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Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Invest İnşaat to debut Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy® in Türkiye. Situated at Vadistanbul area, one of Istanbul’s most prominent business and lifestyle destinations, the project further expands Marriott’s growing portfolio of extended stay and premium apartment-style accommodations across the region. Construction of Invista, Istanbul, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy has commenced, with an anticipated opening in 2026. Access Hospitality will collaborate with Marriott International and Invest İnşaat as the third-party operator for the franchised property.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:46:13 +0000
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RMS, a leading hospitality platform for hotels, motels, serviced apartments and campgrounds, has today announced a new integration with cloud-based point-of-sale provider Epos Now to enhance operational efficiency by connecting front-of-house transactions with RMS’s robust property management system.
By syncing guest billing and POS transactions in real time, the integration reduces manual data entry and reconciliation errors while giving operators a unified view of guest spend across accommodation, food and beverage and other outlets.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:44:17 +0000
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Marking its 25th anniversary, Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s acclaimed collection of luxury retreats, has unveiled an extraordinary 25-night “suite escape” spanning five of its most iconic properties across Europe and Africa. The bespoke experience includes five-night stays at Son Bunyola Hotel in Mallorca, Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco, Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons in Kenya, and Mont Rochelle in South Africa — each chosen for its spectacular setting and award-winning hospitality
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:30:56 +0000
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Saudi made a strong impression on the opening day of World Travel Market (WTM) 2025, as the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and its 71 partners unveiled the spectacular “Saudi Land” pavilion, presenting the scale and ambition of its tourism sector. Following a record-breaking year welcoming almost 116 million visitors and generating $75 billion in tourism spend, STA arrived at WTM ready to deepen global partnerships and unlock new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:22:34 +0000
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London has been ranked the World’s Best City for the 11th year in new research by Resonance, supported by Ipsos and revealed today at WTM London.
New York came second in the report and Paris third. Overall, the United States had the most cities in the 2026 Top 100 with 19, followed by Germany with eight and China with seven.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:13:19 +0000
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New research reveals key trends shaping hotel technology investment, satisfaction, and strategy, and a clear shift toward Best-in-Class integrated systems over All-in-One platforms.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:06:15 +0000
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On the evening of November 4, the “China Night @ WTM: Bridging Worlds” event was successfully held at the London City Hall during World Travel Market (WTM).
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:47:29 +0000
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen its presence in North Africa with the signing of Wyndham Hotels & Residences Cairo West, marking the debut of its namesake Wyndham brand in Egypt.
Located in Cairo West’s vibrant district, this 5-star property will feature 532 elegantly designed accommodations, including 150 hotel rooms and 382 branded residences, all adhering to Wyndham’s latest design and service standards.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:01:04 +0000
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Dusit Thani Bangkok, the reimagined flagship of Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has earned global recognition once again – this time ranking #60 on the inaugural extended list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025, a prestigious index celebrating the finest hospitality experiences worldwide.
The extended list showcases 50 additional properties that exemplify innovation, service excellence, and guest satisfaction across six continents. Each hotel was selected by a panel of more than 800 independent travel experts, including hoteliers, journalists, and seasoned luxury travellers.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:57:54 +0000
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TAP Air Portugal announces the launch of a new route that will connect Lisbon to Curitiba, capital of Paraná, Brazil, from July 2, 2026. The airline will operate three weekly flights between the Portuguese capital and Curitiba - Afonso Pena International Airport, further reinforcing its leadership in connections between Europe and Brazil.
The flights will be operated with the A330-200 aircraft with capacity for 269 passengers, through the route Lisbon (LIS) – Curitiba (CWB) – Rio de Janeiro (GIG) – Lisbon (LIS), on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Sales start on November 11th.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:55:48 +0000
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Virgin Atlantic unveils its new Autumn/Winter onboard menu from 5th November 2025, featuring a fresh take on contemporary comfort food across all cabins. Inspired by customer favourites and crafted with premium ingredients, the new dishes strike the perfect balance between indulgent options and lighter alternatives, creating a vibrant dining experience that’s unmistakably Virgin Atlantic.
