Category: Travel News

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi today announced the appointment of Dr. Valerie Hillings as the inaugural Director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a cornerstone of Saadiyat Cultural District, one of the world’s greatest concentrations of cultural institutions. Alongside Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, it affirms Abu Dhabi’s cultural vision.

ITB Americas, taking place 10 – 12 November 2026, in Guadalajara, Mexico, continues to gain momentum. With 70% of exhibition space already secured, the inaugural event has confirmed highly qualified buyers from more than 30 countries. Supported by a strong Hosted Buyer Program and the exclusive Premier Buyer Network, ITB Americas is bringing together senior decision-makers from across the travel industry and is set to become the leading Pan-American B2B travel marketplace, complemented by the ITB Americas Conference taking place alongside the exhibition.

National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, is delighted to announce its role as the official travel partner for reigning Miss England, Grace Richardson, as she travels nonstop from London Heathrow to Vietnam for the 75th Miss World Festival from 29 August to 5 September 2026. Grace will fly in style and comfort with one of Asia’s leading international airlines, ensuring she will arrive refreshed and ready to represent England on one of the world’s most prestigious stages.

Fattal Hotels has acquired the leasehold of The Dilly, the hotel trading name at the former Piccadilly landmark in central London, located at a prime position between Piccadilly, Regent Street and Air Street for £66.5m. It has operated the Grade II listed building as a hotel since 2022.

The transaction forms part of Fattal Hotel Group’s broader global growth strategy and underscores its continued expansion across key European gateway cities.