Travel Uni News

  • New Format Promises Enhanced Networking, Hands-on Workshops, Interactive Insights and Country Showcases
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  • Ferry operator DFDS has moved into the hotel stay market through a partnership with WebBeds.com.  The partnership means that travellers can now book their ferry crossing and hotel accommodation together, via the ferry company’s website. The hotel stay packages provide travellers with access to properties across Northern France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, with exclusive discounts available for booking with DFDS.
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  • Once the Guinness World Record organisation had checked the documents and data from the event in Quito, it came to the following conclusion: Quito is the new Guinness World Record holder for “the largest number of people gathered in one place, all drawing an image of Quito for the world to see”. On recording the total participation at 6,775 people, Natalia Ramirez Talero, representative of the awards body, gave the official announcement.
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  • Abu Dhabi is solidifying its status as a premier cultural and social hub in the Middle East, a reputation exemplified by the upcoming 2024 Formula 1 Grand Prix from December 6-8 at Yas Island. This globally renowned event not only enhances the city’s profile as a leading tourism destination but also brings substantial economic benefits, drawing an influx of international visitors, particularly from Europe.
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  • Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has revealed a brand new livery featuring the colours and branding of its partner, Indian cricket giants the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
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  • Imagine exploring Europe’s most stunning destinations or commuting to work for an entire year without worrying about fuel costs. With Tesla’s incredible new offer, this dream could become your reality. Order a Tesla Model Y and have it delivered before 31st December 2024, and you’ll receive 1 year of unlimited FREE Supercharging. Plus, when you use a referral from an existing Tesla owner, you’ll also get an additional £500 discount.
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  • oneworld® is continuing its winning streak, having been named ‘Best Airline Alliance’ by the leading North American travel magazine, Business Traveler USA, at last week’s awards ceremony. The victory makes this the ninth year oneworld has been crowned the winner in this category, as frequent business travellers continue to value the alliance’s world-class airlines offering a superior and seamless travel experience
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  • Since the beginning of the year, 432,000 travelers have chosen to use Lufthansa Express Rail to and from Frankfurt Airport. This means that the previous year’s result was exceeded by 28 percent in October 2024. By the end of the year, a total of more than 500,000 bookings have been confirmed. Never before in the more than 20-year cooperation between Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have so many travelers opted for the joint offer as in 2024.
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  • Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and IndiGo are pleased to announce the launch of their codeshare partnership, starting on December 16, 2024. This collaboration will provide customers with enhanced travel options and encourage cultural and business exchanges between Japan and India. This strategic partnership will enable JAL to expand its connectivity to India initially, while offering IndiGo customers more travel options on JAL’s extensive domestic and international network in later phases. IndiGo, holding over 60% market share as India’s leading airline, and JAL will begin codesharing on domestic routes within India that connect to JAL-operated flights to/from Delhi and Bengaluru.
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  • Grand Pioneers Cruise is the first cruise line in Vietnam recognized as the “World’s Best Green Cruise Line 2024” at the prestigious World Cruise Awards. This honour reflects the cruise line’s unmatched commitment to eco-friendly innovation and its leadership in Vietnam’s sustainable luxury cruising scene, perfectly complementing the grandeur and importance of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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  • Get ready to embrace a world where carefree vibes meet tech innovation. The fun and nostalgic Treehouse Hotels is excited to announce that its newest property, Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley, is now accepting reservations as of March 1, 2025. Treehouse Hotels is the creation of hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, Founder and Chairman of SH Hotels & Resorts, which owns and operates Treehouse Hotels, 1 Hotels, and Baccarat Hotels.
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  • Emirates marks an important fleet milestone with the delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft.  A6-EXA is the first of 65 A350 aircraft to be delivered to the airline over the course of the next few years. The delivery also marks the first new aircraft type to join the Emirates fleet since 2008.
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  • Princess Cruises is celebrating life’s moments with a splash of pink, as the cruise line introduces music icon and entrepreneur Kylie Minogue’s award-winning No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé to its exclusive “Love Line Premium Liquors” collection. This delightful, alcohol-free sparkling wine, with its vibrant notes of fresh strawberries, is the latest addition to the impressive lineup of celebrity fine wines and spirits.
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  • After a long road to recovery following Hurricane Helene, The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa has commenced the final phase of its reopening with the Sammons Wing available for overnight stays starting December 2. The resort is excited to welcome guests back to Asheville in time to experience the magic of the holidays with festive light displays, beautifully trimmed Christmas trees, the delightful scents of hot chocolate and gingerbread, and visits from Santa himself. The resort has also opened Christmas holiday dining reservations for overnight and day guests.
