One of Dubai’s best loved live performance spaces – The Theatre at Fairmont Hotel – has opened its doors once more with a spectacular new look and feel. The venue had been closed for a few weeks while an extensive refurbishment project took place, including completely new walls, ceilings, floors, the installation of dazzling chandeliers – as well as a prominent new stage at the front. “We have taken the Theater in a bold new direction with this reopening – think the Moulin Rouge burlesque-style shows made famous in Europe with fabulous vintage-style costumes and talented artists,” said Guy Manoukian, Chief Entertainment Officer.

Hilton Yas Island Abu Dhabi is offering guests a delightful Sakura Afternoon Tea experience. This occasion captures the essence of Japan’s magical cherry blossom season. Guests can treat their taste buds to an array of delicious flavours with a carefully curated selection of sweet and savoury bites like Katsu sandwiches, focaccia, matcha scones, macarons to name a few.

Discover Central Europe, a grouping of the national tourism boards of Hungary, Poland, Czechia and Slovakia, showcased their offerings, cultural heritage, natural beauty, and hospitality at the ongoing Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai. Visit Hungary’s International Relations Director, Zsuzsa Szegner along with Ivan Ljubinkovic, Visit Hungary’s Regional Head of Business Development, spoke at the Arabian Travel Market 2023 in Dubai, promoting the Discover Central Europe campaign, which focuses on highlighting the region’s exceptional shared tourism attractions around the themes of culture, spa culture and wellness, gastronomy, nature and shopping as key attractions for visitors from the Middle East.

The Diane von Furstenberg suite has been unveiled at Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte hotel located in the heart of Brussels. The iconic wrap dress that made von Furstenberg famous, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and in honour of this milestone, the Brussels Fashion & Lace Museum is dedicating its new exhibition: Woman before Fashion, to Diane von Furstenberg. In celebration of the exhibition, Hotel Amigo has created a special offer for guests to ‘Step into the World of Diane von Furstenberg’ through to January 7, 2024 by staying in the DVF suite.

IHG Hotels and Resorts has partnered with Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment to build two new hotels in Egypt’s capital of Cairo. The InterContinental West Cairo 205 is scheduled to open in January 2028, while the voco West Cairo 205 Suites will open by June 2026. The two hotels will be a part of the 1 million sqm mixed-use 205 an Arkan Palm Development in West Cairo, which will also feature offices, residential units, retail outlets, business parks and hospitals.

ELE I NA Spa and Wellness has collaborated with OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI’s Executive Chef to create plant-based menus that promote wellness and sustainable living. The goal: to encourage guests to make healthy eating choices while also enjoying delicious and creative meals during their stay at the resort. ELE I NA Spa and Wellness is also offering a range of wellness retreats and therapies that complement the healthy nutrition plan. Guests who opt for Wellness Your Way retreats will enjoy a balanced combination of healthy eating habits.

Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Jamie McDonald, a British adventurer better known as “Adventureman”, announced a new world record – the fastest time to visit the Seven Modern Wonders of the World. Confirmed by Guinness World Records, the journey was achieved in 6 days, 16 hours, and 14 minutes, using only public transportation. The challenge was set by Travelport to put the company’s modern retail platform, Travelport+, to the test, proving that the company’s technology allows its travel agency partners to simply plan, book and manage even the world’s most complex trip.

PUMA Middle East teamed up with The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives for an exclusive weekend of fitness, wellbeing, and the latest in sportswear fashion. From May 17 to 20 2023, The Standard played host to some of the biggest names in the industry, as leading fitness influencers touched down for three exciting days of curated classes, Insta-worthy moments, and island-wide adventures.