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TAP Air Portugal has launched its new ‘Airspace’ cabins in its fleet, with more space for luggage and greater comfort for passengers. The new A321neo, named António Sérgio, is now part of the TAP fleet and made its maiden commercial flight today between Lisbon and Warsaw. It is the first of 20 aircraft with the new cabin that the company will receive by 2029.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:54:42 +0000
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During this summer, Amadeus and Lufthansa, both participating partners of the EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium Large Scale pilot project, successfully tested the wallet for online check-in and in-person travel scenarios
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:42:52 +0000
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Turkish Airlines, recognised for flying to more countries than any other airline, has announced the launch of its new “Beyond” campaign, offering special discounted fares for travellers in Central-Northern Europe travelling to select destinations with Istanbul acting as a bridge connecting continents.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:15:44 +0000
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The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals are excited to announce the official dates for the 2025–26 St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival. Taking place from December 26, 2025, through January 3, 2026, this annual holiday tradition will once again highlight the best of Crucian culture through music, food, parades, and community spirit.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:42:25 +0000
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Secret Retreats has launched The Butler by Secret Retreats, a new B2B division created for travel agencies and tour operators seeking elegant, authentic and seamlessly delivered experiences across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and more generally around Asia.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:40:41 +0000
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Amsterdam-based boutique hotel group Sir Hotels is proud to announce the opening of Sir Devonshire Square, its first London outpost. Set within East London’s historic Devonshire Square courtyard between the infamous creative and culinary scenes of the iconic Spitalfields Market, and the bustling business district of The City of London, the hotel blends history, design, art and culture in one of the capital’s most dynamic neighbourhoods.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:38:48 +0000
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In just its second year, Crios Paros – the island’s most exclusive beach bar and lifestyle destination, located in the Cyclades, Greece, has firmly established itself as the ultimate hotspot for the world’s elite, attracting international figures, tastemakers, and celebrities to its shores. This season alone, it welcomed H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, who made headlines with his visit, alongside Hollywood star Walton Goggins, basketball legend Dejan Bodiroga, football mastermind Ange Postecoglou, and fashion entrepreneur Natasha Oakley.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:36:43 +0000
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The sixth floor will feature the Tower Deluxe rooms, while the seventh and eighth floors will house the Tower Executive category. The “Tower” naming was chosen to honour the area’s rich historical heritage, blending the hotel’s local roots with a fresh design approach suited for today’s travellers.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:34:46 +0000
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Peru’s capital Lima has truly cemented its star status on the global stage as a gastronomic powerhouse this year with four of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 located in Lima - Maido (1st), Kjolle (9th), Mérito (26th) and Mayta (39th), truly making it a city of international influence. While Lima shines brightly, Peru’s culinary story goes far beyond its capital. From the Pacific coast to the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountains, each region offers a distinct flavour profile shaped by centuries of tradition, biodiversity, and cultural fusion.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:32:50 +0000
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Lisbon’s historic Alfama district will once again host the Caixa Alfama Festival on 26-27 September 2025, celebrating Portugal’s most iconic musical tradition. Over two days, more than 40 artists will perform across 12 stages - from churches and auditoriums to plazas and cultural venues - transforming the neighbourhood into a living stage and confirming the festival as a standout event in Lisbon’s cultural calendar.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:29:04 +0000
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This autumn and winter, Okinawa will come alive with festivals that showcase the islands’ traditions, community spirit and natural beauty. Highlights include the Guinness World Record-holding Naha Great Tug-of-War and centuries-old gratitude festivals such as the Tanadui Festival on Taketomi, the Shichi Festival on Iriomote and the Kitsugansai Festival on Kohama. Adding to the season’s appeal, the internationally acclaimed Tour de Okinawa brings world-class cycling to the subtropical landscapes of northern Okinawa.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:27:42 +0000
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EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has introduced new flights to its services between both Taipei and Brisbane and Taipei and Milan. From 16 January 2026, the Taipei-Milan-Taipei route will be offering a daily service, representing an increase of 3 flights per week (the route currently operates flights 4 days per week). What’s more the Taipei-Brisbane-Taipei route will see additional flights operate every Tuesday between 2nd December 2025 and 24th February 2026.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:24:05 +0000
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Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform, today announced a preferred partnership with Miles & More, the loyalty programme of the Lufthansa Group, designed to enhance travel experiences, reward loyalty and provide more ways for members of both programmes to earn and enjoy rewards through travel.
at Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:22:36 +0000
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Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has announced that the first resorts and attractions on Shura Island will begin opening to guests in the coming weeks.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:04:06 +0000
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Amadeus and Shiji will expand their agreement to promote and facilitate the licensing and referral of each other’s best-in-class solutions, offering hoteliers a more comprehensive end-to-end portfolio. This includes industry-leading products such as Shiji Daylight PMS, Infrasys POS, Amadeus HotSOS, Amadeus Delphi, Amadeus iHotelier and Amadeus Central Reservation System (ACRS) among others.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:58:50 +0000
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Property management software Hospitable has launched Hospitable Academy, a free global education platform offering expert-led courses to help short-term rental (STR) hosts and property managers build stronger, more sustainable businesses.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:38:57 +0000
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Found in the heart of the capital amidst the lush, tree-lined boulevards of Lutyens’ Delhi, Shangri-La Eros New Delhi introduces its exclusive new Wellness Club, redefining urban well-being and catering to the most discerning biohackers and wellness connoisseurs.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:20:51 +0000
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FROSCH Ireland is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dublin-based John Galligan Travel (JGT), a highly respected agency with a proud 36-year history of personal service and loyal clients.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:32:16 +0000
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Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer, tasking him with helping to shape the brand’s next phase as Kempinski continues to move into the ultra-luxury segment.
Veenstra will lead the evolution of Kempinski’s development strategy, focusing on curating its portfolio in ways that resonate with a new generation of high-end travellers while honouring Kempinski’s legacy as Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. As Chief Development Officer, Veenstra will be responsible for advancing and refining the organization’s growth strategy, selectively determining hotel assets for investment while navigating continued growth through management agreements, and developing and strengthening the larger development team for long–term success.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:17:24 +0000
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Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”) recently announced the signing of the first One&Only resort and community of Private Homes to be developed in Fiji. Located in the Yasawa Islands, an archipelago in Western Fiji, the resort is slated to open in 2029 with Private Homes going on sale this November.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:14:35 +0000
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Wyndham Rewards®, the #1 hotel loyalty program as named by readers of USA TODAY, has added KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards program of the Singapore Airlines Group, to its roster of point transfer partners, giving its approximately 120 million enrolled members new ways to unlock added value from their membership.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:10:46 +0000
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The Grand Hyatt brand, Asia’s standard bearer of premium hospitality for more than 35 years, is strategically investing in evolving its offerings across the region to further support the changing needs of meetings and events planners and attendees. The shift includes placing sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of the event experience, implementing innovative event features at new properties to inspire creativity, and elevating Hyatt’s signature focus on dining with fresh banquet and catering menus.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:07:39 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest and leading hotel companies, has opened its first dual-branded hotel in Australia, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins & Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall. The highly anticipated openings are part of an eight-year development in the heart of the reimagined ‘Melbourne Walk’ precinct and on the doorstep of Bourke Street Mall – one of the city’s most coveted retail destinations. The opening marks a significant milestone for the Holiday Inn brand as it returns to Melbourne’s CBD with its newest interior design style, while Hotel Indigo offers guests a distinct stay experience through its strength as a neighbourhood storyteller.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:04:04 +0000
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Hilton welcomed government officials and project partners to Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in elegant, sustainable hospitality in the Guanacaste region. Set atop the dramatic cliffs of Punta Cacique with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the ceremony marked a major milestone in Hilton’s global luxury expansion—particularly across Latin America.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:59:09 +0000
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Waldorf Astoria Chengdu is delighted to announce that its signature dining destination, Infinite Luck Chinese Restaurant, has been recognized as Michelin-Selected restaurant in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Chengdu. Celebrated for its inspired interpretation of Sichuan cuisine and refined guest experience, Infinite Luck proudly carries forward Waldorf Astoria’s storied culinary legacy on the global stage.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:54:24 +0000
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Andaz Lisbon is proud to announce the upcoming opening of the brand’s FIRST property in Portugal and will welcome its first guests in Q4 2025. The hotel will offer a vibrant and immersive experience that reflects Lisbon’s rich cultural heritage and artistic spirit, welcoming both locals and global travelers alike.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:53:46 +0000
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Known for its bold experience and vibrant reef life, W Maldives is diving deeper into sustainability with a high-impact collaboration aimed at restoring and improving the resilience of one of the Maldives’ best and its award-winning house reefs. In partnership with MARS Sustainable Solutions, the resort will out plant 6,000 coral fragments, helping to restore over 400 square meters of coral reef in a bold reef restoration initiative beginning 25 October 2025. This marks the second-largest single MARS Reef Star deployment event in the Maldives to date.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:51:00 +0000
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Journeyscape, the UK-based North America travel specialist and sister brand of Journey Latin America, is thrilled to unveil its latest immersive holiday: Elements of Nature: A Journey through the American West. This brand-new 18-day itinerary invites travellers to explore the awe-inspiring landscapes of North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Idaho, with prices starting from £4,987 per person.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:49:14 +0000
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Marriott International, Inc. announced that the Fairfield by Marriott has reached a milestone of 150 combined open and pipeline hotels in Greater China, underscoring the brand’s strong growth momentum and accelerated expansion in the region’s select service segment.
at Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:47:14 +0000
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Emirates has received global recognition yesterday at the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California, winning 2 notable awards – the 2026 APEX Best™ Global Entertainment Award for its inflight entertainment system - ice, and a 2026 APEX WORLD CLASS™ award for all aspects of the airline’s customer experience and brand.
at Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:32:23 +0000
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Emirates Skywards has officially unlocked flight rewards for Premium Economy travel – a move highly welcomed by its more than 35 million members worldwide. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai is now offering members a chance to redeem Skywards Miles on Classic Rewards and Upgrade Rewards on all Emirates’ Premium Economy cabins. The highly anticipated offering underscores Skywards’ commitment to redefine the loyalty experience and always offer members more rewards, benefits, and greater travel options.
at Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:30:33 +0000
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Fiji Airways, the national carrier of Fiji and a proud member of the oneworld® alliance, has achieved a historic milestone by being named an APEX World Class Airline for 2026, the most prestigious recognition in global aviation. This honor places Fiji Airways among the Top 10 Airlines in the World, making it the smallest airline by fleet size ever to receive the distinction, and the only carrier in Oceania to be recognized.
at Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:27:56 +0000
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IRONMAN, the global leader in triathlon and Experience Oman, the promotional arm of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, today announced a comprehensive and multi-faceted global partnership which will see Experience Oman become the “Official Global Destination” and Global Premier Partner of the IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® Global Series through 2030, as well as receiving naming rights for the IRONMAN Pro Series beginning in 2026, as well as all IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races in Oman.
The partnership marks one of the biggest investments Oman has ever made into sports tourism, signalling the power of the IRONMAN brand to help bring to life Oman’s 2040 vision and become a premier sports endurance destination on a global stage.
at Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:25:42 +0000
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Wynn is set to transform the traditional auto exhibition experience with its third edition of the “Wynn Signature – 2025 Hypercar Exhibition”, showcasing over 20 of the world’s most coveted supercars alongside exclusive collaborations between automotive legends and luxury powerhouses. Running from September 29 through November 16 at both Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, the exhibition coincides with the Macau Grand Prix, creating the city’s ultimate celebration of speed, luxury, and craftsmanship through a series of specially curated experiences found #OnlyAtWynn.
at Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:23:23 +0000
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The Los Cabos Tourism Board today announced the launch of its new brand campaign, “Where the Land Ends, Your Story Begins.” The campaign invites travelers to explore the unparalleled beauty and diverse experiences of Los Cabos, a destination where the desert, mountains, and sea converge to host a range of travelers and cater to every need, offering opportunities for relaxation, exploration, and inspiration.
at Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:21:21 +0000
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Las Vegas has debuted the new Fabulous Pickups at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) with a completely reimagined rideshare pickup area at Terminal 1. The unveiling was celebrated in true Las Vegas fashion with showgirls and a DJ welcoming visitors arriving for a weekend of festivities, including Mexican Independence Day concerts and events, and the Canelo vs. Crawford fight at Allegiant Stadium.
at Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:18:34 +0000
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Orient Express is pleased to announce the appointment of Simone Giorgi as General Manager of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, effective October 1st.
With more than two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Simone Giorgi brings a rare depth of leadership to one of Italy’s most anticipated hotel openings. At the helm of the recently opened Orient Express La Minerva, the first hotel of the brand owned by Arsenale Group and developed in partnership with Orient Express, he will oversee strategic positioning, development, and day-to-day operations, with a vision rooted in excellence and timeless Italian hospitality.
at Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:15:08 +0000
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The mountains of France are ready for another sparkling winter season that promises a wealth of ski and non-ski activities, accessibility for all, greener resorts and varied accommodation, following a vibrant Winter Launch at Kindred, London, on 9 September. Despite the transport challenges presented by strikes, the event welcomed 27 journalists to hear the latest news from the French ski industry, presented by France Montagnes alongside 18 exhibitors.
at Sat, 13 Sep 2025 06:47:32 +0000
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When Italian tenor Riccardo Massi and Russian soprano Olga Maslova take the stage at Türkiye’s Ancient Theatre of Aspendos this September, they’ll be performing where Roman audiences gathered nearly 2,000 years ago. The 32nd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival (September 14 – October 1) transforms one of the world’s best-preserved ancient amphitheatres into a star-studded cultural destination rivalling modern-day top-notch opera houses.
at Sat, 13 Sep 2025 06:37:02 +0000
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Finnair has been rated to receive the highest star rating, a Five Star Global Official Airline Rating from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for 2026. The airline ratings are based on certified airline passenger feedback, and passengers rated more than one million flights across nearly 600 airlines worldwide.
at Sat, 13 Sep 2025 06:36:24 +0000
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