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Just over an hour from Sharjah and Dubai, Mleiha National Park welcomes visitors to a new season of immersive desert experiences—spanning premium glamping, astronomy programs, and outdoor adventures—across the Mleiha Glamping site and the Mleiha Archaeological Centre.
at Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:44:56 +0000
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Natilus, a U.S. aerospace manufacturer of blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft founded in 2016, today announced that it has entered the Indian market in partnership with SpiceJet. In keeping with its ethos of encouraging sustainability and innovation in the aviation space, SpiceJet has committed to work with Natilus in helping it to get certified for India. Once certified, SpiceJet plans to purchase 100 aircraft. Natilus’s newly established subsidiary - Natilus India - will be headquartered in Mumbai and led by Ravi Bhatia, Regional Director, to support in-country operations.
at Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:42:42 +0000
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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 59-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced its highly anticipated winter 2027/28 deployment and the return of its guest-favorite Free at Sea Plus™ package offering more unlimited amenities, including premium beverages, streaming Wi-Fi, Starbucks® and more.
at Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:40:24 +0000
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Singapore Airshow, one of the most influential international aerospace and defence exhibition, will return from 3 - 8 February 2026 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. Marking two decades of defining the future of flight, the biennial event will once again bring together global industry leaders, government and military delegations, innovators and investors to exchange ideas, forge partnerships and chart the next era of aerospace and defence.
at Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:34:11 +0000
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Coming this winter, Vail Resorts is introducing a new wave of food and beverage experiences across its Colorado mountain destinations, delivering bold flavors, elevated offerings and Instagrammable moments. Breckenridge Ski Resort will debut a series of innovative concepts spanning all Five Peaks and Main Street, joined by new signature experiences at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek Resort, and Keystone Resort that blend creativity with local character. Vail Resorts is also tapping into Colorado’s craft beer culture through a new partnership with Frisco-based Outer Range Brewing Co., bringing local flavor to the forefront.
at Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:26:53 +0000
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Omni Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Broward County, Visit Lauderdale, and developer Matthews Southwest, have officially opened the doors of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, welcoming its first guests. This debut signals the brand’s flagship arrival to Greater Fort Lauderdale, introducing a new benchmark for sophisticated coastal luxury and elevated hospitality in South Florida. Marking a key achievement in the Broward County Convention Center District expansion, the hotel now serves as its definitive anchor, setting a new regional standard as a world-class destination for meetings, events, and leisure.
at Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:24:37 +0000
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In celebration of Singapore’s 60th anniversary of independence, the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) presents two commemorative experiences chronicling Singapore’s transformation from settlement to global city and its major milestones over the past 700 years.
at Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:22:25 +0000
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has unveiled TravelGreenThailand.com, a new digital platform inviting travelers to discover Thailand through a sustainable lens. The website showcases eco-friendly destinations, community-based tourism programs, and travel tips that help preserve Thailand’s natural beauty while enriching local communities.
at Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:18:49 +0000
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SeaWorld parks across Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio are celebrating the holiday season with millions of twinkling lights, new entertainment, festive food and drinks, seasonal characters, and cherished traditions, along with some of the best ticket and Pass savings of the year during the limited-time Holiday Sale.
From iconic holiday shows and coastal winter charm to immersive lantern festivals and new seasonal parades, each SeaWorld park offers its own unique way for families to celebrate the most magical time of the year.
at Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:15:14 +0000
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US 250 Freedom Tour (US250Tour.com) announced the official kick-off of the 50 State, 50 Week tour following President Trumps announcement on the launch of Freedom 250—a non-partisan organization leading the administration’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
at Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:13:19 +0000
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Seabourn, the leader in luxury cruising and expedition travel, has unveiled one of its most extraordinary journeys yet: the 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise, a 120-day voyage aboard the award-winning Seabourn Quest. This once-in-a-lifetime journey will span over 26,000 nautical miles, exploring five continents and more than 50 destinations and introducing the first complimentary expedition-style experiences ever offered on a Seabourn world cruise.
at Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:37:34 +0000
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The Setai Hotels, one of the world’s most celebrated names in luxury hospitality and Toronto-based Altree Developments, a leader in international real estate, today announced a strategic partnership and the next chapter in its global expansion.
at Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:32:50 +0000
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Spirit Airlines Guests will unwrap a great value on travel this holiday season as the carrier prepares to connect family and friends across more than 8,900 flights during the peak holiday travel period. Travelers looking to fly in style can treat themselves or a loved one to a decked-out experience with Spirit offering more premium seats this holiday season than ever before. Beyond offering unmatched value on travel, the airline is spreading the magic of the holidays across the communities it serves with its first-ever holiday livery, festive concerts, activations and more.
at Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:30:28 +0000
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As La Niña conditions persist throughout the Northwest this winter, Montana is preparing for an above-average snow season, and ski areas across the state are optimistic for an exceptional season of powder days and optimal conditions.
Montana is home to 15 ski areas that dot the central and western parts of the state, from Showdown Montana in the Little Belt Mountains to the tree-lined runs found in northwest Montana at places like Turner Mountain and Blacktail Mountain.
at Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:28:28 +0000
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Busch Gardens parks in Tampa Bay and Williamsburg are lighting up the holidays with immersive seasonal experiences, dazzling new entertainment, millions of twinkling lights, festive food and drinks, and cherished holiday traditions, plus the year’s best savings during the limited-time Holiday Sale.
From the first-ever holiday drone spectacular in Tampa to brand-new shows and 10+ million lights in Williamsburg, each park offers families a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate the magic of Christmas Town.
at Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:20:34 +0000
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Rosewood Hotel Group (“the Group”) today announces continued expansion of its global development pipeline with the on-schedule opening of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, the Group’s first ski resort. A landmark debut for the brand, the new alpine retreat marks Rosewood’s entry into a new sector and reinforces the Group’s presence across some of the world’s most sought after destinations and high-growth markets.
at Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:11:01 +0000
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Holland America Line is kicking off the traditional cruise Wave Season with its biggest deal of the year. The “Start Your Journey” promotion, available on over 500 cruises to Alaska, Europe and beyond, includes up to 30% off cruise fares, free balcony upgrades, onboard and shore excursion credits, free kids fares and more ways to save while experiencing unforgettable journeys and award-winning service.
at Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:09:16 +0000
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Robert De Niro visited Manchester with fellow Nobu Hospitality founders Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Meir Teper, joining Salboy on site to mark the Nobu Manchester groundbreaking and the next stage of the project’s delivery.
at Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:06:58 +0000
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This holiday season, the simple joy of opening a new toy is reaching tens of thousands of children across the Caribbean through an annual toy drive led by the Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. With the support of toy industry leaders Spin Master, Jazwares, and The Toy Foundation™, 45,000 toys will be delivered, marking the Foundation’s largest toy drive to date.
at Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:03:41 +0000
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In 2025, the hotel technology industry continued to see profound change, marked by a big uplift in the use of artificial intelligence and the growing importance of centralized data to improve the guest experience. Ireckonu, a provider of middleware solutions and customer data platforms (CDPs) for hotels, analyzes the trends that are redefining loyalty and revenue management in the sector. From real-time personalization and guest recognition to the emergence of AI agents capable of booking trips autonomously, the hotel landscape demands more agile, data-driven, and customer-centric strategies.
at Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:01:39 +0000
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.Here Baa Atoll Maldives has officially opened Somewhere Island, welcoming its first guests on Monday 15 December. Located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, the opening marks the first phase of the resort’s ultra-exclusive private island concept, with the second island, Nowhere, scheduled to launch in Q1 2026.
at Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:56 +0000
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As the only property in the Torres del Paine National Park permitted to offer equine activities, Las Torres Patagonia offers guests a taste of cowboy culture - Patagonia-style. Its gaucho baqueanos are longstanding custodians of local horsemanship and share their time-honoured skills and traditions with guests, both on the Reserve’s estancia and while exploring the National Park on horseback.
at Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:57:54 +0000
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Worldwide travel company Kuoni is matching why we travel with wow-worthy holidays in its peaks campaign which highlights the reasons why people go on holiday, rather than where they travel to.
