The iconic annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) takes citywide celebrations to dazzling new heights, kick-starting the festival’s greatest, most phenomenal, and out-of-this-world 30th anniversary edition. An exhilarating line-up of world-class entertainment, awe-inspiring adventures, and unforgettable experiences will bring together the entire emirate like never before. This year promises to be the most extraordinary season ever in the festival’s incredible history with an action-packed calendar brimming with non-stop, day-in-day-out, fun-filled moments for everyone, every day, in every corner of the city from 6 December 2024 to 12 January 2025.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted airport ceremonies to mark Saudia’s inaugural non-stop flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Phuket. These new direct routes reflect growing demand for travel between Thailand and Saudi Arabia, enhancing tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges.

La Liste, which is based on the compilation of thousands of publications, hundreds of guidebooks, and millions of online reviews has announced its latest global ranking of the world’s 1000 best restaurants – including Number One, at The Balmoral.

The Edinburgh culinary institution which is led by head chef Mathew Sherry, currently holds four AA Rosettes and is also Michelin Guide recommended.

Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside, steps from the gondolas to both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, is honoured to announce its most recent accolade as “Canada’s Best Ski Hotel,” following the 2024 World Ski Awards. Marking the 12th consecutive year the hotel has received the esteemed award, its commitment to quality across all aspects of the guest experience continues to garner recognition, highlighting its position as an exceptional ski tourism property.