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Sirru Fen Fushi, the celebrated member of the Leading Hotels of the World collection, proudly announces the appointment of Girish Sharma as its new Executive Chef. Known for his culinary artistry and an uncompromising dedication to excellence, Chef Sharma is poised to elevate the resort’s gastronomic offerings to tasteful heights.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:18:06 +0000
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Set on the shores of the sparkling Arabian Gulf, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas offers the ideal luxury location for a family getaway. Packed with family-friendly amenities and activities, you can play, dine and relax until the sun sets… and beyond.
Located just an hour’s drive from the airport in Doha, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas boasts an exciting kids club, 3.5km of private beach, a thrilling water and adventure park, world-class sports academy, 7 signature restaurants, a marina, overwater activities, a luxury spa, delectable All Inclusive dining, and a host of villa options for every generation of family.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:03:39 +0000
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New Scientist Discovery Tours shares its top sense-inspired trips to book in 2025, including two new tours
Travel that puts the senses at the centre is a rising trend for 2025. The idea is to engage all five senses - sound, taste, touch, smell and sight - in order to be truly in the present and experience each moment fully.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:58:56 +0000
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Scotland’s only five-star luxury floating hotel is pushing the boat out for Valentine’s Day with the launch of a new tasting menu and overnight stay package for romantic couples.
Fingal Hotel, which is permanently berthed in Edinburgh’s Port of Leith, is rated as one of the top 25 most romantic hotels in the UK and Channel Islands on the prestigious Tripadvisor list of most ‘Dreamy stays that couples love’
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:55:24 +0000
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Specialist tour operator Explore Worldwide closed another record-breaking year end of October 2024 and got off to a storming start with its Black Friday Sale, which ran from 25th November to 2nd December. The sale’s closing day saw the company’s biggest single-day’s revenue in its 43-year history.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:45:56 +0000
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The Chedi Muscat invites guests to indulge in a series of exceptional experiences this February, designed to celebrate love and connection. Whether you are seeking a refined afternoon tea, a romantic dinner under the stars, an intimate beachside dinner, or a relaxing spa treatment, The Chedi Muscat offers the perfect setting to create lasting memories with your special someone.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:24:30 +0000
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World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Cancún, Mexico has been selected to host its Latin America Ceremony 2025. The world-class city will welcome travel and tourism figureheads for the red-carpet on 27 September. The announcement was made at a VIP signing in Madrid, organised by Secretaría Municipal de Turismo Cancún, on the eve of FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair 2025.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:22:46 +0000
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World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Cancún, Mexico has been selected to host its Latin America Ceremony 2025. The world-class city will welcome travel and tourism figureheads for the red-carpet on 27 September. The announcement was made at a VIP signing in Madrid, organised by Secretaría Municipal de Turismo Cancún, on the eve of FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair 2025.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:21:59 +0000
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Walkers’ Britain is excited to announce its new Taste of Trips range – a curated collection of walking holidays with shorter distances that offer a perfect blend of active exploration, relaxation and cultural discovery.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:21:17 +0000
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Emirates has officially debuted a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team, who are responsible for the seamless transfer of Premium & VIP personnel through Dubai International Airport (DXB). The new uniform has echoes of the iconic Emirates cabin crew look, however, exclusively represents Emirates’ elite unit that caters to high profile customers.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:16:16 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued a stark warning to the UK Government: the UK’s successful Travel & Tourism industry faces stagnation and long-term decline.
On the eve of the UK Government’s first Visitor Economy Advisory Council, the global tourism body revealed data that shows £60BN1 is at risk over the next 10 years, in lost tourism business.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:30:31 +0000
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At Destination Canada, we’re highlighting the beauty of winter, the autumn shoulder season, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. With Virgin Airlines launching direct flights to Toronto on March 30th, alongside Air Canada resuming their direct route to Ottawa—connecting capital cities—there are plenty of ways to reach us. British Airways is increasing capacity to Vancouver, WestJet is adding more flights to Newfoundland and Labrador, and launching the Halifax route a month earlier. Canada is more accessible than ever.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:53:54 +0000
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Following the success of its flagship clinic at Camden Medical Centre, Chi Longevity, a global leader in healthy longevity, has opened its second clinic at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. This marks a significant milestone for the clinic, which has already gained recognition for its evidence-based approach to slowing biological ageing and optimising health.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:51:11 +0000
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In the Ribatejo region of Portugal steeped in history and only an hour from Lisbon airport, Quinta Carvalhas is a luxury farm stay and retreat centre offering state-of-the-art yoga studios and meditation spaces, farm-to-table nourishing food and transformative retreats including their specialism in equine therapy. Michelle Thomas, the visionary behind Quinta Carvalhas has created a sanctuary that blends modern luxury with a unique experience for body, mind and soul in beautiful surroundings.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:49:40 +0000
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Uluṟu’s Field of Light, the internationally acclaimed art installation by famed British-Australian artist, Bruce Munro, has undergone a major refurbishment and been extended until at least April 2027, Ayers Rock Resort announced today.
