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FITUR, the International Tourism Trade Fair organized by IFEMA MADRID, celebrated the opening of its 45th edition with the presence of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain. They were welcomed by José Vicente de los Mozos, President of the Executive Committee of IFEMA MADRID, along with a significant delegation of ministers, government representatives, and tourism industry leaders from around the world.
at Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:39:40 +0000
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Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa has launched a ‘Legacy of Regeneration’, an operation-wide commitment to regenerative tourism that builds on its heritage as one of Costa Rica’s original eco resorts. The commitment demonstrates how the resort’s founding principles of environmental stewardship, proactive community engagement and wellness for both guests and employees are integrated into every aspect of the resort’s operations to create a model for luxury tourism with purpose.
at Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:37:31 +0000
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Journey Beyond today announced an evolution in train travel with the introduction of two new luxury suites the ‘Australis’ suite and ‘Aurora’ suite with first departures scheduled to join our iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific and the Great Southern from April 2026.
at Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:35:28 +0000
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January 2025 marks the official launch of the Coolstays App, bringing all their unique stays to your mobile device. Whether you’re after a cool cottage in the countryside, a luxury treehouse, or a stylish boutique hotel, Coolstays offers a curated selection of the most extraordinary and unusual places to stay across the globe.
at Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:33:58 +0000
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This winter, Grace La Margna St Mortiz is delighted to announce an exclusive new partnership with Ruuby, Europe’s leading digital beauty and wellness service. This innovative new wellness offering invites guests to indulge in a curated range of beauty and wellness treatments from Ruuby’s globally acclaimed therapists, bringing a new level of luxury and convenience to St Moritz.
at Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:30:55 +0000
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Whilst it can be hard to hold onto a healthy regime whilst cruising, Iglu Cruise has come up with its top 8 tips for 2025 for those keen to combine travelling with a focus on health and wellbeing.
at Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:28:27 +0000
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The Cayman Islands ended 2024 on a high note welcoming 437,842 stayover visitors between January and December 2024 representing a 2% increase over 2023’s numbers.
March 2024 saw the second highest number of arrivals ever for the destination with 57,040 stayover visitors. December was also a standout month with 52,046 stayover visitors – the second highest number of visitors for December in recorded history and an increase of 4.3% year over year.
at Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:26:20 +0000
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With Canada’s northern territory celebrating Yukon Heritage Day on 21 February, specialist tour operator Journeyscape is delighted to reveal two brand new holidays to experience the region’s stunning glacial landscapes, its eventful history and breathtaking Northern Lights.
at Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:24:25 +0000
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British Airways has increased nonstop flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) with a twice daily service, six days a week, starting on March 31, 2025. The route will be serviced by British Airway’s fleet of Boeing 787-10 aircraft that features a dual-aisle configuration and is the aircraft manufacturer’s most fuel-efficient aircraft to date.
British Airways was the first airline to introduce Central Texas to nonstop flights to Europe with the launch of AUS’s first transatlantic flight in 2014.
at Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:22:39 +0000
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Saudi, known as the heart of Arabia, is a place of endless mystique and inspiration, with myriad stories waiting to be told, and memories to be made. The Dakar Rally, the world’s most prestigious endurance rally, concluded in Saudi, with a historic win by a homegrown motorist. What better time to embark on you own, more leisurely, road trip along the Saudi Red Sea.
Where better to do that than from the cosmopolitan coastal hub of Jeddah, gateway to the Saudi Red Sea? The Saudi Red Sea is no ordinary road trip destination — spread across three distinct regions, this 1,800-kilometre stretch of pristine coastline is home to more than 1,000 islands, 500 dive sites and some of the world’s most fascinating cultural sites.
at Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:16:54 +0000
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Sirru Fen Fushi, the celebrated member of the Leading Hotels of the World collection, proudly announces the appointment of Girish Sharma as its new Executive Chef. Known for his culinary artistry and an uncompromising dedication to excellence, Chef Sharma is poised to elevate the resort’s gastronomic offerings to tasteful heights.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:18:06 +0000
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Set on the shores of the sparkling Arabian Gulf, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas offers the ideal luxury location for a family getaway. Packed with family-friendly amenities and activities, you can play, dine and relax until the sun sets… and beyond.
Located just an hour’s drive from the airport in Doha, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas boasts an exciting kids club, 3.5km of private beach, a thrilling water and adventure park, world-class sports academy, 7 signature restaurants, a marina, overwater activities, a luxury spa, delectable All Inclusive dining, and a host of villa options for every generation of family.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:03:39 +0000
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New Scientist Discovery Tours shares its top sense-inspired trips to book in 2025, including two new tours
Travel that puts the senses at the centre is a rising trend for 2025. The idea is to engage all five senses - sound, taste, touch, smell and sight - in order to be truly in the present and experience each moment fully.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:58:56 +0000
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Scotland’s only five-star luxury floating hotel is pushing the boat out for Valentine’s Day with the launch of a new tasting menu and overnight stay package for romantic couples.