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  • Tourism has reached 790 million international tourists, generating a direct global economic impact of approximately USD 3.4 trillion in the first seven months of 2024, according to UN Tourism statistics. Given this magnitude, the International Tourism Trade Fair, which closed its last edition with more than 250,000 attendees and the participation of 9,000 companies representing 152 countries, aligns itself with the global challenge facing the industry and reinforces its commitment to the promotion of responsible tourism, inviting its professionals to strengthen their pride of belonging.
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  • This festive season, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London invites guests to experience a whimsical Bavarian fairytale. Guests will be transported to the heart of where many Christmas traditions began, from decorating the tree, to advent wreaths and the famous Christmas markets that are still celebrated today. The magic of the festive season awaits around every corner, beginning before guests even enter the hotel with a captivating display, featuring a fan that unfolds in golden splendour to ensure unforgettable memories for all.
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  • Finnair, the Official Airline of Santa Claus, landed at Heathrow Airport yesterday with a very special customer on board, as it officially starts the countdown to Christmas. Exactly one month before the big day, the most famous Finn, Santa Claus, flew with Finnair from Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi to London as part of an international tour, spreading Christmas joy around the world.
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  • First Class Lounge & Spa at Zayed International Airport recognised as World’s Leading First Class Airline Lounge. Named World’s Leading Economy Class for exceptional service and comfort. Awards highlight Etihad’s commitment to delivering remarkable guest experiences
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  • Partnering with travel trends forecasting agency Globetrender and drawing on Amadeus’ proprietary and other leading industry data, the Amadeus 2025 Travel Trends report highlights five key trends promising to reshape the travel landscape in the coming year
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  • Etihad Airways has revealed its Black Friday advertising campaign, taking a bold departure from traditional promotions at this time of year. Create lasting travel memories with up to 20% off selected routes, only on etihad.com from 27 November
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  • Delta’s first-of-its-kind partnership with Shake Shack will begin on flights out of Boston on Dec. 1, with plans for expansion to other U.S. markets throughout 2025.
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  • Air Canada has been named the World’s Leading Airline to North America at the World Travel Awards, reflecting the airline’s ongoing commitment to excellence. Air Canada has been named the World’s Leading Airline to North America at the World Travel Awards, reflecting the airline’s ongoing commitment to excellence. (CNW Group/Air Canada) “We are delighted that the travel trade have acknowledged Air Canada’s international excellence by voting for us at the World Travel Awards. I thank our more than 39,000 dedicated employees who transport customers safely and deliver customer service excellence globally every day. I also extend my appreciation to our loyal customers for their continued support and trust,” said Lisa M. Pierce, Air Canada’s Vice President of Global Sales and Air Canada Vacations.
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  • Jumeirah Beach Hotel is delighted to introduce its newly renovated Al Bahar Villas, offering a blend of earthy elegance and barefoot luxury within the lush surroundings of the iconic family destination.
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  • Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has been named the World’s Leading Cabin Crew at the 2024 World Travel Awards in Madeira, Portugal. This is the fifth consecutive year that the Brunei flag carrier has won the title. The award was presented at the Grand Final Gala ceremony at the Savoy Palace, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal on November 24, 2024.
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  • After receiving the “World Golf Awards”, with Portugal being elected as the “Best Golf Destination in the World”, Funchal once again became the stage for the 31st edition of the “World Travel Awards”, from which Portugal emerged with 19 awards.
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  • There’s an endless list of gorgeous islands in Asia to put on your travel bucket list, but you’ll just have to make space for one more. Phu Quoc, a charming island known as “the Venice of Vietnam”, has just been named the World’s Leading Nature Island Destination by the World Travel Awards 2024
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  • The 2024 edition of the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) concluded with a spectacular gala in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, where over 300 travel industry leaders gathered to honor the finest names in global tourism, hospitality, and aviation. Since its establishment in 1993, the World Travel Awards has been widely regarded as the ultimate accolade to win and this year’s ceremony reaffirmed its status as the most comprehensive and respected awards event in the sector. The night in Madeira was filled with excitement as the best of the travel world were celebrated for their exceptional achievements over the past year. From major awards such as the World’s Leading Destination to unique categories like the World’s Leading Cable Car Ride (a win for Armenia’s Wings of Tatev), the evening was a testament to the diversity and excellence of the global tourism industry.
