With just days to go before this year’s Synergy – The Retreat Show takes place, the world’s only international trade show exclusively dedicated to wellness travel is excited to reveal its programme and speaker line-up of its fourth and most resonant edition. Held in the enchanting blue zone of Sardinia, Italy, from 7th to 10th October 2025, the show will gather global wellness leaders, visionaries and creatives under the transformative theme “The Role of the Arts in Healing.”
at Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:08:03 +0000

Created in partnership with Princess Cruises, world-renowned global mixologist and Princess ambassador Rob Floyd presents Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection – an imaginative and interactive cocktail book now available on Amazon and onboard all 17 Princess ships.
at Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:17:36 +0000

Fairmont Mayakoba, the luxury beachfront haven set in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, unveils a multi-day celebration of Día de Muertos, one of the country’s most vibrant and beloved holidays. From October 31 to November 2, the idyllic seaside escape will bring treasured traditions to life through vibrant celebrations, hands-on workshops, and chef-driven experiences amidst the lush mangroves, tranquil canals, and pristine white-sand beaches.
at Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:14:52 +0000

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, Manar Abu Dhabi will once again illuminate the archipelagos, mangroves, and oases of Abu Dhabi from November 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), this public light art exhibition aims to inspire creativity and celebrate the emirate’s unique natural landscapes.
at Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:09:04 +0000

Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, today announced it has been selected by British Airways Holidays to support in the design and delivery of a market-leading digital retail platform that will offer customers an improved experience which aims to guide and assist them throughout their travel experience.
at Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:07:34 +0000

The finest travel brands from across the Caribbean and North America have been honoured at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in Saint Lucia. The industry elite gathered on the paradise island for the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 to discover who amongst them had been crowned the best of the best. The red carpet evening, hosted at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian, marked the third leg of the WTA’s Grand Tour 2025 – a global search for the finest travel and tourism organisations. The breadth and depth of Saint Lucia’s tourism offerings were reinforced with two key awards: the majestic island was named ‘Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Destination’. Turks & Caicos was voted ‘Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination’. The Bahamas took the title of ‘Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination’. Jamaica emerged triumphed as ‘Caribbean’s Leading Destination’, as well as ‘Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’.
at Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:05:16 +0000

This October, San Antonio invites visitors to experience Spirit Season, a citywide, more-than-month-long celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) filled with vibrant altars, illuminated river parades, live performances, art installations, and community festivals. From October 3 to November 14, 2025, the city transforms into the nation’s premier destination for this moving cultural tradition.
at Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:02:30 +0000

Zip Aviation made aviation history at the 2025 Ryder Cup, executing a record-breaking helicopter operation that set a new benchmark for event airlift logistics. Over the course of the championship at Bethpage Black, Zip Aviation conducted more than 300 flights carrying over 2,000 passengers, marking a historic milestone in both scale and precision for the aviation industry.
at Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:00:22 +0000

Southwest Airlines Co is keeping the sun up all night on its network expansion party with the intention to begin service at Anchorage, Alaska’s Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the first half of 2026. Southwest Airlines® is scheduled to make flights available for purchase as part of its next schedule extension coming this month.
at Sun, 05 Oct 2025 05:08:44 +0000

Princess Cruises celebrates the maiden voyage of its newest Sphere Class ship, Star Princess, which departed Barcelona on an 11-night Inaugural Western Mediterranean voyage. Continuing the brand’s tradition of innovation, elegance, and warm service that connects guests to the world and to one another, the gleaming Star Princess now sails as the 17th jewel of the Princess fleet.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:02:59 +0000

Sixteen-year-old Jolé St. John, Tobago’s Junior Secretary of Tourism, has been crowned winner of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) 21st Regional Tourism Youth Congress, held Thursday at Hilton Barbados Resort.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:41:25 +0000

Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the Abu Dhabi Art Fair returns this year from 19 to 23 November for its 17th edition with 140 galleries from more than 50 cities from over 35 countries participating. The 2025 edition highlights dynamic art scenes from Nigeria, the Gulf region, and Türkiye, whilst welcoming first-time participants from Algeria,Netherlands, Peru and Tanzania, underscoring the fair’s growing global influence.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:12:14 +0000

