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Following its resounding debut, The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance returns for its second edition at the Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, from February 20-22 next year
at Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:27:12 +0000
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The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency (Agency) today announced that the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® train service has added more daily roundtrips between Los Angeles and San Diego, offering travelers greater flexibility and convenience along the Southern California coastal rail corridor. The expanded Pacific Surfliner schedule introduces new afternoon and evening travel options, providing better connections for both business and leisure passengers along the busiest state-supported intercity passenger rail route in the nation.
at Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:48:55 +0000
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The newly refreshed Queen Elizabeth has arrived to the Port of Seattle for the first time to begin a season of highly anticipated Alaskan voyages. Cunard’s Queens have embodied the pinnacle of British luxury travel for 185 years, and now Queen Elizabeth will homeport in Seattle for the first time, bringing Cunard’s renowned White Star Service to the region for two exclusive seasons of luxurious voyages of seven to 12 nights.
at Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:44:02 +0000
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The city of the Mole Antonelliana is preparing to host one of the most important events in the global accessible tourism landscape: the third World Summit on Accessible Tourism “Destinations for All”, which will take place on 5th to 7th of October 2025 at the Lingotto Convention Centre in Turin.
The international event represents a unique opportunity for experts, tourism sector operators, institutions and organizations from around the world to compare best practices for making tourism truly inclusive and accessible to all, including people with specific access needs.
at Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:42:48 +0000
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Launched this week, Nautica Collective is a first of its kind yachting experience, curating group trips on the water for the aspiring luxury traveller. Founded by long-time friends and experiential travel experts, Geraint Hamer and Lucy Greenhill, Nautica Collective is redefining yachting, providing a new category of travel between ultra-luxury charters and party cruises, offering boutique yacht experiences around the world for the millennial traveller with a taste for the finer things in life.
at Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:21:08 +0000
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The Lux Collective, the globally recognised hospitality group behind its luxury flagship brand - LUX*, has announced a strategic partnership with QUBE Development. This collaboration marks the Middle East debut of LUX* branded residences through the exclusive launch of a new luxury residential project scheduled to be completed in 2028.
at Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:15:15 +0000
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its latest traffic statistics for May 2025, highlighting continued expansion and customer demand.
The airline carried 1.7 million passengers in May, representing a 19% increase compared to the same month last year. This continued growth reflects the airline’s strategic expansion and strong market positioning. Passenger load factor climbed to 87%, up from 84% in May 2024, reinforcing Etihad’s ability to optimise capacity while maintaining high demand.
at Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:13:07 +0000
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Stay22, the travel tech company that offers affiliate revenue generation opportunities for travel bloggers and media, has integrated its software solution with Riot Games to provide a seamless accommodation booking experience to Riot’s global community of esports fans.
at Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:11:25 +0000
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JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, the brand’s first highly anticipated Mediterranean beach resort, setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality on the island. The resort features 160 elegantly appointed guest rooms, suites, and villas, all offering sweeping views of the Aegean Sea, with the majority including private pools to enhance the sense of exclusivity and relaxation. Nestled in Marathi, near the charming town of Chania, the resort spans over 100 acres of idyllic coastline, thoughtfully designed to harmonize with Crete’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
at Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:08:54 +0000
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Expert enabler of travel for all, Inclu, has launched Inclusive Luxury Hotels: the world’s first hotel discovery platform specifically created and curated for discerning disabled travellers.
Inclusive Luxury Hotels exclusively features properties that have been – or are in the process of being – comprehensively vetted and Verified by IncluCare, demonstrating their commitment to Inclu’s radical concept of ‘Conscious Inclusivity’ for disabled people. Comprising 18 hotels and resorts across 10 countries at launch, Inclusive Luxury Hotels aims to expand its collection beyond 50 properties by the end of 2025 - opening up the world of luxury travel to countless guests who would come to stay, if only they knew and believed they could.
at Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:04:02 +0000
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Hamilton Island Race Week celebrates 40 years this August – marking four decades of world-class sailing, exceptional food and wine, and sun-soaked revelry on Australia’s tropical island.
Presented for the first time by American Express, the 2025 regatta runs from 16 - 23 August with a lineup of unmissable world-class experiences and events on water and on shore. American Express Centurion and Platinum Card Members can also enjoy exclusive access to elevated hospitality across the week.
at Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:57:06 +0000
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Emirates and Bahamasair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an interline partnership benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:16:36 +0000
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Strong air and cruise access and growing reputation as a global wellness tourism hub delivers 9% arrivals growth in H1 2025
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:06:02 +0000
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Opening in 2027, Capella Florence will honour an 800-year cultural legacy of art, spirituality and community with its visionary reimagining of Via San Gallo historic complex.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:52:15 +0000
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In today’s world, luxury travel is more than just five-star hotels and first-class flights—it’s about immersive experiences, cultural refinement, and seamless comfort. Interestingly, the most desirable destinations for high-net-worth individuals tend to have something else in common: national wealth. But what makes a country “rich,” and why does that matter for luxury tourism?