The revitalisation saw Munro’s team replace all the luminous and fibre optics that make up the installation. The revamp ensures the award-winning artwork — which has been visited by over 730,000 people since its 2016 launch and is Bruce’s longest standing work — remains a huge drawcard for regional tourism.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:46:24 +0000
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Celebrity Cruises is inviting vacationers worldwide to create their dream vacation experience on Celebrity Xcel® with Xcel ‘Dream MakersSM.’ Open to all who wish to join, this global community will test, try and vote on new experiences. Their selections will launch on Celebrity Xcel in November 2025 for vacationers to enjoy, further elevating the fifth ship in the cruise line’s award-winning Edge® Series into a class of its own.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:44:39 +0000
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Saudi’s most happening season continues with a brand-new experience - ‘Dunes of Arabia’, open in Riyadh until 15 April 2025.
Immerse yourself in the magic of the desert in Saudi, the Heart of Arabia, near Riyadh, where heritage and heart meet to create unforgettable experiences daily, with timings varying by day.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:40:10 +0000
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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has indicated that a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Spain’s Ministry of Tourism is in the works. This MOU would mark a significant step forward in international tourism cooperation between the two nations.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:37:27 +0000
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The long-standing problem of water shortage that has plagued the Negril tourist resort and surrounding areas is to be addressed with a US$221 million government investment in creating a water supply system for the area.
Making the announcement to loud applause from stakeholders, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett said the required water would come from connecting sources such as the Bulstrode Treatment Plant and Roaring River with Trelawny’s Martha Brae River, providing adequate water supply all the way to Llandilo. He said the procurement process had begun and construction for the laying of the pipes would commence in three months.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:35:46 +0000
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Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is delighted to announce the forthcoming opening of Ottolenghi Geneva on January 30. Inspired by the ethos of Ottolenghi’s London-based restaurant ROVI, the highly-anticipated launch will bring a thrilling new take to dining in the city, one defined by vibrant flavours where grilling and fermentation take centre stage.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:33:37 +0000
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The board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. have announced the election of Sean Tresvant, Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., as an independent director of the company, effective February 12, 2025. Mr. Tresvant is expected to be included in the company’s slate of nominees for election at its upcoming 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.
at Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:31:40 +0000
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Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, announces the launch of AILA (acronym for Artificial Intelligence Live Assistant), a Generative AI-based virtual analyst designed to optimise tourism planning and management. AILA, the first Gen AI tool in travel & tourism designed with a business-to-business perspective, is able to respond, in real time, to questions and requests (prompts) related to tourism trends, using as source Mabrian’s world-class, exhaustive, verified, and updated travel intelligence database.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:59:45 +0000
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A newly re-imagined event space is launching at Battersea Power Station in Spring 2025, from NEON, a global leader in immersive experiences and exhibitions.
This new venue, the first-ever purpose-built entertainment and cultural exhibition space in Central London, located next to the iconic Battersea Power Station on Circus Road East, will bring NEON’s world-renowned immersive experiences to the heart of the city, with a soon-to-be-announced exhibition as the first of many to come.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:56:13 +0000
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As the doors open tomorrow for Fitur 2025, one of the world’s premier tourism trade fairs, excitement is palpable among industry professionals and travelers alike. Held annually in Madrid, Fitur (Feria Internacional de Turismo) serves as a global meeting point for tourism professionals to showcase their latest offerings, innovations, and trends shaping the future of travel.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:52:07 +0000
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The 13th edition of the section will be focused on data spaces, the smart destination platform and technological solutions for tourism. For the second consecutive year the AI for Tourism Awards 2025 will be held, recognising the best solution based on Artificial Intelligence applied to the industry.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:48:57 +0000
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Tour companies are weighing-up resuming trips to Syria, as Turkish Airlines will become the latest major international carrier to resume flights to the country this week.
Earlier this month Qatar Airways started flying to Damascus, as the country tries to find its feet again in the post-Assad era.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:45:43 +0000
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Finnair has expanded its codeshare with oneworld alliance member, British Airways, as the Finnish airline continues to expand its reach in the UK and targets new customers in the Channel Islands and Gibraltar.
