IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Hotel Schloss Reinhartshausen, Vignette Collection, in Germany. Owned by Dana Qadir and to be managed by IHG, the property joins the recently signed Bristol Berlin and Alte Post in Reit im Winkl, becoming the third Vignette Collection signed in Germany - reinforcing and strengthening IHG’s luxury portfolio in the German market.
at Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:24:15 +0000

Say goodbye to blaring alarms and the dreaded snooze spiral – Holiday Inn Express by IHG has unveiled a world-first hotel experience designed to transform mornings, one mouth-watering scent at a time. Introducing the Holiday Inn Express Breakfast Alarm Clock: a clever new in-room device that helps to wake guests with the irresistible smell of breakfast. As part of its ongoing mission to help guests sleep better, wake easier and never miss brekkie again, all Holiday Inn Express hotels across Australia and New Zealand, as well as participating hotels in Singapore, Thailand and Japan will now offer guests the chance to trial the exclusive in-room scent experience.
at Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:21:25 +0000

Hilton is bringing two incredible new hotels to the heart of Manchester UK – Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre and Motto by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly – following the signing of an agreement with owner-partner, Dean Street Developments Limited. The two hotels will bring over 500 new guest rooms to the city, including the debut of lifestyle brand, Motto by Hilton, and Manchester’s second Hampton by Hilton – set to be the largest in Europe - designed for quality driven and value conscious guests.
at Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:19:29 +0000

The award-winning Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal will continue to redefine luxury with the culmination of a multi-year property-wide transformation with a grand reveal planned on October 1. The final phase of the renovation includes a complete redesign of all 112 guest rooms, suites, beachfront suites, presidential beachfront suite, casitas, and villas, as well as additional updates to the Beach Club Restaurant, adult pool, and the Salon at the Waldorf Astoria Spa.
at Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:14:38 +0000

Conrad Singapore Marina Bay will set the stage for the city’s race season with exclusive suite stays, a limited edition of its signature Alchemy of Chocolate afternoon tea, inspired by the McLaren F1 Team, and bold lobby activations that bring the energy of the circuit into the heart of the hotel.
at Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:12:48 +0000

Hilton has announced three signings in Italy, all under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand. Further building on Hilton’s strong Italian portfolio of more than 100 either trading or in the pipeline, including 11 Curio Collection hotels, the new properties include hotels in Genova, Sorrento and Milan.
at Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:06:16 +0000

Madeira is set to become even more accessible for UK travellers this winter, with an 4.9% increase in weekly flights between October 2025 and March 2026 compared to the previous year. The updated schedule shows services rising from 245 in winter 2024/25 to 257 in 2025/26, with brand-new routes from Bournemouth and London Luton further strengthening the island’s robust air connectivity.
at Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:03:42 +0000

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) convened its landmark Global Leaders’ Dialogue during its 25th WTTC Global Summit in Rome today, bringing together government ministers and global CEOs to tackle some of the sector’s most pressing challenges. Government ministers and global CEOs unite in Rome to tackle competitiveness, sustainability, and seamless travel
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:15:30 +0000

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) convened its landmark Global Leaders’ Dialogue during its 25th WTTC Global Summit in Rome today, bringing together government ministers and global CEOs to tackle some of the sector’s most pressing challenges. Government ministers and global CEOs unite in Rome to tackle competitiveness, sustainability, and seamless travel
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:15:11 +0000

Tourism and hospitality dignitaries from across Latin America convened in Cancún, México for the second leg of World Travel Awards 2025 to honour the organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation across the region. The World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025, staged at AVA Resort Cancún, was attended by the who’s who of travel and tourism, with delegates sampling why Cancún is a powerhouse of the region’s tourism economy.
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:49:16 +0000

Gastronomic leaders gathered this evening in Las Vegas, Nevada, to celebrate the unveiling of the inaugural list of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. Atomix from New York City was named The Best Restaurant in North America. Hosted at Wynn Las Vegas, the awards ceremony honored the finest culinary talent across the region, with restaurants from Canada, the Caribbean and the United States featured on the debut list.
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:22:30 +0000

