Category Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators

Surrounded by one of the Maldives’ most vibrant house reefs and just 25 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Dhawa Ihuru introduces two thoughtfully curated offers designed to bring guests closer to the island’s extraordinary marine world and relaxed pace of life.

This summer, Ifuru Island Maldives invites couples to celebrate their love in one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations with a complimentary private beach wedding ceremony and exclusive honeymoon benefits for stays of seven nights or more. Available between 1st May and 30th September 2026, the offer provides the perfect opportunity to exchange vows or enjoy a romantic island escape at the private all-inclusive retreat.

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has named Barbados as the host destination for Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) 2027, the region’s premier business-to-business tourism event. The annual gathering connects global buyers with Caribbean suppliers to strengthen partnerships and drive business opportunities across the region. The announcement was made at this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Antigua.

The Carlton, a Rocco Forte hotel in Milan, unveils “The Milan Vintage Edit”, a carefully curated itinerary through fashion, design and haute jewellery, conceived for connoisseurs of collecting and heritage culture.

Created exclusively for Rocco Forte Hotels guests by The Maptique – a Milan-based creative agency renowned for designing and delivering high-end curated itineraries – “The Milan Vintage Edit” offers an insider’s introduction to the city’s vintage scene. The walking route leads guests to a selection of boutiques specialising in archival pieces, ateliers and historic addresses that have shaped Milan’s creative identity.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts unveils La Dolce Riviera, an immersive summer concept connecting three iconic European destinations — Rome, Nice, and Amalfi — in a seamless celebration of Mediterranean elegance, culture, and art de vivre.

The Bench today announced the launch of FHS Living, a new investor-led platform under the Future Hospitality Summit series. Taking place in Paris in February 2027, FHS Living is the only curated, pan-European investment marketplace dedicated to the Living asset classes — Branded Residences, Student Accommodation, Senior Living, Serviced Living, Co-Living, Club Concepts, Shared Ownership, Mixed-Use Developments and Hotels. The conference joins The Bench’s expanding portfolio of investment summits alongside FHS World, FHS Saudi Arabia, FHS Africa and FHS Egypt.

As Curaçao prepares for a historic summer on the global soccer stage, Sandals Resorts is celebrating the island’s passion for the game both on and off the field. Through Future Goals, a sustainability-driven youth initiative led by the Sandals Foundation in partnership with Dutch football club AFC Ajax and local recycler Limpi Recycling, students across Curaçao are learning that the power of sport extends far beyond the final whistle. At the same time, guests visiting Sandals Royal Curaçao this summer are invited to experience the island’s soccer spirit firsthand through the resort’s new Vacation Goals: Curaçao Edition program, creating a unique connection between community impact and cultural celebration.

Hard Rock International today unveiled its “All Teams. One Place.” campaign in celebration of this summer’s biggest global soccer tournament, powered by a partnership with record-breaking athlete and Hard Rock brand ambassador, Leo Messi. Spanning Hard Rock properties around the world, the campaign brings fans together through: a global sweepstakes that features a special Messi meet-and-greet grand prize and more than 300 additional prizes including Hard Rock Hotel stays and Unity loyalty program points*; exclusive Messi Legendary Suite experiences at Hard Rock Hotel New York and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood; a new Messi Legendary Burger crafted in collaboration with the legend himself; new globally inspired shareable menu items added for a limited time; World Cup countries apparel; and new additions to the Messi retail collection – all part of one legendary lineup.

Beyond Green, a global community of bold leaders advancing sustainable travel, marked its five‑year anniversary on Earth Day with the launch of a year‑long celebration designed to celebrate five years of impact while setting the stage for the next chapter of leadership in sustainable travel. The brand is launching a year‑long program of initiatives celebrating the brand’s evolution, impact, and continued commitment to shaping a more responsible future for travel.

Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok has achieved top certification under the ASEAN MICE Venue Standard (AMVS) and the Thailand MICE Venue Standard (TMVS), following a THB 8 million investment in event technology and venue enhancements. The certification recognises the hotel’s operational and service standards and strengthens its position for corporate meetings, conferences, incentive programmes, events and weddings in Bangkok’s connected Sukhumvit district. In the latest AMVS audit, the hotel ranked among Thailand’s top five highest-scoring meeting venues.