Category Hotel, Events, Organisations & Operators

In the run up to International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Avani Hotels & Resorts turns the spotlight on one of travel’s most defining shifts: women choosing to travel together, not as a niche, but as a new standard. From milestone birthdays and sister escapes to long-overdue reunions with friends, women travelling together is reshaping how trips are planned, experienced and remembered. Responding to this momentum, Avani introduces G(IRL)s Getaways, a curated collection of group-ready stays designed around space, ease and shared moments.

The inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma will bring together 70 historic Italian cars in the heart of Rome. Taking place from the 16th-19th of April 2026, the long-anticipated event will celebrate the best of Italian automotive design, hospitality, and cuisine – the spirit of ‘la dolce vita’. The spectacular showfield will offer guests and visitors a rare opportunity to view an impressive selection of Italian automotive icons amidst a stunning Roman backdrop.

America’s Semiquincentennial offers a once-in-a-generation moment for celebration, and Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Washington, DC, are preparing to mark the milestone with experiences worthy of the nation’s 250th birthday. This summer, DC hotels from across the portfolio will debut limited-time offerings that blend meaningful historic touches with modern luxury and front row access to the capital’s most iconic Independence Day traditions.

Karma Kandara, Bali’s acclaimed clifftop resort, announces its exclusive Nyepi programme for 2026, inviting guests to witness one of the world’s most extraordinary spiritual traditions during the Balinese Day of Silence on 19 March.

Nyepi marks the Balinese New Year, a sacred day of fasting, meditation, and complete stillness observed across the entire island. For 24 hours, Bali enters absolute silence: no lights, no travel, no activity. It is a spiritual phenomenon found nowhere else on Earth.

As the Year of the Horse approaches, Shangri-La Group (“Shangri-La” or “the Group”) invites guests around the world to celebrate Spring Festival through a series of immersive online and in-person experiences. Central to the celebrations is the launch of 88-Night Global Stay Giveaway, alongside a creative collaboration with renowned contemporary artist Chen Fenwan. Through artful reinterpretations of traditional crafts of revolving lanterns and intricate paper-cutting, Shangri-La is crafting festive moments that bridge heritage and innovation. Paired with bespoke offers, culinary indulgences, an interactive game with daily prizes, the campaign is designed to offer business, leisure, and family travellers a unique way to welcome a new year of renewal and abundant blessings.

Michael Owen’s Football Camp is returning to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort for a second year, running from 31 March to 3 April 2026 as part of the resort’s Easter holiday programme. Following a strong debut in 2025, the camp will once again see children and teens join the former England striker for hands-on coaching sessions on Fares Island in Baa Atoll.

The Retreat Koh Chang was recognised by Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) as the ‘Most Liked’ hotel on SLH’s social media platforms in 2025 or as SLH puts it ‘the hotel who posts on SLH’s social media channels captured the Most Love’,  marking a significant milestone for both the resort and the island of Koh Chang as an emerging luxury destination.

World-leaders in hospitality and tourism take centre stage at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh, 20-22 April

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands unveils its highly anticipated Masters of Crafts program for 2026 in an inspired year-long celebration of artistry and innovation. From Michelin mastery by a collective of visiting Culinary Maestros, the finesse of the 50 Best in the Behind the Bar spotlights, restorative rituals of the resort’s signature Essence of Balance wellness programming, to adventure, music and art. Residencies invite guests to engage with craft at its highest expression in one of the world’s most extraordinary locations.

Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform, is bringing members closer to the game of cricket starting this February, giving them access to exclusive experiences for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. As part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), members can access over 500 bespoke Marriott Bonvoy Moments specially created for the event held in India and Sri Lanka.