The expanded agreement will see Finnair add its code to an additional seven of British Airways’ domestic routes, enabling customers to benefit from increased connectivity when travelling to Finland and beyond.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:43:39 +0000
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Glenmorangie House, the award-winning boutique hotel in the Scottish Highlands, invites guests to experience an exclusive weekend event honouring the darkly decadent single malt Scotch Glenmorangie Signet – the world’s first single malt whisky made with high roasted chocolate malt – and the newly introduced expression, Glenmorangie Signet Reserve.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:41:48 +0000
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Spain’s travel experiences sector is outperforming the global marketplace for tours and attractions. According to Arival’s Global Operator Landscape 3rd. Ed., a survey of 7,000 tour, activity and attraction operators worldwide, operators in Spain report higher growth in 2024 and a more positive outlook for 2025 compared to the rest of Europe and global market.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:39:47 +0000
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Seren, the Welsh luxury hospitality group, is delighted to confirm the appointment of Mark Wouters as its Chief Operating Officer.
Seren portfolio, known for its seamless blend of luxury, heritage, and rooted connection to each of its locations, has earned a reputation for excellence and exceptional guest experiences. As COO, Mark will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, fostering a culture of innovation and service, and guiding the strategic development of the group as it continues to grow and evolve.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:37:14 +0000
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The capital of Ecuador is ready to participate for the tenth time at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), one of the most important events in the global tourism industry, to be held from 22 to 26 January in Madrid, Spain.
The most beautiful city in the world will be a co-exhibitor on the Ecuador stand, where the Quito Tourism Board will strengthen the destination’s presence in the European market, to create new business opportunities for the city’s tourism sector.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:35:24 +0000
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The eagerly anticipated ICE Barcelona has kicked off welcoming 55000 gaming leaders from over 170 countries and more than 600 partners and suppliers.
The energy on the show floor was unmatched as we began what promised to be a truly record-breaking event. This event promises a convergence of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship in the ever-evolving landscape of technology. As attendees and participants gear up for this prestigious event, there are several key aspects that are generating significant buzz and anticipation.
at Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:25:12 +0000
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On the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States in Washington, D.C., the nation and the world watch with anticipation to understand what his next term in office will mean for U.S. travel policies and the broader implications for travelers and industries tied to tourism and transportation.
at Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:08:27 +0000
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Waldorf Astoria New York have announced a partnership with award-winning mixology authority Jeff Bell, managing partner of globally renowned speakeasy Please Don’t Tell (PDT) and partner with Apres Cru Hospitality. Bell will develop and conceptualize the cocktail program at the hotel’s iconic Peacock Alley Bar, as well as the hotel’s signature restaurant Lex Yard.
at Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:04:09 +0000
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Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown – the first brand flag to make its debut in North Carolina and just the fourth in the world – has officially opened in the City of Oaks along with its sister property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown.
at Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:00:29 +0000
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Hilton and Peloton are making it easier than ever for travelers to sustain fitness routines and goals while on the road. Through Hilton’s Connected Room Experience (CREx) guests can now access a complimentary collection of Peloton’s on-demand fitness content on their in-room TVs.
at Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:56:00 +0000
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This Lunar New Year (LNY) is shaping up to be a festive season of exploration and connection as celebrating families and friends worldwide embrace the holiday spirit.
at Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:53:57 +0000
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MassiveMusic Dubai, a Songtradr company and the Middle East’s leading music creative agency, has kicked off the new year by delivering an award-winning music and sound identity for KSA’s AROYA Cruises.
The custom-made sonic branding blends the sounds of traditional Saudi Arabian culture with contemporary notes to create a music identity that resonates with Middle Eastern and international audiences.
at Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:46:36 +0000
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Marriott Bonvoy is thrilled to announce a series of highly anticipated hotel openings across Asia Pacific excluding China in 2025. This exciting year will see the opening of three stunning JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the re-opening of W Maldives, the debut of the first-ever Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in Papua New Guinea, and the introduction of Moxy Hotels in Nepal and AC Hotels in the Philippines. Additionally, Courtyard by Marriott will make its debut in Vietnam while Marriott Hotels & Resorts will expand to unique destinations in India. With these new additions, Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands is poised to deliver even more memorable and distinctive experiences to travelers, making 2025 a landmark year for hospitality.
at Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:37:13 +0000
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Louisville’s oldest operating hotel is celebrating its rich history with a newly unveiled Great Gatsby suite ahead of the novel’s centenary this April. Opened in 1905, the Seelbach Hotel has a storied past with a guest list that includes former U.S. Presidents, Academy Award winners, and famous musicians. F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of the classic American novel The Great Gatsby, is said to have frequented the hotel to imbibe in its infamous Rathskeller while on break from Louisville’s Camp Taylor, where he was stationed in 1918 during World War I.
at Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:35:32 +0000
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