards announces Best in Golf 2025

    World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has unveiled the winners of its 2025 programme. Portugal enjoyed a strong showing, with the sun-blessed nation named ‘World’s Best Golf Destination’, and its Atlantic archipelago of Madeira claiming ‘World’s Best Emerging Golf Destination’. Sir Nick Faldo was voted ‘Golf Designer of the Year’. The six-time major champion continues to expand his global design portfolio through Faldo Design, with current projects including Vietnam, Brazil, Pakistan and Madeira.

    Published: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:43:05 +0000
  • Shaza Hotels Signs Four New Saudi Projects at TOURISE 2025

    Under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia (MoT) and TOURISE 2025, Shaza Hotels has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for four new projects – Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort, Mysk Residences in Riyadh and Mysk Al Haramain Hotels - 3 & 4 in Makkah – during the inaugural TOURISE 2025 summit, held from 11 to 13 November 2025 in Riyadh.

    Published: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:39:48 +0000
  • Arsenale opens pre-reservations for ‘Dream of the Desert,’ Luxury train in Saudi Arabia

    Arsenale S.p.A, Italy’s leading company in the development of high-end hospitality experiences by rail, announces the official opening of pre-reservations for Dream of the Desert, the first ultra-luxury train “Made in Italy” that will operate in Saudi Arabia starting at the end of 2026.

    Published: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:19:48 +0000
  • 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 of aviation and aerospace executives, government ministers, military delegations, industry professionals, guests and visitors from over 98 countries. This feat requires building two complete central kitchens from scratch, deploying nearly 2,600 staff members, and catering to over 150 chalets, country pavilions and exhibition stands with cuisine as diverse as the global aviation and aerospace community itself.

    Published: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:39:59 +0000
  • 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).

    Published: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:37:13 +0000