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Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its first two hotels to achieve Verified Net Zero status, achieving 2040 requirements of the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels today. The properties in Oslo and Manchester are taking steps to eliminate Scope 1 & 2 emissions, significantly reduce Scope 3 emissions, aligned with the GHG protocol, and remove the remaining footprint with Nature Based Solutions. The achievement is unique, as the alignment with the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels is verified by a third party, TÜV Rheinland.
at Tue, 20 May 2025 05:55:27 +0000
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Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its first two hotels to achieve Verified Net Zero status, achieving 2040 requirements of the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels today. The properties in Oslo and Manchester are taking steps to eliminate Scope 1 & 2 emissions, significantly reduce Scope 3 emissions, aligned with the GHG protocol, and remove the remaining footprint with Nature Based Solutions. The achievement is unique, as the alignment with the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels is verified by a third party, TÜV Rheinland.
at Tue, 20 May 2025 05:55:02 +0000
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that World of Hyatt is serving up something extraordinary this tennis season – unlocking unforgettable luxury and unmatched access for members. As a newly named World of Hyatt ambassador, Jessica Pegula brings her expertise on the court to curated experiences, offering exclusive insights into the sport’s most prestigious moments. From elite tournament experiences to luxurious stays, World of Hyatt seamlessly blends the thrill of the game with world-class hospitality, redefining luxury for tennis enthusiasts around the globe.
at Tue, 20 May 2025 05:51:53 +0000
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that World of Hyatt is serving up something extraordinary this tennis season – unlocking unforgettable luxury and unmatched access for members. As a newly named World of Hyatt ambassador, Jessica Pegula brings her expertise on the court to curated experiences, offering exclusive insights into the sport’s most prestigious moments. From elite tournament experiences to luxurious stays, World of Hyatt seamlessly blends the thrill of the game with world-class hospitality, redefining luxury for tennis enthusiasts around the globe.
at Tue, 20 May 2025 05:51:11 +0000
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrated the opening of Hyatt Regency Zadar, marking its debut in Croatia and a significant milestone in Hyatt’s strategic brand expansion in one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations. Located at the heart of Croatia’s Adriatic coast, and just a short walk from Zadar’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, the hotel offers an enriching and inspiring setting for curious travelers exploring local attractions. Rooted in a culture of community, the hotel will inspire creativity and cultivate a genuine sense of connection.
at Tue, 20 May 2025 05:49:36 +0000
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrated the opening of Hyatt Regency Zadar, marking its debut in Croatia and a significant milestone in Hyatt’s strategic brand expansion in one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations. Located at the heart of Croatia’s Adriatic coast, and just a short walk from Zadar’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, the hotel offers an enriching and inspiring setting for curious travelers exploring local attractions. Rooted in a culture of community, the hotel will inspire creativity and cultivate a genuine sense of connection.
at Tue, 20 May 2025 05:49:20 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Torquay with The Fragrance Group. The 153-room hotel marks the 26th open and signed Hotel Indigo in IHG’s UK & Ireland portfolio. Hotel Indigo Torquay adds to the market’s growing luxury and lifestyle collection and bolsters IHG’s reputation in one of the UK’s premier leisure destinations.
at Tue, 20 May 2025 05:46:49 +0000
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Hilton announces it is set to hit the milestone of 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia this year – reaffirming its long-term commitment to growth across the Kingdom. The global hospitality company continues to introduce more of its award-winning brands to the country, with 14 brands trading and in the pipeline, and has announced multiple new signings with plans to add more than 21,000 rooms in locations across the country.
at Tue, 20 May 2025 05:44:30 +0000
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Dida, a leading B2B travel distribution company, launched their inaugural ‘Engage’ events in the key Chinese cities of Chengdu and Shenzhen this past 13th – 15th May. These dynamic events brought together over 50 prestigious hotel brands from six popular destinations favored by Chinese travelers — Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Vietnam.
