Aeroitalia is extending its collaboration with Navitaire, an Amadeus company, with plans to deploy a suite of advanced solutions aimed at simplifying operations and enhancing customer experience
at Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:04:47 +0000

The Cathay Group has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Changsha, beginning November 4, 2025. The new service marks the airline group’s fifth Chinese Mainland destination added this year, expanding its network in the region to 24 cities.
at Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:35:35 +0000

Rome is Europe’s second most visited city and one that women can feel particularly safe visiting alone, particularly if they stay in one of the many welcoming monastery and convent-owned guest houses in the city, says a leading travel expert.
at Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:33:23 +0000

Delta Air Lines is marking its centennial year with a powerful reminder of its commitment beyond aviation — a two-decade partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). Throughout October, the airline is painting its skies pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, uniting employees, customers, and survivors in the fight against breast cancer.
at Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:29:41 +0000

Air Canada has taken a bold step forward in its digital transformation journey by making its complete range of New Distribution Capability (NDC) content available through Travelport+, the modern retailing platform used by thousands of travel agencies and travel management companies around the globe. This new milestone expands Air Canada’s retailing reach and ensures that its best, fully retail-ready content can now be seamlessly accessed, searched, compared, and booked by travel advisors in multiple regions, enhancing the airline’s ability to deliver tailored experiences to its customers.
at Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:27:26 +0000

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched its first-ever Super Yacht Promotion Campaign, running from September through December 2025, as part of a bold effort to establish the Maldives as one of the world’s premier luxury yacht destinations. The initiative specifically targets high-net-worth individuals traveling on private and chartered superyachts, highlighting the Maldives’ pristine turquoise waters, rich marine biodiversity, and personalized luxury experiences that cater to yacht owners, captains, charterers, and brokers. By positioning itself as both a rival to Monaco’s prestige and a vital stop along Asia’s emerging yachting routes, the Maldives is redefining its place on the map as an exclusive destination on the modern-day Spice Route.
at Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:23:59 +0000

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle has welcomed Andrea Ferrandi as its new Executive Chef, marking an exciting new chapter for the luxury property’s culinary program. With more than 15 years of experience at Four Seasons destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, and the Pacific, Ferrandi now takes on his first role in the Pacific Northwest, overseeing all culinary operations including Goldfinch Tavern in partnership with Ethan Stowell, INFINITY pool + bar, catering and events, and in-room dining.
at Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:22:46 +0000

Discover the ancient history, stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of the Eastern Mediterranean on a new seven day hiking adventure in Greece and Albania with Island Hopping. Beginning in the ancient city of Corfu, uncovering its rich history and culture, before crossing into Albania to marvel at natural wonders, hike through centuries of history and take in aquamarine beaches.
at Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:18:27 +0000

This September, Paris gets a splash of coastal sunshine and charm with the launch of La Baia Paris, by Bulldozer Hospitality Group. Promising to bring the sun-soaked elegance of the Amalfi Coast to one of the most Romantic cities in the world, in the heart of the French capital’s Golden Triangle. After successful launches, in some of the world’s best dining destinations such as London, Dubai and New York, La Baia will soon land in Paris, promising an unforgettable Mediterranean escape. Guests can expect chic interiors and candle lit evenings, vibrant Italian music and cuisine that sings of summer by the sea.
at Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:16:42 +0000

World Aviation Festival 2025, the global stage for aviation innovation, strategy and transformation, took off yesterday in Lisbon. Until October 9th, more than 4,500 global leaders from across the aviation industry will gather at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, while over 600 speakers, including CEOs and other C-Level executives of the biggest aviation players, will share their expertise on stage. Visitors will also be able to meet and learn about the latest developments in aviation from more than 400 travel tech companies in the exhibition area. In the more than 85 sessions celebrated on the first day of the event, speakers have covered topics including artificial intelligence, sustainability, digital transformation, cybersecurity, regulation, diversity, disruption management, and loyalty programmes.
at Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:14:10 +0000

Egypt’s tourism sector is poised for a major evolution as Minor Hotels and SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises announced a landmark joint venture that will reshape the country’s luxury and lifestyle hospitality landscape. The agreement, signed in the presence of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathi, reflects strong international confidence in Egypt’s tourism growth and underscores the government’s commitment to Vision 2030.
at Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:13:31 +0000

Holidaymakers flying from UK airports are being warned to brace for soaring parking costs, with research revealing travellers could pay as much as £189 for just four days. The data, compiled by Confused.com, reveals that short stay parking at UK airports now costs an average of £93.90, while long stay options average £59 for the same period. Meet and greet services, often considered the premium option, are the most expensive at an average of £101. The figures were gathered from airport websites across the UK ahead of peak travel season.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:19:18 +0000

The Oberoi Group today announces the launch of ASMI by Oberoi, a deeply thoughtful wellness offering that reflects the brand’s commitment to creating experiences that are luxurious, meaningful, restorative, and authentic. Derived from timeless Indian wisdom and supported by contemporary practice, ASMI by Oberoi is a lifestyle framework designed to strengthen alignment and vitality across five pillars: movement, nutrition, bodywork, breath work, and mindfulness.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:57:18 +0000

