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Emirates has invested AED 85 million to install more than 200 biometrics-enabled cameras across Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) – allowing more customers to pass through Check-In, Immigration, Boarding Gates, Lounges and board the aircraft, simply by facial recognition, with a quick and easy registration on Emirates app.
Eliminating the need to take out a passport and boarding pass at various points in the airport, the new biometrics initiative is a collaboration between Emirates and the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigner Affairs Dubai (GDRFAD), that reduces processing time significantly for all registered customers. The powerful cameras can recognise the biometric profile of a customer from one metre away, allowing customers to walk swiftly through areas where they used to have to pause and show documents.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:19:55 +0000
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Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has inaugurated its latest Emirates World retail store in Riyadh, introducing an immersive experience-led travel retail concept to the Kingdom.
Located in the heart of Riyadh, the new, 288m2 store is ready to welcome customers in a stylish, lounge-inspired space to plan their next journey, receive expert travel advice, and experience Emirates’ signature products through interactive and immersive displays.
at Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:15:04 +0000
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At the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, Colombia presents its largest business delegation in a decade and strengthens its tourism positioning with an international promotion campaign at some of the city’s most emblematic locations.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:35:13 +0000
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The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) and Tourism Economics have released the inaugural Global Destination Resilience Index 2025—a landmark study designed to measure how well destinations are prepared to balance growth with sustainability in an era of rapid global travel expansion.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:10:51 +0000
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Cunard has announced the launch of its latest programme of luxury voyages with 110 new itineraries across its iconic fleet, visiting 97 destinations in 47 countries between October 2027 and May 2028.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:06:59 +0000
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Egypt returns to WTM London 2025 with a powerful presence for UK and European travelers: the long-anticipated opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum — a landmark fusion of rich heritage, cutting-edge innovation, and world-class hospitality. More than ever, Egypt’s unparalleled cultural and natural diversity positions the country as a leading destination in the global tourism industry.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:03:34 +0000
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Meili, the innovative technology company transforming ancillary distribution, has announced its partnership with ALL Accor, Accor’s loyalty programme and booking platform. This multi-year agreement will enhance ALL Accor’s car rental offering through Meili’s advanced technology.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:46:14 +0000
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The travel industry is set to grow at a faster pace than the global economy over the next 10 years, according to the World Travel Market Global Travel Report.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:15:43 +0000
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As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Indus Experiences has unveiled an exciting new addition to its Thailand portfolio — The Blue Jasmine Experience, a unique luxury train journey set to make its maiden voyage on 16 November 2025. Alongside this milestone, the company has introduced four new tailor-made itineraries designed to showcase the beauty, heritage, and culinary soul of Thailand.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:40:03 +0000
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As Mexico, along with the United States and Canada, prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the FIFA World Cup from June 11 to July 19, 2026—with matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey—the northern state of Chihuahua is emerging as the perfect place to extend the experience beyond football.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:23:33 +0000
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The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) announced that Antigua and Barbuda will host the 44th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), taking place May 12–15, 2026. This marks a continuation of the successful partnership established during the 2025 event and reaffirms CHTA’s confidence in Antigua and Barbuda’s vision, leadership and commitment to the advancement of Caribbean tourism.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:12:54 +0000
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ZentrumHub, a travel technology platform that helps OTAs connect with suppliers globally through a universal API connection, announced at the World Travel Market London 2025 its strategic expansion into the European market, after reaching the milestone of over 30 million daily requests to its unified AI-powered API.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:59:53 +0000
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Cross Hotels & Resorts, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing hospitality brands, announces an exciting new chapter as its parent company, Flight Centre Travel Group, agrees to sell the business to Sono International Co. Ltd., a leading South Korean hospitality group renowned for its regional expertise and innovation.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:56:09 +0000
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India’s majestic rivers are taking their rightful place on the global travel map, as Antara Cruises wins three Gold Magellan Awards, recognizing India as the world’s fastest-growing river cruise destination in the world.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:44:05 +0000
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The leisure airline Corendon Airlines has set the course for further growth in its twentieth year of operation. Passengers, and travel agency and tour operator partners, can therefore look forward to larger capacities in 2026. This will be particularly evident in the summer season April to October 2026, when capacity from UK will increase by 9% compared to 2025, with more balanced timetables and higher weekly frequencies on core leisure routes providing travellers and trade partners with greater choice and schedule reliability.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:29:24 +0000
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Amadeus has announced the appointment of Rongrong (Vvivi) Hu as global head and senior vice president of corporate strategy. She will step into the role on January 1st, succeeding the retiring Wolfgang Krips who joined Amadeus in 2013
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:06:22 +0000
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VOX Group unveils VOX AURA at WTM 2025: AI-Powered Multilingual Guiding That Speaks Your Language. Real-time multilingual audio translations to VOX radio devices - no phones, no apps, and over 50 languages.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:09 +0000
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The highest recorded concentration of visitors at the Blue Lagoon at any one time in July and August was registered on the afternoon of Friday, 22nd August, at an estimated 3,830, down by 68% when compared to the peaks of summer 2024.
