Dubai dominates the global travel stage again in 2025, pulling off what can only be described as a tourism triumph of epic proportions. With more than one hundred and sixty countries represented, Arabian Travel Market 2025 is set to smash all records, secure billions, and redefine the future of world tourism like never before. From power-packed deals to paradigm-shifting innovation, this year’s edition of Arabian Travel Market 2025 is where Dubai dominates the narrative, where more than one hundred and sixty countries converge, and where history is written with every handshake.
at Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:47:20 +0000

Atlantis Paradise Island, the Caribbean’s most iconic resort, is introducing an exhilarating mix of bold new attractions, exceptional entertainment, and imaginative dining. Following a landmark $150 million transformation in 2024, the spectacular array of new experiences tailored for adventure-seekers, food lovers, and entertainment enthusiasts alike further solidifies Atlantis Paradise Island as the Caribbean’s premier destination.
at Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:39:19 +0000

Alaska Airlines is inviting guests to embrace adventure and dream big with its newest themed and most enchanting aircraft, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer.
at Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:36:05 +0000

Today, international travel and lifestyle brand TUMI releases a numbered, limited-edition capsule collection of gilded cases and accessories in celebration of its 50th golden anniversary.
at Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:34:50 +0000

Radisson Blu Das Triest Hotel, Vienna, has opened in Austria’s capital following an extensive renovation that revitalizes one of the city’s most iconic design hotels. Situated on the historic Wiedner Hauptstraße, the hotel seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern comfort, offering luxurious accommodations and exceptional service.
at Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:33:18 +0000

In a fitting nod to their reputation as “Silicon Beach,” there’s a new tech-forward tool available for travelers heading to Santa Monica. Visitors can now receive travel planning assistance with Santa Monica Guide, an AI travel genius. Santa Monica Travel & Tourism recently launched the new feature on santamonica.com using GuideGeek artificial intelligence technology from Matador Network.
at Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:28:04 +0000

The world-renowned and original rockstar chef Marco Pierre White is set to return to the Gold Coast’s cultural precinct, HOTA, Home of the Arts, this winter for an exclusive three-day culinary residency. Following the overwhelming success of his 2023 visit, the celebrated restaurateur and youngest ever recipient of three Michelin stars will take centre stage once more – this time bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever.
at Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:21:24 +0000

Malaysia Airlines have announced a series of exciting developments aimed at elevating its global presence and connectivity, including the unveiling of its latest co-branded aircraft livery in partnership with Manchester United. The airline also confirmed its return to Brisbane starting from November 2025 alongside increased flight frequencies across its Asia-Pacific network as it seeks to strengthen its global connectivity as the gateway to Asia and beyond
at Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:18:57 +0000

This move to renewable power is just one part of the castle’s broader mission to embed sustainability into every aspect of its operations. With a deep-rooted focus on environmental responsibility, Lough Eske Castle has implemented a variety of impactful changes to enhance its energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint.
at Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:16:18 +0000

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts have announced that it is set to unveil The St. Regis Le Morne Resort, Mauritius on 6th May 2025. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Le Morne Brabant Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with cliffs that soar down to one of the Indian Ocean’s most coveted beaches, the resort will bring the brand’s celebrated traditions, sophisticated dining and signature family programming to the island’s best beachfront address.
at Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:13:07 +0000

May is National Whisky Month, and with World Whisky Day falling on Saturday 17 May, what better place to raise a dram than Glasgow? Known as the “water of life” in Gaelic, whisky is Scotland’s national drink. While you’re in the city, be sure to sample a dram, take a distillery tour, and even book your accommodation at a working distillery.
at Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:03:21 +0000

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have launched a strategic partnership to expand service between Doha and Manila, enabling greater connectivity for passengers from the Philippines traveling to Qatar and onwards to other regions of the world. Starting from 16 June 2025, Philippine Airlines will offer daily nonstop flights between Manila and Doha. Qatar Airways will codeshare on the seven weekly flights operated by Philippine Airlines in the first phase of this strategic cooperation.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:33:31 +0000

easyJet holidays has today announced a rebooking discount for holidaymakers who were due to travel on Balkan Holidays, whose holiday has been cancelled due to the tour operator ceasing trading. Customers who make a new booking with easyJet holidays for a seven-night break will get £50 off per person by emailing balkan@easyjet.com within 24 hours of making their booking, by the Balkan Holidays confirmation email showing the names and ages of all travellers, along with the easyJet holidays booking reference number. Travel agents are able to claim on behalf of their customers, with the discount available on bookings made by 31 May 2025.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:30:16 +0000

