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World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has announced that its 2025 Ceremony will take place at Terra, Expo City Dubai. Leaders in sustainable tourism will gather for the VIP reception on 29 October for the unveiling of the 2025 winners.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:52:33 +0000
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Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has renewed its title sponsorship of the Turkish Airlines Open through a partnership with the Turkish Golf Federation. After a six-year hiatus, the tournament will once again be part of the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai. The tournament will be held at Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort in Antalya from 8 - 11 May 2025.
The sponsorship signature ceremony was held at the Turkish Airlines Headquarters, with the participation of Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi, Turkish Golf Federation Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors Nihat Özdemir, and DP World Tour Tournament Partnerships Director Mark Casey along with other senior executives.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:51:27 +0000
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Gloria Guevara’s campaign for Secretary General of the UN Tourism Council has gained significant recognition following a series of high-level meetings at ITB Berlin with tourism ministers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders from across the globe.
Throughout the event, Guevara engaged in discussions with over 15 tourism ministers and representatives from a broad spectrum of member states, reinforcing her commitment to driving a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future for global tourism. With the backing of over 200 tourism leaders, including ministers and business executives, her vision for the industry continues to attract widespread support.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:50:44 +0000
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Liverpool FC has agreed a multi-year global partnership with Visit Maldives, making it the club’s official tourist destination partner.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:30:07 +0000
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Sandals Resorts, the Caribbean’s most awarded all-inclusive resort brand, celebrated its new global campaign, Made of Caribbean, at an exclusive launch event in New York City. The event brought together a prestigious guest list including travel industry leaders, media, celebrities, dignitaries, influencers, creatives, and VIPs from music and fashion.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:30:51 +0000
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Beaches Resorts announced plans to invest nearly US $1 billion in the expansion of its leading family all-inclusive vacation brand, doubling its footprint within the next five years.
Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Beaches Resorts, unveiled the groundbreaking announcement and ambitious expansion plans at the company’s Made of Caribbean global launch event held in New York City. Stewart shared the announcement of new destinations for the Beaches brand including: a new Beaches in Barbados, plans for a Beaches in Exuma, The Bahamas, and Beaches Runaway Bay in Jamaica – along with a sneak peek of the new Treasure Beach Village coming to Beaches Turks and Caicos.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:26:09 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced Andrea Grisdale, Founder and CEO of IC Bellagio as Vice Chair of its new initiative, Together in Travel, alongside thirteen founding partners.
This groundbreaking program aims to transform how small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operate and succeed within the global travel industry.
Andrea Grisdale, with over 25 years of experience in crafting bespoke travel experiences, will lead the initiative’s mission to foster inclusivity, resilience, and sustainability across the sector.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:24:15 +0000
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Interest in Northern Pakistan is soaring, with the BBC, CNN and Financial Times all recently naming the region as one of the must visit destinations for 2025.
In 2024 the Giglit-Baltistan region saw a 121% increase in international visitors compared to 2023, who were drawn to the area’s stunning mountains, lakes, wildlife, excellent trekking, climbing and unique culture.
This trend is expected to continue into 2025, with domestic tourism also sharply on the rise, but this presents ecological challenges in a fragile mountainous environment.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:22:54 +0000
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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has unveiled its latest destination marketing film, ‘Not a Vacation…Our Vacation’ – a bold and witty take on what makes the emirate a holiday destination unlike any other.
Produced by Goldmine, directed by renowned filmmaker Mark Middlewick and brought to life with creative direction from Impact BBDO, the film offers a fresh perspective on the UAE’s northernmost emirate. Breaking away from conventional travel narratives, it redefines Ras Al Khaimah as a place where curiosity sparks unexpected discoveries, and every experience feels refreshingly different.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:19:03 +0000
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With a collection of spectacular properties in its portfolio, Kempinski Hotels is proudly home to some of the finest luxury suites in the world. From sprawling villas and sky-high penthouses to characterful hideaways steeped in history, the Kempinski constellation is filled with stand-out accommodations fit for contemporary kings and starry-eyed queens.
As World Sleep Day approaches on 14 March, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company has curated a collection of its most sensational suites, based on superlative space, historic pedigree or pure wow factor. From Berlin to Bali, these are the finest accommodation options in the Kempinski collection.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:17:17 +0000
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Heritage Expeditions and the Russ family were praised for setting the New Zealand standard in responsible expedition tourism during an exclusive event celebrating the company’s 40-year anniversary and 50+ year contribution to New Zealand conservation.
The Hon. James Meager, Minister for the South Island, told 75 VIP guests on board Heritage Expeditions flagship Heritage Adventurer he could not be prouder of the Christchurch-based, family-owned and operated expedition cruise pioneers and their legacy promoting conservation, tourism and New Zealand as a gateway to the Subantarctic Islands and Antarctica’s Ross Sea.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:15:22 +0000
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In a regional industry first, seven leading global hotel companies have pledged their commitment to supporting Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism development vision as a destination of the future.