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  • Enjoy a summer fling in Canberra this summer with a vibrant mix of cultural experiences, stunning landscapes and a thriving food scene. From world-class museums to outdoor adventures, Australia’s capital city is the perfect destination to enjoy all that the season has to offer. Whether exploring galleries, taking in scenic views or tasting local cuisine, Canberra promises a summer full of fun.
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  • 2025 promises to be a landmark year for England with milestone celebrations and exciting new launches across the country. The new year will mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway with nationwide festivities, celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with immersive events and crown Bradford as UK City of Culture 2025. From the Women’s Rugby World Cup to the launch of new hotels, food halls, tours, events and attractions, Brits can expect 2025 to be action-packed.
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  • The picturesque Swiss ski resort of Saas-Fee has announced a festive season celebrating the 40th anniversary of Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’, inviting explorers and skiers alike to recreate its ‘80s nostalgia in the very place the ‘Last Christmas’ music video was filmed in 1984.
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  • Follow the Camino is launching a strategy to bring more travellers to the Via Francigena, a notable pilgrimage route which attracts 15,000+ hikers every year (European Association of the Via Francigena Ways). As one of the only companies in the travel industry to operate along the entire Via Francigena route, Follow the Camino is uniquely placed to organise spectacular walking holidays on this traditional and important pilgrimage network.
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  • Where will 2025 take you? If you have not started planning yet, World Expeditions and its two European brands, UTracks and Walkers’ Britain, choose below 25 of the top brand new adventures kicking off in the coming months…
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  • The 11-year solar cycle is peaking in 2025 which means we can expect more solar activity in the form of brighter, more frequent and further-reaching auroras. If seeing the aurora borealis is on your bucket list, this is time to travel north as scientists and travel experts cite next year as one of the most promising for predictable displays, especially close to the North Pole.
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  • For the fifth consecutive year, Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the esteemed World Travel Awards. The announcement took place at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony held at Madeira, Portugal on 24 November 2024, attended by the elite of global tourism.
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  • Emirates, the Official Airline Partner and Principal Partner of AC Milan, has unveiled a bold A380 livery emblazoned with the club’s trademark colours, celebrating the Rossoneri’s 125 year-legacy of excellence and generational impact on global football. Both sides of the Emirates A380’s fuselage have been adorned with vibrant red and black stripes, taking inspiration from AC Milan’s logo. The Club’s official badge, displaying Milan’s flag alongside the ACM acronym and founding year, are seamlessly emblazoned right next to the ‘Milan 125’ wordmark. Flanking the design on the other side is the silhouette of a player in the Club’s Emirates ‘Fly Better’ jersey kicking a football in mid-air, symbolizing the spirit of ambition and innovation of the partnership between AC Milan and Emirates
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  • As the weather warms up in Sydney, it’s not just the city’s natural assets that come alive. The city streets, art institutions and dining rooms burst with ideas, festivals and enthusiasm. Visit an iconic stage within a harbour landmark, find innffovative eats across the city, and let loose on dance floors. Throughout spring and beyond you’ll find countless ways to play – here’s a handful of reasons why you should visit Sydney right now…
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  • La Réserve Golf Links at Heritage Resorts & Golf, Mauritius, has been crowned World’s Best New Golf Course at the 2024 World Golf Awards, while the resort’s 5* Heritage Le Telfair, member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, secures the Indian Ocean’s Best Golf Hotel for the second time.
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  • Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 550 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, announces the upcoming addition to its portfolio in Africa – Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel. A debut for both Minor Hotels and Anantara Hotels & Resorts in Zimbabwe, the property complements The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara to complete an unparalleled Victoria Falls offering with luxury accommodation on both sides of the Zambezi River.
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  • British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat, combining elegant design with expert British craftsmanship, reflective of modern British luxury travel. The new cabin forms part of the airline’s A380 retrofit plans, expected to take to the skies in mid-2026.  The airline’s new First has been carefully designed to provide the feel of a modern luxury hotel, alongside home comforts and thoughtful British touches at 35,000ft. The seat has been beautifully curated by expert designers and world-class manufacturers from all corners of Great Britain and Ireland, including London, Glasgow, West Yorkshire, Kilkeel and Dublin.
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  • Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, has launched their highly anticipated Black Friday sale, offering savings of 35% for reservations made on staypineapple.com. Beginning November 25, 2024 and running through Cyber Monday, the offer is good for stays through December 15, 2025.
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