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Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) have announced their intention to launch a Global Cargo Joint Business, which, subject to regulatory approval, will enable the carriers to further enhance existing service level to customers and partners across the global air freight market.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:04:31 +0000
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From live music under the stars at the iconic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre to MICHELIN-starred dining and family-friendly fun across the city, the Mile High City is the ultimate destination for unforgettable spring and summer getaways. Explore seasonal highlights, hotel deals and trip planning tools on the Visit Denver website.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:01:29 +0000
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The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia has unveiled an action packed agenda, key participants and new event features for the 2025 summit, taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, 11-13 May.
Featuring everything from start-ups to staffing and innovation to investment, the FHS Saudi Arabia programme will address key challenges, opportunities and trends in hospitality and tourism, with leaders from government entities, hospitality companies, investment firms, developers and the education sector on the long and distinguished speaker list.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:31:00 +0000
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United today announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to 100 airplanes and an option for an additional 100. The conditional purchase agreement is based on JetZero achieving development milestones, including flight of a full-scale demonstrator in 2027, among other conditions, including that the aircraft meet United’s safety, business and operating requirements.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:26:35 +0000
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with 25 global brands and approximately 9,300 hotels, has signed an exclusive development agreement with Soliteight Hotel Projects SA to introduce its Super 8® by Wyndham brand to the Iberian market in Spain and Portugal. Under the agreement, Soliteight, a leading hotel development and investment firm and existing Wyndham franchisee, will develop and open 40 Super 8 hotels over the next ten years, filling a crucial gap in the region’s hospitality landscape.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:23:36 +0000
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RX Global, the organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), held a press conference today in collaboration with the event’s strategic partners: the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Al Rais Travel. Hosted at voco Dubai by IHG, the press conference unveiled plans for the upcoming edition, which will take place next week, from 28 April to 1 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:01:47 +0000
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PKFARE, a leading travel product aggregator, today launched its branded fares product, delivering rich fare content from GDS and direct-connected airlines through secure, scalable API integrations. This solution empowers OTAs to present differentiated service levels and upsell opportunities directly tied to airline products.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:58:31 +0000
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has become the latest airline to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme.
Turbulence Aware collates anonymised data about turbulence from flights operated by participating airlines. This real-time, accurate reporting in turn helps pilots and flight dispatchers minimise the effects of turbulence and plot the smoothest and most efficient flight paths.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:56:38 +0000
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Breaking Travel News’s aviation correspondent Phil Blizzard, ahead of ATM 2025, looks at the development of sports sponsorship by the Middle East aviation sector - starting with Dubai’s home based Emirates Airline who is the official airline for Arabian Travel Market.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:08:09 +0000
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Breaking Travel News’s aviation correspondent Phil Blizzard, ahead of ATM 2025, looks at the development of sports sponsorship by the Middle East aviation sector - starting with Dubai’s home based Emirates Airline who is the official airline for Arabian Travel Market.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:08:00 +0000
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Banyan Group, an independent, global hospitality company, announces the opening of Garrya Mu Cang Chai, a serene resort in the renowned mountain and rice terrace region of Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai province, Northern Vietnam. Celebrated as one of Southeast Asia’s remarkable landscapes, this area is known for its majestic mountains and layered emerald rice terraces. Recognised as a national natural heritage site, Mu Cang Chai attracts visitors with its seasonal beauty and vibrant culture, located over 300 kilometres north of Hanoi.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:01:43 +0000
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From 29th April, UK and Ireland guests can book Free Disney Dining and Drinks on selected meals (excluding gratuities) at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida for selected holidays in 2026.
Guests from the UK and Ireland who book a stay at participating Walt Disney World Resort Hotels along with a Park Ticket package between 29th April 2025 and 5th November 2025 can enjoy Free Disney Dining and Drinks on selected meals (excluding gratuities), plus, guests can double the magic with 14-day tickets for the price of 7!
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:58:40 +0000
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Sydney will once again take centre stage on the global sporting calendar, with the NSW Government securing the return of SailGP to the Harbour City in February 2026.
