35 Things About American Weddings That Are Totally "Normal" In The US But Really Freaking Weird To The Rest Of The World

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Knowledge Economic City to Host FHS Saudi Arabia 2027 Madinah Edition

Nov 12, 2026

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Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a publicly listed master developer operating under the supervision of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority, has signed a partnership with The Bench, organizer of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS), to become Host partners of FHS Saudi Arabia 2027 (Madinah Edition). The Summit will take place in Madinah for the first time at DoubleTree by Hilton at Madinah Gate, KEC’s first operational destination. The agreement was signed in Cairo during FHS Egypt which held at 10–11 November 2026 by Saleh Aldakhil, Brand and Creative Marketing Manager at Knowledge Economic City, and Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of The Bench

MERCURY HOLIDAYS REVEALS BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS ON ALL ESCORTED TOURS, CRUISES AND BEACH HOLIDAYS

Nov 12, 2026

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Mercury Holidays has unveiled its Black Friday offers, with the savings spanning all Escorted Tours, Ocean and River Cruises and Long Haul and Short Haul Beach Holidays. * From today until 30 November 2026, agents can secure their clients discounts of £200pp on Escorted Tours and Ocean Cruises, and £100pp on Beach Holidays and River Cruises. To claim the savings, agents can quote the relevant promotional codes (BLACK200 or BLACK100, respectively) as found on the Mercury Holidays Agent Portal or on the Agents Facebook Group. See below for a selection of included holidays, including an Escorted Tour of Transylvania and Bucharest which boasts savings of more than 20%.

Information in a guest’s own language counts towards a welcome, VisitBritain research found

Nov 12, 2026

Information in a guest’s own language counts towards a welcome, VisitBritain research found

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Nov 12, 2026

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Nov 12, 2026

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A FAMILY JOURNEY INTO THE ARABIAN DESERT AT AL MAHA

Nov 12, 2026

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Nov 12, 2026

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Experience Chile from the Water

Nov 12, 2026

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From the Pacific coast to the icy fjords of Patagonia, Chile offers some of South America’s most striking natural landscapes. With thousands of kilometres of coastline, clear Andean lakes, wild rivers and vast glaciers, the country is made for exploring by water, whether on a wildlife-watching boat trip, a lake crossing between Chile and Argentina or an expedition cruise through the remote channels of Tierra del Fuego.

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Nov 12, 2026

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Nov 12, 2026

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