United has announced the FAA certified its first mainline Starlink-equipped aircraft, and the first commercial flight is planned for October 15. This certification comes less than five months since the first Starlink-equipped United customer flight on the Embraer 175 regional aircraft and less than a year since United signed the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s fast, reliable Wi-Fi service free to MileagePlus members on the airline’s mainline and regional aircraft fleet.
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:20:27 +0000

Seoul’s global tourism campaign, “Absolutely in Seoul,” starring global K-pop artist JENNIE, has reached a cumulative 600 million views worldwide since the videos were released. This milestone sets a new record in the history of Seoul’s global tourism campaigns - the biggest achievement in eight years - and underscores the powerful synergy between JENNIE and Seoul.
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:19:29 +0000

Fauchon L’Hotel Paris recently conducted a survey among luxury travel advisors to determine what really matters to their clients when selecting a hotel. One of the key findings — which was 100% unanimous by all respondents — was that it is important for a hotel to offer “an authentic sense of place” versus a “cookie-cutter brand design.” This is clearly a departure from when travelers preferred the consistency of knowing no matter where in the world they traveled, they would find the same carpeting, bedding, décor, amenities, and overall experience.
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:17:53 +0000

Star Princess - the second Sphere-Class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet - was officially delivered today during a celebratory handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The stunning Star Princess is the 17th ship in the cruise line’s dynamic line up of vessels sailing worldwide.
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:15:02 +0000

MSC Cruises is bringing its award-winning luxury cruising concept, the MSC Yacht Club, to MSC Poesia as part of a major upgrade – one of the largest of the cruise line’s history. The revamp will also include new Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar specialty restaurants, a new All-Stars Sports Bar, a refreshed MSC Aurea Spa and enhanced MSC Gym Powered by Technogym®.
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:13:21 +0000

Alaska Air Group today announced several leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s commitment to operational excellence and its people-first culture. After nearly 15 years of dedicated service to Alaska Airlines, Chief Operating Officer, Constance von Muehlen will retire. Von Muehlen joined Alaska in 2011 and became COO in 2021, where she led the airline through a period of significant growth and transformation. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing safety, reliability, and innovation across the airline’s operations.
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:10:30 +0000

Life is short. We all know the phrase, but how often do we live by it? As people spend hours scrolling screens, numbed by endless AI prompts and algorithm-driven feeds, many realize they’re drifting into a zombie-like autopilot. That’s why bucket lists matter — the intentional quests to embrace the best of life before we “kick the bucket.” For thrillseekers, that pursuit isn’t about beaches and sunsets. It’s about chills, adrenaline, and the electrifying memories created in America’s most legendary haunted attractions.
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:08:24 +0000

The 2025 World Design Cities Conference (WDCC2025) officially opened on 25th September 2025 in Shanghai, China. In 2010, Shanghai officially joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Over the past fifteen years, “Shanghai Design” has contributed wisdom and strength through innovation, creativity and creation to urban development. These days, as Shanghai accelerates its efforts in becoming a modernized international metropolis with global influence, it will better leverage the importance of design in empowering all sorts of industries.
at Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:01:24 +0000

Breeze Airways is expanding its footprint by launching its first-ever international route, connecting Charleston International Airport directly to Cancun, Mexico. Starting January 17, 2026, the “Seriously Nice” airline will offer weekly nonstop flights, marking a milestone for both Breeze and Charleston International, which will see its first nonstop service to the Caribbean.
at Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:36:10 +0000

The Lufthansa Group’s loyalty program, Miles & More, is enhancing its sustainability focus by awarding both miles and Points to members who purchase CO₂-offsetting packages. These packages, available during booking, before departure, or even after flights, allow travelers to offset their flight-related emissions through a mix of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and contributions to certified climate protection projects. Members can also use previously earned miles to redeem these packages, adding flexibility and incentivizing more sustainable travel choices. Depending on the SAF share selected, travelers earn significantly more Points and Qualifying Points—up to 80 percent more, along with up to 20 percent additional HON Circle Points—accelerating their progress toward frequent flyer status or rewards.
at Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:34:11 +0000

