Travel Uni News

  • Following an impressive and extensive refurbishment, Radisson RED London Twickenham is now open at the home of England Rugby, the first Radisson RED property to open at a sports stadium. The hotel comprises 150 guest rooms, all-day dining, and easy access to the Allianz Stadium.
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  • Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”), has assumed management of The Meydan Hotel, Dubai’s iconic trackside hotel, owned by Dubai Holding. The Meydan Hotel, following room and public area enhancements, is now accepting reservations for early 2026.
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  • As the leading eco-tourism destination in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mleiha National Park (MNP) exemplifies a remarkable conservation success story. It offers visitors—both local and international—the unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring desert landscape and forge a deeper connection with nature.
    at Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:29:36 +0000
  • MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today the appointments of Ayesha Molino as Chief Operating Officer and Gary Fritz as Chief Commercial Officer and President of MGM Digital. Fritz will assume his new role immediately, while Molino’s appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2026. Molino will replace current COO Corey Sanders who the company previously announced plans to retire Dec. 31, 2025, after more than 30 years of service.
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  • Spring has arrived Down Under, and with it comes Floriade 2025 — the Southern Hemisphere’s largest celebration of flowers and a dazzling display of color, creativity, and culture in the heart of Canberra, Australia’s capital.
    at Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:24:39 +0000
  • Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, returned to the stage at the Skift Global Forum, sharing his vision for the future of all-inclusive hospitality with an audience of industry leaders, innovators, and travel executives from around the world. His fireside chat, “Crafting an Authentic Vision for All-Inclusive Hospitality,” moderated by Skift’s President Carolyn Kremins, offered an inside look at the evolution of all-inclusive travel and the brands’ industry-leading legacy. Stewart also revealed the company’s long-term plans to build a new Beaches Resort in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its Caribbean footprint.
    at Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:24:16 +0000
  • AmaWaterways, the largest cruise line dedicated exclusively to river cruising, today announced plans to expand its European orderbook with eight new ships scheduled for delivery by 2030. With these additions, the company’s global fleet will grow to more than 40 vessels – doubling its vessel count since 2020. This expansion reflects the surging demand for AmaWaterways’ immersive river cruise experiences.
    at Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:22:26 +0000
  • Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, presents more than 230 thoughtfully curated voyages, each offering immersive experiences in some of the world’s most alluring and desirable destinations. Encompassing more than a year of itineraries across seven intimate, luxurious ships, sailings range from 7 to 96 days across all seven continents, including a 59-day South Pacific Grand Voyage from Miami to Sydney and a three-month epic adventure from Auckland to Rome, both aboard the highly acclaimed Oceania Vista®. Itineraries run through April 2028 and are open for reservations.
    at Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:20:59 +0000
  • Grand Hyatt Bali proudly announces a historic milestone, achieving the highest revenue in its 34-year history under the leadership of General Manager Gottfried Bogensperger, who has helmed the resort since early 2024. Mr. Bogensperger began his hospitality journey in the culinary world, starting his career as a chef. This foundation instilled in him a deep respect for creativity, precision, and guest delight—principles that continue to guide his leadership today. His culinary background allows him to elevate dining beyond sustenance, transforming it into memorable cultural and sensory experiences that define the guest journey at Grand Hyatt Bali.
    at Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:18:34 +0000
  • Hammock Cove Antigua, part of the Elite Island Resorts collection, is redefining Caribbean luxury with the debut of its Signature Villas alongside a season of elevated cultural and social programming. Designed for discerning travelers seeking privacy, personalization, and immersive experiences, the new villas and guest offerings underscore the resort’s reputation as one of Antigua’s most refined escapes. To celebrate, guests who book by October 31, 2025, for travel through December 20, 2025, can enjoy a seventh night free plus $1,000 in instant savings, making it the perfect time to experience Hammock Cove’s unparalleled accommodations and curated experiences.
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  • As Seabourn wraps up its 2025 season in Alaska and British Columbia, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel is already looking ahead to 2026, when Seabourn Encore will sail to the region for the very first time.
    at Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:15:02 +0000
  • Etihad Airways continues expanding its global network with the announcement of a key new destination in the Middle East, Damascus, Syria from June 2026. The new route reflects growing demand from travellers in the UAE and GCC to connect directly to Damascus. Etihad’s new airbridge with Damascus also provides travellers from Syria with direct access to the beautiful emirate of Abu Dhabi. Travellers benefit from access to Etihad’s expansive global network, with seamless connections through Zayed International Airport.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:26:16 +0000
  • Travellers in the UK are rapidly turning to new sources of information, including Generative Artificial Intelligence and travel influencers, when it comes to planning their next trip, according to a major new global study from Amadeus
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  • WTM Spotlight is coming to the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre (RFECC) for three unforgettable days of inspiration, connections, and exciting opportunities. 