The average number of visitors at the Blue Lagoon at each of the three daily time slots of the new booking system introduced this summer is 1,979.
Only 34 out of 189 available time slots (morning/afternoon/evening) in July and August registered more than 3,000 visitors.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:17:34 +0000
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Holafly, one of the world’s fastest-growing travel internet abroad brands, today announced key insights from its upcoming Global eSIM & Travel Report, revealing a powerful shift in how people move, connect, and experience the world.
According to the global report*, a new kind of traveller, the “Deliberate Traveller,” is reshaping global mobility. Digitally fluent, emotionally aware, and purposeful, these travellers move not to escape but to engage. Travel is evolving from recovery to redefinition as individuals seek meaningful, connected experiences enabled by seamless digital infrastructure.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:59:27 +0000
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Civitel Hotels & Resorts, one of Greece’s most well-established hospitality groups, is pleased to announce its participation in the prestigious World Travel Market (WTM) exhibition, which will take place at ExCeL London from 4 to 6 November 2025. This premier global event brings together travel and tourism industry professionals from around the world, providing an exceptional opportunity for Civitel to present its distinctive properties and exceptional services to an international audience.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:27:58 +0000
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Somabay is delighted to unveil a series of dynamic new additions and partnerships, further cementing its position as one of Egypt’s leading lifestyle and tourism destinations.
The destination has recently celebrated the opening of The Kaktus Hotel & Co-Working Hub – a vibrant new concept that seamlessly blends leisure, sports, and relaxation, offering guests a unique and contemporary experience.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:22:06 +0000
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Tazizi, a Dubai-born and based food technology startup, has officially launched its innovative workplace dining solution, transforming how employees access healthy, affordable meals at work.
Built around the idea that nutritious food should be convenient and accessible, Tazizi provides offices with smart, automated fridges stocked daily with chef-crafted, wholesome meals. Each meal is prepared fresh every morning in Tazizi’s kitchen and restocked across office locations throughout Dubai, ensuring employees always have ready-to-enjoy options on hand, 24/7. Think protein overnight oats, nourishing bowls and salads, fresh wraps and sandwiches, and more, all of which are macro-tracked and calorie counted, and ready to be enjoyed without a delivery fee or wait time.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:36:00 +0000
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AlUla Development Company (UDC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, today announced the awarding of the contract for Diyar AlMahash project to Rezaik Abdullah Al Gedrawy Company, which will oversee the final design and construction. This marks a crucial step in UDC’s commitment to developing world-class residential infrastructure that supports the growth of AlUla’s hospitality sector.
Diyar AlMahash is a vital project for the region’s development, designed to provide high-quality, sustainable living spaces for more than 1,000 hotel employees. Comprising of 568 residential units, including rooms, studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the complex will develop a vibrant and supportive community.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:30:44 +0000
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Luxury, nature, sports, and Michelin-starred cuisine: Lombardy will be showcasing its unmistakable style at the World Travel Market, the most prestigious international event dedicated to tourism, scheduled from November 4 to 6 in London. It is the “Lombardy Style”, a way of living – and traveling – that combines the excellence of the territory with the experience of authentic luxury, which is also a scenic beauty capable of enchanting.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:25:49 +0000
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ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominent management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels and resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, will participate in World Travel Market (WTM) 2025 to showcase new openings in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Laos, along with its future expansion plans.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:21:50 +0000
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Sun Siyam has unveiled a milestone transformation as it celebrates 35 years of Maldivian hospitality. More than a visual refresh, the brand (r)evolution introduces a bold new brand statement anchored in The Home of the Maldivian Spirit, reinforcing the group’s position as one of the Maldives’ most culturally authentic resort operators. The transformation elevates guest journeys with new Signature Experiences introduced across all six resorts and strengthens direct relationships with customers through Siyam Rewards.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:57:17 +0000
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Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, returns to World Travel Market (WTM) in 2025 with a renewed focus on innovation, local relevance and collaborative growth. This year’s showcase will spotlight a major development; the UK roll-out of Trip.Planner, the company’s new AI-powered travel planning hub, alongside panel discussion insights from ‘Why Travel?’, a global consumer trends report produced in partnership with Google.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:54:58 +0000
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Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) will participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, taking place from 4 to 6 November 2025, where it will showcase its ongoing expansion projects and advanced smart travel systems designed to elevate the passenger experience. The Authority’s participation reflects its continuous efforts to strengthen its international presence, build strategic partnerships, and reinforce Sharjah’s position as a growing hub for travel, tourism, and logistics.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:53:46 +0000
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The Malkai Opening Autumn 2026: The Malkai is a new family-owned, experience-led hospitality concept immersing guests in the landscapes and heritage of Oman. Created by the family behind The Chedi Muscat, it realises a decade-long dream to share their homeland’s natural beauty with the world.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:50:07 +0000
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Iceland Travel has developed new seasonal tours that position Iceland as a year-round destination with different adventures and excursions available throughout the changing months. The three-day Kerlingarfjöll Deluxe Winter Highland Adventure includes high-adrenaline winter activities in the breathtaking Kerlingarfjöll mountains, whilst the five-day Hidden Powers & Volcanic Views summer tour features volcano visits, glacier tours and a dip in the world famous Blue Lagoon.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:49:47 +0000
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In late 2024, the Responsible Tourism Foundation of Mallorca, under the leadership of the Consell de Mallorca, announced the launch of its Responsible Tourism Pledge, ‘Ca Nostra’ – which translates to “Our House” – as the island’s commitment to promoting sustainable tourism and preserving the beauty of the island by encouraging visitors and residents alike to take care of the island as their temporary home. Through the pledge, the foundation invites every person who sets foot on the island to sign a shared commitment to safeguard Mallorca’s landscapes, traditions and communities for generations to come.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:44:56 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome HiSEAS International as its newest Global Member, joining an exclusive network of the world’s most influential Travel & Tourism companies.