Air India has announced a new partnership with food delivery platform Zomato that connects its Maharaja Club loyalty programme with one of India’s most widely used lifestyle apps. Effective immediately, Zomato users can link their Maharaja Club accounts to earn rewards while ordering food, further expanding the reach of Air India’s loyalty ecosystem beyond air travel. Customers will earn 2% Maharaja Points on all food delivery orders above ₹499, receive a 2,000-point welcome bonus when enrolling in the loyalty programme and completing their first Air India flight, and enjoy the chance to win a complimentary one-way Economy Class ticket each day through a lucky draw.
at Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:32:38 +0000

The Michelin Guide Tokyo has once again honored SÉZANNE, the celebrated French restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, with a three-star rating on September 25, 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that Chef Daniel Calvert and his team have received the Michelin Guide’s highest recognition, further cementing SÉZANNE’s position among the world’s most acclaimed dining destinations.
at Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:30:34 +0000

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and its agricultural subsidiary, JAL Agriport Co., Ltd., have announced a historic milestone: for the first time, Japan Airlines has received recognition at one of the world’s three most prestigious liquor competitions. The company’s authentic sweet potato distilled spirit, Tsurusora PREMIUM, produced in collaboration with Kitaya Co., Ltd., captured the highest gold award in the spirits category at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2025. Founded in 1969 and based in the United Kingdom, the IWSC is one of the most respected liquor competitions globally, drawing more than 12,000 entries from over 90 countries each year. Its stringent judging standards and international reputation make this recognition an extraordinary achievement for Japan Airlines and its agricultural ventures.
at Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:28:25 +0000

Minor Hotels is inviting guests to mark the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 with a wide array of festive programmes that highlight connection, culture, and discovery. Spanning iconic properties in Thailand, Laos, and the Maldives, each celebration draws inspiration from local traditions while weaving in the spirit of the holidays, creating unforgettable seasonal journeys for families, couples, and adventurers alike.
at Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:25:40 +0000

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee campaign that combines global recognition with exclusive rewards for its 37 million members. To mark the milestone, Emirates will debut a bespoke “25 years” aircraft livery in striking silver, set to fly worldwide from next month, while members will be treated to 25 days of generous prizes, bonus Miles, and unforgettable surprises both in the air and on the ground.
at Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:22:18 +0000

Gen Z women travelling solo, pop‑culture‑inspired itineraries, and a widening technology divide between large platforms and smaller operators are among the key forces reshaping the multi‑day tour industry, according to new research from Arival, the global leader in travel experiences intelligence. The findings come from Arival’s new in‑depth study of the multi‑day sector, combining more than 40 interviews with operators, distributors and technology providers, and a global survey of hundreds of multi‑day tour companies.  Preliminary insights will be unveiled at the first‑ever dedicated Multi‑Day Track during Arival 360 Washington DC, taking place from September 30th to October 3rd 2025.
at Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:21:42 +0000

In the context of this year’s World Tourism Day dedicated to “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, it is time to highlight the global impact of the industry and the travel tech role in driving the industry towards a more sustainable future.
at Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:17:25 +0000

In the world of tourism, the Mediterranean region is one of the most talked about and has been since the prehistoric civilizational period. Travellers from all walks of life are attracted by its beautiful sun-washed coastal areas, historical towns, and the nearby offerings.
at Sat, 27 Sep 2025 05:56:02 +0000

Cancún is making its final preparations to host the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025 on 27 September. Travel and tourism leaders from across Central and South America are gathering in México’s tourism jewel to discover who has been voted the industry’s finest.
at Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:37:25 +0000

For the 40th year, Blue Lagoon Island’s Project B.E.A.C.H. (Bahamas Education of Animals and Conservation of Habitat) united hundreds of volunteers for the International Coastal Cleanup, tackling marine debris at Yamacraw Beach and safeguarding The Bahamas’ eastern shoreline.
at Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:12:42 +0000