Individual meetings with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and His Excellency Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, were held with the global and regional leaders of hospitality, including:
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:12:10 +0000
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Normandy is set for an eventful year, with several exciting events lined up. For the past three years, the region has been actively preparing for the Caen Millennium celebrations in 2025, forging strong partnerships. Meetings across the UK and Ireland, southern Italy, Denmark and Norway have fostered collaborations with cultural, political and tourism institutions. Also, a call for projects was launched to engage local tourism, culture, and sports stakeholders in creating events connected to William the Conqueror’s millennium in 2027. Among the ideas already proposed is the creation of a European cultural route named ‘The Norman Road,’ designed to link various historical sites across Europe.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:09:49 +0000
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has launched the Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase 2025, a dynamic competition designed to engage and empower the next generation of Caribbean tourism leaders. Open to tertiary-level students from universities and colleges across CTO member countries, the initiative challenges student teams to develop forward-thinking, sustainable business proposals that drive economic growth and enhance the region’s global tourism appeal.
at Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:06:19 +0000
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A new survey reveals growing demand for robust payment security, with over 70 per cent of travellers stating they would choose a travel company based on its strong reputation for secure commerce
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:32:38 +0000
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for February 2025, maintaining continued strong performance.
The airline welcomed 1.6 million guests during the month, achieving a notable average passenger load factor of 89%.
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:20:53 +0000
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Providing a platform for the regional entrepreneurs who will shape the future of travel, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will host the ATM Start-Up Pitch Battle in association with Intelak during the show’s upcoming edition.
Taking place on 1 May at ATM’s Future Stage, the competition invites startups to present their innovative and industry-changing business pitches in front of an expert panel of judges, including Ramzi Al Qassab, Managing Director Middle East at Sabre, and Njood Alkhaldi, Innovation Specialist at Intelak Hub.
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:17:05 +0000
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His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Colorado-based Nova Sky Stories, and Abu Dhabi-headquartered Analog, an Emirati company, specialised in physical intelligence and mixed reality.
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:15:40 +0000
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Australia’s largest event, Vivid Sydney, returns from Friday, 23 May to Saturday, 14 June 2025, with the theme “Dream” exploring the question: What’s in a dream?
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:13:37 +0000
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From 2 - 8 April 2025, Amilla Maldives will once again team up with legendary former England and Manchester United footballer, Teddy Sheringham, to offer younger guests the chance to train with one of the greatest players of his generation at an exclusive Football Academy designed to nurture young sporting talent and creating an unforgettable sporting week of camaraderie.
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:10:06 +0000
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A new nature-immersive theme park, JUNGLIA OKINAWA, is set to open in Okinawa this July (25th) offering visitors the chance to experience cutting-edge attractions and family-friendly entertainment in the heart of the prefecture’s Yambaru Forest – the northern part of the Yambaru area is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage status and breathtaking natural landscape.
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:08:47 +0000
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The transformation encompasses newly redesigned rooms, suites, restaurants and cocktail concepts, and the brand’s signature WET Deck, seamlessly blending daring design with playful luxury, offering a highly coveted escape for those seeking adventure.
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:06:48 +0000
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Housekeepers are the backbone of the hotel industry, but they need a little help to support our business today. Rising guest expectations and the need for greater efficiency have been a drain on housekeepers’ ability to keep pace with the needs of their position. Therefore, many independent hotel operators are reworking their approach to technology to give housekeeping teams a hand.
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:03:04 +0000
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Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, announces the launch of a new tool to monitor and regulate short-term rentals (STRs). This solution enables comprehensive and detailed analysis of STR offerings in a given destination, providing key actionable insights such as location, number of beds, property categories, license status, listing quality, and more. This data is crucial for effective management and decision-making by both tourism and urban planning authorities.
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:01:14 +0000
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Finnair, Finland’s flag carrier, has updated its new spring menu for 2025, allowing travellers to experience a renewed offering of fresh Nordic cuisine, as the season begins to change.
In a nod to Finnair’s network, the new menu includes traditional fresh Nordic flavours, combined with local flavours from Finnair destinations, taking customers on a culinary journey around the world. The new spring menu is available now, and will be until 20 May on selected routes.
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:58:14 +0000
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Global:
Aeromexico led the pack with 92.87% of flights arriving at their destination on time, being named the most punctual airline globally
The second spot was taken by Iberia, securing an 91.25% punctuality score, followed by fellow oneworld member, Qatar Airways with 87.24%
British Airways took fourth spot - the first time in an extended period that a UK airline made the ranking – with 86.89% of flights on-time
Up from 78.10% in January 2025 and 70.12% in December 2024 – showing the airline’s operational improvement
German airline, Lufthansa, came in fifth spot with 86.66% of flights on-time.