Participants included renowned global hotel groups such as Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Las Vegas Sands Corporation, as well as leading Southeast Asian brands like S Hotels & Resorts, ONYX Hospitality Group, Anantara Group, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, and Ormond Hotels. The event comprehensively addressed diverse market segments, including FIT, group tours, MICE and family travel.
at Tue, 20 May 2025 05:41:52 +0000
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This May, Quito will tear down the walls of its museums and turn the whole city into a living stage of art, history and culture. In commemoration of International Museum Day, the Ecuadorian capital is launching an ambitious programme with over 200 activities in more than 60 cultural venues, thus consolidating itself as one of the largest celebrations of heritage in Latin America.
at Tue, 20 May 2025 05:26:25 +0000
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The West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) is proud to endorse Harry Theoharis as a candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism).
at Mon, 19 May 2025 16:17:00 +0000
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Gloria Guevara, the leading candidate for Secretary-General of UN Tourism, has issued a renewed call for bold, decisive leadership rooted in substantial, real-world experience — urging member states to back a new era of stability, vision, and innovation for the global tourism sector.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 15:50:24 +0000
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Hollywood Studios, Santa Monica Boulevard and Venice Beach are now closer to Portugal. On 16 May, TAP Air Portugal launched its direct route between Lisbon and Los Angeles, operated by an Airbus A330-900 with capacity for 298 passengers.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 10:55:23 +0000
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Etihad Airways has launched an exclusive Premium sale, with up to 30% off on Business fares, offering UK and Irish customers the chance to experience luxury travel at exceptional prices across its expanding global network.
Available until Wednesday 21 May, the offer features business fares to popular destinations including Delhi, Phuket and Kuala Lumpur, with flights departing Manchester starting from £1699, £1949 and £1799 respectively. Fares for the same destinations departing Dublin start from €1799, €2199 and €2299. These special fares are valid for travel between 2 June 2025 and 30 Sep 2025.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 09:24:41 +0000
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On October 3rd, 2025, the world of travel and tourism will turn its eyes to one of the Caribbean’s most enchanting destinations — St. Lucia. The island will proudly host the Caribbean Gala Ceremony of the 2025 World Travel Awards, an iconic event celebrating the pinnacle of hospitality and excellence in the travel industry. The venue, the magnificent Sandals Grande St. Lucian, offers a fittingly luxurious setting for an evening that will spotlight the very best the Caribbean has to offer.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 07:43:31 +0000
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IHG and NOVUM Hospitality continue to make strides in Germany with the opening of the first Candlewood Suites property outside of the Americas. Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg is part of a dual-brand project, sharing a building with the recently opened Holiday Inn – the niu Flash. Candlewood Suites is also due to open a further five hotels in Germany this year, in Fürth, Heidelberg, Düsseldorf, Augsburg and Berlin.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 07:41:50 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of EVEN Hotel Dammam, bringing its lifestyle wellness-focused brand to the Middle East for the first time. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 07:39:20 +0000
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Hilton has announced the signing of Spark by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah in partnership with Al Musbah Group, marking the debut of the premium economy brand in Saudi Arabia. Expected to open later this year, the new signing bolsters Hilton’s continued growth in the Kingdom and strengthens its presence in one of the region’s most dynamic markets. With this addition, Hilton remains on track to reach its milestone of 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline across Saudi Arabia this year.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 07:36:07 +0000
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Leading global hospitality company Hilton has announced the opening of the first four of 14 Tru by Hilton properties in Vietnam, in partnership with ROX Group (formerly TNG Holdings Vietnam). The new hotels herald the entry of Tru by Hilton in Asia Pacific and build upon Hilton’s growth momentum in South East Asia.
Slated to open before the end of 2025, the new Tru by Hilton properties will bring Hilton’s total pipeline of hotels under development in Vietnam to 29.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 07:31:53 +0000
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Hilton has announced the signing of Hotel Dali Val d’Europe, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, following a franchise agreement with Turenne Hôtellerie, the hospitality division of Turenne Group. The property will open this Summer and will be located close to popular theme park Disneyland® Paris.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 07:28:44 +0000
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Aldar has announced its partnership with Hilton (NYSE: HLT), the global hospitality company, to develop Abu Dhabi’s first Waldorf Astoria Residences and the first branded residences located on Yas Island.