Strøm Nordic Spa is proud to announce that Strøm Old Quebec has been named Canada’s Best Day Spa at the internationally recognized World Spa Awards—for the second year in a row. This honour reflects the expertise and standards consistently applied across all Strøm destinations, reinforcing the company’s vision to elevate well-being through balance, nature, and purposeful growth.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:05:25 +0000

Avelo Airlines announces the launch of Avelo PLUS, a brand-new membership program designed to make traveling even more affordable and convenient. Travelers can join for just $49 for the first year* and enjoy exclusive perks all year long.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:56:41 +0000

This season, The Palm Beaches invite travelers to discover what’s new and next in Florida’s Most Stylish Vacation Destination®. Spanning 39 unique cities and towns from Jupiter and Tequesta to Boca Raton, the region continues to set the standard for luxury, innovation, and genuine hospitality. From revitalized historic hotels and luxurious new resorts to bold restaurant concepts from globally renowned chefs, emerging downtown districts, and a dynamic cultural calendar, The Palm Beaches are brimming with fresh offerings for both new and returning travelers. These enhancements reflect the destination’s commitment to excellence, promising unforgettable experiences and authentic hospitality at every turn.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:54:37 +0000

Cruisebound, the online cruise agency redefining how travelers plan and book cruises, is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new affiliate program. The initiative creates opportunities for content creators, influencers, and digital marketers to partner with Cruisebound and earn commissions on bookings generated through unique affiliate links.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:52:33 +0000

Omio, the leading multi-modal booking platform, today announced its official launch in Brazil, marking a major milestone in its global growth. Driven by the mission to make every journey seamless, Brazilian travellers can now effortlessly search, compare and book long-distance/intercity bus routes and flights from over 300 carriers - all on one app. With the expansion into Brazil, the Omio platform now unifies transportation via flights, trains, ferries and buses across 46 countries in four continents: Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:50:29 +0000

Pacer, a leading scalable project intelligence solution, is thrilled to announce its milestone achievement of supporting 200 Hyatt hotel openings. The collaboration between Pacer and Hyatt has played a pivotal role in helping to streamline operations, ensure smooth hotel launches, and maintain Hyatt’s renowned global standards of excellence.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:48:32 +0000

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and Icelandair, the leading carrier of Iceland, today announced that Icelandair has selected T6 for its future operations at JFK. Icelandair joins partner airline JetBlue, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Avianca, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Condor, Frontier, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Norse, and SWISS as the 15th international airline that will make T6 its new home at JFK when the terminal opens to passengers in 2026.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:46:19 +0000

Four Seasons sets the stage for 2026 with exceptional new openings, inspired transformations and curated journeys by sea and sky. From Cartagena to Hanoi, Gstaad to Madinah, each destination invites discovery, carrying forward the company’s heritage of service excellence and genuine care at every guest touchpoint. Seamless multi-destination adventures also await as guests set sail aboard the inaugural Four Seasons Yacht or take flight on the celebrated Four Seasons Private Jet Experience.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:43:41 +0000

The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) will soon welcome luxury hospitality leaders from across Europe and beyond to INSPIRE Europe, November 12–13 at the Congress Centre of the Czech National Bank in Prague. This 15th edition of INSPIRE will feature 60+ speakers and 300+ attendees, delivering two days of insights, networking, and solutions for the year ahead.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:40:24 +0000

The Saudi Ministry of Culture today announced a collaboration with Google Arts & Culture to launch an official page dedicated to Historic Jeddah, one of Saudi Arabia’s sites registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.  This step aims to utilize modern digital technologies to highlight the cultural and historical value of the area.The initiative was announced during the Cultural Investment Conference, held in Riyadh.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:37:04 +0000

