As the curtains closed on the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, the global tourism body announced the Italian capital of Rome as the host city for the 2025 WTTC Global Summit.

The 2025 Global Summit marks the first time the event will be held in the historic heart of Italy, the seat of ancient empires and cultural heritage.

Recognising the importance of health and wellbeing in sustaining a productive and happy workforce, the Emirates Group has been wholeheartedly supporting and participating in the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) since its early days, inspiring its employees to embrace fitness and lead healthier lifestyles.

The momentum continues every year, with over 51,000 Emirates Group employees in the UAE having participated in the annual fitness festival since 2017, clocking in millions of minutes and calories burned through physical activity, as well as attending thousands of fitness classes.

A recent sustainability survey conducted by Premier Inn Middle East has revealed new insights into the environmental habits of travellers, both at home and when booking and staying in hotels. The survey, which polled almost 900 individuals ahead of World Sustainability Day on 26 October, highlights a strong environmental awareness among travellers, with the majority actively considering a hotel’s sustainability efforts. However, when booking accommodation, location and price continue to be the primary decision drivers, with environmental practices taking a secondary role.

These findings present significant opportunities for hotels to enhance their sustainability initiatives and provide better education on the importance of environmental practices for guests during their stay.

Registrations are now open for the 9th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) on May 9-10, 2025, at the luxurious Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa in the heart of Fiji’s vibrant tourism hub, Nadi. This is the Pacific’s largest and most exciting tourism event, and registration is now open for all tourism operators and stakeholders.