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has extended its partnership with Olympique Lyonnais, one of the most iconic clubs in the French league. The airline will remain the club’s shirt sponsor for another five years, until the end of the 2029-2030 season. Boutros Boutros, Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand at Emirates said: “We’re pleased to announce our extended commitment to Olympique Lyonnais – one of the most loved and respected teams in France. We began sponsoring Olympique Lyonnais in 2020 and the partnership has yielded significant brand visibility for Emirates. We share values of excellence, community engagement, and an innovative spirit, and we will continue building on our collaborative success. The renewal also reflects our commitment to Lyon, the Rhône Alpes region and to France. We look forward to engaging with and bringing fans from all over the world closer to the action.”
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:28:35 +0000

Thousands of British travellers have had their holidays cancelled after a major travel provider abruptly closed on Thursday. As of 24 April, operations by Balkan Holidays shut in the UK, with “all forward holiday bookings” cancelled after almost 60 years of trading.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:38:14 +0000

Team members from Premier Inn Middle East, in collaboration with Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), participated in the 18th Emirates Physical Fitness Championship for People of Determination organised by the Emirates Autism Center. As part of the initiative, they distributed 500 lunch boxes to children with autism at a special fitness event at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi on 24 April.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:35:23 +0000

More than 150 influencers have already registered for the “Informal Influencer Networking Session” at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 on April 30th in Dubai. NaviSavi, the B2B2C platform dedicated to travel User Generated Content (UGC) short videos, will host the event to bring together travel content creators and travel brands. Registrations are still open for both influencers and companies.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:32:22 +0000

TIME Hotels, the UAE-born hospitality brand, is accelerating its global growth with bold expansion plans unveiled ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2025. With a strategic focus on high-growth markets, the company aims to open 12 new properties across Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Morocco, and the Indian Ocean by Q1 2026, and is targeting an ambitious milestone of 100 hotels within the next five years, cementing its position as a regional powerhouse in the hospitality sector. The announcement follows confirmation that TIME Hotels strategic global expansion will see the launch of two new hospitality brands HALO by TIME, the company’s upscale brand and VIVI by TIME, a newly launched lifestyle brand, will debut in the Maldives in 2026.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:30:31 +0000

Breaking Travel News brings you comprehensive coverage of Day 2 video interviews from the Dubai AI Festival 2025, a landmark event that stands at the forefront of global innovation in artificial intelligence. Held in one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities, the festival is a dynamic platform that showcases the profound and accelerating influence of AI across industries and societies.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:41:35 +0000

Breaking Travel News brings you comprehensive coverage of Day 2 video interviews from the Dubai AI Festival 2025, a landmark event that stands at the forefront of global innovation in artificial intelligence. Held in one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities, the festival is a dynamic platform that showcases the profound and accelerating influence of AI across industries and societies.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:41:09 +0000

Global experts gather to define how hospitality can drive healthier, longer lives – and unlock a powerful commercial opportunity
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:35:41 +0000

An extraordinary suspended stay under the stars: to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park, the Azimuts Treetrop Adventure Course is inviting guests to spend the night in Le Collet, a net suspended among the trees, four metres above ground.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:21:25 +0000

Breaking Travel News’s aviation correspondent Phil Blizzard, ahead of ATM 2025, looks at the the major airlines attending the Middle East’s premier travel event - what they are expected to showcase, their innovations & technology and the introduction o0f new routes.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:03:58 +0000

Travelling the world has never been so stylish thanks to the collection of rare and exclusive experiences available at Kempinski Hotels. From aerobatic jet flights and skydives to bear watching and spiritual awakening, this curated collection of bucket-list adventures immerses travellers in one-of-a-kind experiences at Kempinski hotels in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Paired with indulgent stays at the constellation of beautiful havens that make up the Kempinski family, these specially curated encounters promise unforgettable moments and lasting memories for every kind of traveller.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:02:51 +0000

As part of Autism Awareness month, several milestones have been achieved on Emirates’ journey to make travel more accessible for all. One year after Emirates’ first successful ‘travel rehearsal’, the programme is now being rolled out across 17 cities – allowing children with autism to practice the journey through the airport in order to prepare for real flights. Emirates has also achieved its designation as the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, with more than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff now trained to support customers with autism. For the month of April, Emirates highlighted autism awareness to millions of passengers globally, showcasing a selection of movies, podcasts and TV shows about neurodiversity on its inflight entertainment system, ice.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:16:39 +0000

Hilton proudly unveils the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, expanding Hilton’s luxury portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America. Situated along the tranquil shores of Playa Penca on Punta Cacique, the 188-room resort provides a refined haven with stunning views of Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific Coast.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:14:39 +0000

