Travel Uni News

  • Global hospitality giant Accor has been recognised with the title of ’World’s Leading Climate Action Initiative’ by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards for supply chain decarbonisation programme ‘Achieving Net Zero Together’.
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  • Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 21% year-on-year and the highest annual total in the airline’s history, underpinned by sustained demand and disciplined capacity growth across its expanding global network. Passenger load factor for the full year reached 88.3%, up two percentage points compared with 2024, reflecting strong commercial performance throughout the year.
    at Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:14:38 +0000
  • The Christmas and New Year period is one of the most demanding times of the year for Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) in operational terms. High travel demand, tight time schedules and winter weather conditions collectively pose rapidly shifting challenges for the company and its employees on the ground and in the air. But SWISS can post a largely positive report on its flight operations for the 2025 year-end holiday season.
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  • Comprising 40th ITE Leisure and 21st ITE MICE, the annual ITE in 2026 which celebrate its 40th Anniversary, will be held at Halls 1 of Hong Kong Convention Exhibition Centre from June 11 to 14 with two-trade-day and two-public-day, and dedicated B2B and B2C programs. A proven platform, live ITE been held each year since 2021!
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  • This Lunar New Year, The Peninsula London invites guests to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with an elegant fusion of time-honoured customs, immersive experiences, and contemporary artistry. From Tuesday 3rd February to Saturday 3rd March, the hotel will present a curated calendar of celebrations inspired by The Peninsula’s rich Asian heritage, ranging from exquisite culinary offerings, spectacular dragon dances, room packages to a striking new art installation by Chinese textile artist Lin Fanglu, lent by The Peninsula’s Art in Resonance programme.
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  • The Boeing Company will release its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, January 27.
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  • Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) is inviting musicians and songwriters from across the globe to celebrate the centennial of Route 66 in a distinctly musical way.  The Route 66 Song Contest offers artists over the age of 18 the chance to submit an original track capturing the spirit of Santa Monica and its legendary connection to the highway for a chance to win $10,000 USD. Entries are welcome from the U.S., UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Mexico, and New Zealand.
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  • A world-famous annual ice fishing festival kicked off Saturday in a remote mountain town in the northeastern province of Gangwon, offering weeks of ice fishing and seasonal activities.
    at Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:43:11 +0000
  • Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines today announced a definitive merger agreement under which Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a cash and stock transaction at an implied value of $18.89 per Sun Country share. Sun Country shareholders will receive 0.1557 shares of Allegiant common stock and $4.10 in cash for each Sun Country share owned, representing a premium of 19.8% over Sun Country’s closing share price of $15.77 on January 9, 2026, and 18.8% based on the 30-day volume-weighted average price. The transaction values Sun Country at approximately $1.5 billion, inclusive of $0.4 billion of Sun Country’s net debt. Upon closing, Allegiant and Sun Country shareholders will own approximately 67% and 33%, respectively, of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.
    at Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:26:41 +0000
  • Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines today announced a definitive merger agreement under which Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a cash and stock transaction at an implied value of $18.89 per Sun Country share. Sun Country shareholders will receive 0.1557 shares of Allegiant common stock and $4.10 in cash for each Sun Country share owned, representing a premium of 19.8% over Sun Country’s closing share price of $15.77 on January 9, 2026, and 18.8% based on the 30-day volume-weighted average price. The transaction values Sun Country at approximately $1.5 billion, inclusive of $0.4 billion of Sun Country’s net debt. Upon closing, Allegiant and Sun Country shareholders will own approximately 67% and 33%, respectively, of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.
    at Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:25:59 +0000
  • It’s been a banner year for Hong Kong’s restaurant, bar and hospitality scene. Fresh off its historic achievement, in which venues in Hong Kong became the first to receive both The World’s Best Bar and The World’s Best Hotel titles the same year, Hong Kong will host the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 award ceremony on 25 March 2026 (Wednesday) for the first time.
    at Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:19:00 +0000
  • The Samla International Race has announced the signing of a series of strategic partnership agreements ahead of its upcoming edition, scheduled to take place on 24 January 2026. The agreements were formalised during an official ceremony attended by representatives from partner entities and members of the media.
    at Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:09:07 +0000
  • The Lufthansa Group and travel technology company Amadeus have entered a groundbreaking partnership to make booking, adjusting, and managing flights even easier and more intuitive for travelers. The focus is on the introduction of an “Order ID,” a new identification number that will eventually replace the previous booking and ticket numbers and bring together all components of a trip.