The full top 10 can be found in the attached report
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:50:35 +0000
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In celebration of International Women’s Day this month, we shine a spotlight on female leaders in the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia. With Vision 2030 as a driving force, the Kingdom has unlocked unprecedented opportunities for women to lead, innovate, and shape the future of tourism and hospitality. Yet, real progress means going beyond symbolic gestures - it’s about creating lasting pathways for growth, mentorship, and leadership. We spoke with female hospitality professionals in Saudi Arabia about breaking barriers and driving change in the industry, and their advice for the next generation of female leaders.
at Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:48:12 +0000
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The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, to facilitate a city wide ecosystem for the rapid prototyping of travel tech solutions, and further enhance Dubai’s capabilities as a leading hub for travel innovation. Building on their well-established collaborative relationship, the two entities will focus on advancing travel technology, enhancing visitor experiences and strengthening Dubai’s tourism ecosystem, creating a platform to build on the record 18.72 million international overnight visitors that came to the city in 2024.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:48:26 +0000
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Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with PT Komodo Property Management to manage Kaliwatu Residences – Dusit Collection, an exclusive new luxury retreat in Labuan Bajo, Flores island, one of Indonesia’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. This signing marks Dusit’s first Dusit Collection branded hotel in Indonesia, complementing the success of its subsidiary, Elite Havens—the region’s premier luxury villa rental provider—which already manages properties in Bali and Lombok.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:04:14 +0000
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Celebrated Scottish chef, Tom Kitchin, known for his Michelin-starred restaurant The Kitchin in Edinburgh, is bringing his renowned ‘From Nature to Plate’ ethos to London’s iconic Brown’s Hotel. Until May 25th, 2025, guests at the hotel’s Donovan Bar will have the opportunity to indulge in a curated selection of Tom’s seasonal small plates, showcasing the finest local produce Scotland has to offer.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:59:33 +0000
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Pioneering the next chapter in luxury spirits, Johnnie Walker, the world’s leading Scotch Whisky[1], announces the global launch of Johnnie Walker Vault in the brand’s most ambitious expression of blending artistry yet.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:56:19 +0000
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This spring, the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency invites guests to make the most of midweek travel with 20% off fares on Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner®. From March 11 through April 30, 2025, passengers can enjoy savings on trips taken Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to 29 stations across Southern California. To take advantage of the 20% midweek discount, travelers can book their trip using promo code V567 at pacificsurfliner.com/save.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:54:35 +0000
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Whether it’s a nerve-racking free throw for one, an effortless jump shot for two, or an iconic buzzer-beater for three — basketball is all about scoring the most points. But for die-hard fans whose rituals are to track every game, it can be an emotional journey, as the team with the most points gets the W.
This year, even if your team doesn’t come out on top, you may still be able to put points on the board. To celebrate its ninth year as the Official Hotel Partner of the NCAA® and March Madness, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s portfolio of hotel brands and experiences, is launching Points for Points to reward 134 lucky Marriott Bonvoy members for every point scored during the 2025 men’s and women’s DI basketball tournaments.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:51:03 +0000
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Skyros Holidays has announced new programmes that pay tribute to the island’s storied past while carrying its creative legacy into the future. Located on Skyros, one of the oldest inhabited Greek islands, Skyros Holidays merges centuries-old cultural traditions with modern courses designed to inspire and transform.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:48:36 +0000
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Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Greater Fort Lauderdale has launched an all-new winter brand campaign, “Break Free,” designed to inspire travelers from cold-weather markets to leave the winter chill behind and escape on a warm, exciting South Florida getaway. With engaging visuals that will peak travelers’ curiosity and messaging that plays to their winter wanderlust, the “Break Free” campaign is now live on multiple platforms and will build to a dynamic live mid-March activation in Chicago’s Pioneer Court.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:46:31 +0000
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A portfolio offering an eclectic selection of stunning properties, Welcome Beyond, the design-minded accommodation expert, ticks a myriad of boxes to suit your holiday requirements. From remote cabins in the most northern tip of Norway, to spacious luxe villas in Portugal, to quaint South Tyrolean pensions and chic apartments on the Dalmatian Coast, families, adventurers, couples and solo travellers will find something to tempt them away this year.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:44:24 +0000
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Latest booking data for the first two months of 2025 clearly shows the British love affair with Spain is in full force, with holidaymakers increasingly opting to explore off the beaten track.
Leading independent tour operators are reporting healthy growth in their bookings for experience and adventure holidays with self-guided cycling and hiking itineraries and foodie breaks to Bilbao and Seville in high demand.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:42:09 +0000
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The rich culinary heritage of Grenada will take centre stage at this year’s Grenada Chocolate Fest, set to take place from May 22-27, 2024. This immersive festival invites visitors to embark on a flavourful journey through Grenada’s finest chocolate, rum, and spices, complemented with a sprinkling of chocolate themed wellness and artistic experiences.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:39:09 +0000
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Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Algarve, has announced that Irish singer and songwriter Ronan Keating will be performing at its annual Summer Gala, taking place on 1st August 2025.
With a remarkable career spanning over 3 decades and millions of fans worldwide, Ronan is one of the most remarkable names in global pop music.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:36:50 +0000
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At the heart of Disneyland Paris, within the iconic Disneyland Hotel, Michelin-starred chef Jean Imbert unveiled his brand-new restaurant La Forêt Secrète par Jean Imbert on Friday, 7th March 2025. A lifelong admirer of Disney stories and Disneyland Paris, Chef Imbert offers an exquisite fine dining experience in an enchanting, forest-inspired setting, where every dish is infused with magic and creativity.
at Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:34:10 +0000
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