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If you’ve noticed check-ins moving faster, digital receipts arriving before you’ve reached the elevator, and deposit holds dropping off your card a bit sooner, you’re not imagining it. A quiet shift is happening at the lobby counter.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:52:17 +0000
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For companies committed to sustainability, Sustainable Aviation Fuel is one of the few viable solutions available to reduce air travel-related emissions
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:42:02 +0000
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The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) hosted its 14th annual Showcase, 14th -20th September 2025 for more than 400 UK travel industry specialists. The aim of the Showcase is to update industry partners on news and to hear from key operators, airlines, agents and media on what they need to market the destination to its optimum.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:11:08 +0000
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that the island’s tourism sector is to be repositioned to ensure Jamaicans benefit from a greater share of the lucrative industry, while contributing to its growth over the next five years. Envisioning a renaissance of the sector, Minister Bartlett said the year ahead “is going to be a seminal year in which we are going to be seeing new approaches to tourism.”
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:33:58 +0000
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that the island’s tourism sector is to be repositioned to ensure Jamaicans benefit from a greater share of the lucrative industry, while contributing to its growth over the next five years. Envisioning a renaissance of the sector, Minister Bartlett said the year ahead “is going to be a seminal year in which we are going to be seeing new approaches to tourism.”
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:33:15 +0000
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Dida Holdings - an AI-first tech leader and one of the fastest-growing global traveltech companies, today announced that its founder, Rikin Wu has appointed Daryl Lee as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 5 October 2025.
A pivotal leadership appointment:
Lee was previously global CEO WebBeds and before that led GTA across the Middle East & Asia Pacific. He began his career in aviation and hospitality with Singapore Airlines and earned a degree in Economics from the London School of Economics. He joins Dida at a decisive moment for both the company and the wider industry as travel and hospitality are being reshaped by AI, automation, and digital connectivity and Dida is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of these transformative shifts.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:33:32 +0000
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The global spa and wellness community has spoken and the World Spa Awards has revealed its 2025 winners. Following a year of exceptional global participation, the programme has honoured the world’s finest spa and wellness brands, recognising excellence and innovation across a wide range of experiences – from hotel and resort spas to wellness retreats and specialist brands.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:08:24 +0000
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Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) has launched its inaugural Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Programme, in partnership with the Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Designed to provide foundational culinary skills through practical training and industry exposure, the programme has inducted its first cohort of 15 apprentices representing six nationalities: the Philippines, Uganda, India, Nepal, Ghana, and Sri Lanka.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:07:54 +0000
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Trip.Biz, the business travel management brand of Trip.com Group, launched Trip.Biz ONE, an all-in-one solution that redefines how organisations manage business travel, at its annual Trip.Biz Transform 2025 conference in Singapore. As an all-in-one solution that makes the entire business travel experience more seamless for corporates, Trip.Biz ONE is designed to help organisations overcome existing challenges such as booking leakages in the form of off-platform bookings and overspending, non-adherence to travel policies and inefficient reconciliation processes.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:04:16 +0000
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eTip, the pioneer in digital tipping for hospitality, announced the close of Housekeeping Week with a historic milestone: a single tip of $14,000 given through the platform. This unprecedented moment highlights both the generosity of guests and the growing importance of digital solutions that make staff recognition seamless and impactful.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:02:12 +0000
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Omio, the leading global multi-modal travel booking platform, and České dráhy, the National Czech Railway operator, today announced a significant partnership. This collaboration creates the opportunity for Omio travellers to book České dráhy services, including Regio, InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) long-distance routes, plus high-speed train options (Railjet/Comfortjet). The addition of České dráhy’s comprehensive inventory from this September bolsters Omio’s unmatched position as the multimodal leader in European transportation and beyond. Omio is an important distribution partner that offers the complete range of České dráhy routes.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:04 +0000
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Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced today the single largest order in the airline’s history as the flag carrier plans to acquire up to 22 787 Dreamliners. Uzbekistan Airways’ purchase of 14 787-9 airplanes, with options for eight more of the ultra-efficient jets, will modernize its Boeing widebody fleet while supporting nearly 35,000 U.S. jobs.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:58:07 +0000
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Golden Week 2025 is set to be one of the busiest travel periods in recent years, with outbound accommodation bookings from China experiencing three-digit growth year-on-year. Coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival, this year’s holiday offers an average eight-day break, and extends up to 12 days for those who take an additional three days of leave, leading to a “super holiday” fueling diverse travel plans. Trip.com Group’s data further reveals that outbound travel from mainland China remains on a strong upward trajectory, with momentum that is expected to carry through Golden Week and the wider autumn season.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:51:12 +0000
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Croatia’s star continues to rise as one of Europe’s most sought-after film and television destinations, captivating millions of UK viewers this summer. The country recently featured in two prime-time TV hits — the BBC’s brand-new gameshow Destination X and Channel 5’s Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday — together reaching nearly 40 million viewers.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:49:25 +0000
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The Bothnian Coastal Route is an emerging gem among Nordic holiday destinations. Set on the northern coastline of the Gulf of Bothnia, this region combines traditional Nordic culture with exclusive winter experiences and a new alternative to more traditional Nordic holiday spots.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:47:28 +0000
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The legendary Montreux Jazz Festival is making history as it touches down in Africa for the very first time, bringing its celebrated spirit to the heart of South Africa’s Cape Winelands in Franschhoek from 27th-29th March 2026.
