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The iconic annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) takes citywide celebrations to dazzling new heights, kick-starting the festival’s greatest, most phenomenal, and out-of-this-world 30th anniversary edition. An exhilarating line-up of world-class entertainment, awe-inspiring adventures, and unforgettable experiences will bring together the entire emirate like never before. This year promises to be the most extraordinary season ever in the festival’s incredible history with an action-packed calendar brimming with non-stop, day-in-day-out, fun-filled moments for everyone, every day, in every corner of the city from 6 December 2024 to 12 January 2025.
at Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:22:14 +0000
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted airport ceremonies to mark Saudia’s inaugural non-stop flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Phuket. These new direct routes reflect growing demand for travel between Thailand and Saudi Arabia, enhancing tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges.
at Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:18:37 +0000
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Hotel de Rome, a Rocco Forte hotel in Berlin is delighted to announce the official opening of the Irene Forte Spa. This exclusive relaunch introduces a Mediterranean-inspired spa concept to Berlin, reflecting the vision and expertise of Irene Forte, Wellness Consultant for Rocco Forte Hotels and Founder of Irene Forte Skincare. Alongside four Rocco Forte properties in Italy, Hotel de Rome is the first hotel in Germany to launch an Irene Forte Spa. These spas redefine wellness with a holistic approach, combining the regenerative powers of nature and science in treatments to harmonise body and mind.
at Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:15:13 +0000
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La Liste, which is based on the compilation of thousands of publications, hundreds of guidebooks, and millions of online reviews has announced its latest global ranking of the world’s 1000 best restaurants - including Number One, at The Balmoral.
The Edinburgh culinary institution which is led by head chef Mathew Sherry, currently holds four AA Rosettes and is also Michelin Guide recommended.
at Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:12:42 +0000
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Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside, steps from the gondolas to both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, is honoured to announce its most recent accolade as “Canada’s Best Ski Hotel,” following the 2024 World Ski Awards. Marking the 12th consecutive year the hotel has received the esteemed award, its commitment to quality across all aspects of the guest experience continues to garner recognition, highlighting its position as an exceptional ski tourism property.
at Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:09:17 +0000
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For 17 years now, The Langham, Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles has been a mainstay of Langham Hospitality Group’s (LHG’s) luxury portfolio, The Langham Hotels & Resorts. Starting in February 2025, the iconic property – a cherished institution that dates back to 1907 – will undergo an extensive renovation designed to enrich its historic grandeur with an artful infusion of contemporary sophistication. The meticulously planned upgrades will include redesigned interiors, enhanced outdoor spaces, and innovative new dining concepts – all carefully crafted to elevate the guest experience.
at Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:06:20 +0000
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Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announces the exclusive “Grand Island Indulgence” opening offer for Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives. Set to open on 1st February 2025, this new oasis invites travellers to embark on an immersive journey that blends signature Thai-inspired hospitality with authentic Maldivian allure through a collection of thoughtfully curated experiences, excursions, complimentary nights, and more.
at Sun, 08 Dec 2024 08:02:38 +0000
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Shangri-La launches “For the Young and the Young-at-Heart” campaign, a family-focused initiative introducing exclusive family packages across Shangri-La hotels worldwide. Designed to inspire connection, imagination, and joy for all ages, the campaign offers unforgettable adventures through bespoke activity programmes and thoughtfully curated experiences. Families are invited to Stay, Play, and Celebrate with extraordinary moments where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, grow, and create cherished memories.
at Sun, 08 Dec 2024 07:57:05 +0000
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Il Bocconcino, headed up by Niki Pavanelli, at Royal Hideaway Corales Resort, Tenerife has won its first Michelin Star.
Inspired by his hometown of Bologna, Chef Niki Pavanelli creates traditional Italian dishes with a ‘progressive’ twist. Establishing his own style by incorporating local Canarian produce, Chef Niki brings his culinary heritage to the destination.
at Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:45:01 +0000
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Qetaifan Projects, a subsidiary of Katara Hospitality, proudly announced that “The RIG 1938” has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records™ for two records, the first being the tallest water slide, rising to 76.309 meters, and the second Title being the first of its kind to feature 12 water slides in a single tower. The announcement was made by HE Sheikh Nasser bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani , Managing Director and Chairman of Qetaifan Projects, at a press conference held on the shores of Meryal Waterpark, Qetaifan North Island. The event was attended by the Qetaifan Projects team, representatives from Rixos Hotel, dignitaries, investors and media professionals.
at Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:42:14 +0000
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Florida’s Space Coast (VisitSpaceCoast.com) will be home to dozens of rocket launches in 2025, including the highly anticipated fall launch of Artemis II, NASA’s 10-day crewed orbital mission to the moon. With all of the exciting activity in the air — literally — plus new food halls, hotels and cruise ships on the horizon, now is the time to start planning a trip to the Space Coast.
at Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:40:33 +0000
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Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, has extended its long-term distribution agreement with Qantas, Australia’s largest airline. This multi-year agreement reflects a continued commitment between Sabre and Qantas to deliver the widest breadth of content to travel agencies worldwide with the most flexible options, including comprehensive access to Qantas’ New Distribution Capability (NDC) content.
at Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:39:44 +0000
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It’s all about the magic at Mountain Lake Lodge, located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia, and celebrating the holidays with its annual Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace complete with shopping, live entertainment, holiday cheer, food and dining through Jan. 4, 2025. Now, for the grand finale, the award-winning resort will welcome in the New Year with “New Year’s Eve Magic & Marvels” featuring master entertainer and magician Bryan Saint.
at Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:36:35 +0000
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Windham Mountain Club, New York’s premier public-private mountain community and membership club is thrilled to announce the opening of Windham Wellness, a holistic, members-only high-performance wellness center offering a comprehensive approach to mountain recovery and relaxation.
at Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:34:52 +0000
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Coastal Mississippi is set to welcome Mardi Gras 2025 with an exciting array of events and celebrations that will blend the region’s coastal charm with the spirit of the iconic holiday and its hues of purple, green, and gold. The slate of events, stretching across the destination’s 62-miles of shorelines, span from January 4 through March 4, with experiences for locals and travelers alike.
at Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:32:46 +0000
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On Wednesday the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) announced Denver as one of three international finalists to host the 2030 Gay Games. This incredible achievement marks the penultimate step towards bringing the world’s premier LGBTQ+ sporting and cultural event to Colorado. Denver will now compete with Perth, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand to win the rights to host 2030 Gay Games XIII.
at Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:29:22 +0000
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Avelo Airlines announced today it is leading the industry in operational reliability heading into the busy December holiday travel season.
Year-to-date, Avelo ranks #1 in on-time performance and is achieving the lowest flight cancellation rate in the U.S. airline industry. These results are provided by Anuvu, a leading third-party aviation data services company also utilized by The Wall Street Journal for the publication’s annual airline ranking. Anuvu’s complete industry results and rankings are available at AveloAir.com.
at Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:27:19 +0000
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The highly anticipated Nader Sculpture Park has officially opened its doors in the heart of the Miami Design District, marking a transformative moment for Miami as a global cultural destination. Coinciding with the vibrant Miami Art Week, this new landmark is already a key highlight of this year’s Art Basel celebrations, drawing art enthusiasts, collectors, and visitors from around the world.
at Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:26:35 +0000
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With Jamaica having welcomed 1.1 million cruise passengers since the start of the year, the 2024/2025 cruise tourism season got off to a strong start with ten vessels calling on the three main resort ports, with some 34,519 passengers and a combined crew of 13,137 between December 2 and 5, 2024.
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:36:10 +0000
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Thomas.A Public Relations, a leading communications and storytelling agency based in the Caribbean, has been announced as the public relations agency of record for the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, effective December 1.
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:31:17 +0000
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Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, unveiled its exclusive annual “Sail of the Year” event, which features exceptional savings and benefits on select 2025 and 2026 worldwide ocean and expedition voyages on the line’s fleet of ultra-luxury ships. Available now until February 18, 2025, Seabourn’s “Sail of the Year” event includes the following exclusive benefits:
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:18:00 +0000
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Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company, in partnership with Hinitsa Bay Holdings, announces plans for the redevelopment of a beachside property at Hinitsa Bay, Porto Heli, Greece into a luxury resort and private residences.
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:16:16 +0000
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Get ready for a first class festival experience and an unforgettable journey to the desert skies next spring! Alaska Airlines is excited to be named the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach with its first-ever partnership.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to good vibes with the most flights to Palm Springs*, one of the closest airports to Indio, California—home to both music festivals. Coachella returns on April 11-13 and 18-20 followed by the ultimate country music party at Stagecoach on April 25-27-– explore the recently announced lineups now!
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:14:00 +0000
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Cunard is excited to announce an era-defining refurbishment of Queen Elizabeth, paving the way for her highly anticipated inaugural Caribbean program sailing from Miami and her debut Alaska season from Seattle in 2025.
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:11:15 +0000
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Disneyland Resort announced the start date and experiences for its 70th anniversary celebration, along with the 2025 calendar of events and festivals coming to the resort. With a breadth of family fun to discover, guests can experience as much of the magic as possible with multi-day visits and overnight stays at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort.
Reflecting on a 70-year legacy, Disneyland Resort is also in an era of incredible growth with the launch of new offerings and further development in the future.
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:08:49 +0000
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With 2025 around the corner, the Balearic archipelago is gearing up for the next year with exciting new hotel openings, hiking routes and cultural highlights to discover. Read on for the key developments across the popular tourist destinations of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:06:31 +0000
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Otelz.com, the leading hotel booking platform for holidays in Türkiye, today has revealed its list of lesser-known destinations that are set for a surge in 2025. With UK tourism booming in the country, Otelz has seen holiday bookings made by UK guests increase by a staggering 31% since 2023.
Türkiye’s answer to Booking.com, Otelz is the country’s first global online travel agent and a trusted advocate of Turkish hospitality and tourism. In 2023, Otelz set out to bring its expertise to the UK market with the launch of its first UK-based office, and in 2024 alone, 1,500 new hotels joined the platform.