The updated menu includes a contemporary breakfast offering, innovative seasonal dishes, an enhanced wine selection including dessert wines, and a mid-flight margherita pizza available on selected routes.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:53:32 +0000
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Partnership reinforces Brazil’s role in Netflix’s global strategy to promote destinations and cultures through storytelling; the guide is available at cometobrasilwithnetflix.com.br
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:36:57 +0000
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Global leader in events and exhibitions, RX, has announced the launch of WTM Spotlight Delhi, a brand-new event showcasing the power, potential and diversity of India’s growing travel market.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:27:04 +0000
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Choice Privileges, the #1 hotel rewards program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. is getting even better with an all‑new rewards experience launching in early 2026. Members will be able to earn more rewards more frequently, achieve Elite status faster, and access exclusive benefits designed to help them get the most from every stay:
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:43:53 +0000
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To mark the long anticipated opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Captain’s Choice are inviting guests to join them on their 2026 A Journey of the Gods itinerary: a 16-day exploration of Egypt that combines history with luxury.
The journey begins in Cairo and is guided by top Egyptologists, seeing hidden parts of the Great Pyramids, the Khufu Ship and even the feet of the Sphinx, as well as an expert-led tour of the world’s largest institution dedicated to a single civilisation - the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:41:33 +0000
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Inspired by the children’s book Goodnight Moon, the campaign reflects Sheraton’s timeless warmth and evolving identity as a modern gathering place - where the comfort of home meets the magic of travel.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:39:49 +0000
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Southwest Airlines Co. welcomes Philippine Airlines as the newest carrier partnering to connect transoceanic travelers with Southwest-operated flights. Dozens of new travel options across the Pacific are available now through Philippine Airlines and third-party travel booking sites.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:30:47 +0000
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Latvia offers travellers a number of options for exploring castles and manors from different historic periods. Some of them can be visited as tourist attractions, while others offer overnight stays, gourmet meals and even SPA experiences.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:27:49 +0000
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Sustainability, tourism investments and the rise of the Chinese market were in the spotlight during the first day of World Travel Market London. Investment and education took centre stage during the Ministers’ Summit, which was taking place for the 19th time.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:25:54 +0000
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Etihad Airways has marked another milestone in its record year of growth, launching four inaugural routes to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, and Hong Kong within three consecutive days. The new services further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a hub and gateway to the UAE, supporting inbound tourism and trade while delivering nearly 45% of the UAE’s total aviation growth this year.
As Etihad continues to expand its network, the airline is adding thousands of new seats to and from Abu Dhabi, making it easier for travellers from Africa and Asia to experience the city’s cultural landmarks, pristine beaches, luxury resorts, and year-round calendar of events. The routes also give UAE residents and visitors more choice for travel across key leisure and business destinations.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:23:26 +0000
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Qatar Airways and Air Algérie announced a codeshare partnership that will increase access to seamless connectivity between Algeria and key markets in Asia and the Middle East through the multiple award-winning Hamad International Airport. Starting today, travellers can book codeshare flights for travel starting on 15 November 2025.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:21:06 +0000
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Emirates has invested AED 85 million to install more than 200 biometrics-enabled cameras across Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) – allowing more customers to pass through Check-In, Immigration, Boarding Gates, Lounges and board the aircraft, simply by facial recognition, with a quick and easy registration on Emirates app.
Eliminating the need to take out a passport and boarding pass at various points in the airport, the new biometrics initiative is a collaboration between Emirates and the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigner Affairs Dubai (GDRFAD), that reduces processing time significantly for all registered customers. The powerful cameras can recognise the biometric profile of a customer from one metre away, allowing customers to walk swiftly through areas where they used to have to pause and show documents.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:19:55 +0000
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Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has inaugurated its latest Emirates World retail store in Riyadh, introducing an immersive experience-led travel retail concept to the Kingdom.
