Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Spain’s Tourist Office (Turespaña) to launch an exciting summer campaign aimed at showcasing the best of Spain’s diverse and captivating summer experiences.
at Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:11:12 +0000

Cunard’s Transatlantic Fashion Week voyage will sail from the U.S. for the first time this fall aboard the iconic Queen Mary 2. The week-long voyage will feature an extraordinary line-up of fashion icons including legendary fashion designers Christian Siriano and Bob Mackie and supermodel Coco Rocha.
at Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:09:31 +0000

During a panel session held during LATA Expo 2025, Mabrian shared insights on six key Latin American destinations—Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador—that represent 86% of the region’s 76.4 million international arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism.
at Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:04:52 +0000

AVA Resort Cancun, one of Mexico’s newest upscale resorts, announced today the start of its first ever Summer Festival. This all-inclusive, family friendly festival invites guests to celebrate global gastronomy, art, mixology and world-class entertainment for all. Running June 7 to August 14, 2025 the AVA Resort Cancun Summer Festival will feature daily events throughout the resort offering guests of all ages an unforgettable summer vacation, in a destination for people who want a stay as dynamic as they are.
at Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:03:49 +0000

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, marked a defining milestone today with the ceremonial steel cutting of Oceania Sonata™, the first ship in the brand’s revolutionary new Sonata Class. The celebration, held at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy, signals the next stage in the evolution of the Oceania Cruises brand of exceptional small-ship luxury experiences.
at Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:05 +0000

In celebration of World Ocean Month, Sandals Resorts and its philanthropic arm, the Sandals Foundation, unveil an expansion of the all-inclusive resort company’s coral restoration efforts across the Caribbean, with new experiences in The Bahamas and Curaçao. These programs join existing conservation efforts in Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Grenada, inviting resort guests to become part of the brands’ unwavering commitment to protecting the region’s precious underwater ecosystems.
at Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:57:00 +0000

For the first time in 28 years, Qatar Airways signs a landmark agreement with leading local Qatari Banks led by QNB to provide QAR 4.5 billion in strategic financing. The financing will be provided by domestic banks in Qatar. The syndication was fully underwritten and led by QNB Group as the sole and exclusive Book Runner, Global Coordinator, Initial Mandated Lead Arranger and Structuring Bank, while the lending banks include Ahlibank, Commercial Bank, Doha Bank, Dukhan Bank, QIB, and QIIB.
at Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:55:07 +0000

Inter Rhône, the organization that represents the Rhône Valley Vineyards AOCs, is happy to share that the Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages AOCs, two significant appellations of the Rhône Valley, are concentrating on new and exciting wine tourism events and activities for consumers to explore this historic, dynamic part of the region. According to the French Ministry of Tourism, France is the world’s leading tourist destination. The past few years have seen continued growth, with 2023 and 2024 seeing a record number of over 100 million visitors. The global wine tourism market is also expected to see continued growth over the next 10 years. The Côtes du Rhône, then, is poised to welcome visitors to this one-of-a-kind region: Imagine sipping wine under the sun, surrounded by medieval villages and rolling vineyards - the Côtes du Rhône is the ultimate getaway for adventure seekers, families, foodies, and culture lovers alike.
at Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:53:09 +0000

Akkodis, a global digital engineering company and part of the Adecco Group, presents innovations to integrate AI and sustainability in the aviation, aerospace and defense sectors at the world-famous 55th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions.
at Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:51:11 +0000

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to soar with the launch of a new non-stop weekly flight from Lisbon, Portugal to Montego Bay, operated by World2Fly using a state-of-the-art Airbus wide-body aircraft. The inaugural flight takes off on Wednesday, June 4, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify its tourism markets and expand connectivity to Europe.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:45:32 +0000

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to soar with the launch of a new non-stop weekly flight from Lisbon, Portugal to Montego Bay, operated by World2Fly using a state-of-the-art Airbus wide-body aircraft. The inaugural flight takes off on Wednesday, June 4, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify its tourism markets and expand connectivity to Europe.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:45:22 +0000

Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to soar with the launch of a new non-stop weekly flight from Lisbon, Portugal to Montego Bay, operated by World2Fly using a state-of-the-art Airbus wide-body aircraft. The inaugural flight takes off on Wednesday, June 4, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify its tourism markets and expand connectivity to Europe.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:45:20 +0000

TAP Air Portugal has launched a direct flight from the Azores to San Francisco, connecting UK and Irish passengers travelling via Portugal to California.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:10:54 +0000

TAP Air Portugal has launched a direct flight from the Azores to San Francisco, connecting UK and Irish passengers travelling via Portugal to California.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:10:48 +0000

