300+ delegates, 91 speakers, 56 different discussions across 7 formats, 40 ROCKSTAR award submissions and a 15 percent increase in attendance compared to last year

Madeira has once again enjoyed great award success at the World Travel Awards (WTA) and World Golf Awards 2024 respectively. For the 10th consecutive year, Madeira was crowned “World’s Leading Island Destination” at the 31st edition of the World Travel Awards, which took place at the Savoy Palace Hotel in Funchal. Madeira was also awarded “World’s Best Emerging Golf Destination” at the World Golf Awards (WGA) at the same venue, with two of the archipelago’s renowned golf clubs also receiving individual honours.

Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has launched the inaugural Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, as part of the Public Art Abu Dhabi initiative. This landmark event transforms Abu Dhabi and Al Ain into vibrant open-air galleries, celebrating creativity and culture.

Having just hosted the 2024 edition of the International Golf Travel Market, Lisbon reinforced its reputation as a well-loved choice for golfers worldwide. With an average of 290 days of sunshine a year and warm weather year-round, Lisbon is a popular choice for golfers looking to tee off under the sun, especially as winter temperatures approach the UK. Here Visit Lisboa highlights what makes the city so unique for those looking to plan their next golfing break.