The World Travel Awards 2025 Grand Final will take place on December 6th at Exhibition World Bahrain, bringing together global travel leaders to celebrate excellence across hotels, airlines, cruise lines, and destinations. Following six spectacular regional finals, the event highlights innovation, luxury, and the revival of global wanderlust. Bahrain’s Grand Hall will host a night of glamour, connection, and recognition, honoring the best in the travel industry.
Major tourist destinations including Barcelona, Venice, Amsterdam, Kyoto, Hawaii, and Santorini will introduce or raise tourism taxes in 2026 to address overtourism and environmental impacts. These fees will affect hotel stays, cruise passengers, and day-trippers, with costs funding sustainability, infrastructure, and heritage protection. Travelers are advised to budget for these new taxes as destinations shift toward responsible and sustainable tourism.
Microsoft is struggling to convince enterprises to widely adopt its AI chatbot Copilot, as many customers say it doesn’t provide enough value to justify its monthly cost. While Microsoft dominates in cloud AI infrastructure, competition from Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and other vendors is pushing companies to consider alternatives. Despite skepticism, some major organizations like Land O’Lakes and Pearson are expanding Copilot use, and Microsoft continues to add more AI model
Mortgage rates fell below 6% for the first time in years, propelled by a presidential directive to mobilize government-backed bond purchases aimed at easing housing costs for Americans.