At the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in New Delhi, Breaking Travel News (BTN) conducted a series of insightful interviews with industry leaders. These discussions shed light on the current state and future direction of global aviation. WATCH THE INTERVIEWS NOW.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:45:28 +0000

Yas Island in collaboration with Air Arabia and Abu Dhabi Airports have commemorated the airline’s first-ever direct flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan to Abu Dhabi, with the warmest welcome on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:33:23 +0000

Inspired by the literary heritage of Paris’ Latin Quarter, the Hôtel Dame Des Arts has launched the first chapter of a new wellness initiative that reflects the growing momentum behind reading as a wellness activity. This month the hotel debuts The Reading Hour, as well as embarking on the curation of an in-house Biblio of location-relevant books that speaks to the Paperback Packers trend coined by Globetrender/British Airways. These initiatives will be added to over the coming months in a bid to attract book worms and book clubs alike to this storied neighbourhood.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:24:03 +0000

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel (Shinjuku, Tokyo; General Manager Katsushi Nishikawa) has announced various projects during Pride Month—a month dedicated to celebrating gender diversity—including participation in an exhibit within TOKYO PRIDE 2025 in order to promote understanding of LGBTQ+ communities and expand the group of “allies,” a collective term used to represent people who act in solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:15:37 +0000

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, and TAP Air Portugal, the flag carrier of Portugal and the leading European airline flying to Brazil, are expanding their existing codeshare partnership. As part of the recently expanded agreement announced during the IATA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi, both carriers will now provide their guests with a broader range of seamless travel options beyond their current global networks. Brazil, Morocco, Qatar, and Mauritius are new and exciting destinations entering the scope of cooperation. Additionally, Dalaman and Bodrum, Türkiye’s prominent summer destinations, have also been added to the agreement, further augmenting travel options between Türkiye and Portugal, enhancing access to sought-after leisure destinations.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:11:49 +0000

Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, expanding customer access to Northeast Asia and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a gateway between East and West. The partnership, announced at the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, enables Etihad customers to connect seamlessly to key Japanese cities including Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka via Taipei, whilst offering STARLUX passengers direct access to Etihad’s European network through Abu Dhabi.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:08:18 +0000

Yas Island’s award-winning theme parks is thrilled to announce the launch of its all-new Yas Island Summer Camp, a unique experience set to redefine the summer break for children. Taking place from July 7 to August 22, the camp runs Monday to Friday from 9:00AM to 2:00PM, inviting children to dive into five days of immersive, educational and high-energy experiences across the island’s world-renowned theme parks. Fusing excitement with enrichment, the Yas Island Summer Camp is where thrill meets curiosity – empowering young minds to explore science, storytelling, marine biology and physics through unforgettable hands-on adventures. Registration is now open for families looking to make the most of summer.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:06:20 +0000

Yas Island’s award-winning theme parks is thrilled to announce the launch of its all-new Yas Island Summer Camp, a unique experience set to redefine the summer break for children. Taking place from July 7 to August 22, the camp runs Monday to Friday from 9:00AM to 2:00PM, inviting children to dive into five days of immersive, educational and high-energy experiences across the island’s world-renowned theme parks. Fusing excitement with enrichment, the Yas Island Summer Camp is where thrill meets curiosity – empowering young minds to explore science, storytelling, marine biology and physics through unforgettable hands-on adventures. Registration is now open for families looking to make the most of summer.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:06:02 +0000

Development boom bodes well for Africa’s top hotel investment summit
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:59:33 +0000

Missing your bestie? Nearly 40% of adults say their closest friends live in another state—and let’s face it, even the strongest bonds need more than DMs and video chats to stay close. That’s where Days Inn comes in. Just in time for National Best Friends Day, the hotel brand known for spreading sunshine is launching a nationwide search to reunite five pairs of long-distance best friends as its newest brand ambassadors.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:44:01 +0000

Novotel Deira Creekside and Novotel Suites Mall Avenue are proud to advance their sustainability commitments through the NOVO25 campaign, inspired by the UAE’s Year of Community 2025. Embracing a holistic and impactful approach, the hotels have launched a range of initiatives focused on marine conservation, waste reduction, community education, and responsible dining practices, all aligned with Novotel’s Positive Impact Plan to rebalance its impact on the ocean through four key pillars: Reducing plastic & carbon footprint impact, Introducing delicious, healthier and more sustainable food choices, Enhancing education & ocean awareness and contributing to research & innovation
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:11:20 +0000

Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of our new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to our international destination lineup. This is the first time in history that the “Emerald City” will be connected to the “Eternal City” via a nonstop flight. Flights to Rome will be available at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com when fares go on sale this fall, so start planning your Italian vacation now.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:59:51 +0000

Four Seasons, in partnership with Strategic Property Partners, announce plans for a new luxury hotel and private residences in Charleston, South Carolina.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:58:47 +0000