Oman Air and Qantas are celebrating a major milestone for travellers between Oman and Australia: the activation of reciprocal frequent flyer accrual between Oman Air’s Sindbad and the Qantas Frequent Flyer programme.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:48:16 +0000

Miami’s hospitality scene is celebrating one of its own. Job Gutierrez, Director of Human Resources at The Biltmore Miami–Coral Gables, has been named the 2025 HR Leader of the Year by both HR Miami and HRABC, South Florida’s leading chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:41:11 +0000

India is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for business travel spending, ranked fourth globally and projected to reach USD 1.57 trillion by end-2025, according to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Parallelly, golf is gaining prominence as a strategic pillar within the global tourism agenda, with destinations like Japan, South Korea, Dubai, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam leveraging the sport to enhance destination appeal, attract premium travellers and drive high-value tourism growth.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:37:49 +0000

Today, Condé Nast Traveller has revealed the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with the Isle of Man proudly ranked as the 3rd best island in the UK – a leap from eighth place last year, recognising the Island’s rising profile as a desirable visitor destination.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:32:43 +0000

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly from November 7 to 11. The session will take place under the theme “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future” and will mark the 50th anniversary of the United Nations’ specialized agency for tourism.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:13:44 +0000

Dubai welcomed 11.17 million international overnight visitors from January-July 2025, marking a 5% increase compared to January-July 2024. Adding to its appeal for international audiences, Dubai’s accommodation and attraction portfolios continue to evolve for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, offering quality at every price point. As the year progresses, the city continues to evolve as a global destination, unveiling a wave of exciting new openings across hotels, dining, attractions and events. From record-breaking properties and innovative culinary concepts to immersive experiences and major festivals, the rest of 2025 and into 2026 promise fresh reasons to explore Dubai.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:17:54 +0000

Jamaica has secured several prestigious awards on the international stage with the destination winning 45 major awards at the 2025 World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, held on October 4 in St. Lucia. Jamaica captured 29 regional awards and 16 national prizes. Jamaica was again named the Caribbean’s Leading Destination for the 19th consecutive year with the Jamaica Tourist Board winning the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board award for the 17th year in a row. The country was also named the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination 2025, with the Port of Ocho Rios being named the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Port 2025 and the Port of Montego Bay being named the Caribbean’s Leading Home Port 2025. Jamaica was also named the Caribbean’s Leading Family Travel Destination 2025.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:15:13 +0000

The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has announced a strategic partnership with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, to deliver data-driven insights and strategies that support a more sustainable future for global tourism. Through this collaboration, World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards and Tourism Economics will combine their expertise to deliver cutting-edge research, economic impact assessments, and actionable policy recommendations.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:37:17 +0000

At the World Aviation Festival 2025, DerbySoft, an innovative global technology company dedicated to accelerating travel commerce, introduced its Global Data Network (GDN) for Flights — a next-generation distribution model designed to move flight distribution from centralized systems to a decentralized, API-first network. AirAsia Group (AirAsia) was announced as the first airline group to join the GDN.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:08:41 +0000

The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) has announced a strategic partnership with Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, to deliver data-driven insights and strategies that support a more sustainable future for global tourism.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Omio, the leading multi-modal booking platform, has today published its annual NowNext ‘25 report, painting a vivid picture of how global travel will continue to thrive in the coming year - from emotional drivers and generational biases, to trending destinations and evolving demands - albeit with a little more planning and greater intent across evolving traveller types. Omio has commissioned YouGov, the leading research institute, to conduct an omnibus survey of over 10,555 people worldwide: Italy, Spain, Germany, the UK, the US, Brazil, Japan, and Australia. The report is based on those who may take a holiday in the next 12 months (excluding those who said ‘not at all likely’). Additionally, Omio user data is added to the findings.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:47:35 +0000

The Hemingways Collection is thrilled to announce the addition of Hemingways Retreat Kigali to their roster of luxury retreats in East Africa. The acquisition marks the family-owned company’s expansion into Rwanda after 40+ years across Kenya’s city, bush, and northeastern coast. In addition to Hemingways Retreat Kigali, the company has also acquired Hemingways River Camp Mara in Kenya’s Maasai Mara.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:42:59 +0000

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, today launched Dazzler Select by Wyndham, a new franchise offering designed for independent hoteliers in the economy lifestyle space. An extension of its boutique-inspired Dazzler® by Wyndham brand, Dazzler Select empowers owners to preserve the individuality, branding, and character of their hotels while unlocking the benefits of Wyndham’s vast scale—including access to its award-winning Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program, global distribution, advanced technology, and dedicated sales and marketing support.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:40:29 +0000

Royal Caribbean is introducing the family time of a lifetime on Legend of the Seas* with more adventure than ever before. The boldest vacation to visit the world’s top destinations in Europe and the Southern Caribbean, Legend will deliver a lineup of unrivaled experiences, including thrills and chill, the most dining at sea with 28 options, all-new nightlife and entertainment, and more ways for families and vacationers to make lifelong memories.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:38:45 +0000