This marks the first African edition of the internationally renowned festival, which has been held in Switzerland since 1967. London-based Cartology Travel, winners of Condé Nast Traveller Top Travel Specialists 2025 (five agents), 2024 (two agents) and 2023 (co-founder Justin Huxter), with deep South African roots, is uniquely positioned to offer discerning travellers an unparalleled VIP experience combining this milestone musical celebration with insider access to one of the world’s most spectacular wine regions.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:45:20 +0000
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From October 27th to November 2nd, Ristorante Locatelli at AMARA, a Luxury Hotel In Cyprus, will host an exclusive culinary residency by celebrated Italian Chef Giorgio Locatelli, who will present a series of special dining experiences in honour of the much-anticipated white truffle season.
With 21 consecutive years of Michelin-starred acclaim, Chef Locatelli is renowned worldwide for his refined yet heartfelt approach to Italian cuisine.
at Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:37:00 +0000
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Jamaica’s tourism industry is charting a bold new course under the leadership of Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who has unveiled a fresh vision for inclusive, sustainable growth while celebrating record-breaking milestones and global acclaim.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:27:05 +0000
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has once again been recognised as a Five-Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for 2026. This prestigious rating is based entirely on feedback from airline passengers.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:50:24 +0000
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Ahead of Better Breakfast Day on 26 September, Premier Inn Middle East has revealed new insights into the UAE’s breakfast routines. The survey shows that more than 90% of residents consider breakfast the most important meal of the day, with 76% eating it daily. Eggs (88%) are the nation’s favourite breakfast dish, fresh fruit (81%) is the most popular healthy pick, and pancakes (52%) are the top choice for a morning treat.
The findings also highlight that hotels are the most popular breakfast spot (33%), with 98% having breakfast when staying at a hotel and buffets strongly preferred (71%). For most residents, the main benefit of breakfast is the energy boost it provides to start the day (85%).
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:42:40 +0000
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With 180 percent growth in the past decade and 1,746 projects worldwide, the booming branded residences sector will be in the spotlight once again at Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2025 with a dedicated, full-day conference on 29 October.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:38:49 +0000
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Live music lovers have a new reason to celebrate as Radisson Hotels has become the official hotel partner of Co-op Live, the UK’s largest live entertainment arena. The collaboration brings Radisson’s hospitality expertise to one of the UK’s most dynamic live music destinations, offering fans unparalleled access to concerts and elevated experiences.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:16:09 +0000
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Following an extensive seven-month enhancement project, Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita emerges anew, ready to captivate guests on the lush east coast of Mauritius. With Bambou Mountain and a shimmering turquoise lagoon as its dramatic backdrop, the Resort returns on November 1, 2025, unveiling reimagined all-pool villas and private residence rentals, an all-new overwater spa with immersive wellness concepts including the Royal Spa Suite, a vibrant collection of reconceptualized dining experiences, and strengthened sustainability initiatives that preserve and celebrate the natural beauty of Mauritius.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:12:39 +0000
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PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur proudly celebrates a double-year victory of the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Awards, solidifying its position as one of Asia’s leading sustainable and design-forward hospitality destinations.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:10:26 +0000
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SAii Hotels & Resorts, part of S Hotels & Resorts PCL, has unveiled the Green Button, a bold new feature in the SAii mobile app that transforms everyday guest choices into powerful environmental actions. Already live at SAii Phi Phi Island Village, SAii Laguna Phuket and SAii Lagoon Maldives – and set to launch at SAii Koh Samui Villas in December – the initiative blends effortless tech with real-world sustainability.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:07:17 +0000
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Meliá Hotels International, the leading Spanish hotel group, continues to advance its growth strategy in Latin America, particularly in key destinations across Argentina, with the signing of a new hotel in the city of Salta. The current Hotel Alejandro I, one of the city’s most iconic establishments, will join the portfolio of Affiliated by Meliá hotels.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:05:42 +0000
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Xi’an Chanba, an urban oasis nestled in the heart of the Chanba Ecological District in northeast Xi’an, the capital of China’s Shaanxi province. Ideally situated amidst natural surroundings and adjacent to the Xi’an International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the hotel offers a tailored experience for both business and leisure travelers.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:59:11 +0000
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H World Group Limited, a leading global hospitality group, announced the signing of three new JI Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The milestone marks H World’s debut in Malaysia and further expands JI Hotel’s footprint in Southeast Asia, underscoring its commitment to building a diversified, asset-light portfolio across the region.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:50:05 +0000
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Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) marked another significant achievement in its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) journey with the successful operation of flight MH2610 from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu on 17 September 2025, powered entirely by women across every touchpoint of the travel experience.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:43:39 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa to its rapidly-growing portfolio of hotels in Japan, marking the first major internationally branded hotel in the local prefecture. The all-new resort adds to an exciting portfolio of Holiday Inn stay experiences in Japan, including the recent opening of ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay (April 2025) and the upcoming opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park on 1 October 2025 – the second Holiday Inn & Suites property in Japan.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:25:22 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the Regent brand will be expanding its footprint in Japan with its first resort location.