Building on the success of this year’s – It’s not where, it’s why – creative, the campaign shows how, as ‘Experts in Travellers’, Kuoni takes time to understand each customers’ needs and match what they want from a holiday with exceptional travel experiences full of ‘wow’ moments.
at Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:55:20 +0000
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Discover Iceland’s newest winter destination at Laugarás Lagoon, a geothermal sanctuary newly opened on the iconic Golden Circle. Positioned in Laugarás village and easily reachable by car - just over an hour from Reykjavík - guests float across two levels of therapeutic warm waters connected by a dramatic waterfall, soaking beneath nature’s greatest light show.
The timing of Laugarás Lagoon’s opening is exceptional: a rare ‘solar maximum’ (occurring once every 11 years) makes this winter likely to be the most spectacular Northern Lights season until 2037, with peak activity expected to last until March 2026.
at Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:52:57 +0000
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Fusion Hotel Group, Southeast Asia’s leading wellness-inspired hospitality brand, has announced the upcoming debut of the stylish new LÈGACY Hanoi – a Fusion Original, as well as Grand Royal Riverside Hue – Fusion Collection in early 2026.
Located in two of Vietnam’s most historic and internationally renowned tourist destinations, these hotel openings mark the next chapter in the Fusion Hotel Group’s ambitious expansion and reinforces its leadership role in the country’s dynamic hospitality landscape.
at Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:50:14 +0000
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Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced its debut in Nepal with the opening of Moxy Kathmandu. Kathmandu is a city that thrives on contrasts, blends ancient heritage with modern buzz, vibrant culture, creativity, youthful energy and deep-rooted spiritual calmness - making it the perfect playground for Moxy.
at Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:47:01 +0000
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For those planning a family ski holiday this February half term, Powder Byrne’s programmes will be in full swing, with dedicated teams on hand to welcome guests to some of the best resorts in the Swiss Alps. Powder Byrne’s children’s ski programmes offer tailored, expert-led experiences for ages 3 to 19, guiding young skiers from their first steps on the snow to advanced, independent skiing, all within a safe, fun, and confidence-building environment. With the expert support of Powder Byrne, families can switch off and enjoy the mountains without the usual holiday pressure, creating a break that is relaxed and full of fun.
at Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:44:32 +0000
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Marriott International, Inc. and V&A Waterfront Holdings today announced a signed agreement to open The Cape Town EDITION within the V&A Waterfront in 2026. This milestone agreement is anticipated to mark the debut of EDITION Hotels in Africa, bringing its signature taste-making design, innovation, and consistent, excellent service to Cape Town.
at Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:58:36 +0000
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Faithful to a heritage shaped by innovation and the French art of living, Orient Express continues its vision of exceptional travel and expands its horizons once more. After an initial season of sailing planned through the Mediterranean and the Caribbean in 2026, Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, will welcome her sister-yacht, Orient Express Olympian, in 2027. Together, they will unveil a new collection of itineraries.