A showcase of speed, skill and spectacle, SailGP brings the world’s best sailors and high-tech foiling catamarans to one of the world’s most iconic natural amphitheatres. First launched in Sydney in 2019, the championship has since become a global phenomenon — and a key event in NSW’s major events calendar.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:56:00 +0000
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Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Amun—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to sail in September 2025, the Viking Amun will join the Company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:53:53 +0000
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Skip the crowds in Paris and head to the Hauts-de France region which sees a flurry of new art attractions this year. Enjoy a complete transformation of the Louvre Lens’ dedicated permanent collection - Galerie du Temps; the return of Lille’s biannual Lille3000 art festival with highlights including a Pom Pom Pidou exhibition and the recently reopened Musee Matisse in the artist’s hometown of Le Cateau-Cambresis.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:50:02 +0000
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Qatar Airways’ leisure division, Qatar Airways Holidays is set to launch unparalleled travel packages for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The much-awaited tournament will have 48 teams competing during the biggest World Cup ever with more than 104 planned matches across three countries and 16 host cities. The travel packages will include international flights, domestic flights, transfers to various cities, hotel accommodation in four and five-stars hotels, airports and stadium transfers, and match tickets. The packages are the first chance for football lovers and sport enthusiasts around the world to secure their seat at the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:49:59 +0000
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Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 560 properties in 58 countries, announces the appointment of Shobhit Khattri as Associate Vice President of Development for India, Nepal and Bangladesh as the group accelerates its expansion in the South Asian countries.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:47:15 +0000
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China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, announced that registration for the 2025 CI Marathon - Starry Night Run are now open. Everyone is invited to hit the road together at Dajia River Park in Taipei on Saturday, October 11 for the Half-Marathon (21km) division, the Run for Health (10K) division, and the Family Starlight (5K) division. As a bonus, there will be a prize draw worth more than TWD 3.3 million, including 35 air fares and mileage rewards. Registration is open until June 23. The number of places is limited so runners should register early.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:19:43 +0000
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As of 13 April, the public can now visit the World Expo in Osaka, Japan. Slovakia is also represented at this prestigious international event. A total of more than 28 million people are expected to visit the World Expo, which is open to the public from 13 April to 13 October.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:16:13 +0000
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Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are integrating airport spaces across several key airports as part of a network-wide initiative aimed at streamlining operations and delivering a more seamless and efficient travel experience for guests.
“We are committed to enhancing guest convenience to set the stage for future collaborative efforts that will benefit all our guests,” said Celley Buchanan, vice president of operations and customer service at Alaska Airlines. “These moves represent a significant step in that direction.”
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:14:59 +0000
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In celebration of Earth Day, Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), proudly announces the launch of The Green Path, an innovative new microsite empowering visitors to become certified “Responsible Travelers” through engaging educational content and immersive storytelling rooted in sustainability. This interactive platform is a pivotal part of the organization’s broader commitment to promoting responsible tourism and preserving Puerto Rico’s unique natural, cultural, and historical assets for generations to come.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:11:56 +0000
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EVA Air is launching a new service between Taipei and Dallas on October 3 this year, offering three weekly flights and bringing the total to nine passenger gateways in North America, including Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver. The new gateway not only enables EVA Air to offer the greatest number of destinations and the most extensive flight network from Taiwan to North America but also makes it the only airline in Asia operating two destinations in Texas.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:08:10 +0000
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Virgin Atlantic has touched down in Riyadh, Saudi, marking Virgin Atlantic’s first ever flight into the country. The VS242, operated by an Airbus A330neo, landed from London Heathrow with founder Sir Richard Branson on board, ahead of schedule at 06:50.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:45:52 +0000
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APT & Travelmarvel has celebrated the christening of MS Estrela, the company’s purpose-built river ship, custom-designed for Portugal’s iconic Douro River
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:41:44 +0000
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World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards is reinforcing its commitment to net-positive tourism and hospitality by renewing its academic research partnership with Nova School of Business & Economics, Lisbon.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:42:03 +0000
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Operating until 30 October 2025, the vibrant city of Pittsburgh in Western Pennsylvania is even more accessible to those in search of an all American getaway. With return fares in World Traveller starting from £512 per person, British Airways’ nonstop service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will offer daily flights departing London at 16:40LT, travellers will descend into the “City of Multitudes” in just over eight hours arriving at 20:00LT.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:47:41 +0000
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Delta has achieved a big milestone laid out in its strategic sustainability roadmap: Achieving one percent fuel burn savings, or 45 million gallons* of jet fuel, from operational improvements.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:39:02 +0000
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Customers traveling with American Airlines will start to enjoy the airline’s redesigned mobile app as it rolls out through the end of May. The airline is revamping the app to fulfill customers’ most-requested features. A redesigned look and feel on a new platform sets the foundation for future app upgrades and new features that will only further enhance the customer experience.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:33:11 +0000
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Emirates is doubling down efforts to support children in need and build on the gains it has made over the last two decades to bolster support for 13 community-based organisations and grassroots NGOs that safeguard the health and wellbeing of children.
