Travel Uni News

  • For years, chatbots have been the entry point to automated customer interaction. They were useful, predictable, and cost-effective. But they were also rigid, limited, and often frustrating. Today, a new generation of AI agents is emerging and they represent a clear evolution in how businesses and users will connect.
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  • Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai has opened Netsu Bar, a cocktail destination that reimagines centuries of Japanese drinking traditions through modern mixology.
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  • Virgin Atlantic is set to take English sparkling wine to new heights, with the creation of its own custom blend crafted in partnership with Hambledon Wine Estate, renowned as the birthplace of English wine. Harvested this year and available from 2029, the bespoke sparkling wine will be served onboard, reflecting Virgin Atlantic’s position as a proud British flag carrier and celebrating the global rise of English winemaking.
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  • Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline[1], today announced its commitment to train 1200 new pilots by 2028, with 240 of those to be from the UK, reinforcing its long-term investment in the UK economy and continued growth across the UK and Europe.
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  • This December, Kisawa Sanctuary invites guests to embrace the Mozambican spirit of togetherness with a festive programme that honours family, friendship, and community. From 24th December 2025 through to 3rd January 2026, the sanctuary becomes a stage for celebration, weaving cultural heritage, culinary excellence, and soulful experiences into the rhythm of island life.
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  • ITB Asia charts a new course with bold focus on experiential travel: New Experience Pavilion with Tripadvisor Launching in 2026. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will also extend strategic support across ITB Asia, further strengthening its position as Asia’s premier B2B travel trade show. These partnerships form a key part of ITB Asia’s renewed vision, spotlighting innovation, immersive travel experiences, and future-focused content for the global travel industry.
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  • With the city at its feet and the Mediterranean on the horizon, the METT Barcelona (metthotelsandresorts.com/barcelona/) hotel opened this month, offering a lively new sanctuary atop Tibidabo, Barcelona’s tallest hill, a five-star experience that turns the beauty of celebrating life into art.. The new, five-star luxury hotel atop Barcelona’s tallest hill, offers a sophisticated and vibrant retreat within the city.
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  • American travelers are increasingly discovering the magnetic pull of the French Alps, with booking data showing a remarkable 43% surge in European ski destinations for the 2024-2025 season. This growing trend reflects a broader shift in luxury travel preferences, where U.S. visitors are seeking authentic, bespoke experiences beyond traditional domestic destinations.
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  • Etihad Airways carried 1.9 million passengers in September 2025, marking a 21% increase compared with the same month last year. The growth reflects continued demand across the airline’s expanding global network and strong operational performance through the end of the summer season. Passenger load factor averaged 89% across the month, up one percentage point from September last year, demonstrating efficient use of added capacity.
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  • In a world where travel is more accessible than ever, the most memorable trips are no longer about ticking boxes — they’re about creating your own. A tailor-made journey offers exactly that: a chance to explore at your own pace, follow your passions, and design every detail around what matters most to you.
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  • United will make history tomorrow at 8 a.m. ET when United flight 2940 takes off from Newark/New York to Houston, marking the first time a major U.S. airline has offered Starlink Wi-Fi on a mainline flight with connectivity across both personal devices and inflight entertainment screens. The airline expects to install Starlink on up to 15 mainline 737-800 planes each month; more than half of United’s regional fleet already offers Starlink. By the end of the year, the airline expects to have an additional aircraft type certified to offer Starlink.
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  • The Hemingways Collection has acquired the eight luxury tents along the Njageteck River at Hemingways River Camp Mara (nee Richard’s River Camp) to their roster of luxury retreats in East Africa. In addition to River Camp Mara, Hemingways has also acquired Hemingways Retreat Kigali.
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  • Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has departed on a 47-day circumnavigation of Australia. Following an elegant Bon Voyage luncheon at Albert Park Lake on October 14, Silversea’s guests left Melbourne aboard Silver Nova. This once-in-a-lifetime journey will enable immersive discovery in 23 destinations down under, from Australia’s iconic cities to the unspoiled shores of the Kimberley Coast, as well as rarely visited gems such as Busselton, Albany, Kangaroo Island, and more.
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  • Early this month, Carpe Diem Beach Club celebrated the highly anticipated return of its signature series, La Dolce Vita Sundays, with a spectacular relaunch event on 5 October at Phuket’s Bangtao Beach.
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  • A free, social, guided 5km group run, starting and ending at Meliá White House. Enjoy post-run yoga & sound bath, plus refreshments. Meliá Moves Run Club is in collaboration with Liz Newcomer, Founder of the Resiliency In Running community
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  • Set along the white sand shores of Shura Island on Saudi Arabia’s western coastline, EDITION reveals its second gem in the country with the opening of The Red Sea EDITION, following its category-defining debut in Jeddah last year. Synonymous with redefining the codes of traditional luxury, the newest EDITION unlocks the wonders of The Red Sea as the premiere hotel to launch on the pristine island and embodies the country’s visionary roadmap.