Fingal Hotel, which is permanently berthed in Edinburgh’s Port of Leith, is rated as one of the top 25 most romantic hotels in the UK and Channel Islands on the prestigious Tripadvisor list of most ‘Dreamy stays that couples love’
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:55:24 +0000
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Specialist tour operator Explore Worldwide closed another record-breaking year end of October 2024 and got off to a storming start with its Black Friday Sale, which ran from 25th November to 2nd December. The sale’s closing day saw the company’s biggest single-day’s revenue in its 43-year history.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:45:56 +0000
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The Chedi Muscat invites guests to indulge in a series of exceptional experiences this February, designed to celebrate love and connection. Whether you are seeking a refined afternoon tea, a romantic dinner under the stars, an intimate beachside dinner, or a relaxing spa treatment, The Chedi Muscat offers the perfect setting to create lasting memories with your special someone.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:24:30 +0000
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World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Cancún, Mexico has been selected to host its Latin America Ceremony 2025. The world-class city will welcome travel and tourism figureheads for the red-carpet on 27 September. The announcement was made at a VIP signing in Madrid, organised by Secretaría Municipal de Turismo Cancún, on the eve of FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair 2025.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:22:46 +0000
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World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Cancún, Mexico has been selected to host its Latin America Ceremony 2025. The world-class city will welcome travel and tourism figureheads for the red-carpet on 27 September. The announcement was made at a VIP signing in Madrid, organised by Secretaría Municipal de Turismo Cancún, on the eve of FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair 2025.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:21:59 +0000
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Walkers’ Britain is excited to announce its new Taste of Trips range – a curated collection of walking holidays with shorter distances that offer a perfect blend of active exploration, relaxation and cultural discovery.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:21:17 +0000
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Emirates has officially debuted a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team, who are responsible for the seamless transfer of Premium & VIP personnel through Dubai International Airport (DXB). The new uniform has echoes of the iconic Emirates cabin crew look, however, exclusively represents Emirates’ elite unit that caters to high profile customers.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:16:16 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued a stark warning to the UK Government: the UK’s successful Travel & Tourism industry faces stagnation and long-term decline.
On the eve of the UK Government’s first Visitor Economy Advisory Council, the global tourism body revealed data that shows £60BN1 is at risk over the next 10 years, in lost tourism business.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:30:31 +0000
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At Destination Canada, we’re highlighting the beauty of winter, the autumn shoulder season, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. With Virgin Airlines launching direct flights to Toronto on March 30th, alongside Air Canada resuming their direct route to Ottawa—connecting capital cities—there are plenty of ways to reach us. British Airways is increasing capacity to Vancouver, WestJet is adding more flights to Newfoundland and Labrador, and launching the Halifax route a month earlier. Canada is more accessible than ever.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:53:54 +0000
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Following the success of its flagship clinic at Camden Medical Centre, Chi Longevity, a global leader in healthy longevity, has opened its second clinic at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. This marks a significant milestone for the clinic, which has already gained recognition for its evidence-based approach to slowing biological ageing and optimising health.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:51:11 +0000
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In the Ribatejo region of Portugal steeped in history and only an hour from Lisbon airport, Quinta Carvalhas is a luxury farm stay and retreat centre offering state-of-the-art yoga studios and meditation spaces, farm-to-table nourishing food and transformative retreats including their specialism in equine therapy. Michelle Thomas, the visionary behind Quinta Carvalhas has created a sanctuary that blends modern luxury with a unique experience for body, mind and soul in beautiful surroundings.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:49:40 +0000
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Uluṟu’s Field of Light, the internationally acclaimed art installation by famed British-Australian artist, Bruce Munro, has undergone a major refurbishment and been extended until at least April 2027, Ayers Rock Resort announced today.
The revitalisation saw Munro’s team replace all the luminous and fibre optics that make up the installation. The revamp ensures the award-winning artwork — which has been visited by over 730,000 people since its 2016 launch and is Bruce’s longest standing work — remains a huge drawcard for regional tourism.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:46:24 +0000
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Celebrity Cruises is inviting vacationers worldwide to create their dream vacation experience on Celebrity Xcel® with Xcel ‘Dream MakersSM.’ Open to all who wish to join, this global community will test, try and vote on new experiences. Their selections will launch on Celebrity Xcel in November 2025 for vacationers to enjoy, further elevating the fifth ship in the cruise line’s award-winning Edge® Series into a class of its own.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:44:39 +0000
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Saudi’s most happening season continues with a brand-new experience - ‘Dunes of Arabia’, open in Riyadh until 15 April 2025.
