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Strategic partnerships, global marketing campaigns and major events contributed to Dubai welcoming 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a 5% increase compared to 18.72 million arrivals in 2024, according to data published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and a third successive year of record-setting figures.
Published: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:17:09 +0000
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In the run up to International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Avani Hotels & Resorts turns the spotlight on one of travel’s most defining shifts: women choosing to travel together, not as a niche, but as a new standard. From milestone birthdays and sister escapes to long-overdue reunions with friends, women travelling together is reshaping how trips are planned, experienced and remembered. Responding to this momentum, Avani introduces G(IRL)s Getaways, a curated collection of group-ready stays designed around space, ease and shared moments.
Published: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:24:36 +0000
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The inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma will bring together 70 historic Italian cars in the heart of Rome. Taking place from the 16th-19th of April 2026, the long-anticipated event will celebrate the best of Italian automotive design, hospitality, and cuisine – the spirit of ‘la dolce vita’. The spectacular showfield will offer guests and visitors a rare opportunity to view an impressive selection of Italian automotive icons amidst a stunning Roman backdrop.
Published: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:07:20 +0000
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America’s Semiquincentennial offers a once-in-a-generation moment for celebration, and Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Washington, DC, are preparing to mark the milestone with experiences worthy of the nation’s 250th birthday. This summer, DC hotels from across the portfolio will debut limited-time offerings that blend meaningful historic touches with modern luxury and front row access to the capital’s most iconic Independence Day traditions.
Published: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:02:03 +0000
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Pebble Beach Food & Wine, the nation’s most anticipated culinary experience, returns April 9–12, 2026, marking its milestone 15th year along California’s iconic Monterey coastline. The four-day festival brings together an extraordinary lineup of world-class chefs, vintners, and mixologists across 50 events for a weekend defined by exceptional food, wine, and hospitality — all while supporting local youth programs through the Pebble Beach Company Foundation’s philanthropic mission.
Published: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:35:39 +0000
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Karma Kandara, Bali’s acclaimed clifftop resort, announces its exclusive Nyepi programme for 2026, inviting guests to witness one of the world’s most extraordinary spiritual traditions during the Balinese Day of Silence on 19 March.
Nyepi marks the Balinese New Year, a sacred day of fasting, meditation, and complete stillness observed across the entire island. For 24 hours, Bali enters absolute silence: no lights, no travel, no activity. It is a spiritual phenomenon found nowhere else on Earth.
Published: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:25:41 +0000
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As the Year of the Horse approaches, Shangri-La Group (“Shangri-La” or “the Group”) invites guests around the world to celebrate Spring Festival through a series of immersive online and in-person experiences. Central to the celebrations is the launch of 88-Night Global Stay Giveaway, alongside a creative collaboration with renowned contemporary artist Chen Fenwan. Through artful reinterpretations of traditional crafts of revolving lanterns and intricate paper-cutting, Shangri-La is crafting festive moments that bridge heritage and innovation. Paired with bespoke offers, culinary indulgences, an interactive game with daily prizes, the campaign is designed to offer business, leisure, and family travellers a unique way to welcome a new year of renewal and abundant blessings.
Published: Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:30:34 +0000
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Chef Victor Rosado brings authenticity, technical excellence, and a storyteller’s perspective to the resort’s food and beverage program at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico. His approach highlights Puerto Rico’s vibrant flavours and local ingredients, reinterpreting time-honoured traditions with refinement and a modern sensibility.
Published: Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:26:39 +0000
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Global superstar Shakira, the Queen of Latin Pop, is set to perform live in Jordan for the very first time as part of her highly anticipated Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, with an exclusive concert taking place on 28 March 2026 at Ayla Oasis Development in Aqaba. Organized by 165 Entertainment, the landmark event is supported by a strong coalition of national partners, including Ayla, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), the Jordan Tourism Board, Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Hotel, and Zain, reflecting a unified public-private effort to position Jordan as a premier destination for world-class entertainment and tourism.
Published: Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:13:06 +0000
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Michael Owen’s Football Camp is returning to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort for a second year, running from 31 March to 3 April 2026 as part of the resort’s Easter holiday programme. Following a strong debut in 2025, the camp will once again see children and teens join the former England striker for hands-on coaching sessions on Fares Island in Baa Atoll.
Published: Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:10:21 +0000