In the presence of Aldar’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Talal Al Dhiyebi, the partnership was signed by Jonathan Emery, chief executive officer, Aldar Development and Daniel Wakeling, vice president, Development, Luxury & Residences, EMEA, Hiton.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 07:24:40 +0000
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Hotel Management Japan Co. operates 24 hotels (total rooms 7,671) in Japan. In Okinawa, one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations, where new attractions are constantly emerging, we provide three accommodation options with new services and renovations, from a convenient city hotel to relaxing resort stays.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 07:21:36 +0000
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Following the 2024 signing of a milestone partnership between NABNI Developments and Hilton, sales have officially opened for the premium-luxury 146-unit Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Business Bay.
Designed by celebrated international architect Carlos Ott and featuring interiors by world-renowned hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), the 65-storey Residences will be the second tallest residential tower in the Business Bay/Downtown Dubai district upon planned handover in Q4 2029.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 07:18:43 +0000
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Vibrant and inclusive Lisbon is set to take centre stage next month as it welcomes EuroPride 2025 as a first time host, a landmark international event celebrating LGBTQIA+ rights, diversity and equality. From 14 to 22 June, the nine-day celebration will transform the destination into a beacon of love, freedom and unity.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 07:12:42 +0000
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The global tourism sector is poised for a pivotal leadership transition as six candidates vie for the position of Secretary-General of UN Tourism, the rebranded United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). With incumbent Zurab Pololikashvili no longer in the running, the field is open for new leadership to guide the organization from 2026 to 2029. The Executive Council will convene in Madrid on May 29–30 to recommend a candidate, with the final appointment to be confirmed at the General Assembly in Riyadh this November.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 06:59:14 +0000
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Premier Inn Middle East has marked another stellar year during the 2025 Moon & Stars Awards, held at the iconic Hard Rock Café in Dubai.
The vibrant event celebrated the remarkable contributions of team members from Premier Inn’s regional hub and its 11 hotels across the UAE and Qatar, recognising their outstanding commitment, performance, and positive impact on the business and brand in the region.
at Mon, 19 May 2025 06:57:28 +0000
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The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) will showcase the city’s dynamic manufacturing sector at ‘Make it in the Emirates’ scheduled to be held from 19-22 May 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
at Sun, 18 May 2025 11:32:41 +0000
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In a world fractured by conflict and fatigued by geopolitics, tourism may seem like a footnote. Frivolous. Secondary. Indulgent. But it’s not. Tourism is one of the most underutilized tools for peace and diplomacy in our time. Overlooked, underestimated may be but never irrelevant. In fact, it may be the most profound act of global service we still have.
at Sun, 18 May 2025 09:08:59 +0000
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Emirates is the world’s largest operator of international First Class travel - offering 26,800 seats a week and the largest inventory of international First Class seats in the industry, entirely comprised of private suites. Emirates continues to refine its First Class ‘Fly Better’ experience, with an array of new enhancements for First Class customers; from keepsake menus to gloved service, luxurious lounge-inspired check in areas in Dubai, to the memorable ritual of unlimited caviar onboard.
at Sun, 18 May 2025 05:40:02 +0000
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Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, is unveiling brand-new, post dry-dock images of Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Bliss during the 2025 summer travel season showcasing the company’s commitment to delivering guests MORE to do and MORE to enjoy.
at Sun, 18 May 2025 05:37:05 +0000
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This October, the world’s largest sky lantern festival returns to the breathtaking Mojave Desert for a historic celebration: the 10th anniversary of RISE Festival. Renowned for its unmatched fusion of light, music, and human connection, this year’s event is set to be its most transformative yet—anchored by a dramatically expanded live music lineup featuring 17 celebrated musical artists across three nights.