The 58-key Regent Karuizawa – a new-build onsen retreat in the historic town of Karuizawa – will feature a choice of rooms and villas and set a new benchmark in upper luxury mountain destinations when it opens in 2028.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:23:46 +0000
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Where geysers erupt, bison roam, and the horizon stretches wide with possibility, a new hotel is bringing travelers even closer to the wonder of it all. Starlite Yellowstone, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is now open in downtown West Yellowstone, just minutes from the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
at Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:17:19 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Paris - Marne-la-Vallée, in partnership with Danish real estate company, Proark. Expected to be fully converted in the second half of 2026, the Magny-le-Hongre hotel will strengthen IHG’s leisure portfolio with convenient access just 10-minutes from Disneyland Paris, one of Europe’s top attractions.
at Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:28:36 +0000
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As global business travel continues to recover, with spending projected to grow by 6.6 percent year over year in 2025 according to the Global Business Travel Association’s Business Travel Index Outlook, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is expanding its support for U.S. small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a new partnership with Delta Business Traveler.
IHG’s long-standing SME travel program, IHG Business Edge, has been a trusted solution since its launch in 2018, now serving tens of thousands of enrolled business accounts globally. This new collaboration connects IHG Business Edge with the newly launched Delta Business Traveler (DBT) platform, reaching millions of eligible highly engaged SkyMiles Members.
at Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:21:29 +0000
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Hilton announces the highly anticipated opening of Conrad Hamburg, marking the brand’s debut in Germany. Featuring 283 exquisite guest rooms and suites, the hotel is housed within the historic Levantehaus, a renowned Art Nouveau building designed by architects Franz Bach and Carl Bensel, dating back to 1912. Paying tribute to both the building’s provenance and the architecture’s musical and cultural influences, the hotel is an art-filled urban sanctuary.
at Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:45:36 +0000
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After nearly 200 years as a cherished coastal landmark, the Grade II listed Dover Marina Hotel & Spa is entering a bold new chapter as part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Following a multi-million-pound restoration, the hotel unveils an inspired blend of Regency-era elegance and contemporary comforts, offering guests a unique experience on the edge of the English Channel.
Overlooking the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover, the hotel’s meticulous refurbishment has revived its architectural grandeur while introducing refined interiors that reflect a Britain rooted in heritage yet open to the world. Every detail has been considered to create a destination that feels both timeless and distinctly modern.
at Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:41:54 +0000
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Following the advanced deployment of the retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to both Cape Town and Johannesburg last month, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, hosted a guided tour of the fully refreshed aircraft. The airline showcased its next-generation cabins, featuring the latest sophisticated design and South Africa’s debut of the highly acclaimed Premium Economy Cabin. Johannesburg and Cape Town are the first destinations in Africa to be served by the retrofitted Emirates Boeing 777, demonstrating the airline’s steadfast commitment to South Africa.
at Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:39:32 +0000
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Qatar Airways will make history this year as the first ever Presenting Partner of the world’s most prestigious award ceremony in football, Ballon d’Or®, reinforcing the airline’s deep commitment to global sport and excellence. The landmark 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or® will take place on 22 September 2025 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France.
at Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:36:15 +0000
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From high-tech animatronics to interactive queue-line experiences and immersive sensory design, these mega-haunts are spearheading a new wave in Halloween entertainment—and America Haunts is recognizing them for their industry leadership.
at Sat, 20 Sep 2025 06:50:23 +0000
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INFORM, a leading global provider of AI-based software for the optimization of business processes, will present their GroundStar Suite at GATE Booth B5-1360 in Hall B5 during the 2025 inter airport Europe exhibition in Munich, October 7-9.
With the aviation industry at a crossroads, INFORM will share its vision for the “Airport of the Future” – a model that redefines the roles of airlines, airports, and ground handlers while placing the passenger at the center of every decision.
at Sat, 20 Sep 2025 06:44:46 +0000
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