Flying to more countries than any other airline worldwide, Turkish Airlines is taking another significant step forward in line with its strategic growth plans. The national flag carrier has reached an agreement with Boeing and will add a total of 75 wide-body Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft to its fleet between 2029 and 2034, consisting of 50 firm and 25 option orders within this scope. In terms of engine procurement, Turkish Airlines is continuing negotiations with manufacturers Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace. Within the scope of this strategic acquisition, negotiations between Turkish Airlines and Boeing regarding the purchase of a total of 150 aircraft, consisting of 100 firm and 50 option orders for the 737-8/10 MAX models, have been completed. Subject to the successful conclusion of ongoing discussions with engine manufacturer CFM International, orders for the 737-8/10 MAX aircraft will be placed.
at Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:10:19 +0000

Etihad Airways has launched its game-changing new A321LR aircraft on all flights to and from Kolkata, bringing a refined luxury experience to the popular Indian route. The sold-out inaugural flight, EY222, touched down at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU), Kolkata, India at 8.35pm on 24 September. All of Etihad’s eight return flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata will now be operated by the A321LR.
at Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:08:43 +0000

Few new hotel brands can claim the kind of debut LivAway Suites has enjoyed. In its first 12 months of operating hotels, the Salt Lake City–based economy extended stay brand has sold more than 100,000 room nights, a milestone that industry observers say underscores both pent-up demand in the extended stay segment and the brand’s ability to capture it.
at Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:30:41 +0000

Regency Casino Thessaloniki has unveiled The Piazza Project, a ground-breaking gaming and leisure complex that unites three of the world’s leading slot machine manufacturers, Aristocrat Gaming, IGT, and Light & Wonder, within a unique open-air venue. Featuring four state-of-the-art gaming halls, world-class dining, and live entertainment, The Piazza marks a first-of-its-kind destination in Europe. With its bold design and dynamic calendar of events, it promises to remain a magnet for visitors and a leisure landmark on the European stage.
at Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:27:55 +0000

EgyptTours.com, renowned for elite travel experiences, is transforming luxury travel with its new collection of private Egypt tours. Designed for those seeking history, comfort, and exclusivity, these packages offer personalized cultural exploration, led by certified Egyptologist guides, chauffeured luxury vehicles, and exclusive five-star Nile River cruises. Ready to experience Egypt on your terms? Read on for an insider’s look at the most luxurious private Egypt tours for 2025 and 2026.
at Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:24:58 +0000

Holland America Line is enhancing its iconic Grand Voyages in 2026 with the addition of members of its Culinary Ambassador program to select segments. Global Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto, acclaimed Seattle Restaurateur Chef Ethan Stowell and Master Tea Blender and Founder and CEO of Art of Tea Steve Schwartz will join segments of the 133-day Grand World Voyage, and famed Chocolatier Jacques Torres will join a portion of the 93-day Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage — bringing exclusive events to guests on board.
at Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:21:54 +0000

Collecting sports memorabilia is more than just a hobby for NFL fans— it’s a badge of fandom that evokes the tailgate BBQ, the roar in the stadium after an unbelievable catch, and the post-game celebration. Building on that passion, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform and Official Sponsor of the NFL, is now reimagining one of travel’s most familiar items, the hotel keycard, as a true collector’s item that fans will want to keep forever. To kick off the latest season of its NFL partnership, Marriott Bonvoy has teamed up with 2025 NFL “Fanbassador” Adam Devine and six global artists to debut Marriott Bonvoy Keysakes: art-driven, NFL-themed keycards that can also unlock sports’ ultimate prize: waking up inside Levi’s Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday in the Marriott Bonvoy Super Bowl Sleepover Suite.
at Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:17:11 +0000

Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, today announced a strategic partnership with Farenexus to integrate the advanced contract management solution nexusCMT into the Travelport+ platform. This collaboration delivers powerful new tools that aim to help travel agencies and TMCs increase profitability, eliminate manual errors, and make smarter booking decisions.
at Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:15:23 +0000

Busch Gardens has announced its 2026 Annual Pass program, delivering more value and more unforgettable experiences than ever before. With no blackout dates and the most benefits in park history, Pass Members enjoy unlimited admission, exclusive perks, and first access to new rides, habitats, and fan-favorite events returning bigger than ever. As part of a limited-time introductory offer, Pass Members can also receive up to $100 in promotional cards for in-park purchases.
at Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:13:36 +0000