Category Hotel, Events, Tourism, Organisations & Operators

With only-in-DC experiences, free attractions and a citywide collaboration of more than 85 partners, Washington, DC is kicking off its year-long commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. No place tells America’s story as vividly as DC, the only place to see the Declaration of Independence and the best place to discover its impact. Destination DC, the city’s official destination marketing organization, announced an updated calendar of fun, free events and special exhibitions, interspersed with headline openings and reopenings, throughout the year. Begin planning your trip at a special website for the occasion: DC250.us.

The behavior of travelers attending major tourism events is undergoing a significant shift. On the occasion of FITUR Madrid 2026, RateGain, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, analyzed hotel bookings in the Community of Madrid for the week of January 19–25. The analysis reveals a substantial change in booking patterns, characterized by longer booking lead times, higher spend per night, and longer stays.

Sa-Nga, the signature dining destination at Centara Reserve Samui, presents an exceptional two-night culinary collaboration with Stefan Heilemann, the celebrated two-Michelin-star chef of Widder Restaurant, Switzerland. Taking place for just two evenings on 17th – 18th January 2026, this limited engagement marks one of the most anticipated culinary moments on Koh Samui in 2026.

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort will host Your Paradise Maldives from 11 to 16 May 2026, as the boutique, destination-led Your Paradise music festival makes its Maldives debut with a curated roster of global electronic tastemakers. Marking the resort’s inaugural music festival, the award-winning Avani+ Fares Maldives sets the stage for a lifestyle-led escape that pairs sun-soaked sets with easy-going island living.

Sandals® Resorts is inviting travelers to make the Caribbean their New Year’s resolution with their limited-time Winter Blues Sale. Available to book through February 2, 2026, the offer features instant credits, spa perks, and even a complimentary catamaran cruise, so guests can bask in the Caribbean’s most dazzling shades of blue.