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  • Aleph Hospitality celebrated its 10th anniversary this September, marking a decade-long expansion from a single hotel in 2015 to 50 operating hotels across 39 cities and 23 countries in the Middle East and Africa in 2025. A decade of owner-focused partnerships drives record growth for the Dubai-based hotel management company
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  • Specialist adventure operator Explore Worldwide is delighted to announce a new partnership with Incredible Journeys, enabling Travel Agent partners to book Explore’s full range of small group adventures as part of a wider tailor-made offering. This collaboration allows agents to combine Explore tours with flights and pre- and post-stay arrangements — all within one fully commissionable, ATOL-bonded package.
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  • Sofitel, the pioneer of French luxury hospitality, has unveiled the completed transformation of Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile, its flagship Canadian property for over two decades. The revitalized hotel ushers in a new era of refined hospitality, blending timeless Parisian elegance with the creative energy of Montreal. Ideally located on Sherbrooke Street in the heart of Montreal, the hotel is just steps away from luxury boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and the city’s most popular attractions, such as Mount Royal and Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The launch of the refurbishment, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Sofitel in 2024, reflects the brand’s continued commitment to dynamic and elevated luxury under the visionary leadership of CEO Maud Bailly. The completed multi-phase refurbishment marks a milestone in Sofitel’s global repositioning, reaffirming its brand heritage while embracing a bold new future.
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  • Cathay Pacific is set to enhance its inflight experience by extending complimentary Wi-Fi access to Cathay Gold members across all cabin classes starting 15 November 2025. This initiative builds on the airline’s ongoing commitment to seamless connectivity in the skies and will soon include all Cathay members travelling in Premium Economy by the end of the year. The announcement follows the carrier’s continued investment in digital convenience and inflight comfort, making Cathay Pacific one of the few global airlines to offer both full-seatback entertainment and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout its fleet.
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  • Iqaluit, Nunavut - Arctic Kingdom has announced the launch of its newest small-group itinerary, Northern Lights Odyssey, an eight-day journey through some of Canada’s most breathtaking aurora-viewing destinations. Designed for light adventurers, the itinerary blends authentic cultural experiences, northern comfort, and spectacular aurora viewing in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and at Blachford Lodge in the Northwest Territories.
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  • Starting this month, travelers from Frankfurt can also enjoy the latest Lufthansa Allegris cabin and look forward to exceptional comfort in all travel classes. Lufthansa is using its new ‘Dreamliners’ with state-of-the-art cabins for this purpose. The first Allegris flight from Frankfurt to Toronto, Canada, takes off today. Starting with the winter flight schedule, Rio de Janeiro, Bogotá, Hyderabad, and starting in December, Austin (Texas) will also be served from Frankfurt with Allegris.
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  • Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays today launch ‘Free to Be Me’ - a proposition designed to make holidays more inclusive for LGBTQ+ travellers via trained LGBTQ+ holiday planning experts, informative destination guides and Pride Certified hotels.
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  • Rocco Forte Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of four new General Managers, with the Managing Director of Northern Italy leading the opening of the brand’s newest property, The Carlton Milan. The appointments across the group’s landmark hotels, including Hotel de La Ville, Hotel Amigo, Hotel Savoy, and The Charles Hotel, reflect the brand’s continued commitment to operational excellence and guest experience, and support its development.
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  • Anantara Hua Hin Resort, the property that launched the worldwide luxury brand in 2001, has unveiled its extensive renovations ahead of its 25th anniversary. Designed in the style of a traditional Thai village, which has inspired many other Anantara properties around the world, the resort retains its signature elegance while updating its facilities to reflect contemporary tastes and the brand’s global standing as an ambassador of Thai hospitality.
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  • CBISN has announced the launch of the China Ready Masterclass, set to take place on 5 November 2025 during WTM London. The session marks the first time that WTM will host a masterclass of this kind, developed in collaboration with CBISN as part of WTM’s new initiative to provide deeper, solution-oriented learning experiences for industry professionals.
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  • Arbio, a pioneer in applying AI to the service-heavy property rental sector, is announcing its $36 million Series A funding round led by Eurazeo, bringing the company’s total funding to over $45 million. Investors include London-based AI-focused VC OpenOcean and previous investors Atlantic Labs and leading angels Philipp Freise and Justin Reizes (KKR), Johannes Reck and Tao Tao (GetYourGuide) and Din Bisevac (Buena), amongst others, also participated.  The funding will accelerate Arbio’s acquisition pipeline, enhance its AI capabilities, and support expansion into new European markets where vacation rental management remains fragmented and owners are underserved.