The announcement, made during World Travel Market (WTM) London, highlights the growing collaboration between technology-driven travel leaders and WTTC’s global community.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:42:50 +0000
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We’re quickly slipping into the winter season: Here’s what to expect in Austria in the upcoming months!
The Halloween weekend, the recent clock change and the earlier sunsets are all clear signs that winter is knocking on our doors. And being Austrians, we couldn’t be more exciting about the season change. We pride ourselves in offering our guests something new every time they come visit. And this year is no exception: New hotels have opened - or are about to open - in almost every province. And new attractions, lifts and cable cars will make winter holidays in Austria even more attractive.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:40:48 +0000
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A new era of travel is unfolding with CROSSROADS Maldives – a bold island destination that reimagines the modern luxury getaway.
Set across a collection of beautiful islands connected by bridges and walkways, CROSSROADS Maldives brings together the best of barefoot luxury, lifestyle, and culture in one seamless destination. At its heart lies The Marina, a vibrant waterfront village where visitors can stroll between designer boutiques, oceanfront restaurants, cool cafés, and live entertainment venues – creating an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the Indian Ocean.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:38:44 +0000
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Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) is set to bring the spirit of Taiwan to London this November at the annual World Travel Market (WTM). With a focus on sustainable tourism, cultural immersion and adventure travel, Taiwan is positioning itself as an exciting, meaningful and accessible destination for the modern UK traveller.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:36:21 +0000
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Getting to paradise has never been easier. With new direct flight routes launching this December, travelers from Boston, Newark, and Baltimore can now touch down closer than ever to one of the Caribbean’s most pristine escapes — Anguilla, the island that quietly defines barefoot sophistication.
at Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:03:38 +0000
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ZentrumHub, a travel technology platform that helps OTAs connect with suppliers globally through a universal API connection, announced at the World Travel Market London 2025 its strategic expansion into the European market, after reaching the milestone of over 30 million daily requests to its unified AI-powered API.
Building on its strong position in North America, one of the company’s key markets, ZentrumHub is now accelerating its international expansion with a focus on Europe. The goal is to further its vision of offering a more efficient alternative to traditional hotel integrations—where online travel agents can seamlessly connect to a wide portfolio of hotel rooms from suppliers worldwide through a single, unified connection.
at Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:50:44 +0000
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Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world relaunched its flights between Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah which were stopped on April 2023. Already possessing a strong network in the country with flights to Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Kirkuk, and Najaf, flag carrier once again connects Iraq to the world with a total of six gateways.
Starting on 2 November 2025, flights between İstanbul Airport and Sulaymaniyah International Airport are going to be operated with four weekly frequencies reciprocally on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. On 2026 Summer Schedule, flights are set to be increased to daily as of 27 March 2026.
at Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:47:34 +0000
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Mercury Holidays has reported a 55% year-on-year increase in solo escorted tour bookings, reflecting a strong rise in demand from older, independent travellers seeking structured, sociable holiday experiences.
at Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:25:10 +0000
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Virgin Atlantic is delighted to be launching new services between London Heathrow and Phuket for Winter 2026, connecting sunshine seekers with Thailand’s breathtaking beaches and vibrant nightlife.
The three times a week service will operate seasonally from 18th October 2026, capturing the growing demand for luxury winter escapes. As the only direct route from London Heathrow to Phuket, Brits will now be able to enjoy a seamless journey to one of Thailand’s most popular holiday destinations. Customers will be able to book package holidays with Virgin Atlantic Holidays from 30th October 2025, with prices starting from £999 per person. Flights will also be available to book from 26th November 2025 on virginatlantic.com.
at Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:51:40 +0000
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