Under the dazzling lights of the Arabian Gulf, the 2025 World Cruise Awards unfolded last weekend in a glittering gala at Exhibition World Bahrain — a venue transformed into a celebration of ocean-going journeys, luxury voyages, and the dream of exploration at sea. On Saturday evening, cruise-industry leaders, travel editors, seafarers, and luxury-travel enthusiasts gathered in black tie and national dress for pre-dinner cocktails, a sumptuous gala dinner, and the crowning of the world’s most outstanding cruise ships, cruise lines, and maritime experiences.
at Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:32:24 +0000

Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons and prominent European hotel developer Gruppo Statuto announce plans to transform Berlin’s historic Hotel de Rome into a Four Seasons experience, opening in late 2027. This opening marks the return of Four Seasons to Berlin after 20 years.
at Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:37:13 +0000

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, has unveiled two brand-new culinary concepts aboard Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in its next generation Sonata Class launching in August 2027, during a press conference at ILTM Cannes.
at Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:33:33 +0000

Holland America Line broke its Black Friday weekend sales record in the United States, with 19% more bookings than its previous high watermark, set in 2023 for the same period from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Bookings were especially strong among guests planning summer Alaska vacations in 2026, choosing cruise options as well as Alaska Cruisetours, which combine a voyage with an immersive overland journey to Denali National Park. Guests also booked cruises as close in as Caribbean for later this month and as far out as South American cruises in 2028
at Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:31:21 +0000

Gymkhana, the acclaimed Two Michelin-starred London restaurant, is now open at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas—marking its first location in the United States. Created by JKS Restaurants co-founders Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi, in partnership with MGM Resorts International, Gymkhana is the first Indian restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip, further strengthening ARIA’s reputation as a premier dining destination.
at Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:28:16 +0000

Seabourn, the leader in luxury cruises and expedition travel, unveiled its exclusive annual “Explore More Event,” featuring exceptional savings and offers on most 2026 through 2028 worldwide ocean voyages and expeditions to Alaska, Antarctica, Japan, the Mediterranean, and more. Available now until February 17, 2026, Seabourn’s “Explore More Event” includes the following exclusive benefits:
at Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:26:15 +0000

Rising 39 stories above Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling heart, The Reverie Saigon announces itself as a landmark of unrivalled luxury. Positioned between Nguyen Hue Boulevard and Dong Khoi Street, the hotel not only offers world‑class accommodation but also unveils an extraordinary showcase of Italian design mastery woven into every detail of its space.
at Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:24:16 +0000

The Global Tourism Economy Forum (“GTEF” or “Forum”), an international platform dedicated to promoting the sustainable development of the global tourism economy, will hold its 2025 edition from December 15 to 17 in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. Under the theme “New Quality Productive Forces: Powering the Global Tourism Economy”, the Forum will gather over 1,000 guests from five continents and more than 30 countries and regions, including the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, heads of international organizations, government officials, ministers of culture and tourism, executives from Fortune Global 500 companies, renowned entrepreneurs, and experts. Together, they will forge a new stage for open cooperation and jointly chart a future blueprint for the global tourism economy.
at Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:22:16 +0000

The Middle East’s largest general aviation event, Sand & Fun Airshow 2025, recently held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, welcomed a new exhibitor from the U.S., Oregon-based Samson Sky, makers of the Switchblade Flying Car.
at Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:19:07 +0000

Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort company, reopened five of their Jamaica properties over the weekend, marking a major step forward for tourism on the island. The returning resorts include Sandals Dunn’s River, Sandals Royal Plantation, Sandals Ochi, Sandals Negril and Beaches Negril, each welcoming guests back to Jamaica’s famed north coast.
at Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:16:20 +0000

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum today — on December 7th, 84 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor — launched an ambitious “Remember Pearl Harbor” National Campaign to raise $51 million to restore America’s World War II aviation battlefield, preserve our nation’s aviation heritage, and honor the heroes of Pearl Harbor.
at Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:14:34 +0000

Tourism royalty from across the globe convened in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 to recognise the travel organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation.
at Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:37:00 +0000

