Antigua and Barbuda are gearing up for a landmark year in tourism, unveiling an impressive slate of developments, major anniversaries, cultural festivals, and luxury openings—solidifying their position as one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic and culturally rich destinations. The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority used World Travel Market 2025 to spotlight both the island nation’s rapid progress and its strategic vision for 2026.

As the hospitality industry accelerates into an era defined by intelligent innovation, few forces loom larger than artificial intelligence (AI). Once a distant concept, AI has rapidly become an everyday catalyst reshaping how hotels engage guests, optimise operations, and drive commercial success. With adoption moving from experimentation to strategic integration, the industry enters a pivotal moment, one that will take centre stage at next week’s HSMAI Middle East & Africa Commercial Strategy Conference (CSC MEA).

For 15 unforgettable years, Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has turned speed, innovation and family fun into an engineering marvel beneath its iconic red roof. This November, the award-winning theme park will commemorate its milestone anniversary with a high-octane, month-long festivities packed with exclusive entertainment and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

The celebration will transform every corner of the park into a living tribute to Ferrari’s storied legacy. Guests can look forward to lively performances and in-park entertainment that bring the vibrant energy of Italian piazzas to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, complemented by special anniversary-themed F&B offerings available throughout the month.

At Dubai Airshow 2025, Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced a comprehensive suite of technical, training, and travel partnership agreements designed to rapidly scale its operations and enhance the passenger experience.
These pivotal collaborations encompass a major expansion of its A321neo fleet support through new engine orders and state-of-the-art pilot simulators, technology and comprehensive maintenance & digital operations for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. An array of strategic travel MoUs signed with key agencies align to cement Riyadh Air’s position as a digital-native, future-focused airline, contributing to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.