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is celebrating 30 years of flights from Manchester in northern England to İstanbul. The national flag carrier operates 28 weekly flights from Manchester Airport to İstanbul Airport, providing a convenient and seamless connection between the two cities. Growing demand for Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network among British travellers has led to a recent increase of services, with Turkish Airlines now operating four flights per day to the İstanbul Airport, the hub of the airline.
at Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:32:04 +0000

Travel and tourism leaders from across the Caribbean and North America are gathering in Saint Lucia as the paradise island hosts the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 on 4 October. The VIP event at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian marks the third stop on WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, which also includes events in Tanzania, Cancun (Mexico), Hong Kong and Sardinia (Italy), before culminating in the Grand Final in Bahrain.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:30:21 +0000

Travel and tourism leaders from across the Caribbean and North America are gathering in Saint Lucia as the paradise island hosts the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 on 4 October. The VIP event at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian marks the third stop on WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, which also includes events in Tanzania, Cancun (Mexico), Hong Kong and Sardinia (Italy), before culminating in the Grand Final in Bahrain.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:30:16 +0000

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Edmund Bartlett, is targeting an ambitious new goal of attracting 500,000 visitors from the United Kingdom (UK) by 2030, underscoring the country’s strategic commitment to strengthening its position in one of its most important source markets.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:18:59 +0000

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced Ras Al Khaimah’s acceptance into Virtuoso® and Serandipians by Traveller Made, two of the world’s most exclusive luxury travel networks. This dual acceptance positions Ras Al Khaimah among the globe’s finest destinations for discerning travellers, reflecting its growing appeal as a premier destination for exceptional experiences, world-class hospitality, and strategic promise on the global luxury travel map.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:30:38 +0000

Choice Hotels International, Inc. one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, today announced it will onboard an additional 50 properties representing more than 4,800 rooms across France, nearly doubling the company’s portfolio in the country from 57 to 107 franchised hotels. The new properties will join the Quality Suites brand and complement Choice Hotel’s existing Clarion, Quality, Comfort and Ascend Hotel Collection hotels in France—Europe’s largest hotel franchise market.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:28:20 +0000

Central Holidays, award-winning leader in affordable-luxury travel to Italy for more than 50 years, is proud to announce its 2026 line-up of signature Italy Escorted Tours, featuring guaranteed departures, and an exclusive Early Booking Promotion offering savings of up to $200 per person. Designed to highlight the very best of Italy, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems, these travel programs reflect Central Holidays’ deep expertise, insightful local knowledge, and longstanding commitment to delivering unforgettable, immersive travel experiences.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:26:14 +0000

On 9 September, Phnom Penh celebrated a historic milestone with the inauguration of Techo International Airport, the nation’s largest aviation infrastructure project. Cambodian funded and built, with a design inspired by the nation’s cultural and Angkorian heritage, the airport begins operations as a modernised hub for business and tourism. The launch was marked by the arrival of the first commercial flight operated by Air Cambodia, welcomed with a traditional water salute.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:23:19 +0000

France-based B2B travel distribution solutions provider DIGITRIPS Group has today confirmed an ambitious European expansion plan with the appointment of Vicki Wickens as Vice President of International Growth – bringing valuable expertise from prior senior roles at Gimmonix, Sabre and Expedia Group. DIGITRIPS looks for establishing a lasting presence in other key European markets with its modular travel technology solutions. This international growth plan follows DIGITRIPS becoming France’s leading B2B and B2B2C platform – handling over 5m bookings since it was founded 10 years ago – and recent successful launches in both Benelux and Italy.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:20:51 +0000

Intrepid Travel has unveiled its new ‘Short Breaks’ range, featuring 4–6-day adventures for time-pressed travelers seeking immersive travel experiences. The range includes 10 brand-new itineraries across Latin America and Europe and 45 refreshed trips worldwide, carefully curated to fit a condensed timeframe. With a local leader and small group size, the new range delivers all the defining features of a classic Intrepid adventure, while offering more inclusions, shorter travel times, and closer-to-home destinations. The launch comes as busy schedules and limited leave are continuing to drive travellers to seek shorter, more flexible travel options. American travelers typically receive less than 10 days of vacation time. In fact, 67% of Americans say they’d rather take more shorter trips than fewer longer ones[1] and over half of Intrepid travellers surveyed[2] expressed interest in adventures that fit into a shorter period.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:17:12 +0000