In 2024, The Club Commercial (“the Club”) - a unique and dynamic expert community at the intersection of Revenue, Sales, M&E, Web and Voice strategies for hotels - achieved unparalleled expansion and success, marking it as a year of remarkable synergy, consolidation and growth. Building on its strong foundation, the Club united the key commercial disciplines of Revenue, Sales, Meetings & Events, Voice, and Web Management into one cohesive and integrated unit. This consolidation has resulted in a dynamic 360° commercial service model, designed to optimize performance and drive robust revenue growth across global hotel portfolios.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:13:12 +0000

On April 22, viaim hosted the world’s first “Silent Party” in Shanghai, harnessing its innovative AI-powered RecDot earbuds to bridge communication gaps and empower barrier-free interactions. Dedicated to inclusivity and environmental sustainability, the event celebrated Earth Day by uniting diverse communities, particularly highlighting hearing-impaired individuals, through music and cutting-edge technology.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:12:49 +0000

Family-owned and operated Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Caribbean-born all-inclusive brands Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts and the not-for-profit Sandals Foundation, proudly unveils its Corporate Social Responsibility Report. Offering a sweeping look at the company’s enduring promise to protect and uplift the Caribbean – the place it calls home – the report titled Love Exceeds Expectations showcases more than 40 years of impact, innovation, and stewardship across education, community, and the environment.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:11:53 +0000

Holland America Line announced itineraries for its two Grand Voyages sailing in 2027, offering guests the choice to embark on an ambitious 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the 2027 Grand World Voyage or a 70-day, region-specific in-depth exploration on the Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage. As revealed today by the cruise line’s president Beth Bodensteiner to guests on board the 2025 Grand World Voyage, the meticulously designed cruises contain bucket-list locations and rarely-called-at ports, as well as ample overnight and extended calls in sought-after destinations.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:09:44 +0000

The Secretariat of Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office Japan, and Anime Tourism Association announced the Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival, set to take place at the 2025 Expo Osaka-Kansai from Wednesday, April 30, to Friday, May 2, 2025. Aimed at expanding tourism to Japan through one of its most popular cultural exports, the exhibition will showcase 26 iconic anime and manga destinations from across Japan, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to explore Japan through the lens of its internationally loved pop culture.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:05:08 +0000

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) have announced their intention to launch a Global Cargo Joint Business, which, subject to regulatory approval, will enable the carriers to further enhance existing service level to customers and partners across the global air freight market.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:04:31 +0000

From live music under the stars at the iconic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre to MICHELIN-starred dining and family-friendly fun across the city, the Mile High City is the ultimate destination for unforgettable spring and summer getaways. Explore seasonal highlights, hotel deals and trip planning tools on the Visit Denver website.
at Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:01:29 +0000

The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia has unveiled an action packed agenda, key participants and new event features for the 2025 summit, taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, 11-13 May. Featuring everything from start-ups to staffing and innovation to investment, the FHS Saudi Arabia programme will address key challenges, opportunities and trends in hospitality and tourism, with leaders from government entities, hospitality companies, investment firms, developers and the education sector on the long and distinguished speaker list.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:31:00 +0000

United today announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to 100 airplanes and an option for an additional 100. The conditional purchase agreement is based on JetZero achieving development milestones, including flight of a full-scale demonstrator in 2027, among other conditions, including that the aircraft meet United’s safety, business and operating requirements.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:26:35 +0000

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with 25 global brands and approximately 9,300 hotels, has signed an exclusive development agreement with Soliteight Hotel Projects SA to introduce its Super 8® by Wyndham brand to the Iberian market in Spain and Portugal. Under the agreement, Soliteight, a leading hotel development and investment firm and existing Wyndham franchisee, will develop and open 40 Super 8 hotels over the next ten years, filling a crucial gap in the region’s hospitality landscape.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:23:36 +0000

RX Global, the organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), held a press conference today in collaboration with the event’s strategic partners: the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Al Rais Travel. Hosted at voco Dubai by IHG, the press conference unveiled plans for the upcoming edition, which will take place next week, from 28 April to 1 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:01:47 +0000

PKFARE, a leading travel product aggregator, today launched its branded fares product, delivering rich fare content from GDS and direct-connected airlines through secure, scalable API integrations. This solution empowers OTAs to present differentiated service levels and upsell opportunities directly tied to airline products.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:58:31 +0000

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has become the latest airline to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme. Turbulence Aware collates anonymised data about turbulence from flights operated by participating airlines. This real-time, accurate reporting in turn helps pilots and flight dispatchers minimise the effects of turbulence and plot the smoothest and most efficient flight paths.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:56:38 +0000

Breaking Travel News’s aviation correspondent Phil Blizzard, ahead of ATM 2025, looks at the development of sports sponsorship by the Middle East aviation sector -  starting with Dubai’s home based Emirates Airline who is the official airline for Arabian Travel Market.
at Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:08:09 +0000