World Travel Tech Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the travel tech sector – has unveiled the winners of its 2025 programme at a glittering gala reception held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The finest travel technology brands from around the world attended the 5th annual World Travel Tech Awards Gala Ceremony for a night of celebration and industry recognition.
at Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:19:36 +0000

The countdown is on to the new year, and at Walt Disney World Resort, 2026 will bring ten all-new and reinvigorated attractions and experiences, plus nine returning festivals and special events. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming in 2026, offering even more reasons to visit this magical destination all year round:
at Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:17:19 +0000

Jet2 has revealed more exciting news for customers today, by announcing the launch of flights and holidays to Egypt, as well as a special offer on holidays to celebrate the arrival of the new destination. From February 2027, the award-winning tour operator and airline will operate year-round to two hugely popular sunshine destinations in Egypt – Hurghada and Sharm-El-Sheikh – a move that will be warmly welcomed by holidaymakers.
at Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:14:59 +0000

SAS expands its offering with the launch of SAS Holidays. The new concept reflects the rising demand for integrated leisure travel solutions, giving customers the possibility to arrange their entire journey in one place. By combining flights with accommodation, transfers and tailored extras, SAS strengthens its position in the growing holiday market. With SAS Holidays, the entire trip can now be managed in one place, reflecting SAS’ ambition to expand its offering in the leisure market. The product will be actively marketed going forward, with the campaign line “There’s holidays. And there’s SAS Holidays.” playing a central role.
at Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:13:08 +0000

In November, Norwegian had 1.5 million passengers, while Widerøe had 324,000 passengers, bringing the Group total to 1.84 million passengers. The November load factor of 85.5 percent was a record high for Norwegian. “We had a strong performance overall during November. The load factor for Norwegian is the highest we have ever recorded for this month, showing that the network and capacity adjustments we made for the winter season are making a positive impact. We are also pleased with an increase in the unit revenue in November for Norwegian, and that operational performance continues to be solid into the winter season,” said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian.
at Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:11:19 +0000

Every holiday season, Delta welcomes hundreds of thousands of customers to the skies who are eager to reconnect with loved ones or recharge on vacation. While holiday travel brings its own share of pressure, Delta is shifting the spotlight to the simple acts of humanity that make our journeys memorable.  To celebrate 100 years of flight, Delta will highlight the simple acts of care that connect us all – the true reason for the season. For the winter holidays, the global airline is introducing Centennial Cheer, a program that will recognize 100,000 acts of kindness shared among Delta employees and customers.
at Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:08:07 +0000

Korean Air, alongside Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, will introduce Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to its entire fleet. This marks the first time a South Korean airline will adopt Starlink for in-flight connectivity, an initiative that aims to significantly elevate the passenger and crew experience ahead of the airlines’ full integration. Starlink, SpaceX’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, delivers peak broadband speeds of up to 500 Mbps, enabling passengers to enjoy seamless streaming, online gaming, video calls, cloud-based work, shopping and messaging. With Starlink, customers across all cabins will have access to fast, reliable in-flight Wi-Fi, allowing them to stay connected in the air as effortlessly as they would on the ground.
at Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:05:42 +0000

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, and Air India, India’s leading global airline, have entered into a bilateral agreement aimed at enhancing connectivity between the two countries and improving passenger movement across regional and domestic networks.
at Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:03:30 +0000

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a codeshare agreement with South African Airways, the national flag carrier of South Africa. The agreement, which will take effect on 1 March 2026, was signed in Geneva by Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat and South African Airways Prof. CEO John Lamola, with the participation of senior executives from both companies. Under this new agreement, Turkish Airlines will place its TK flight code on South African Airways flights operating across its key African gateways, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Windhoek, Harare, Victoria Falls and Mauritius. On its part, South African Airways will place its SA flight code on selected Turkish Airlines-operated flights between İstanbul and Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Frankfurt, Paris and London.
at Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:02:50 +0000

Rail Europe was honoured yesterday with the 2025 Rail Tourism Award in Utrecht for “Swiss Bliss”, a campaign designed to highlight rail travel as one of the most engaging ways to discover lesser-known corners of Switzerland. The initiative encourages travellers to look beyond the classic highlights, explore places that sit off the beaten path and embrace a “travel like a local” mindset — especially during the quieter, off-season months. The award is part of a programme developed by Eurail and the European Travel Commission (ETC), recognising creative approaches that bring together rail mobility, sustainable tourism and strong editorial storytelling.
at Sat, 06 Dec 2025 07:56:59 +0000