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  • In December, Icelandair transported 344 thousand passengers, up 10% year over year. During the month, 27% traveled to Iceland, 20% from Iceland, 48% via Iceland, and 6% within Iceland. In 2025, the Company carried a record 5.1 million passengers, an 8% increase compared to 2024.
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  • Air Canada and PAL Airlines announced today their intent to expand the commercial agreement under which PAL operates regional flights for Air Canada Express, helping protect and grow service in Eastern Canada. The existing agreement is to be extended by an additional four years to 2032, and the number of PAL Airlines aircraft covered by the agreement is expected to grow by five, to eleven.
    at Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:09:17 +0000
  • In December 2025, Norwegian had 1.45 million passengers, while Widerøe had 304,000 passengers, totalling 1.75 million for the Group. Both airlines delivered solid operational performance, with improved regularity and punctuality. Norwegian and Widerøe had a total of 27.3 million passengers in 2025.
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  • Boeing and Alaska Airlines today announced the carrier’s largest-ever airplane order as part of its long-term plan to expand its domestic and international route networks. The order includes:
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  • Boeing and Alaska Airlines today announced the carrier’s largest-ever airplane order as part of its long-term plan to expand its domestic and international route networks. The order includes:
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  • Boeing and Alaska Airlines today announced the carrier’s largest-ever airplane order as part of its long-term plan to expand its domestic and international route networks. The order includes:
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  • In partnership with FÔLD, London-based fitness brand behind foldable, studio-grade at-home reformer beds, The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is proud to unveil its latest pioneering wellness innovation: reformer pilates delivered to your suite.
    at Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:33:43 +0000
  • Beginning next month, customers aboard select American Airlines flights will be able to enjoy an authentic taste of Texas en route to New York as the airline partners with nationally recognized Pecan Lodge restaurant to serve Texas barbecue on board.
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  • Marriott Bonvoy and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have signed a strategic partnership which will see Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform appointed the Official Accommodation Partner for ICC through to 2029.
    at Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:25:03 +0000
  • Japan Airlines (JAL) received the highest honor, the “D&I AWARD Grand Prize” in the corporate category for companies with more than 3,001 employees, at Japan’s leading award recognizing and certifying companies promoting Diversity & Inclusion (D&I), the “D&I AWARD 2025*.” This marks the first time an airline has received this grand prize. In addition, JAL has been certified as a “Best Workplace” with the highest rating for five consecutive years since 2021. These recognitions reflect the ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse talents can thrive.
    at Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:11:15 +0000
  • Radisson Individuals is bringing fresh energy to southern Germany with two new lifestyle destinations: HARBR. Hotel Konstanz and HARBR. Hotel Heilbronn. Together with HARBR. Hotel Ludwigsburg, travelers now have three distinctive Radisson Individuals stays across Baden-Württemberg, offering everything from lakeside escapes to wine-country retreats, and culture-rich city destinations.
    at Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:08:50 +0000
  • Ethiopian Airlines, the leading airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is proud to announce its plan to launch a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Lyon, France, via Geneva, Switzerland, starting from 02 July 2026. With the addition of Lyon, Ethiopian Airlines will expand its network in France to three destinations, alongside Paris and Marseille, further strengthening its presence in the country and across Europe, while enhancing connectivity to and from the region through providing seamless connections to its customers.
    at Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:58:10 +0000
  • Setting a new benchmark for luxury waterfront living in Florida, Marina Pointe, a state-of-the-art condominium community located within Tampa Bay’s 52-acre Westshore Marina District, has been honored with three Americas Property Awards by the International Property Awards organization. The awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property & real estate industry. An International Property Award is a world-renowned mark of excellence.