at Sun, 18 May 2025 05:34:15 +0000
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Beneath the dramatic limestone walls of Shegeng, ARC’TERYX officially launched China’s first confirmed 5.15b-difficulty route – EL GRAN CABRÓN . Located at Shegeng Cave, Fengshan County, Guangxi Province, the new route represents the country’s first world-class climbing site. Over 100 members from the global climbing community gathered to witness this historic moment, including ARC’TERYX athletes, core route developers for the site, top climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
at Sun, 18 May 2025 05:32:15 +0000
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Christie’s International Real Estate Turks & Caicos today announces a sales partnership with Kempinski Grace Bay, a breathtaking new luxury residence and resort on the world-renowned Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. This strategic alliance positions Christie’s as the premier brokerage for the sales of Kempinski Grace Bay’s exquisite beachfront residences, offering discerning investors an unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of paradise on one of the last remaining pristine stretches of the world-famous Grace Bay Beach.
at Sun, 18 May 2025 05:28:03 +0000
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Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to introduce Tiki Social, a Tiki-inspired cocktail experience launching this summer in collaboration with Tiki Historian, cocktail author and owner of the critically acclaimed restaurant Latitude 29 in New Orleans, Jeff “Beachbum” Berry. Starting Memorial Day Weekend and running through Labor Day, guests at all Omni properties can enjoy curated tropical cocktails designed to capture the spirit of paradise and elevate their summer stay.
at Sun, 18 May 2025 05:25:49 +0000
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Las Vegas celebrates its 120th birthday, honoring more than a century of growth, innovation, and unforgettable moments that have redefined tourism and shaped the city into the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World.
Founded on May 15, 1905, as a small railroad stop in the desert, Las Vegas quickly evolved into a global powerhouse for tourism, hospitality, and entertainment. From the legalization of gaming in 1931 to the opening of the Flamingo Hotel in 1946, Las Vegas set the stage for a new era of excitement. The iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, erected in 1959, became a symbol of the city’s vibrant spirit.
at Sat, 17 May 2025 06:14:38 +0000
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Situated in Makkah, Address Jabal Omar Makkah blends modern sophistication and spirituality with world-class hospitality. Elevating the property’s allure, it has recently introduced the Address Walkway to access Masjid Al Haram in under five minutes on foot. Guests can move along the walkway on foot, by golf cart, or enjoy VIP transportation and accessible shuttle buses.
at Sat, 17 May 2025 06:12:40 +0000
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Eurovision has sparked global curiosity about one of Finland’s most iconic traditions: the sauna. But for many, the idea of stepping into one comes with uncertainty — do you have to be naked, is talking allowed, and what’s with the felt hat? Now Helsinki is inviting everyone to experience a sauna culture that’s less about rules and more about what feels right.
As Eurovision fans set their sights on Basel, another cultural star is quietly gaining global attention: the Finnish sauna. While many may recognise the image of a steamy wooden room and a plunge into icy water, the act of stepping into a sauna can feel surprisingly intimidating.
at Sat, 17 May 2025 06:09:18 +0000
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The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration kicked off May 16, 2025, honoring seven decades and counting of The Happiest Place on Earth with must-visit festivities across the resort through summer 2026.
In 1955, Walt Disney opened Disneyland Park with a hope that it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” This limited-time celebration highlights that feeling of absolute happiness through jubilant entertainment, décor, food and beverages, merchandise and more.
at Sat, 17 May 2025 06:05:42 +0000
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Colombia has once again soared to the top of the world’s largest bird count. Recording an astonishing 1,563 bird species during the recent edition of Global Big Day 2025, the country reaffirms its title as the most biodiverse nation on Earth for birds and a rising global leader in nature tourism.
at Sat, 17 May 2025 06:03:23 +0000
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Top travel leaders, including Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin and President & CEO of U.S. Travel Association Geoff Freeman, gathered in Seattle at the annual EXPLORE conference to discuss turbulence in the global travel market. As economic pressures grow and international demand softens, industry insiders are calling for urgent action to encourage travel to and within the U.S.
at Sat, 17 May 2025 06:01:34 +0000
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