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  • InterLnkd has introduced AirMall – the first solution to turn an airline’s inflight Wi-Fi into a full-scale digital shopping platform, connecting travellers to more than 20,000 brands in the air. Dynamic by design and deployable across an airline’s entire route network, AirMall gives carriers a way to offset the cost of inflight connectivity while delivering unparalleled choice in the cabin, with zero onboard stock or crew involvement.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:15:09 +0000
  • Civitatis, a leading global online platform for tours, activities, and guided experiences, is reporting strong growth in the first half of 2025, with more than 46,000 travel agencies registered worldwide. The company projects 40% growth in 2025, driven by innovation, partnerships, and a focus on helping agencies deliver personalized, destination-focused experiences. Verónica de Iscar, B2B Sales Director at Civitatis, emphasized that the company is growing faster than the industry average. “More agencies are registering with us, and those already using our platform are increasing their bookings. Our strategy combines local support, training, and partnerships, allowing agencies to optimize their sales and provide unique experiences to travelers,” she said.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:14:40 +0000
  • The Data Appeal Company and Mabrian, both part of Almawave Group, have officially signed a strategic agreement with the European Travel Commission (ETC), becoming recognized research partners and contributing key tourism data and intelligence to support Europe’s national tourism organizations (NTOs). Founded in 1948, ETC is a non-profit organization representing 36 European NTOs. Its mission is to strengthen sustainable tourism development across Europe and promote the continent in long-haul markets. ETC facilitates knowledge sharing, market intelligence, and best practices among its members while promoting Europe as a top destination.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:11:14 +0000
  • Turkish Airlines has added Seville, one of Spain’s most prominent tourism hubs, to its Southern Europe network, further strengthening its global connectivity. With this launch, Seville becomes the airline’s sixth destination in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, and Bilbao.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:07:42 +0000
  • The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (Montreal, 23 September-3 October 2025). ICAO has accepted 14 working papers authored by IATA covering a wide range of topics for the Assembly’s consideration.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:08:43 +0000
  • World Travel Market London (WTM London), organised by RX,  is delighted to announce that the ITT Future You Forum will take place at this year’s event, continuing a partnership that has been in place since 2009.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:03:19 +0000
  • IBS Software, a global leader in SaaS solutions for the travel industry, today announced the successful go-live of its cloud-native iLoyal platform with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:59:59 +0000
  • oneworld alliance and member airlines, in partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), today announced the launch of a new investment fund designed to address the limited availability and high cost of today’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The fund, led by cornerstone investors Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, seeks to accelerate the global development of long-term aviation fuel solutions that are cost effective, scalable, and have lower emissions than conventional fuels.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:58:22 +0000
  • Travelport, the global technology company powering bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, today announced the appointment of John Mangelaars as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO to boost the company’s evolution as the travel industry’s foremost Modern Retailing partner. Mangelaars succeeds John Elieson who will be stepping down on September 30.
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  • Princess Cruises have announced the promotion of Carmen Roig to senior vice president of sales, further cementing her leadership role in expanding consumer demand through strong trade relationships.
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  • Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is celebrating 15 successful years of flying to Dakar, Senegal. Since the inaugural flight in 2010, Emirates has played a pivotal role in connecting passengers and trade from Senegal, with its vast global network, via Dubai. Emirates first began operations to Dakar in 2010, operating an Airbus A340-300 with five-weekly services. This marked the first scheduled air link between the UAE and Senegal, creating a seamless, fast and convenient service for travellers. Beyond connectivity into the Middle East, the new route significantly improved ease of travel between Senegal, China and other Asian markets, a boon for traders and the business community. Likewise, the route also enhanced the journey for thousands of pilgrims, travelling to the holy city of Mecca for Hajj and Umrah.
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  • Prefer not to fly on Christmas Eve or December 25th?  This year, AmaWaterways are gifting their guests up to two extra nights in Europe, when they book select New Year’s Cruises. Make a booking for any of the included cruises and enjoy a complimentary pre-cruise stay at a beautiful 4- or 5-star hotel with breakfast and an included transfer to your ship the following day. Then, depending on the departure date, either stay on the ship one extra night to celebrate New Year’s Eve, or sleep in on January 1stand be treated to an additional evening on board. For either post-cruise option, all meals will be included, as well as an airport transfer if your flight has been reserved through AmaWaterways.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:54:57 +0000
  • Building on last year’s transformation of The Sacred River Spa and the introduction of immersive Niskala Wellness Retreats, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has unveiled the Fitness Hub, a dedicated space perched above the Ayung River that unites modern training methods with restorative therapies. It is the only jungle sanctuary in Bali to offer both time-honoured healing traditions and advanced recovery therapies in one seamless experience.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:52:23 +0000
  • Leading Australian travel company Luxury Escapes has announced a new Signature Series tour to Türkiye, as booking demand for the destination takes off. According to Luxury Escapes data, there has been a year-on-year increase in not only hotel bookings, but also flights and tour bookings to Türkiye, in the first six months of 2025.