As with previous journeys, each route will follow the most favourable winds, reducing environmental impact while offering a distinctive maritime experience.
at Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:56:26 +0000
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WeRoad highlights major travel trends shaping 2026, driven by changing traveller motivations and behaviour. Demand is surging for emerging destinations like Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China, alongside continued popularity of classic favourites such as the Dolomites and Amalfi Coast. Travellers are increasingly seeking personal growth, human connection and relief from loneliness, with solo travel — especially among women — rising sharply. Key 2026 trends include balancing new and familiar destinations, shorter flexible trips, digital detox travel, solo-but-social experiences, and viewing travel as a form of self-care and wellbeing.
at Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:18:39 +0000
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Porto’s recognition as Europe’s Best Tourist Destination at the World Travel Awards represents more than a prestigious accolade. It reflects a broader transformation underway in European urban tourism — one increasingly shaped by authenticity, sustainability and meaningful cultural engagement rather than sheer visitor volume.
at Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:05:49 +0000
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WTTC has unanimously approved Madrid as its new global office after a strategic review, aiming to strengthen leadership through deeper member engagement, stronger advocacy, better access to global talent, and improved efficiency.
at Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:46:20 +0000
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WTTC has unanimously approved Madrid as its new global office after a strategic review, aiming to strengthen leadership through deeper member engagement, stronger advocacy, better access to global talent, and improved efficiency.
at Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:46:15 +0000
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Finland’s national flag carrier, Finnair, has just announced an expansion to its long-haul network, starting flights to Melbourne, Australia from next autumn. The route will be operated daily via Bangkok with an Airbus A350 aircraft.
The new route marks a completely new destination for Finnair, connecting Australia directly to Finnair’s extensive network via Finnair’s Helsinki hub.
at Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:49:06 +0000
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Following a wave of UK media reports warning of rising bed bug infestations as Christmas travel accelerates, hospitality experts say the coverage highlights a broader, travel-driven reality that hotels can no longer address through one-off responses alone.
The warnings come as travel volumes reach historical highs. According to the UK Civil Aviation Authority, aviation is on track for the busiest Christmas travel period on record, following a record-breaking summer, significantly increasing the movement of passengers, luggage, and personal belongings across destinations nationwide.
at Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:48:46 +0000
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The era of scaling hospitality businesses simply by counting rooms is over, according to The Bench, organisers of Future Hospitality Summit, which says that the future of hospitality lies in creating integrated ecosystems, lifestyle platforms and purpose-driven destinations.
After nearly 1,600 hospitality leaders from more than 70 countries checked in to Dubai for FHS World 2025, it is clear that a new wave of factors is shaping the future of hospitality in the Middle East – and globally – from the rise of non-hospitality brands in real estate to the critical intersection of Artificial Intelligence.
at Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:45:55 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced that its Operating Committee has unanimously approved Madrid in Spain as the location for the organisation’s new Global Office, which will help deliver tangible value to members and ignite the sector’s growth potential.
at Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:41:20 +0000
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Just in time for the start of the anniversary year, the historic aircraft have been completed! The Junkers Ju 52 and Lockheed L-1649A Super Star have now been finally accepted at “Lufthansa Group Hangar One.” This means that the two central exhibits, which will soon be on display in the new conference and visitor center, are now complete. Over the past few months, the aircraft were delivered in individual parts by heavy transporters and have since been reassembled with great attention to detail in their new home near Frankfurt Airport.
at Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:46:56 +0000
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British Airways and British Airways Holidays have today launched their January sale, running until 27 January 2026. Customers can kick off the year in style with great discounts on flights and holiday packages to destinations worldwide, perfect for banishing the winter blues.
The sale features savings on getaways to some of the most-searched holiday destinations this year and those featured in British Airways Holidays’ recent Travel Trends Report, including New York, Orlando, Dubai, the Maldives and Barbados.
at Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:08:42 +0000
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For greater efficiency and lower CO₂ emissions: Lufthansa Group is retrofitting its existing Airbus A320 fleet to optimize flight routes. Starting in 2026, 134 Airbus A320s will be equipped with the FANS-C digital communication system. The ADS-C EPP (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract Extended Projected Profile) technology automatically transmits 4D flight path information – i.e., data on position, altitude, direction, and time – to air traffic control in real time. This allows flight routes to be better adapted to actual conditions in the air. The result: more fuel-efficient flight routes, lower CO₂ emissions, and greater punctuality.
at Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:44:04 +0000
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