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announces the opening of Sheraton Johor Bahru, a modern landmark hotel poised to redefine the hospitality experience in one of Malaysia’s most dynamic cities. As the first Sheraton in Johor Bahru, this 345-room hotel brings to life the brand’s new vision as part of a worldwide transformation which focuses on design and experience signatures that foster community, gathering, and productivity in all areas of the hotel.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:15:08 +0000

Shamal Holding and Marriott International Inc. announced a signed agreement to bring EDITION branded residences and a hotel to Dubai Harbour. Set to be completed in 2029, The Dubai Beach EDITION will combine EDITION’s signature taste-making design, innovation, and consistent, excellent service, redefining luxury living and hospitality in one of Dubai’s most iconic seafront destinations.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:11:14 +0000

Disneyland Paris has unveiled its spectacular programme for Disney Enchanted Christmas, taking place from 8th November 2025 to 6th January 2026. Guests will enjoy glittering decorations, award-winning parades, enchanting shows, festive dining, exclusive merchandise, magical hotel experiences, and a dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration – making the resort the ultimate holiday destination.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:08:33 +0000

The evening begins with a guided tour of the Chef’s Garden, where guests can explore the bountiful herbs, fruits and vegetables that are grown right here on the island. It’s a chance to see firsthand how Milaidhoo embraces fresh, local ingredients and the thoughtful care that goes into every dish (and cocktail). As the sun sets, guests will gather at The Shoreline Grill, our beachfront restaurant, for a five-course tasting menu that takes them around the world. From the bold spices of Thailand and India to the rich, soulful flavours of Zimbabwe, the refined elegance of Sri Lanka and of course, the freshest Maldivian ingredients, each dish celebrates a different corner of the globe. This special menu reflects the diversity of Milaidhoo’s kitchen, where our team of chefs’ hails from five different countries, each bringing their own unique traditions and culinary influences to the table.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:06:53 +0000

JATI, an exclusive private island retreat by the acclaimed creators of Shinta Mani Hotels has recently opened, offering a unique blend of Khmer-inspired luxury and barefoot island bliss off Cambodia’s southern coast. The 82-villa laid-back retreat with a distinctive Cambodian island vibe is located on the island of Koh Russey or “Bamboo Island” in southern Cambodia’s scenic and unspoilt Koh Rong archipelago, just 10 minutes by speedboat from the resort’s own private pier at the Ream Beach.
at Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:03:19 +0000

Stretching across Japan’s tranquil Inland Sea, the Setouchi region is a tapestry of islands and coastal retreats where history, nature, art, and living traditions intertwine. From ancient archaeological sites to world-class contemporary design, Setouchi offers travellers a wealth of experiences beyond the country’s better-known cities. Among its many highlights are the islands of Ieshima, Iwaishima, Shōdoshima, and Naoshima, along with the newly renovated Kyukamura Sanuki Goshikidai on Shikoku’s Goshikidai Plateau — together showcasing the diverse culture and lifestyle of this unique region.
at Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:25:59 +0000

Nearly 30 years as a loyal guest and a legendary career in sports, Zidane becomes the perfect voice to represent the benefits of the Revital® Method. He will also collaborate with Italy’s premier Medical Spa on programme development and new wellness initiatives.
at Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:53:04 +0000

Off-peak travel in Vietnam (August through October) means fewer tourists at iconic spots, vibrant green landscapes fed by refreshing rains, and enticing price drops on transport and stays. It’s an ideal window for travelers seeking both luxury and adventure: you can enjoy exclusive experiences without peak-season bustle, all while taking advantage of limited-time travel deals. Below, we highlight six remarkable journey routes across Vietnam – from misty highlands and karst valleys to tropical beaches and desert-like dunes – each offering its own blend of comfort and thrill to inspire your next escape.
at Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:01:38 +0000