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  • Park Hyatt Sydney is inviting guests to celebrate the festive season on the very edge of Sydney Harbour. Moving away from the traditional snowy narrative, the hotel’s Summer Starts with Christmas campaign highlights the distinctiveness of a harbourside Australian Christmas, where long lunches, chilled Champagne, and sparkling waters set the scene.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:47:29 +0000
  • In Verbier, skiing can be savoured for six months of the year – 151 days to be precise, kicking off from November 2025 to the end of April 2026, winter sports lovers will be able to click into their bindings. Initially just at the weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and then, from the first weekend in December, the lift system will operate every day until the end of April 2026.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:44:18 +0000
  • Laugarás Lagoon is transforming the typical Icelandic thermal bath experience, celebrating the surrounding natural world and Iceland’s local produce across two extraordinary levels. This autumn, Gísli Matt - the chef who put Icelandic archipelago Vestmannaeyjar on the global culinary map - brings his revolutionary approach from the acclaimed SLIPPURINN restaurant (2012-2025) to Ylja restaurant at Laugarás Lagoon, Iceland’s first cascading waterfall geothermal destination.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:41:35 +0000
  • Following an extensive renovation, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts announces the reopening of Iberostar Selection Fuerteventura Palace, a five-star hotel located on Jandía beach. With a focus on quality, guest experience innovation, and responsible tourism, the chain reinforces its commitment to the Canary Islands with this refresh.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:28:29 +0000
  • Connecting more destinations across Africa than any other global carrier, Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Port Sudan, increasing its number of destinations in Africa to 63. The national flag carrier will operate its Port Sudan flights as two weekly frequencies until 29 September, after which the service will increase to three weekly frequencies on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:24:21 +0000
  • JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, and Comstock Holding Companies, Inc today announced the opening of JW Marriott Reston Station, a 247-room luxury hotel located in the heart of Reston Station — the largest mixed-use, transit-oriented community in the Washington, D.C. region. This extraordinary new hotel marks the brand’s debut property in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
    at Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:22:46 +0000
  • Air Canada has rolled out its Bag Tracking feature to several destinations across the Atlantic, giving customers in Europe a stress-free journey when flying with the Canadian flag carrier. Passengers flying from London, Paris, Dublin and Edinburgh can now keep tabs on their luggage using the tracking feature in the Air Canada app. The feature is also available to customers travelling from Rome, Milan and Copenhagen.
    at Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:16:27 +0000
  • WTA’s Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025: Final Preparations in Full Swing With just ten days to go, anticipation is mounting for the Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025, set to take place on 27 September in the vibrant coastal city of Cancún, Mexico. This prestigious event is a highlight of the tourism calendar, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and influencers from across the region to celebrate excellence in travel and hospitality.
    at Wed, 17 Sep 2025 07:49:38 +0000
  • Raffles Hotels & Resorts is delighted to introduce the second chapter of its celebrated ‘The Butler Did It’ campaign—a clever continuation of the story first told in Singapore, newly set against the grand backdrop of London. Now the inimitable Butler, once again played by renowned model Tim Easton, attends to a glittering new cast of hotel guests, including Henry Golding, Oli Green, Jacquetta Wheeler, Stephanie Grainger, and Amalie Gassman, as they check in at Raffles London at The OWO, one of the brand’s most notable recent debuts.
    at Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:20:15 +0000
  • Le Méridien Saigon has achieved numerous awards in the first half of 2025, thanks to its stunning vision, prime location, and diverse high-end dining options. Situated in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City with a view overlooking the Saigon River, the hotel offers convenient access for guests to various attractions, business meetings, and events. Le Méridien Saigon also provides a modern stay experience with a variety of upscale dining options at its three restaurants: Akuna, BARSON, and Latest Recipe.
    at Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:18:11 +0000
  • In recent years, “revenge travel” dominated headlines, signaling a global rush to reclaim missed moments post-pandemic. But for many Americans, that wasn’t the reality. New research commissioned by Scenic Group reveals that seven in 10 Americans (69%) say they feel behind on their travel goals – especially when comparing themselves to others. This emotional tension now has a name: travel dysmorphia. It reflects the disconnect between the trips people once envisioned and those still unrealized. In response, Scenic Group is offering a new way forward for those ready to stop waiting and start exploring.
    at Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:16:10 +0000
  • Villa Vie Residences, the world’s leading residential cruise line, today unveiled Month-to-Month at Sea with a Rent-to-Own benefit, a flexible way to live aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey starting at $2,999 per person, per month. Introduced by popular demand, the program lets travelers “try the lifestyle” without a long commitment—while earning real credit toward future ownership.
    at Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:14:19 +0000
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