For every dollar, dirham or any currency donated to the Emirates Airline Foundation, Emirates will fully match every contribution made up to US $10,000, helping double the impact of every customer as part of its long-standing commitment to build a better future for the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children the Foundation supports.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:30:47 +0000
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) will transform its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 over the next two years, investing S$45 million to elevate the on-ground customer experience at its main hub.
Renovations began on 15 April 2025, progressing in phases, with completion expected around mid-2027. The revamped lounges will boast 50% more space and seating capacity, and feature upgraded facilities, signature elements from SIA’s flagship lounges at Changi Airport Terminal 3, and an enhanced variety of food and beverage options.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:24:07 +0000
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Minor Hotels announces the arrival of the Avani Hotels & Resorts brand in India with Avani+ Sunray Beach Visakhapatnam Resort, an exclusive new-build resort and branded residences development set along the scenic Sunray Beach in Visakhapatnam, India. The project will feature 117 hotel rooms and 58 branded residential villas, alongside a suite of premium amenities designed to set a new benchmark for hospitality in the region. The announcement comes as Minor Hotels significantly accelerates its expansion strategy in India, targeting 50 new openings in the country over the next decade.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:22:38 +0000
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Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, announces the addition of six all-inclusive resorts in the Americas with over 1600 rooms and 900 keys across two properties in the pipeline. This strategic expansion further strengthens Ennismore’s leadership in the high-growth, high-margin luxury all-inclusive segment.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:19:13 +0000
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FlyExclusive has added its fifth Challenger super-midsize private jet to its fleet.
The Kinston, North Carolina-based company is North America’s fifth-largest charter/fractional operator.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:09:09 +0000
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Canada’s first Hard Rock Hotel is officially open for business. Located within 100 Kellogg Lane, Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario is part of Canada’s largest indoor entertainment complex and sits in the heart of London’s Old East Village, just minutes from the Western Fair District and a short drive from downtown.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:07:25 +0000
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Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) has announced it has secured $115 million in Series B funding to enter the pre-production and certification phase of the EL9, the first-ever Ultra Short aircraft, which can take off and land in 150 feet – roughly 10% of the footprint required for similarly-sized legacy airplanes.
The round was led by Prysm Capital, and Jay Park, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Prysm, has joined Electra’s Board of Directors.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:03:57 +0000
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has long been defined by its dual Asian heritage that is deeply rooted in the Group’s founding flagship hotels: The Mandarin in Hong Kong and The Oriental in Bangkok. The spirit of both hotels has been instrumental in creating the Mandarin Oriental brand, from the pioneering, innovative spirit of Hong Kong since 1963 to the graceful Asian style and service famously delivered by the Thai property over the past 150 years.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:10:23 +0000
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IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software, today announced the launch of IDeaS Spotlight, a first of its kind demand intelligence solution that empowers marketers to generate the right demand at the right time. Spotlight helps both single properties and portfolios to identify and act on high-value opportunities for deploying impactful, demand-generating marketing tactics informed by advanced analytics and AI. The solution brings IDeaS’ robust demand forecast and price sensitivity capabilities together to help hoteliers allocate marketing spend for the greatest impact on incremental revenue.
at Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:05:19 +0000
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Mabrian’s latest hospitality market report concludes that strengthening mid-range offerings and realigning hotel experiences with global standards, particularly among upscale and luxury accommodation, is essential for boosting competitiveness in Middle East hotel market. The ultimate goal is to foster increased international arrivals and sustainable tourism growth in the region, as well as attracting global hospitality brands and enhancing profitability across hotel segments.
at Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:36:32 +0000
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is significantly expanding its African network with new destinations and increased frequencies, reinforcing its commitment to the continent’s growing demand for air connectivity.
Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, commented: “At Etihad, we have long recognised the need to strengthen our presence in Africa. Over the past year, we have been focusing on a holistic approach that enhances our presence by expanding our fleet, increasing frequencies, and forming key partnerships.”
at Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:33:36 +0000
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The election of the next Secretary General of UN Tourism marks a critical turning point for the future of global tourism.
There are only two different options:
One, is the path of stagnation: a push for an unprecedented third term, despite widespread criticism and growing concern within the global community. It’s a path that has disregarded core United Nations values—including the regional rotation of the role of Secretary-General of UN Tourism.
at Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:31:39 +0000
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