Hotelbeds has surpassed its target of planting more than 10,000 trees worldwide three months earlier than planned. Having initially planted a tree for every employee in countries where the company has a significant presence, it has been building its forest through staff donations and in honour of its clients and partners who attended its events, including MarketHubs. Employees have not only funded trees, but also donated their time to plant almost 1,800, boosting Hotelbeds’ planting projects in Mallorca, Italy and Thailand.

Cheval Collection has signed a lease agreement with Black Coffee by Cafe Younes to operate the restaurant space at the group’s Cheval Maison - The Palm Dubai property. The agreement will see Black Coffee by Cafe Younes take an initial three-year license on the space, with the intention of extending it into the long term. The outlet will be open to both guests and non-residents, ensuring a lively connection with the local community.

Wego has acquired Travelstop, a revolutionary platform that simplifies business travel and expense management for companies globally. This strategic move will expand Wego’s reach into business travel and expense management. The acquisition will also empower Travelstop to tap into Wego’s regional network and leverage its deep understanding of the travel industry to drive growth and provide enhanced services to their customers. Pictured here are Ross Veitch, CEO and Co-founder of Wego, and Prashant Kirtane, CEO & Co-founder of Travelstop.

Premier Inn Middle East sponsored the winning team – Limitless Speed, in the 2023 Formula Ethara junior racing team Rookie category, as part of its commitment to supporting educational initiatives, community events and sport across the Middle East. Formula Ethara, a UAE schools project led by the organisers of Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and Yas Marina Circuit, educates youngsters how business works in the real world. Participants must design a miniature racing car, come up with a team identity and find sponsorships, before presenting their business case and car concept to judges.

Dubai Holding’s iconic Hatta Sign (19.28-metre-tall), a longstanding landmark that has enthralled both visitors and residents, recently achieved global recognition by securing the Guinness World Records title, “The Tallest Landmark Sign”. This Guinness World Records title will shine a global spotlight on the Hatta region, enticing travellers from around the world to experience the enchantment of Hatta firsthand. The heightened attention will help stimulate economic growth, create employment opportunities, and foster local business development, contributing to Hatta’s sustainable growth.

Renowned Chef Fabrizio Marino travels from the Ristorante Maggese in the heart of Tuscany to Atmosphere Kanifushi resort to present the iconic Just Veg Festival from October 20 – 26, 2023. New vegetarian dishes and showstoppers include the ethereal BBQ Watermelon and the piece de resistance, Curry-Rice enriched with fresh coconut yogurt and curry leaves. This year, the focus is on hyperlocal ingredients, with herbs and fruits carefully planted by Chef Fabrizio in the resort’s Island Garden.

Acquired by the Hinduja brothers for £1.2 billion in 2014 and extensively refurbished for over eight years, the Old War Office has opened its doors to the public for the first time since its conception in 1906, as Raffles London at The OWO

The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, has won the Lavazza One To Watch Award in advance of The World’s 50 Best Hotels awards 2023. This title is granted to a hotel that currently sits outside the prestigious list, but which the 50 Best team believes has the potential to break into the ranking in future editions.