Tonight marks a momentous occasion for the global travel industry as the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards (WTA) unfolds in the vibrant city of Dubai. After months of excitement and anticipation, industry leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts from around the world are gearing up for an unforgettable night that will unveil the crème de la crème of the travel and hospitality sector.

With the seasons changing and temperatures dropping, it’s time for travellers to prepare their winter itineraries. From soaking in hot springs in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, to snowshoeing along awe-inspiring frozen lakes in Mont Tremblant or unwinding with an après cocktail after a full day on the slopes in Montreux Switzerland, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts offers a variety of winter activities for every vacationer to enjoy.

To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Mercure has introduced its own ‘Bucket List’ featuring 50 carefully curated food and drink experiences from around the world. This list is aimed at inspiring guests, travelers, and food enthusiasts to embark on a journey of local discovery while staying at Mercure properties. The list includes experiences like lavender tasting and oyster sampling at Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge in Australia, seaweed caviar making at Mercure La Baule Majestic in France, a lesson on making authentic Spanish paella at Mercure Benidorm in Spain, and more.

Minister of Tourism, Jamaica, Hon. Edmund Bartlett will be in Dubai, UAE, on the occasion of COP 28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2023, with global leaders and governments discussing how to limit and prepare for future climate change.