Stephen Morton

2 weeks ago | eglobaltravelmedia.com.au | Stephen Morton

Brisbane, now affectionately and officially known as Meanjin, roared to life today as the Australian Tourism Exchange 2025 (ATE25) swung open its doors at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, setting the scene for what promises to be a monumental four days of global trade, networking, and dealmaking.

2 weeks ago | eglobaltravelmedia.com.au | Stephen Morton

They’re calling it a record-breaker, but for seasoned Arabian Travel Market (ATM) attendees, it’s more like a homecoming, minus the questionable canapés and with considerably better air conditioning. From 28 April to 1 May 2025, Dubai World Trade Centre will again transform into the industry’s most ambitious crossroads as ATM celebrates its 32nd edition, this time under the theme: “Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity.”That’s a mouthful.

3 weeks ago | eglobaltravelmedia.com.au | Stephen Morton

The corridors of The St. Regis Washington, D.C. have long echoed with elegance, whispered secrets of diplomats, and the clinking of crystal coupes. Now, the landmark property is adding another chapter to its storied tale—one with youthful energy, steely poise, and a vision firmly rooted in both reverence and reinvention. Alaina Sweeney has been named General Manager of the iconic hotel, becoming the youngest individual in the history of St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to assume the role.

1 month ago | eglobaltravelmedia.com.au | Stephen Morton

There’s something thoroughly refreshing about sitting down with someone who breaks the mould without announcing it. Abigail Tan, the CEO of St Giles Hotel Group, isn’t merely managing a hotel—she’s piloting helicopters, boxing at dawn, championing marginalised communities, and bringing a compassionate heartbeat to the often sterile corridors of hospitality leadership.

1 month ago | eglobaltravelmedia.com.au | Stephen Morton

In a region well accustomed to spectacle, Saudi Arabia is preparing to make its boldest statement yet at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 in Dubai—a full-scale tourism showcase that signals not just ambition but a nation truly on the move. From Riyadh’s gleaming airport terminals to the Red Sea’s soon-to-be-sailed cruise routes, the Kingdom has swapped camel tracks for tarmacs in a transformation that can no longer be ignored.