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Luxury Canadian property Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler has been recognised with the title of World’s Leading Indigenous Community Tourism Initiative 2025 by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA).
The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.
Published: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:12:55 +0000
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The biennial Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) is one of the world’s leading garden shows, attracting award-winning landscape and garden designers, florists and horticulturalists from all over the world.
The July 2026 event marks the festival’s 10th anniversary and will be a celebration of two decades of horticultural excellence, floral artistry and green ingenuity in the extraordinary setting of Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. Recognising that Asia’s premier flower show is still an undiscovered gem for many garden lovers in the UK, independent tour operator ECT Travel has curated an eight-day/seven-night holiday to the world’s greenest city that begins with two full days at this inspiring show.
Published: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:10:16 +0000
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This November, W Kuala Lumpur is proud to unveil an exclusive Parisienne-inspired champagne journey, unveiled for the very first time at the leading luxury lifestyle city escape in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
This immersive Parisienne-inspired champagne experience redefines the art of sipping, bringing together the spirit of Veuve Clicquot with the vibrant energy of the city’s most iconic luxury lifestyle hotel. Guests are invited to indulge in an elevated pop-up journey from 7th November 2025 to 30th November 2026 that celebrates sophistication, style, and the unmistakable joie de vivre of champagne culture.
Published: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:05:42 +0000
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Hamilton Island today announced the appointment of Rebecca Hamey as General Manager of qualia, the island’s internationally acclaimed luxury resort.
With more than 15 years’ experience in luxury and boutique hospitality, Hamey returns to qualia with deep knowledge of the resort and its guests. This appointment marks a homecoming – Hamey previously held a leadership role at qualia from 2016 to 2018.
Published: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:03:06 +0000
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This festive season, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa invites guests to rediscover the joy of togetherness in the world’s gathering place. From December 1, 2025, to January 7, 2026, the resort transforms into a luminous sanctuary adorned with its signature theme, White Shores & Golden Lights – a symphony of shimmering whites and sunlit gold inspired by the purity of the season and the golden glow of new beginnings.
The festive spirit officially ignites on December 1 with a magical Tree Lighting Ceremony, setting the tone for a season of warmth, wonder, and celebration. After a period of tranquil island indulgence, the festivities return in radiant full swing from December 21 onward, with a vibrant calendar of personalized experiences that lead all the way to the joyous Orthodox Beach Buffet Dinner on January 7.
Published: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:01:00 +0000
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Following the phenomenal success of its debut site at The O2, which has welcomed over 125,000 visitors since opening last December, Activate will open at Oxford Street, Vauxhall (Albert Embankment), and Westfield White City over the coming weeks.
Blending the thrill of video games with real-world physical activity, Activate offers a completely new kind of competitive socialising experience. Groups of two to five players can jump, climb, and problem-solve their way through high-energy, interactive game rooms featuring lasers, grids, hoops, and portals — a thrilling combination of live-action challenge and futuristic tech.
Published: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:59:15 +0000
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Namron Hospitality proudly announces the debut of La Valise Los Cabos, its second opening in Baja California Sur this year and the fifth property under its flagship La Valise collection. Hidden within a pristine corner of the East Cape, La Valise Los Cabos is an intimate 10-room sanctuary, a handcrafted hacienda shaped over fifteen years by a multigenerational family of artists, architects, and sculptors. Just 25 miles from San José del Cabo, the property embodies Mexican warmth and Mediterranean grace, infused with Namron’s signature style, intimacy, and heartfelt hospitality. An oasis emerging from the desert, it rises within a created and perfected wilderness, spread across twelve acres of untouched landscape overlooking the Sea of Cortez. What began as a private family retreat devoted to togetherness and communion with nature now welcomes travelers seeking serenity and inspiration. This opening marks the fifth addition to the La Valise collection, joining its celebrated sister properties in Tulum, Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, and Mazunte.
Published: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:55:29 +0000
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Round Hill Hotel & Villas has announced its 2025 holiday programming, highlighting new culinary experiences and elegant seasonal traditions that celebrate the spirit of the Caribbean. The storied Montego Bay resort invites guests to gather for an occasion defined by connection, craftsmanship and the timeless charm that has made Round Hill a cherished holiday retreat for generations.
“The holidays at Round Hill are about belonging,” said Josef Forstmayr, managing director. “Each year, familiar faces return, new friendships are formed, and laughter drifts across the lawns; it’s a reminder that what endures most here isn’t the setting, but the feeling of coming home.”
Published: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:53:55 +0000
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The five Rio Convention Presidencies (for UNFCCC, CBD and UNCCD) issued a joint call to step up cooperation across climate, biodiversity and land action agendas, presenting the first-ever shared Action Agenda declaration, the Belém Joint Statement, which signals a new, synergy-focused phase of implementation under the Rio Conventions. Youth, Indigenous Peoples, scientists, cities and governments all underscored that this must be driven by rights-based, community-led and science-informed action if it is to deliver real, on-the-ground impact.
Published: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:11:16 +0000
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As Africa records the fastest tourism growth globally, the UAE is set to inject $6 billion into the continent’s travel and hospitality sector - a move expected to create 70 000 new jobs.
The announcement was made at the recent UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 in Dubai, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Organised by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism in partnership with The Bench as part of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2025, the event brought together senior government officials, investors, and industry leaders to chart investment priorities and explore opportunities across tourism, infrastructure, aviation, and digital innovation.
Published: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:37:45 +0000