Travel Uni News

  • The global airline industry currently generates an estimated 3.6 million tonnes of cabin and catering waste annually, based on 2024–2025 data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF). This volume is to be at four million tonnes by late 2025 and could potentially double by 2040 if current practices are not changed, primarily due to the increased passengers’ numbers.
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  • Beginning May 26, 2026, guests will be able to experience Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Featuring high‑speed thrills, zany comedy and an electrifying soundtrack, the attraction delivers a newly reimagined experience that feels fresh, fast and unforgettable.  Before boarding the attraction, guests will hear the familiar, sweet tunes of “Can You Picture That?” as The Electric Mayhem rehearses for their big concert — setting the stage for the chaos, comedy and rockin’ fun that follows.
    at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:54:31 +0000
  • The tool allows more than 100,000 members in 139 countries to manage bookings, check points, and administer their professional profiles in real time from iOS and Android devices. What benefits does the new application offer to travel agents? The tool has been designed to optimise the daily operations of the retail sector. The application focuses on the digitalisation of processes that previously required more complex management, now allowing immediate access to the entire portfolio of RIU Hotels & Resorts.
    at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:50:18 +0000
  • Korean Air has officially completed a comprehensive 42-month infrastructure overhaul of its lounges at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 with the unveiling of its renovated flagship First and Prestige Class West Lounges, opening April 17 and 16, respectively. Following a KRW 110 billion investment, the airline has successfully modernized its entire lounge network at Incheon. The expansion more than doubles the airline’s total lounge capacity at the terminal, preparing for increased passenger volumes ahead of its planned integration with Asiana Airlines.
    at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:47:48 +0000
  • Delta Air Lines is celebrating 25 years of operations in Argentina, marking a milestone that reflects the airline’s long-standing commitment to the country and its role in connecting Argentina with the United States and the world.  Since launching service in 2000, Delta has grown alongside Argentina’s aviation market, supporting cultural exchange, tourism and business ties while building long-term partnerships and local teams that continue to shape the airline’s presence today.
    at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:45:43 +0000
  • Tour operator easyJet holidays has once again been recognised for delivering outstanding customer experience, earning the prestigious Good Housekeeping Institute Reader recommended endorsement for the second year running. The accolade is based on direct feedback from Good Housekeeping readers, who rated their experience across every stage of the journey when booking and travelling on an easyJet holidays package.
    at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:39:11 +0000
  • British Airways’ fully-funded pilot training scheme has opened for applications for the fourth year running, with an £18m commitment by the airline for up to 160 aspiring pilots. Tens of thousands of applicants are expected to apply for a place on the highly-competitive Speedbird Pilot Academy, which sees British Airways covering the £100,000 training cost for those who land a spot on the programme. 
    at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:25:46 +0000
  • goop kitchen, the upscale, chef-crafted restaurant concept founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, makes its highly anticipated New York City debut on Monday, April 20, marking the brand’s first expansion outside of California and a major new phase of growth. Built as a dark kitchen model, goop kitchen operates without traditional dining rooms, offering thoughtfully crafted meals designed specifically for delivery and takeout.
    at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:19:47 +0000
  • Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced its long-awaited return to Philadelphia, becoming the first cruise line to sail from the city in 15 years. As the city of Philadelphia celebrates a momentous year with the country’s 250th anniversary happening this summer, NCL has brought yet another significant milestone to this storied city with the return of the cruise industry.