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:04:03 +0000
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Disneyland Paris is set to celebrate the highly anticipated reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in a truly unforgettable way. Every evening from 5th December to 14th December, guests will be enchanted by “Disney ❤ Notre-Dame de Paris”, an all-new pre-show created to mark this historic occasion and paying tribute to one of France’s most cherished cultural landmarks.
With stunning effects, guests are transported into the Charivari of the beloved 1996 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Guided by Clopin, the mischievous narrator, guests discover a series of captivating scenes where cherished characters like Quasimodo and Esmeralda come to life to the rhythm of iconic songs.
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:01:55 +0000
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As resorts across Norway start opening for the 2024/25 ski season, Ski Safari is preparing to send more customers there than ever before.
This growth is led by huge increases for Norway’s West Coast and multi-centre ski safaris. Passengers to Voss are up 448% year on year, passengers to Myrkdalen are up 222% and multi-centre passengers are up 823%.
Ski Safari expects these numbers to continue to grow as they’re compared to end-of-season figures for 2023/24, and there are still some fantastic offers available for this winter.
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:59:31 +0000
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In a groundbreaking effort to help safeguard Khao Lak’s stunning natural beaches, lessen the impact of rising sea levels and combat coastal erosion, Thailand’s luxurious boutique resort, The Sarojin, is researching the viability of a new and innovative sustainability project. Using locally sourced oyster shells and by-products from the local fishing industry, research test sites were created in late November to assess the viability of a possible new natural offshore reef. If successful, it’s hoped the scheme will improve the area’s environmental resilience and enhance its marine ecosystem.
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:58:41 +0000
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W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the highly anticipated unveiling of W Prague, marking the brand’s entry into the Czech Republic and the start of a new chapter for the former Grand Hotel Evropa, a renowned Art Nouveau-style property. With the brand’s signature, distinct approach to luxury, W Prague joins newly unveiled and celebrated European gems such as W Rome and W Budapest, redefining luxury lifestyle hospitality. The hotel blends Prague’s heritage-filled legacy with contemporary touches through a trifecta of distinct design, elevated service, and dynamic culinary offerings and experiences, making W Prague the new social soul of the city.
at Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:53:05 +0000
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The Ministry of Tourism is moving to position the hospitality sector to attract more luxurious developments similar to the US$450-million Montego Bay Pinnacle luxury lifestyle development currently under construction on the city’s western coastline.
at Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:30:47 +0000
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SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to unveil plans for 1 Hotel Tokyo. Set to open in 2025, 1 Hotel Tokyo represents a longstanding collaboration with Mori Trust, one of Japan’s leading property developers. After years of planning, the two companies are creating a true 1 Hotels experience that’s deeply rooted in nature and sustainability.
at Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:20:57 +0000
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Turo, the world’s largest peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, today announced a new relationship that allows United Airlines travelers to earn MileagePlus® miles with every Turo trip.
This collaboration offers United customers an easy way to enhance their travel experience while earning rewards. With Turo’s extraordinary selection of over 1,600 makes and models, travelers can find the perfect vehicle for their needs, whether it’s a stylish convertible for a weekend getaway or a spacious SUV for a family road trip.
at Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:18:58 +0000
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Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve proudly announces the reintroduction of the Persian onager to Saudi Arabia, marking the species’s return to the Kingdom after more than a century of absence.
at Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:15:07 +0000
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, has unveiled its striking new brand positioning featuring a strong and distinctive creative look and bold Unrivaled at Sea™ tagline, firmly cementing their position as the world’s leading ultra luxury cruise line. In addition, Regent has revealed a rich and emotive global brand campaign - Nobody Does It Better™ - encapsulating the extraordinary vacation experience found only on board The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®.
at Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:13:32 +0000
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A new analysis of Costa Rica’s identity and digital footprint reveals that the country has consolidated its position by showing significant growth in tourism and exports, according to the 2022-2023 study conducted by Bloom Consulting for esencial COSTA RICA.
at Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:08:23 +0000
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In an age where artificial intelligence can churn out itineraries in seconds, it’s worth asking: do we travel for efficiency or connection? For those seeking a journey resonating with culture, authenticity, and the human spirit, The Luxury Collection Concierge offers something no algorithm can replicate—a gateway to experiences deeply rooted in the essence of a destination.
at Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:05:02 +0000
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As temperatures cool across the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah invites residents and visitors to connect with nature and explore its most exciting outdoor season yet with an unparalleled range of outdoor experiences. From family-friendly activities to soft adventure and adrenaline-pumping adventure, the emirate’s natural playground spans mountains, deserts, and beaches, making it the ‘great outdoors’.
at Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:01:29 +0000
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Shoreditch hotel nhow London is offering guests free Brompton bike hire* to explore the Christmas delights of local attractions including Hackney, Spitalfields and nearby Columbia Road Flower Market.
Guests can use the foldaway bikes for easy travel across the capital, with a wide range of eye-catching Christmas markets and events in East London in easy reach. They include:
at Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:59:48 +0000
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