The World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025, recognising the achievements of the world’s leading travel and tourism organisations, will take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 6 December. Hosted at the landmark Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the red carpet reception, organised in partnership with Official Host Destination Bahrain, will bring together travel and tourism leaders from across the world. The gala evening marks the climax of WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, a global search for the best travel and tourism organisations. Regional ceremonies were held earlier in Tanzania, Cancun (Mexico), Saint Lucia, Hong Kong, Sardinia (Italy) and Dubai. The Grand Final brings together these regional winners to compete for the prestigious World categories, the highest accolades in the annual WTA programme, spanning the entire industry, from hotels and resorts to airlines and tour operators.
at Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:05:02 +0000

Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island unveils an extensive line-up of festive and year-end dining experiences across its award-winning restaurants and lounges, including themed afternoon teas at Al Meylas, signature steak nights and Christmas celebrations at Butcher & Still, elegant Italian feasts at Café Milano, and indulgent brunches at Crust. Eclipse Terrace Lounge offers seasonal dinners under the stars, while Saikindō elevates New Year’s Eve with exclusive omakase and terrace celebrations. Throughout December, guests can enjoy curated menus, live entertainment, luxury hampers, wellness-inspired dining moments, and specialty retail offerings, making the hotel one of Abu Dhabi’s most vibrant culinary destinations for the holiday season.
at Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:38:02 +0000

Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 low fares airline, today (Thurs, 4 Dec) announced a sixth based aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Summer 2026, representing a US$600m investment from Ryanair in the Northwest. This additional aircraft will deliver +250,000 additional seats (+15% growth), 3 exciting new routes to Marrakesh, Tirana, and Warsaw, and extra flights on 11 popular existing routes to Alicante, Barcelona, Faro, Ibiza, Kaunas, Kraków, Malaga, Malta, Porto, Reus, and Sofia. Ryanair’s record Summer 2026 schedule offers customers in Liverpool and the Northwest even more choice at Europe’s lowest fares whilst also supporting over 2,000 local jobs.
at Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:37:19 +0000

easyJet, one of Europe’s largest airlines, has agreed to acquire the Adria Tehnika maintenance facility based in Slovenia. The five-bay aircraft maintenance facility in Brnik has undertaken heavy maintenance for the easyJet fleet of aircraft for several years and the airline plans to invest in the facility over the long term
at Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:36:12 +0000

Air Canada recently and proudly unveiled a special livery honouring our Canadian Olympians and Paralympians competing in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This bold design on Fin 940, an Airbus A330, features images of Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassadors and embodies the strength, dedication and national pride of Team Canada. The first scheduled flight for this special Team Canada livery is flight AC894 today headed for Milan! As the Official Airline of Team Canada, Air Canada will once again Fly The Flag, transporting more than 750 athletes and delegation members to and from the Games. The airline’s employee-driven Going for Gold program, further supports Team Canada in ensuring a seamless travel experience for Canada’s top athletes.
at Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:32:55 +0000

Qantas has welcomed its tenth and final A380 back to Sydney today after nearly six years in storage, marking the largest maintenance check in airline’s 105-year history. The return of the aircraft, named after one of the Qantas founders, ‘Paul McGinness’ will serve as an operational spare during the Christmas period and from 1 January 2026 will boost international capacity by allowing daily A380 flying on the airline’s Sydney – Dallas route.
at Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:30:19 +0000

Emirates has officially activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair to provide connectivity to customers travelling to The Bahamas. The unilateral partnership between both carriers enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing its customers to connect on The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from two gateways in Florida to two destinations within The Bahamas - Nassau/Paradise Island and Freeport on Grand Bahama Island.
at Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:28:22 +0000

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has officially signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration to join United for Wildlife’s global taskforces. Founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation, the initiative aims to tackle illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species worldwide by disrupting trafficking routes and strengthening supply chain security.
at Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:25:43 +0000