    at Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:15:19 +0000
  • Celestyal has confirmed the successful and safe transit of both its vessels, Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey, through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant operational milestone and demonstrating leadership across the cruise industry during a period of heightened regional sensitivity. On Friday, April 17, Celestyal Discovery, under the command of Captain Nikolaos Vasileiou, became the first cruise vessel to depart the Arabian Gulf, executing a carefully coordinated voyage plan developed in close collaboration with regional authorities and maritime security teams. This pioneering movement established a safe and proven route through the Strait, enabling other cruise operators to follow.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:13:50 +0000
  • Cultural drivers are no longer just inspiring travel—it is directly driving booking behavior, with measurable spikes linked to films, series and concerts, according to Civitatis booking trends and recent industry data. A recent surge in global interest in South Korea following the cultural impact of KPop Demon Hunters reflects a broader structural shift: travelers are increasingly choosing destinations based on what they watch, listen to and engage with digitally.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:09:55 +0000
  • For two days, Prague is transforming into a vibrant hub of global tourism. On 20 and 21 April, it is hosting the largest incoming tourism event in Czechia — Czechia Travel Trade Day 2026, organised annually by the Czech Tourist Authority — CzechTourism, this year in cooperation with Prague City Tourism and regional tourism organisations. The capital once again confirms its role as the gateway to Czechia and as a hub for new opportunities in international tourism cooperation.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:40:17 +0000
  • For two days, Prague is transforming into a vibrant hub of global tourism. On 20 and 21 April, it is hosting the largest incoming tourism event in Czechia — Czechia Travel Trade Day 2026, organised annually by the Czech Tourist Authority — CzechTourism, this year in cooperation with Prague City Tourism and regional tourism organisations. The capital once again confirms its role as the gateway to Czechia and as a hub for new opportunities in international tourism cooperation.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:40:10 +0000
  • Coorg (Kodagu) does not announce itself loudly. It draws you in with coffee-scented air, dense green slopes, and a quiet sense of distance from the everyday. If you are planning a refined break in the Western Ghats, your choice often comes down to two distinct moods: the monsoon, when the landscape turns lyrical and rain-washed; or summer, when forest sanctuaries feel cool, shaded, and wonderfully unhurried. Here is how each season shapes Coorg, so you can time your stay to the kind of beauty you wish to savour.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:29:11 +0000
  • All indications are that 2026 will be the year of agentic AI, succinctly defined as gen AI that can accomplish real-world tasks rather than simply outputting content. Agentic AI is already playing a key role in next-generation automation within companies, increasing productivity and reducing costs. According to Phocuswright’s latest research report Budgets, Barriers and the Race to Agentic AI, more than 60% of travel businesses surveyed are experimenting with or scaling agentic AI, with 6% already actively scaling and 22% beginning to scale.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:02 +0000
  • Etihad Airways announced a significant expansion of its Africa network, adding new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi, as part of its continued global growth strategy. The new services reflect investment in high-growth markets, supporting increasing connectivity across trade, cargo and mobility.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:35:44 +0000
  • Radisson RED Izmir Point Bornova opens as the first Radisson RED hotel in Türkiye, marking the brand’s debut in the Turkish market. Located in the lively Bornova district, the new hotel introduces Radisson RED’s bold, design-driven and social-forward hospitality concept to İzmir, with a fresh lifestyle experience that blends creativity, community, and contemporary comfort.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:59:44 +0000
  • Rocco Forte Hotels introduces The Grand European Golf Tour, a curated collection of golf experiences across their European destinations, created in partnership with Golf Travel Centre. Guests can combine stays at Rocco Forte’s celebrated hotels with play at Europe’s most prestigious courses, all within easy reach of the properties. From historic championship layouts in Scotland to the award-winning fairways of Verdura Resort in Sicily, each experience is designed for discerning golfers seeking world-class sport complemented by culture, cuisine, and renowned hospitality.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:56:56 +0000
  • ALL Accor, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme, announces the return of the Dream Tournament, an exclusive experience taking place on May 18th at the Parc des Princes, the home of Paris Saint-Germain.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:05:35 +0000
  • TRIBE Hotels launched TRIBE Vinyl Club on Disquaire Day / Record Store Day on 18 April, bringing vinyl culture into its hotels worldwide through curated listening stations, neighbourhood partnerships, and an exclusive vinyl release.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:02:21 +0000
