Dida, a leading B2B travel distribution company, launched their inaugural ‘Engage’ events in the key Chinese cities of Chengdu and Shenzhen this past 13th – 15th May. These dynamic events brought together over 50 prestigious hotel brands from six popular destinations favored by Chinese travelers — Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Vietnam.

Participants included renowned global hotel groups such as Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Las Vegas Sands Corporation, as well as leading Southeast Asian brands like S Hotels & Resorts, ONYX Hospitality Group, Anantara Group, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, and Ormond Hotels. The event comprehensively addressed diverse market segments, including FIT, group tours, MICE and family travel.

Choose Chicago estimates 55.3 million visitors in 2024, generating $20.6 billion in economic impact.

Vibrant and inclusive Lisbon is set to take centre stage next month as it welcomes EuroPride 2025 as a first time host, a landmark international event celebrating LGBTQIA+ rights, diversity and equality. From 14 to 22 June, the nine-day celebration will transform the destination into a beacon of love, freedom and unity.

On October 3rd, 2025, the world of travel and tourism will turn its eyes to one of the Caribbean’s most enchanting destinations — St. Lucia. The island will proudly host the Caribbean Gala Ceremony of the 2025 World Travel Awards, an iconic event celebrating the pinnacle of hospitality and excellence in the travel industry. The venue, the magnificent Sandals Grande St. Lucian, offers a fittingly luxurious setting for an evening that will spotlight the very best the Caribbean has to offer.