Located in the heart of Riyadh, the new, 288m2 store is ready to welcome customers in a stylish, lounge-inspired space to plan their next journey, receive expert travel advice, and experience Emirates’ signature products through interactive and immersive displays.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:15:04 +0000
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At the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, Colombia presents its largest business delegation in a decade and strengthens its tourism positioning with an international promotion campaign at some of the city’s most emblematic locations.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:35:13 +0000
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The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) and Tourism Economics have released the inaugural Global Destination Resilience Index 2025—a landmark study designed to measure how well destinations are prepared to balance growth with sustainability in an era of rapid global travel expansion.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:10:51 +0000
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Cunard has announced the launch of its latest programme of luxury voyages with 110 new itineraries across its iconic fleet, visiting 97 destinations in 47 countries between October 2027 and May 2028.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:06:59 +0000
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Egypt returns to WTM London 2025 with a powerful presence for UK and European travelers: the long-anticipated opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum — a landmark fusion of rich heritage, cutting-edge innovation, and world-class hospitality. More than ever, Egypt’s unparalleled cultural and natural diversity positions the country as a leading destination in the global tourism industry.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:03:34 +0000
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Meili, the innovative technology company transforming ancillary distribution, has announced its partnership with ALL Accor, Accor’s loyalty programme and booking platform. This multi-year agreement will enhance ALL Accor’s car rental offering through Meili’s advanced technology.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:46:14 +0000
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The travel industry is set to grow at a faster pace than the global economy over the next 10 years, according to the World Travel Market Global Travel Report.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:15:43 +0000
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As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Indus Experiences has unveiled an exciting new addition to its Thailand portfolio — The Blue Jasmine Experience, a unique luxury train journey set to make its maiden voyage on 16 November 2025. Alongside this milestone, the company has introduced four new tailor-made itineraries designed to showcase the beauty, heritage, and culinary soul of Thailand.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:40:03 +0000
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As Mexico, along with the United States and Canada, prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup from June 11 to July 19, 2026—with matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey—the northern state of Chihuahua is emerging as the perfect place to extend the experience beyond football.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:23:33 +0000
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The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) announced that Antigua and Barbuda will host the 44th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), taking place May 12–15, 2026. This marks a continuation of the successful partnership established during the 2025 event and reaffirms CHTA’s confidence in Antigua and Barbuda’s vision, leadership and commitment to the advancement of Caribbean tourism.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:12:54 +0000
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ZentrumHub, a travel technology platform that helps OTAs connect with suppliers globally through a universal API connection, announced at the World Travel Market London 2025 its strategic expansion into the European market, after reaching the milestone of over 30 million daily requests to its unified AI-powered API.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:59:53 +0000
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Cross Hotels & Resorts, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing hospitality brands, announces an exciting new chapter as its parent company, Flight Centre Travel Group, agrees to sell the business to Sono International Co. Ltd., a leading South Korean hospitality group renowned for its regional expertise and innovation.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:56:09 +0000
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India’s majestic rivers are taking their rightful place on the global travel map, as Antara Cruises wins three Gold Magellan Awards, recognizing India as the world’s fastest-growing river cruise destination in the world.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:44:05 +0000
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The leisure airline Corendon Airlines has set the course for further growth in its twentieth year of operation. Passengers, and travel agency and tour operator partners, can therefore look forward to larger capacities in 2026. This will be particularly evident in the summer season April to October 2026, when capacity from UK will increase by 9% compared to 2025, with more balanced timetables and higher weekly frequencies on core leisure routes providing travellers and trade partners with greater choice and schedule reliability.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:29:24 +0000
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Amadeus has announced the appointment of Rongrong (Vvivi) Hu as global head and senior vice president of corporate strategy. She will step into the role on January 1st, succeeding the retiring Wolfgang Krips who joined Amadeus in 2013
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:06:22 +0000
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VOX Group unveils VOX AURA at WTM 2025: AI-Powered Multilingual Guiding That Speaks Your Language. Real-time multilingual audio translations to VOX radio devices - no phones, no apps, and over 50 languages.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:09 +0000
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The highest recorded concentration of visitors at the Blue Lagoon at any one time in July and August was registered on the afternoon of Friday, 22nd August, at an estimated 3,830, down by 68% when compared to the peaks of summer 2024.
The average number of visitors at the Blue Lagoon at each of the three daily time slots of the new booking system introduced this summer is 1,979.
Only 34 out of 189 available time slots (morning/afternoon/evening) in July and August registered more than 3,000 visitors.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:17:34 +0000
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Holafly, one of the world’s fastest-growing travel internet abroad brands, today announced key insights from its upcoming Global eSIM & Travel Report, revealing a powerful shift in how people move, connect, and experience the world.
According to the global report*, a new kind of traveller, the “Deliberate Traveller,” is reshaping global mobility. Digitally fluent, emotionally aware, and purposeful, these travellers move not to escape but to engage. Travel is evolving from recovery to redefinition as individuals seek meaningful, connected experiences enabled by seamless digital infrastructure.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:59:27 +0000
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