  • Global hospitality leader Hilton has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with B.P.G. LTD.  for the new-build Paradise Breeze Nassau. Expected to open in 2028, Paradise Breeze will join Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of nearly 200 distinct, hand-picked hotels and resorts. The signing marks the debut of the Curio Collection brand in The Bahamas and Hilton’s return to the island, a significant milestone in the company’s ambitious growth plans in the region.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:46:47 +0000
  • Kingfisher Bay Resort sits at the heart of K’gari (Fraser Island), the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. Together, they offer a unique wedding destination defined by scale, natural beauty and a sense of occasion that is distinctly Australian. Surrounded by ancient rainforests, sweeping sand dunes and the calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait, K’gari (Fraser Island) provides a setting that is both expansive and intimate, allowing couples to celebrate in a location that feels truly removed from the everyday.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:39:49 +0000
  • A new era of long haul travel is on the horizon as Air New Zealand’s world-first innovation, the Economy Skynest™, will be available to book from May 18, 2026. It will operate onboard the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from November. The game-changing concept gives travelers more choice, providing the opportunity for lie-flat rest in the sky regardless of the cabin they choose to fly. Initial services will operate between New York (JFK) and Auckland (AKL), redefining comfort on one of the world’s longest routes.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:37:15 +0000
  • This summer, Ramble Worldwide, the original walking holiday specialist with a charitable ethos, is offering a programme of free guided walks across England and Scotland to celebrate its 80th birthday. Launched in 1946 as Ramblers Association Services, the holiday-planning arm of the Ramblers’ Association, the organisation was founded at a time when access to the countryside was limited. Its mission was simple yet powerful: to open landscapes, mountains and coastline routes to people who longed to explore at their own pace, supporting walkers by providing assembled tours and guest house stays.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:34:02 +0000
  • As more travellers embrace flexible ways of working, Sunlife Resorts Mauritius invites them to escape the ordinary and experience curated long-stay escapes designed for productivity, flexibility, and wellbeing. With high-speed Wi-Fi, dedicated work-friendly spaces, and seamless connectivity across its properties, the brand is perfectly equipped for today’s modern traveller.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:31:07 +0000
  • Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the global luxury hospitality brand, today unveils “Wellness Without Walls,” a landmark global campaign that redefines well-being beyond the confines of a traditional gym or spa, featuring world-renowned footballer Kylian Mbappé as Fairmont’s first ever Wellness Ambassador. Fairmont is debuting a cinematic brand film that brings this unbound vision to life through the lens of one of the world’s most recognizable athletes, an individual whose own approach to performance, recovery, and longevity mirrors Fairmont’s philosophy.
    at Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:14:34 +0000
  • dnata Catering & Retail exhibits a live microfarm installation at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), offering visitors a tangible demonstration of how freshness, sustainability and culinary creativity are shaping the next phase of onboard dining. Inspired by dnata’s catering facility in Melbourne, the microfarm enables culinary teams to cultivate selected herbs onsite for use in menu development. Since its introduction in 2025, the initiative has supported more than a dozen menu presentations and contributed to improved freshness, reduced waste, sustainability and enhanced menu creativity.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:59:35 +0000
  • Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is making it more accessible for guests to travel with their cats and dogs, introducing a special promotional offer for its existing Pets Onboard service while continuing to deliver the care, comfort and safety that define the Etihad travel experience. Already the only airline in the UAE to offer guests the option to travel with pets in the cabin, Etihad continues to evolve the service in response to growing demand from travellers who wish to bring important members of the family when they fly.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:37:30 +0000
  • Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has elevated its premium travel experience across all flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Mumbai and New Delhi, both operating four times daily. The airline will introduce its game-changing Airbus A321LR twice daily to both Mumbai and New Delhi, which will complement two daily wide-body services connecting Abu Dhabi to each city.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:31:08 +0000
  • British Airways is expanding its partnership with London-based coffee brand Grind, to bring a bespoke coffee blend to the skies, specially crafted to serve the perfect cup at 35,000ft. The specially curated blend will be served across British Airways’ Club Europe (short‑haul business class) and Club World (long‑haul business class) cabins. The blend has been co-created by Tim Jackson, British Airways’ Master of Wine who oversees the airline’s full complimentary drinks portfolio, and Grind’s Head of Coffee, Howard Gill.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:28:54 +0000