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  • Setting a new benchmark for luxury waterfront living in Florida, Marina Pointe, a state-of-the-art condominium community located within Tampa Bay’s 52-acre Westshore Marina District, has been honored with three Americas Property Awards by the International Property Awards organization. The awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property & real estate industry. An International Property Award is a world-renowned mark of excellence.
    at Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:54:37 +0000
  • The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) and American Airlines proudly announce their partnership for OBAP’s 50th anniversary celebration. As the event’s official Title Sponsor, American Airlines joins OBAP in honoring five decades of advancing awareness, access and opportunities for careers in aviation for those who otherwise may not have known it was possible. This partnership is especially significant as American Airlines celebrates its centennial year in 2026, marking 100 years of connecting people and places around the world.
    at Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:52:54 +0000
  • Marriott International today announced the retirement of two long-time leaders and the appointment of three seasoned executives to drive the company’s continued expansion, underscoring Marriott’s deep bench of talent and commitment to growth across global regions.
    at Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:36:40 +0000
  • Turkish Airlines announced passenger and cargo traffic results for December with 9.2% higher passenger capacity in terms of available seat kilometres compared to that of 2024. In December, the number of passengers was recorded as 7.3 million and total load factor as 82.6%.
    at Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:31:40 +0000
  • Award-winning boutique luxury travel and hospitality headhunters Ambitions Travel Recruitment (ATR) are celebrating a standout year of growth as the company reaches its four year anniversary this month, by unveiling three new team members, as well as reflecting on its rising industry influence and continued relationships with some of the luxury leisure travel and hospitality sector’s most respected brands.
    at Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:26:41 +0000
  • As Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 convenes global leaders under the theme The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go, one reality is becoming unavoidable. Travel and tourism is no longer a peripheral sustainability challenge. It is one of the most powerful system integrators we have.
    at Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:56:29 +0000
  • As Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 convenes global leaders under the theme The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go, one reality is becoming unavoidable. Travel and tourism is no longer a peripheral sustainability challenge. It is one of the most powerful system integrators we have.
    at Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:56:24 +0000
  • Etihad Airways has announced the launch of flights to Luxembourg, marking a historic milestone as the first airline from the Middle East to serve the country. When services commence on 29 October 2026, Etihad will also become the only airline offering nonstop flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi, creating a new direct air link between two important European and Middle Eastern centres.
    at Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:19:00 +0000
  • Florida’s Space Coast enters 2026 with unprecedented momentum, having closed out a successful 2025 fueled by record-setting rocket launch activity, transformative aerospace investment, and rising national attention ahead of the historic planned Artemis II mission.
    at Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:11:44 +0000
  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the reopening of Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, an adults-only, all-inclusive haven, following a transformative renovation. These new updates reaffirm Hyatt’s commitment to mainstay destinations and elevate the refined experience guests have come to know from the Secrets Resorts & Spas brand.
    at Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:04:50 +0000
  • Spirit Airlines delivered leading reliability in 2025, earning a top ranking for on-time performance from aviation analytics firm Cirium. The leading value carrier ranked third among the 10 largest North American carriers, climbing from sixth place in 2024. According to Cirium data, Spirit operated 78.83 percent of its flights on time last year. Spirit’s strong operation is only one element of the unmatched value the airline delivers, giving American travelers a choice that combines reliability, affordability and an enhanced Guest experience.
    at Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:58:21 +0000
  • Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel company, has announced the upcoming addition of the Holiday World Resort complex to its portfolio. Located in Benalmádena, one of the most iconic and popular destinations on the Costa del Sol, the three hotels and premium apartment complex that make up Holiday World Resort will become part of Meliá‘s offering in Málaga as of next March.
    at Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:45:17 +0000
  • Viking® and the PGA TOUR today announced a new multi-year marketing partnership that designates Viking as the Official Cruise Line of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions.
    at Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:39:25 +0000
  • Jumeirah Al Qasr has launched The Nautical Soirée, a new yachting and dining experience developed in partnership with BENO yachts. Designed for yacht owners, charter guests, and in-house guests, the experience offers a curated connection between sea and shore along Dubai’s pristine coastline.
    at Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:25:03 +0000
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