Immerse yourself in the magic of the desert in Saudi, the Heart of Arabia, near Riyadh, where heritage and heart meet to create unforgettable experiences daily, with timings varying by day.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:40:10 +0000
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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has indicated that a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Spain’s Ministry of Tourism is in the works. This MOU would mark a significant step forward in international tourism cooperation between the two nations.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:37:27 +0000
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The long-standing problem of water shortage that has plagued the Negril tourist resort and surrounding areas is to be addressed with a US$221 million government investment in creating a water supply system for the area.
Making the announcement to loud applause from stakeholders, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett said the required water would come from connecting sources such as the Bulstrode Treatment Plant and Roaring River with Trelawny’s Martha Brae River, providing adequate water supply all the way to Llandilo. He said the procurement process had begun and construction for the laying of the pipes would commence in three months.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:35:46 +0000
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Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is delighted to announce the forthcoming opening of Ottolenghi Geneva on January 30. Inspired by the ethos of Ottolenghi’s London-based restaurant ROVI, the highly-anticipated launch will bring a thrilling new take to dining in the city, one defined by vibrant flavours where grilling and fermentation take centre stage.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:33:37 +0000
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The board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. have announced the election of Sean Tresvant, Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., as an independent director of the company, effective February 12, 2025. Mr. Tresvant is expected to be included in the company’s slate of nominees for election at its upcoming 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:31:40 +0000
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Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, announces the launch of AILA (acronym for Artificial Intelligence Live Assistant), a Generative AI-based virtual analyst designed to optimise tourism planning and management. AILA, the first Gen AI tool in travel & tourism designed with a business-to-business perspective, is able to respond, in real time, to questions and requests (prompts) related to tourism trends, using as source Mabrian’s world-class, exhaustive, verified, and updated travel intelligence database.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:59:45 +0000
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A newly re-imagined event space is launching at Battersea Power Station in Spring 2025, from NEON, a global leader in immersive experiences and exhibitions.
This new venue, the first-ever purpose-built entertainment and cultural exhibition space in Central London, located next to the iconic Battersea Power Station on Circus Road East, will bring NEON’s world-renowned immersive experiences to the heart of the city, with a soon-to-be-announced exhibition as the first of many to come.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:56:13 +0000
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As the doors open tomorrow for Fitur 2025, one of the world’s premier tourism trade fairs, excitement is palpable among industry professionals and travelers alike. Held annually in Madrid, Fitur (Feria Internacional de Turismo) serves as a global meeting point for tourism professionals to showcase their latest offerings, innovations, and trends shaping the future of travel.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:52:07 +0000
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The 13th edition of the section will be focused on data spaces, the smart destination platform and technological solutions for tourism. For the second consecutive year the AI for Tourism Awards 2025 will be held, recognising the best solution based on Artificial Intelligence applied to the industry.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:48:57 +0000
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Tour companies are weighing-up resuming trips to Syria, as Turkish Airlines will become the latest major international carrier to resume flights to the country this week.
Earlier this month Qatar Airways started flying to Damascus, as the country tries to find its feet again in the post-Assad era.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:45:43 +0000
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Finnair has expanded its codeshare with oneworld alliance member, British Airways, as the Finnish airline continues to expand its reach in the UK and targets new customers in the Channel Islands and Gibraltar.
The expanded agreement will see Finnair add its code to an additional seven of British Airways’ domestic routes, enabling customers to benefit from increased connectivity when travelling to Finland and beyond.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:43:39 +0000
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Glenmorangie House, the award-winning boutique hotel in the Scottish Highlands, invites guests to experience an exclusive weekend event honouring the darkly decadent single malt Scotch Glenmorangie Signet – the world’s first single malt whisky made with high roasted chocolate malt – and the newly introduced expression, Glenmorangie Signet Reserve.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:41:48 +0000
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Spain’s travel experiences sector is outperforming the global marketplace for tours and attractions. According to Arival’s Global Operator Landscape 3rd. Ed., a survey of 7,000 tour, activity and attraction operators worldwide, operators in Spain report higher growth in 2024 and a more positive outlook for 2025 compared to the rest of Europe and global market.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:39:47 +0000
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Seren, the Welsh luxury hospitality group, is delighted to confirm the appointment of Mark Wouters as its Chief Operating Officer.
Seren portfolio, known for its seamless blend of luxury, heritage, and rooted connection to each of its locations, has earned a reputation for excellence and exceptional guest experiences. As COO, Mark will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, fostering a culture of innovation and service, and guiding the strategic development of the group as it continues to grow and evolve.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:37:14 +0000
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