Category: Travel News

The summer crowds have dispersed, Christmas markets soon fill the squares and the charming city of Lisbon will be glowing with holiday lights and decorations. With mild temps, winter is an ideal time to spend time in Lisbon’s many museums, try its famous pastries and explore its charming streets, all walking distance from the centrally located AlmaLusa Hotels.

Plus, the hotels are offering great Fall + Winter Stay Perks for bookings made by Nov. 30:

An enchanting island resort immersed in natural luxury, Amilla Maldives has introduced its latest wellness residencies, inviting guests to embark on a transformative journey towards greater physical vitality, mental clarity, and holistic wellbeing. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) expert Dr. Lim Xiang Jun, founder of Singapore’s The Modern Traditional Doctor, will lead a Golden Week residency until 9 October; while Dr. Tridendra Shakya guides guests in rediscovering their balance and harmony from 13 to 31 October.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, welcomed senior representatives from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and leading hospitality and real estate organisations to a cocktail reception held ahead of FHS World Dubai 2026.
Hosted at TRYP by Wyndham Dubai on 28 September, the evening brought together government and tourism stakeholders, hotel owners, developers and consultants to connect and exchange perspectives on the continued development of the UAE’s hospitality sector.

When Hamad Al Khater became group chief executive of Qatar Airways in December 2025, he inherited one of the world’s most internationally recognised airline brands. He also inherited an unusually interconnected business: a global carrier, Hamad International Airport, cargo, ground handling, catering, retail and tourism interests all organised around Doha’s role as a transfer hub.
Al Khater arrived with direct experience of that operating system. Before taking the group role, he was chief operating officer of Hamad International Airport, where he worked on capacity, service quality and the complex coordination required at a fast-growing global gateway. Earlier in his career he held senior roles at QatarEnergy, giving him experience in a major national enterprise outside aviation. That combination of infrastructure discipline and state-enterprise management helps explain his selection.