With uninterrupted views and sunsets over the Andaman Sea and a sleek design, this contemporary space combines understated elegance with functionality. Nestled on the southern tip of Bangtao Beach, KALIDO provides the perfect backdrop for private events.
at Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:23:18 +0000

Velassaru Maldives has officially opened Sora, a new overwater Japanese restaurant designed to enhance the resort’s culinary offering with a dedicated teppanyaki counter, robata grill and sushi and sashimi bar. Suspended above the lagoon and built with clean, minimalist lines, Sora takes its name from the Japanese word for “sky” and offers diners uninterrupted ocean views from both the indoor open-plan dining area and the outdoor deck. At the heart of the restaurant’s open-plan design lies the black-marble teppanyaki counter where guests can watch chefs preparing dishes to order. To one side sits a robata grill that adds a smoky depth to the menu, while the opposite counter houses a sushi and sashimi station. The interior design incorporates natural elements such as a thatched roof, rattan-strip ceilings and stone-patterned floors, paired with blonde wood furniture and folding doors that open to let in refreshing sea breezes, views of bright blue skies and colourful Maldivian sunsets.
at Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:21:12 +0000

New global travel data from Polarsteps shows Brits travelling faster, further and more adventurously than ever, and posting more of it publicly than any other major European nation.
at Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:17:02 +0000

Looking ahead to 2026, the tourism landscape is evolving, with travellers seeking more profound, personalised, and purposeful journeys. From immersive cultural experiences to sustainable adventures and wellness retreats, the focus is shifting towards authentic connection and emotional resonance. Dubai, a city renowned for its innovation and hospitality, is perfectly positioned to embrace these emerging trends, offering visitors opportunities to experience the future of travel in truly spectacular ways.
at Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:47:50 +0000

TAP Air Portugal introduces a new cabin that offers more space, more privacy, comfort, and a superior travel experience. Starting summer 2026, TAP Air Portugal will launch a new cabin, designed to give the consumer more choice between Economy and Business class. Available on long-haul flights aboard the A330 and A321LR fleets, this innovative product responds to evolving travel trends and the growing demand for enhanced comfort, privacy and differentiated services.
at Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:57:56 +0000

Soundstorm is back and ready to electrify Riyadh this December, and trust us, you do not want to miss this unforgettable party under the stars. The three-day event, set against the backdrop of Banban, in the outskirts of Riyadh, brings together hundreds of thousands of attendees, global superstars, and emerging regional talent in the largest music festival in the region. Since 2019, Soundstorm has signaled a new rhythm for Saudi. It’s a celebration of sound, artistic expression, and creative energy that embodies an evolving musical identity and Saudi’s incredible trajectory as a major player in the entertainment and music space. From ground-breaking performances to Saudi’s evolving cultural landscape, here’s why Soundstorm 2025 is THE destination this winter:
at Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:54:01 +0000

Wizz Air today announces the launch of six new routes from London Luton Airport. From next spring, Wizz Air customers will be able to reach four new destinations across Greece: Chania, Mykonos, Rhodes, Zakynthos, alongside two additional routes to the European cities of Bordeaux and Dortmund.
at Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:51:40 +0000

Design Hotels, a global community for independent, design-driven hotels, has announced the addition of more than 14 properties across Asia Pacific, with the region accounting for a record 28% of the brand’s overall portfolio global growth in 2025, a first for the brand. The strategic expansion underlines the brand’s commitment to strengthening its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality markets, while supporting pioneering hoteliers who redefine travel through design, culture, and authentic local connections.
at Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:30:13 +0000

Keeping a fleet on schedule isn’t always easy. Delays occur, costs fluctuate, and drivers require clear direction to prevent downtime. For firms managing logistics or operating in the travel sector, better visibility over vehicle activity isn’t something to overlook. It enables teams to manage resources in real-time and make faster decisions, helping everything run more smoothly.
at Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:28:08 +0000

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett wrapped up a recent Tourism Recovery Tour of Montego Bay with news that despite the impact of Hurricane Melissa last month, the destination area is on target to officially reopen for business on December 15, 2025. The announcement comes as Minister Bartlett also revealed that since the start of 2025 the sector has recorded tourism earnings of US$2.9 billion.
at Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:17:56 +0000