Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has launched six new bookable experiences as part of its "Special Happens..." series. The global collection includes unique adventures such as helicopter tours over the Great Wall of China and solar eclipse dinner parties in Morocco. These offerings are divided into four specific categories: After Dark, In the Wild, Around the Table and In the Spotlight, focusing on local culture and luxury service.
UN Tourism has taken a significant step toward modernising how the sector is tracked within the global economy. During the 57th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, new standards were backed to better measure tourism's role in international trade and environmental sustainability. The move aims to provide governments and businesses with reliable, comparable data to guide future economic policy and green reporting.
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and Walkers Tours have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka. This agreement establishes a formal framework for hospitality and transport to support international athletes and Olympic officials. By aligning private sector expertise with the national sporting body, the partners aim to improve Sri Lanka's ability to host major tournaments and training camps.
UN Tourism has launched a new Road Map to prepare for the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism in 2027. This strategy follows a mandate from the United Nations General Assembly. The plan was recently welcomed by the Committee on Tourism and Sustainability during a summit in Madrid. The organisation aims to use the next three years to position the travel sector as a key driver for global development beyond the 2030 goals.
Marriott Bonvoy has been named the Official Hotel Supporter in North America for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This partnership marks the return of the tournament to the continent for the first time in over three decades. With hotels situated across the 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the group aims to be a central hub for travellers.
Saudi Arabia has launched Alsirah Gardens, a new flagship cultural destination in Madinah designed to host 10 million visitors annually. Developed by the PIF-owned company QSAS, the project uses immersive storytelling to explore the Prophetic Biography through a blend of nature and modern architecture. This initiative is a key part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goal to enhance the experience for pilgrims and international tourists.
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