The global travel and tourism industry has witnessed unprecedented growth and innovation in recent years, and the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA) proved to be a milestone in recognizing the sector’s best. Garnering a record-breaking number of votes and entries, the awards showcased not only the resilience of the industry but also its adaptability and creativity in delivering exceptional experiences.
With 2025 on the horizon, the travel industry is abuzz with anticipation as companies across the globe prepare for what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive awards seasons yet.
Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2025 with a captivating drone and fireworks display, setting two new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ titles for the ‘Largest aerial display of a tree formed by multirotors/drones’ and the ‘Largest aerial image of a seashell formed by multirotors/drones’.
The Hatta Winter Festival has provided added incentive for members of the creative community to converge in the picturesque region, presenting ample opportunities for them to engage with their peers and discerning audiences far and wide.
Organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, the Festival is a key highlight of the Hatta Winter initiative launched under the directives and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, inviting residents and visitors to explore the unique experiences the highland region has to offer amid the cooler months.
Do the landscape photos you capture seem to lack that “little something extra” that separates good images from great ones? If so, today’s tutorial from the Adorama TV YouTube channel reveals a great way to up your game by composing outdoor scenes with textures, shapes and patterns in mind.
Instructor Prince McClinton is a skilled outdoor photographer who specializes in quick tutorials that are designed to help other shooters become better visual storytellers. He promises that the techniques you’ll learn today “will elevate your landscape photography into stunning abstract art.”
McClinton is on location in New Mexico’s stunning City of Rocks State Park where jagged rock formations meet flowing surfaces to create intricate designs that ignite the imagination. You’ll watch him explore interesting natural elements in rugged terrain and experiment with camera angles, vantage points, different perspectives, and more.
These game-changing techniques require you to set aside a search for expansive vistas and focus your attention on tighter details that would otherwise be overlooked. McClinton shares practical tips and techniques that will help you transform these elements into captivating compositions. You’ll have to be willing to temporarily change your mindset and the manner in which you view the outdoor world.
McClinton illustrates how it’s done in less than three minutes, so we won’t bother summarizing his methods here. In this case, watching him work his magic is the best way to learn. Then the next time you’re out in the field you’ll have a whole new approach for expanding your style.
