The UAE's boldest move toward luxury, gaming, and global influence, from Orient Express train & hotel to new horizons and more...

The UAE's boldest move toward luxury, gaming, and global influence
Friday, 30th May 2025

Just 50 minutes from Dubai, a bold new project is rising from the coastline of Ras Al Khaimah, covering 5+ million square feet on a man-made island, Wynn Al Marjan Island is more than a resort.

It is a $5.1 billion turning point for the UAE, marking a new chapter in luxury hospitality, legal gaming, and high-impact tourism infrastructure >>

The Journey of a Legend: from Orient Express train and Orient Express hotel to new horizons
30 May 2025 : For over 140 years, Orient Express has been more than a name: it has been the symbol of luxury travel, timeless refinement and cultural curiosity >>

Latin America & Caribbean Hotels Monitor
30 May 2025 : According to World Bank, the LAC region the slowest growth region in the world, the region is expected to grow by +2 >>

Canadian business travel spending surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2024, outlook tempered by uncertainty
30 May 2025 : GBTA examines the $37+ billion CAD Canadian business travel sector, while offering education, peer discussions and practical solutions for industry professionals amid geopolitical and economic headwinds >>

Boost revenue by building a reputation guests trust
30 May 2025 : The fastest way to grow revenue in hospitality is by improving the guest experience. It’s measurable, repeatable, and scalable across properties >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Indians Now Choose Luxury Travel Over Lavish Weddings: New Report
Friday, 30th May 2025

At the heart of this transformation are five distinct emotional personas that are powerful, cross-generational profiles that decode how Indians choose where to go and what experiences to seek based on how they want to feel.

No longer defined by age or affluence, these personas reflect the emotional soul of India’s outbound travel movement, rooted in connection, rejuvenation, and storytelling >>

Halal Travel Trends 2025 Report
Exploring Beyond Boundaries offers an in-depth analysis of the evolving Muslim travel market. Central to this report is the RIDA Framework—Responsible, Immersive, Digital, and Assured—which provides a holistic approach to enhancing Muslim travel experiences >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of May 29, 2025
International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025, IHG celebrates 50th hotel in India and more >>