Madeira is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony 2024. Leading names from the golfing world are joining VIPs and figureheads from the golf tourism industry for what marks the first World Golf Awards to take place in the enchanting Atlantic archipelago.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and iconic porcelain brand Ginori 1735 are excited to announce a worldwide partnership, infusing the best addresses around the world with Italian allegria (joy), bringing creative plating and playfulness to the culinary experience. The first Café Ginori created as part of this partnership officially opens on November 26 at The St. Regis in Florence, birthplace of the Ginori 1735 brand. This groundbreaking collaboration unveils a bold, unexpected dining experience that celebrates the joy of luxury hospitality and artistic expression in every detail. Following the Florence debut, Café Ginori will open at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi at the beginning of 2025 with more global locations to follow.

Canberra’s annual Pride Festival SPRINGOUT has started its month-long festival celebrating everything LGBTQIA+. For the entire month of November, Australia’s most LGBTQIA+ friendly city will be holding fun and exciting events to celebrate the local community in all its fabulous diversity.

Vancouver Dining & Accommodation:

NUMBER OF MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS RISES

The MICHELIN Guide has announced the 2024 restaurant selection for the MICHELIN Guide Vancouver. A new MICHELIN-Starred restaurant, one new Bib Gourmand and two new Recommended restaurants joined this year’s selection. Sushi Masuda joined the exclusive list of MICHELIN-Starred restaurants – taking the total number of MICHELIN-starred restaurants from nine to ten – with Gary’s recognised with a Bib Gourmand. The full selection, including Recommended eateries, totals 76 restaurants with 23 cuisine types represented.