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest and most successful lodging franchisors, continues to expand its international footprint, with 31 hotels and more than 3,300 rooms on-boarded year-to-date outside of the U.S., and over 11,000 rooms added to the pipeline over the same period, resulting in a net pipeline increase of 95% since the beginning of the year.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:56:03 +0000

Holland America Line will expand its presence in Northern Europe with a third dedicated ship in 2027, providing guests with more chances to discover the region with a cruise line known for its deep-rooted expertise in the area. Guests embarking on one of the cruises can expect to discover the sparkling cities and otherworldly beauty of Scandinavia, Greenland, the Baltics and the British Isles — while also enjoying an authentic onboard experience.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:53:58 +0000

H World Group Limited, a leading hospitality group, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth powered by innovation, inclusion, and bold environmental action.  Recognized as the “Outstanding ESG Practice Cases of 2024” by the China Association for Public Companies, the company continued to enhance its ESG practices and drive sustainable development across the industry.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:49:15 +0000

Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, brings its signature bold and playful energy to Türkiye with the opening of Moxy Istanbul Beyoğlu. Nestled in the heart of Istanbul’s iconic Beyoğlu district, the hotel marks an exciting debut for the brand, showcasing its unique style in the bustling city.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:38:45 +0000

Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announces the opening of The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa, Batam, an oasis of well-being nestled on the breathtaking Nirup Island. Just a 20-minute ferry ride from Singapore’s Harbourfront Terminal or 40-minute away from Harbour Bay Batam, this wellness-focused sanctuary spans the entire private island, offering an immersive escape where guests can recharge and reconnect through transformative experiences. From nature walks to snorkeling, wellness workshops and more, guests can rejuvenate themselves amidst lush tropical landscapes and pristine coastal beauty.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:36:20 +0000

CaptainBook, a booking management system that simplifies tour and activity bookings through automation and control, has just launched the industry’s first native AI Assistant embedded within a reservation technology (restech) platform and tailored specifically for the Tours & Experiences sector. This assistant is fully integrated with each operator’s live inventory and trained on their specific offerings, allowing it to deliver prompt and accurate responses to customer inquiries regarding availability, pricing, and inclusions, while communicating in a natural and human-like manner that surpasses generic chatbots and basic FAQ tools.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:32:05 +0000

St Pancras London will rebrand as part of Autograph Collection Hotels on 3rd June 2025, joining a global portfolio of over 300 independent hotels. The rebrand introduces a new guest experience shaped by time-honoured traditions — a series of rituals, storytelling moments and sensory details inspired by the hotel’s 150-year history. It will also see the iconic London hotel undergo an extensive refurbishment to its 245 rooms and suites spread across both Barlow House and the Chambers Suites.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:30:48 +0000

The TOURISE Awards have officially launched as a new global benchmark celebrating excellence in tourism destinations. Created to honour places that are shaping the future of travel, the Awards spotlight destinations delivering meaningful, memorable, and measurable value across the traveller journey. Nominations are now open to individual travellers, industry professionals, and organisations passionate about recognising the world’s most exceptional places.
at Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:26:30 +0000

Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “On behalf of the World Travel & Tourism Council, our Members and the global travel community, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais on her historic nomination as the first woman Secretary-General of UN Tourism. Her appointment marks a significant milestone, reflecting the evolving leadership within our sector.” “Shaikha Al Nowais’s extensive experience in hospitality and her commitment to sustainability, digital equity, and inclusive governance align seamlessly with our shared vision for a resilient and forward-thinking tourism sector. We look forward to collaborating closely with her to drive this vision.”
at Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:47:45 +0000

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), announced the launch of the Tourism Task Force during the Plenary Meeting of the Americas Business Dialogue (ABD) – a public-private platform to elevate Travel & Tourism as a key driver of growth, jobs, and resilience across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).  The Task Force will convene throughout 2025 to shape policy recommendations and investment strategies. Its conclusions will be presented at the CEO Summit of the Americas in Punta Cana this December, offering a blueprint for regional collaboration in Travel & Tourism.
at Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:40:40 +0000

The 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) convened in New Delhi, marking a significant return to India after over four decades. The summit spotlighted the aviation industry’s trajectory towards growth, its commitment to sustainability, and the unique challenges faced across different regions.
at Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:26:09 +0000

New direct route between the Algarve and Madeira already in operation with two flights a week until September
at Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:12:09 +0000

The ATM Travel Trends Report 2025, by Arabian Travel Market and Tourism Economics, forecasts a 50% rise in Middle East travel spending by 2030. Inbound travel is expected to grow 13% annually from 2025 to 2030, driven by markets in Asia and Africa. Business and luxury travel are also expanding as the region emerges as a global hub for sports and entertainment.
at Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:48:07 +0000