  • Annual hotel revenues in Oman reached OMR297.3 million (US$772 million) in 2025 – a new annual record and a year-on-year increase of more than 22%, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Oman’s hotels welcomed 2.4 million guests last year, up nearly 11% compared to 2024. Average occupancy grew 13.6% to reach almost 57%, while average room rates reached almost OMR49 (US$127), an increase of 4.7%, according to Cavendish Maxwell’s latest analysis of Oman’s hospitality sector.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:21:37 +0000
  • As Oʻahu continues its recovery following recent events, The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay welcomes travelers to experience a summer of exploration and adventure on the North Shore.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:12:41 +0000
  • Verdura Resort will host the inaugural Sir Rocco Forte Captain’s Trophy from September 10-13, introducing an exclusive new event that brings together world-class golf, culture and conversation at one of Europe’s leading golf destinations.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:52:03 +0000
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages today unveils the suite collection for Atlas Adventurer, the world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht, introducing a new expression of exploration that reinterprets the elegance of ocean travel for today’s traveler. Designed at the intersection of sustainability and sophistication, the yacht introduces an all-suite accommodation concept that pairs expansive, residential-style living with next-generation maritime innovation, inviting today’s global traveler to experience the spirit of an iconic age through a distinctly modern lens. Reservations will open to the general public on June 10.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:01:51 +0000
  • Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center proudly announces the completion of its comprehensive $70 million transformation, coinciding with the hotel’s 20-year milestone in the heart of downtown Denver. The renovation introduces a full reimagination of its 1,100 guestrooms and suites alongside new and enhanced gathering spaces, designed to elevate both the guest and local experience. It follows the 2018 and 2019 revitalization of the hotel’s dining venues – including Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps, Peaks 27th Floor Lounge and Assembly Hall Bar + Market – as well as its public spaces, with updated design, flexible seating areas and more than 150 works of art by over 50 Colorado-based creators curated in partnership with Nine Dot Arts.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:59:46 +0000
  • A bold new chapter in Old Town Scottsdale hospitality is set to unfold this spring as Hotel Solaya has officially opened its doors, joining the JdV by Hyatt brand portfolio. Following an extensive transformation, the newly reimagined property introduces a vibrant desert oasis where modern Mexican influence, playful design, and the energy of Scottsdale come together to create an entirely new lifestyle destination for locals and travelers alike.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:39:24 +0000
  • Raes today announces its new boutique hotel, The Bonobo by Raes, will open in the heart of Byron Bay this June, with bookings now open. A contemporary hotel and lifestyle destination, The Bonobo brings together flexible accommodation, a Lobby Lounge for all-day dining and drinks, and a curated mix of wellness and retail experiences, underpinned by Raes’ signature service and hospitality. Reset will join as the hotel’s dedicated wellness partner, bringing a holistic approach to wellness at The Bonobo.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:36:53 +0000
  • The Maldives continues to capture the imagination of discerning travelers, where turquoise lagoons, white sand beaches, and private island living define the ultimate escape. Long associated with once-in-a-lifetime journeys, the destination is increasingly sought after for family-friendly Maldives vacations, where space, privacy, and shared experiences come together for meaningful time away. With this in mind, Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of resorts in the Maldives reintroduces its Family Fun Summer offer, inviting families, groups of friends, and couples traveling together to reconnect across its collection of private island resorts.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:34:47 +0000
  • A new premium gateway is taking shape at Changi Airport. Changi Airport Group (CAG) has started work on redeveloping the former Commercially Important Persons (CIP) terminal site into a vibrant travel and lifestyle destination, featuring an enhanced private terminal and a new amenities cluster linked to the existing Hub & Spoke.  Strategically located at the southern node of Terminal 2, the development will transform Changi’s premium travel experience when it opens in mid-2027.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:32:44 +0000
  • In a world where luxury is increasingly defined by time, space, and meaningful connection, get ready to embrace a more unhurried pace of island living at JA Manafaru. With two exceptional long-stay offers, ‘Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 5’ and the ‘Maldives Private Residence Escape’, this is a chance to linger longer, explore deeper, and experience the Maldives in a much more personal and intentional way.
    at Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:29:11 +0000
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