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:43:26 +0000
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The city of Quito has been chosen as the official host of PCMA Convening LATAM 2026, one of the most important events in the MICE industry (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) in Latin America. Organised by the renowned PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association), this international conference will turn Ecuador’s capital into the home of the continent’s events industry in 2026.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:36:52 +0000
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In a move set to excite shoppers and travellers alike, Australia’s premium department store David Jones has announced a landmark loyalty partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer. The partnership comes as the retailer prepares to launch its new world-class loyalty program, David Jones Rewards, later this year.
For the first time, David Jones shoppers will be able to earn and redeem either David Jones Rewards Points or Qantas Points, giving millions of Australians more choice every time they shop at the retailer’s 40 stores and online.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:33:57 +0000
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flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, launches a new Travel Shop in the Emirate of Sharjah, featuring a City Check-in service for the first time. The new Travel Shop, located in the heart of the city, is now open to customers who can avail the new convenient service as well as other available services.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:30:34 +0000
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Boeing will focus on advancing innovation, partnerships and collaboration at the 2025 Paris Air Show.
“We continue to make fundamental changes across Boeing to strengthen safety, quality and our culture, and we are seeing steady improvement in our performance,” said Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg. “We look forward to connecting with our customers and partners at Le Bourget to demonstrate the work underway to restore trust and move Boeing forward.”
Boeing will exhibit various commercial and defense capabilities, autonomous technologies and comprehensive services. The static displays will feature customer commercial jets and defense fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:26:18 +0000
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Aer Lingus’ AerClub members can now collect Avios on every journey they take using the Uber app, by simply linking their AerClub and Uber accounts.
Members of the airline’s loyalty programme will collect 1 Avios for every €1 spent on any journey taken on the Uber app in Ireland and the UK. To celebrate the new partnership, AerClub members who link their AerClub and Uber accounts via the Uber app and complete a journey before July 31st will receive 500 bonus Avios.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:18:51 +0000
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Rome Cavalieri is celebrating the summer season with a variety of exciting new offerings. Situated within 15 acres of lush parkland, the hotel is introducing a poolside Moët & Chandon pop-up at the poolside bar, where guests can enjoy a new Mediterranean-inspired menu paired with bubbles.
The popular Patio 101 returns this season, offering casual, Italian al fresco dining with signature dishes, cocktails, and live music. Meanwhile, each evening at the Tiepolo Lounge & Terrace, guests can experience ‘Timeless Vibes’ - smooth live jazz accompanied by a new cocktail menu, ‘The Art Collection,’ where each cocktail is inspired by the masterpieces that make Rome Cavalieri a true ‘living art gallery.’ Also, from Thursday to Sunday, the hotel will host ‘AURUM’ an exclusive terrace event each evening with a Villasound DJ set.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:18:33 +0000
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Air Canada’s newest international flight from Toronto took off recently and arrived in Prague, Czech Republic.
“We are excited to return to Prague, our newest Europe destination now added to our global network,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo. “Our flights connect two countries, facilitating travel, tourism and trade. We design routes like this one to appeal to our customers throughout our North American network, with convenient travel options at our Toronto hub.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:14:03 +0000
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Paris Air Show 202516-22 June 2025 Paris Le Bourget
For over a century, the Paris Air Show has been a key event for the aerospace and defence industry, bringing together stakeholders from around the world. This year, we’re also thrilled to welcome you on the public days for an engaging and memorable experience.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:12:12 +0000
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Lufthansa is now also offering unlimited free chatting on its intercontinental flights. Passengers can send and receive any number of messages from their own smartphone or tablet via the familiar apps, regardless of their travel class during the flight, including photos.
Many passengers would like this free service to be introduced because they want to stay in touch with family and friends via text messages even on long flights.
The new free service is offered with the support of Mastercard. To use it, passengers have to log in to FlyNet with a Miles & More service card number or an email address registered with Lufthansa Group Travel ID. They can also sign up or register during their flight.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:09:14 +0000
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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, proudly marks the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali route in 1975, the airline has played a pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Ethiopia and Rwanda, while serving as a vital link connecting the two nations and beyond.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:07:49 +0000
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Award-winning global hospitality group The Lux Collective, in partnership with Adanté Realty, proudly announces the official launch of SOCIO By The Lux Collective, the first-ever hotel & branded residences in Sultan Haitham City. The signing ceremony took place at the Oman Real Estate Expo at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in May 2025, marking a milestone moment in Oman’s real estate evolution.
at Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:07:36 +0000
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Tourvest customers using Travelit, the end-to-end corporate travel booking solution, are set to benefit from a range of new trip enhancements
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:22:48 +0000
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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru are pleased to announce the appointment of Elias Pertoft as General Manager of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru, effective 8 June 2025.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:16:32 +0000
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The Luminaire, a luxury travel company known for its immersive, purpose-driven journeys, is proud to announce the appointment of Judith Cartwright, Founder and Managing Director of Black Coral Consulting, to its Board of Directors.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:05:12 +0000
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Meyer Jabara Hotels is cloud-connected, AI-accelerated, and future-proofed thanks to the recent recruitment of Chris Clap as Chief Technology Officer – a first-time position for the 48-year-old hotel ownership and management company. As its portfolio of branded and independent hotels continues to grow across the U.S., MJH is aligning its tech strategy and business ambition to build a better foundation for the future.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:50:38 +0000
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AVaStar has published a free resource to help hotels and event venues better understand where their AV operations are falling short — and what can be done about it. “Why AV Operations Are Overlooked” is now available for download by clicking here, and it is the ideal resource to help attendees of HITEC Indianapolis better prepare for shopping the show next week.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:46:09 +0000
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TPConnects Technologies, a leading IATA-certified global travel aggregation and distribution technology company, today announced the launch of its International Reseller Program, an initiative aimed at facilitating the global distribution of TPConnects’ travel solutions.
The program enables established travel industry organizations to offer Iris (for Travel Sellers) and Astra (for Airlines) solutions in their local markets. TPConnects has already signed Gerry’s Travel Group (Pakistan), Al Irtehal Group (Oman), and Maas Travel and Tours (Bangladesh). The program is now ready for global expansion.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:43:37 +0000
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Fairmont The Palm is delighted to announce the appointment of Dhaval Patel as the new Director of Revenue Management, effective 2nd June 2025. With more than 15 years of global experience in luxury hospitality revenue strategy, Dhaval brings a data-driven mindset and a proven track record of commercial success to the leadership team and in addition the appointment of Stavros Fassaris as the new Director of Food and Beverage.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:37:16 +0000
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World Travel Awards (WTA) will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 in the enchanting nation of Tanzania, with travel industry leaders from across the region attending the VIP reception at Johari Rotana Dar es Salaam on 28 June 2025.
The ceremony will mark the opening leg of WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, which also includes regional events in Cancun (Mexico), Saint Lucia, Hong Kong, Sardinia (Italy), Dubai (UAE), and the Grand Final in Bahrain.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:35:55 +0000
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World Travel Awards (WTA) will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 in the enchanting nation of Tanzania, with travel industry leaders from across the region attending the VIP reception at Johari Rotana Dar es Salaam on 28 June 2025.
The ceremony will mark the opening leg of WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, which also includes regional events in Cancun (Mexico), Saint Lucia, Hong Kong, Sardinia (Italy), Dubai (UAE), and the Grand Final in Bahrain.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:35:21 +0000
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Mondrian Gold Coast has officially opened its doors, marking a new era of lifestyle luxury on the southern Gold Coast. Set along the shores of Burleigh Heads, the 208-room landmark by architects Fraser & Partners introduces the Mondrian brand to Australia for the very first time.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:59:41 +0000
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Etihad has further increased its flight frequencies to Karachi, Pakistan, with tickets now on sale. This expansion is part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to provide guests with more travel options and enhanced connectivity.
From 01 October, 2025, Etihad will start flying four times a day on the Abu Dhabi – Karachi route, providing a total of 28 weekly nonstop services to Pakistan’s economic hub.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:58:34 +0000
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The Nordic airline will relaunch flights to Canada on 4 May 2026. The Helsinki to Toronto connection marks the only direct flight between Finland and Canada
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:10:57 +0000
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Malaysia Airlines has launched its latest global campaign, ‘Time for Premium Escapes’, inviting travellers to elevate their journey with exclusive Business Class fares. This latest campaign provides significant savings on Business Class flights across some of the airline’s most desirable routes, including its flagship double-daily direct flights from London to Kuala Lumpur and onward to a range of alluring destinations in Asia and Australasia. Applicable to new bookings made until 19 June 2025*, travellers departing from London Heathrow can enjoy all-in Business Class return fares starting from GBP 2,739.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:01:29 +0000
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Accor is proud to announce the appointment of Tarun Jewalikar as Cluster Director of Food and Beverage for Novotel Dubai Al Barsha and Adagio Premium Dubai Al Barsha. Tarun steps into this new leadership role with an invested motive to redefine the F&B offering as a destination-led experience, championing culinary innovation, commercial excellence, and sustainability.
at Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:51:06 +0000
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