DAMAC Hotels and Resorts and Paramount Hotels proudly hosted a successful three-day event in celebration of International Self Care week, aimed at promoting holistic well-being and pampering cast members from Paramount Hotels and DAMAC Maisons. The event, which took place during the self-care week, included engaging panel discussions in the iconic Screening Room at Paramount Hotel Dubai, yoga and sound healing session at Malibu Sky Lounge at Paramount Hotel Midtown and a strengthening session hosted at the newly opened DAMAC Maison Aykon City.

Sports fans in the MENA region can secure their spot at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, via On Location, the official hospitality provider for the event, where they will have the opportunity to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences while watching some of the most talented and inspirational athletes in the world compete for glory. Taking place over 11 days, from August 28 to September 8, the Games will feature 4,400 para athletes, with On Location providing hospitality packages across eight sports along with the Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

VFS Global, in association with the Embassy of Japan in the UAE and Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai, opened Japan Visa Application Centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on August. Imanishi Jun, Consul General of Japan to Dubai and the Northern Emirates inaugurated the Visa Application Centre in Dubai. Effective September 1, travellers eligible for e-visas to Japan will be able to visit VFS Global Japan Visa Application Centres to apply for tourist e-visas to the destination. Optional services such as Visa At Your Doorstep, Premium Lounge, Prime Time submissions, Form-filling Assistance, among others, will also be offered for added convenience.

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea’s esteemed General Manager and Area General Manager for Kempinski Levant and KSA, Sebastien Mariette, has been honoured recently with the prestigious title of General Manager of the Year 2024: Jordan. The award was presented to during the GM Awards ceremony organised by Hotelier Middle East in Dubai. Mariette’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry have been recognised with this distinguished accolade. His unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences have set him apart as a true industry leader.

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea’s esteemed General Manager and Area General Manager for Kempinski Levant and KSA, Sebastien Mariette, has been honoured recently with the prestigious title of General Manager of the Year 2024: Jordan. The award was presented to during the GM Awards ceremony organised by Hotelier Middle East in Dubai. Mariette’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry have been recognised with this distinguished accolade. His unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences have set him apart as a true industry leader.

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) strengthened and expanded its longstanding cultural, heritage, and tourism ties with China during two major global cultural forums. The Silk Road Dialogue and International Ancient Capitals Forum events, held in Istanbul, Türkiye, and the Chinese city of Luoyang respectively, provided RCU with important platforms to raise the profile of AlUla as the world’s largest living museum among a specially invited audience of renowned cultural experts, heritage specialists, and tourism sector leaders from China and beyond.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, are bringing the prestigious luxury travel fair LOOP CEE to the Middle East for the first time. Titled LOOP BEYOND BORDERS, the landmark event will be held from September 15 to 19 at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas in Abu Dhabi and Anantara Qasr Al Sarab in Al Dhafra.

Three courageous UAE residents recently began The Arctic Challenge, a historic one-of-a-kind rowing expedition across the Arctic Ocean. Toby Gregory, Orlagh Dempsey, and Andy Savill set sail on a 1,500km rowing journey from Tromso in Norway to Svalbard, one of earth’s most remote, harsh, precious and vulnerable ecosystems to highlight the critical issues of ocean conservation and plastic pollution. They are aiming to be the first unassisted and unsupported trio to complete this challenging route which will take 20-25 days of uninterrupted rowing through all conditions. During their expedition, their boat Ocean Guardian will be flying the nation’s flag, a proud moment for the country.

Witness the breathtaking sight of aquatic bioluminescence at Nova Maldives, situated in the renowned South Ari Atoll and within the SAMPA (South Ari Marine Protected Area) region, a popular destination in the Maldives known for its stunning marine biodiversity. A spectacle as unpredictable as it is enchanting, is best viewed on moonless nights from June to November. During these months, warm water and nutrient-rich currents, gently touched by the monsoon, create the perfect conditions for bioluminescent plankton to thrive. As night falls, the shoreline of Nova radiates a soft, mesmerising glow.