Category Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators

W Maldives unveils The Wavemaker Edit, a new, ongoing series of curated collaborations with global talents, designed to bring fresh energy, creative exchange, and unexpected experiences to the island escape. Editorial in spirit and immersive by design, the series sets the stage for a dynamic cultural rhythm, where each chapter introduces a new perspective, across mixology, wellness, cuisine, music, and beyond.

From June 3 to 14, 2026, the first edition of The Wavemaker Edit unfolds through two distinct yet complementary chapters—Island Alchemy and The Restore Ritual—offering guests a seamless journey between high-energy moments and mindful escape, and redefining Maldives luxury resort experiences.

Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia has released details of the programme for the 2026 edition, taking place from 22-24 June at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, bringing together investors, developers, operators and policymakers at a defining moment for the region’s hospitality sector.
Positioned as the Kingdom’s leading deal-making and investment platform, FHS connects capital with opportunity. The 2025 edition welcomed more than 1,100 industry leaders and generated over US$1.6 billion in business opportunities, reinforcing its role as a key deal-making forum. 254 investors attended FHS Saudi Arabia last year, managing $ 5.61 trillion in assets.

This Eid Al Adha, Desert Rock Resort invites guests to mark the occasion with Once in a Blue Moon, a series of exclusive evenings that bring together gastronomy by Osman Sezener, guided astronomy and live electronic music. Set within the Hijaz mountains at The Red Sea destination, just 20 minutes from Red Sea International Airport, and recognised with two Michelin Keys in its first year, the resort offers one of the most striking settings in the region for the celebration.

Four Seasons Resort Nevis offers Caribbean residents exclusive regional rates this summer starting from USD 395 per room, per night. Available May 19 to October 31, 2026, the offer includes a luxurious stay in a Nevis Peak View Room, featuring views of Nevis Peak and the surrounding landscape.

“Our island remains one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets, and we enjoy welcoming our regional neighbours to experience what makes Nevis so special,” says Avi Phookan, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Nevis. “This offer provides an ideal opportunity for residents across the Caribbean to relax and reconnect during the summer season.”

Jumeirah Carlton Tower invites guests to experience Chelsea in Bloom through a celestial lens this May, unveiling a thoughtfully curated programme of experiences inspired by this year’s theme, Out of This World. From an immersive floral installation and stargazing stays to cosmic cocktails and family-friendly discovery trails, the Knightsbridge hotel transforms into a destination of wonder, rooted in exploration and influences of Arabian hospitality.

In Whistler, where alpine adventure sets the pace, even four-legged travellers are part of the fun. At Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, the Pampered Paws Package invites guests to bring the whole household along, with locally made treats and pet-friendly perks ensuring every Whistler moment is just as rewarding for pets as it is for their humans.

Available now, the package makes it easier for pets and their humans to bond over Whistler’s best moments. Whether sunrise hikes through forested trails, midday dips in crystal-clear lakes, or unhurried evenings along the Village Stroll, the destination welcomes anyone with a sense of adventure – whether on two legs or four.

This summer, Lomas Hospitality invites travelers to experience the excitement of the world’s most anticipated football tournament like never before. Through its signature More Inclusive™ concept, El Dorado Resorts presents “The Stage to Live the World Cup”—an immersive, multi-sensory experience that brings together live matches, curated gastronomy, entertainment, and destination-driven adventures across the Mexican Caribbean.

This summer, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort introduces its Collection of Emotions, a curated series of artist residencies, culinary moments, and wellness experiences designed to connect guests more deeply to place. Set between desert and sea, the program highlights both contemporary Mexican artistry and time-honored techniques through immersive, property-wide activations.

At the center is a rotating roster of resident artists, including Los Cabos muralist Rodrigo Azanza, designers Salvador and Enzo Compañ of Lørdag & Søndag, and textile artist Daniela Chiñas. Contemporary works chosen by Lørdag & Søndag and created in collaboration with Mexican artisans will be installed throughout the resort to engage directly with the landscape. Each piece is informed by native materials, regional craft techniques, and the distinct visual language of Baja California Sur.

Africa’s chain hotel development pipeline has reached a record high of 675 hotels and 123,846 rooms as of early 2026, representing an 18.6% increase year-on-year, according to the 18th annual Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report published by W Hospitality Group. At the heart of this surge is Egypt, the continent’s undisputed hotel development powerhouse with 185 planned hotels and 45,984 rooms, representing 37.1% of the entire African pipeline.

North Africa as a whole now commands 50% of all pipeline rooms across the continent, with its pipeline growing 27% year-on-year – well over double the 11% growth recorded in sub-Saharan Africa. The North African pipeline stands at 284 hotels and 62,630 rooms, drawing from four active development markets: Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. There is no current development pipeline in Libya.

Africa’s chain hotel development pipeline has reached a record high of 675 hotels and 123,846 rooms as of early 2026, representing an 18.6% increase year-on-year, according to the 18th annual Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report published by W Hospitality Group. At the heart of this surge is Egypt, the continent’s undisputed hotel development powerhouse with 185 planned hotels and 45,984 rooms, representing 37.1% of the entire African pipeline.

North Africa as a whole now commands 50% of all pipeline rooms across the continent, with its pipeline growing 27% year-on-year – well over double the 11% growth recorded in sub-Saharan Africa. The North African pipeline stands at 284 hotels and 62,630 rooms, drawing from four active development markets: Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. There is no current development pipeline in Libya.