​In a powerful demonstration of industry unity during turbulent times, The Bench recently hosted a special Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) luncheon at XU restaurant, hosted by RIKAS Hospitality Group.
The closed-door exclusive gathering, attended by 50+ C-level hospitality industry executives from across the UAE, served as a platform for leaders to connect, share perspectives, and reinforce the community’s shared vision for the future of tourism in the Middle East.  

​This Eid Al Adha, Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is pulling out all the stops with two staycation offers the whole family will love. Guests can choose between an exclusive UAE Residents’ package or an extended Stay 3, Pay 2 escape, each including access to a packed lineup of Eid activities, entertainment, festive dining, and wellness experiences. With the holidays just around the corner, book now to enjoy an Eid shaped by sunshine, splash-filled days, and time well spent together.  

​The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has successfully concluded its first-ever Recovery & Leadership Cruise event aboard Crystal Serenity by Crystal Cruises, making history with a landmark gathering of global Travel & Tourism leaders during transit through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most strategically important trading corridors. Former Presidents, Ministers, CEOs, investors and international policymakers gathered at a defining moment for the sector.  

​The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its latest global report (1),“Accelerating Travel & Tourism Recovery – Global Evidence from Four Decades of Crises,” during its landmark Leadership Cruise event in Egypt, sending a powerful message to governments, investors, and travellers worldwide: tourism always recovers.   

​The rhythm of beachfront living takes on new meaning at Nikki Beach Dubai, where a curated lineup of weekly experiences, blending music, dining, and social connection, awaits. Set against sweeping Arabian Gulf views and the brand’s signature white daybeds, each moment moves with ease, shifting from chilled-out afternoons to high-energy celebrations by the shore. With a plethora of midweek resident escapes and spirited gatherings for guests to enjoy, get ready to settle into a lifestyle shaped by sunshine, sound, and shared moments.