Waterford Hotel Group, a national leader in hospitality management, today announced the addition of two distinguished properties to its growing portfolio: the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, Mississippi, and the Maison Dupuy Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. The new contracts mark two exciting milestones for the company: the Sheraton Flowood is Waterford’s first managed property in Mississippi, and the Maison Dupuy becomes the sixth boutique hotel in New Orleans to join Waterford’s portfolio this year.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:36:23 +0000

Sabre Direct Pay, the travel payments division of Sabre Corporation, is introducing a new service designed to help travel companies simplify and scale chargebacks, enabling dispute resolution more efficiently across both issuing and acquiring channels.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:34:33 +0000

United and Instacart, today launched a new collaboration that gives the airline’s loyalty members even more ways to save time, earn rewards, and unlock exclusive benefits when they shop with Instacart. In a first for an airline, Instacart is offering United MileagePlus members $0 delivery fees* on orders placed right before, during or shortly after they take a domestic flight – making it effortless to replace forgotten items on the go or restock their fridge the moment they arrive home. Additionally, MileagePlus members who link their United MileagePlus and Instacart accounts can also enjoy mileage rewards across a variety of offers found at United.com/Instacart. This new suite of benefits builds on United’s existing relationship with Instacart; earlier this year, United and Chase refreshed their portfolio of co-branded credit cards and announced Instacart benefits for eligible Chase United Cardmembers.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:32:44 +0000

Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, has received 16 honors at this year’s World Travel Awards Caribbean and The Americas. The Gala Ceremony held at Sandals Grande St. Lucian honored the visionaries and trailblazers shaping the travel and tourism industry. The evening united government leaders and hospitality professionals for a night of celebration, recognition, and inspiration.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:28:39 +0000

The award-winning global luxury hospitality operator, The Lux Collective, has announced the appointment of leading travel and lifestyle communications agency Mason Rose to represent the group in the UK and US markets. This partnership signals an exciting new chapter for the Mauritian-born hospitality brand as it continues to expand its footprint across the world’s most inspiring destinations.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:26:10 +0000

SK Hospitality, the leading Sales & Marketing, company for luxury resorts in Greece, proudly announces its participation in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, taking place November 3–5 at ExCeL London. With a diverse portfolio of distinguished resorts across key destinations including Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos and Halkidiki, SK Hospitality continues to position Greece as a premier travel destination for high-end, leisure, family, and experiential tourism. This year at WTM, the company will spotlight its growing collection of resorts and its strategic partnerships with global tour operators, airlines, and media.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:24:11 +0000

The July London Victoria transforms convenient family stays into something altogether more special. A space to hang out or hide out in the heart of Victoria, this hybrid apartment-hotel delivers all the sparkle of hotel service with the privacy of home.
at Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:22:21 +0000

Risk management can be a daunting prospect for even the hardiest of travel managers and certainly recent years of pandemics, political elections and price rises have not made managing suppliers and traveler safety any easier. Surprising, then, to see results from the recent global buyer survey* from Business Travel Show America which highlighted that only just over a third – some 38% - provide traveler safety training for their travelers.
at Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:59:49 +0000

Hotels are more than just fluffy pillows and sophisticated lobbies, because they are also currently striving to try to keep up with our digital lives. We enter hotels with phones with our streaming apps and our gaming habits that follow us everywhere, and we actually expect the WiFi to be as speedy as it is at home. You don’t want to mess around with heavy remote controls or wait in line to check in when these things are just a simple swipe away. This is why hotels are experiencing a rapid digital transformation that introduces smart rooms, contactless check-ins, and customized entertainment that ensure that the experience of the visitor is optimized. And it is remarkable how much farther hotels will go in accommodating our present lifestyle, work-related habits, and leisure.
at Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:13:43 +0000

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), the leading advocate and representative body for the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry, has announced a landmark two-year media partnership with Breaking Travel News (BTN), the world’s leading travel industry news platform.
at Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:53:49 +0000

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), the leading advocate and representative body for the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry, has announced a landmark two-year media partnership with Breaking Travel News (BTN), the world’s leading travel industry news platform.
at Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:53:30 +0000

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, celebrated the relaunch of its direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, marking a move that reflects the depth of the longstanding friendship and strategic cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America. This milestone event highlights the commitment of both countries to strengthening ties and strategic partnership, opening up new horizons for developing relations in various commercial, cultural, and tourism sectors. It also reinforces Gulf Air’s position as a key player in connecting Bahrain to global markets, further supporting economic growth and expanding opportunities for trade and cultural exchange between the two nations, thus bolstering Bahrain’s status as a vital aviation hub on the international map.
at Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:33:15 +0000

Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced a new partnership with Kayanee, a leading Saudi wellbeing brand, to bring a fresh sense of comfort and care to the skies. The collaboration will upscale in-flight comfort by offering Riyadh Air’s Business Elite, Business, and Premium Economy long-haul guests a specially designed collection of amenity kits and loungewear, aimed at refreshing and rejuvenating travelers from take-off to landing.
at Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:31:34 +0000