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  • Etihad Airways has concluded a landmark week of global growth with the successful launch of flights to Krabi, Thailand, celebrating four new routes in one week, including Sumatra (Medan, Indonesia), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). The inaugural flights to all four new destinations were sold out, demonstrating a strong demand for the new routes and the airline’s successful trajectory towards its ambitious growth plans.
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  • IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park, offering domestic and international travellers a welcoming base to explore one of Japan’s most dynamic cities. Located within walking distance of both Susukino station and Odori Park, the modern 195-room hotel brings Holiday Inn’s signature warm hospitality and family-friendly amenities to Hokkaido’s capital, renowned as a world-class snow resort destination.
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  • IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces its first signing in Iceland for its midscale long stay brand Candlewood Suites, by IHG. Signed as part of an agreement with ALVA Capital, IHG will look to develop up to 500 rooms in the city or wider Iceland over the next three to five years introducing some of IHG’s leading brands, including Holiday Inn Express and Garner hotels, to the Nordics.
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  • Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority and global hospitality leader Hilton recently broke ground on the 444-room Signia by Hilton Savannah, expected to debut in mid-2028. Owned by SGCCA and developed in partnership with the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), which also manages the Savannah Convention Center, the hotel will serve as the Savannah Convention Center’s headquarters hotel and will be managed by Hilton.
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  • As Belize continues to rise as one of the most sought-after destinations in the Americas, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce expanded international airlift that makes traveling to the Jewel easier than ever before. Three new and returning nonstop routes from JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines are set to enhance access for travelers across the United States, further fueling Belize’s record-breaking tourism growth.
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  • The International MICE Summit (IMS25) will return to Riyadh during 26–27 November 2025, bringing together more than 2,000 global leaders to unlock growth across the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Hosted by the Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA), IMS25 will provide attendees with unparalleled access to the world’s fastest-growing major events destination. Aligned with Vision 2030’s goals of economic diversification and human capability development, IMS25 showcases how business events drive cross-sector innovation and sustainable growth. Saudi Arabia is experiencing unprecedented growth in the MICE sector, as the Kingdom invests across the ecosystem in preparation for Expo 2030 and the 2034 Football World Cup.
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  • Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, celebrated the arrival of Norwegian Aqua to her new homeport of Miami, kicking off her winter season of Caribbean cruises with calls to the Company’s quintessential private island, Great Stirrup Cay. Following her first season of Bermuda sailings from New York City, Norwegian Aqua will offer guests an opportunity to embark on a variety of fun-in-the-sun cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas from Miami through April 2026.
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  • Beverly Hills is experiencing a dynamic period of growth, with the latter half of 2025 bringing a wave of hotel transformations, new restaurants, flagship retail, and cultural experiences that underscore the city’s global influence. Home to visionary hoteliers, world-renowned chefs, and leading luxury brands, Beverly Hills continues to evolve while staying true to its reputation as one of the world’s most iconic destinations.
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  • Afar, Visit Myrtle Beach, and Mindtrip announced a partnership today that will redefine how travelers discover and plan their vacations. The partnership brings together Afar’s content expertise and Mindtrip’s advanced technology to deliver more dynamic, intuitive, and customized trip planning for travelers heading to one of the top beach destinations in the United States, Myrtle Beach.
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  • Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, celebrated the reprisal of its signature French restaurant, Jacques, on board its newest ship, Oceania Allura™, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by its namesake, the line’s first-ever executive culinary director, Chef Jacques Pépin.
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  • Across the country, people are finding that a good scare can be surprisingly good for the soul. In a world of constant stress and screen overload, many are forgetting what it feels like to truly be alive. Between news cycles, government shutdowns, social media algorithms, and daily pressures, people are moving through life like zombies. America Haunts — the association of the nation’s premier haunted attractions — says its members are reviving the human spirit, moving thrillseekers from stress and screentime to screams that heal.
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  • In a move that reshapes the way modern clubs think about access, Stork Club has partnered with Eye In The Sky, the invitation-only private aviation collective, to offer members an entirely new level of exclusivity. For those who have been following the quiet evolution of Stork Club, known for blending heritage, hospitality, and high-performance culture, the announcement comes as a natural next step. It’s more than dining, cars, spirits, rare cigars, or members-only gatherings. It’s about, literally, lifting off.
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  • Tucked away on the northwest coast of Cyprus, Coral Bay presents a compelling blend of postcard-perfect beaches and rugged natural beauty. Renowned for its crystal clear waters and excellent Mediterranean climate, this destination serves as an ideal base for both relaxation and adventure. The area masterfully balances well-organised tourist amenities with access to some of the island’s most pristine and protected landscapes, offering a holiday experience that can be as lively or as tranquil as one desires. Families seeking comprehensive facilities often find excellent accommodation options, such as the aqua sol holiday village & water park - 4 star hotel, which provides direct access to leisure activities.
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