Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has released its new Cherry Blossoms of Japan Cruise due to overwhelming interest from guests. The family-owned and operated cruise company’s Commercial Director and Expedition Leader Aaron Russ said the new voyage was the result of increased guest interest and had been carefully curated to celebrate Japan’s iconic Sakura/Cherry Blossom Season and Hanami Parties.
at Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:53:31 +0000

Boeing and BOC Aviation have announced a new, firm order for 50 737-8 jets, expanding the lessor’s 737 MAX portfolio to 215 737-8s and 737-9s. BOC Aviation will increase its Boeing order book to 139 unfilled orders. BOC Aviation currently has 69 737 MAX airplanes on operating leases to more than 15 airlines worldwide.
at Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:52:58 +0000

Opula sets a new benchmark for living standards through its creative design and thoughtful layouts. Opula offers a carefully curated living experience, blending sophistication and practicality. With 192 apartments, including 3 exclusive penthouses and 5 elegant townhouses, the project provides a variety of options tailored to different lifestyles.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:12:54 +0000

Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, is gearing up for take-off with its bumper summer schedule, including a new route between Porto and Montréal. The global airline is set to touchdown in Portugal’s second city, Porto, for the first time on 5 June 2025, before departing for its home hub, Montréal, later that same day.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:02:11 +0000

World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has announced a strategic partnership with Future Hospitality Summit World (FHS World) to highlight the individuals and organisations driving the change towards a net-positive tourism and hospitality future. As part of the agreement, the 2nd annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Gala Ceremony will take place in Dubai on 29 October, coinciding with the final day of FHS World 2025. Sustainable tourism leaders will gather for the VIP event at Terra, Expo City Dubai for the unveiling of the 2025 winners.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:19:49 +0000

Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have received final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’ integrated alliance. This final determination officially signals the green light for Virgin Australia’s new 28 weekly flights between Australia and Doha – operated under a wet-lease with Qatar Airways – to proceed.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:19:07 +0000

United have announced the FAA has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May, less than eight months after the deal was first announced.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:10:31 +0000

The PGA of America and Airshare announced today a new multi-year partnership: Airshare will be the “Official Private Aviation Provider” of the PGA of America and the Ryder Cup in 2025 and 2029, as well as the PGA Championship and PGA National Club Championship through 2029. As part of the partnership, Airshare is also joining forces with the Southern California, South Florida, Metropolitan (New York) and Southwest PGA Sections in an effort to help promote golf in local communities.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:45:57 +0000

London Luton Airport (LLA) continues to lead the way in the adoption of quieter, more fuel-efficient “next-generation” aircraft, with the highest proportion of passenger flights operated using these advanced models than any other major European airport. Data from aviation intelligence specialist RDC Aviation shows that between March 2024 and February 2025, almost half (47.8%) of commercial passenger flights departing from LLA were operated using Airbus neo or Boeing Max variants, which reduce emissions by up to 20% and have a reduced noise footprint.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:41:02 +0000

Radisson Hotel Group proudly expands its presence in Armenia with the opening of Radisson Hotel & Spa Gyumri, marking the debut of the Radisson brand in the country. Located in Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city and a renowned cultural hub, the hotel brings Radisson’s signature Scandinavian-inspired hospitality to the heart of this historic destination. Situated adjacent to the city’s main square, Radisson Hotel & Spa Gyumri offers 64 elegantly designed rooms, reflecting the brand’s signature aesthetic — bright, functional, and inviting spaces that create a perfectly balanced environment for a seamless stay.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:38:25 +0000

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Princes Gates Hotel Limited Partnership are proud to announce Hotel X Toronto will join the Destination by Hyatt brand, marking the brand’s entrance into Canada. This milestone entrance into Hyatt’s Classics portfolio marks an exciting evolution for the hotel, further strengthening its identity as Toronto’s premier urban resort. In the last 10 years, Hyatt has quintupled its brand presence in Canada, demonstrating its commitment to the region.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:35:54 +0000

SAS announces the expansion of its partnership with Delta Air Lines, offering a wide range of new trans-Atlantic options and ensuring a more convenient travel experience between Scandinavia and North America. Starting April 2nd, 2025, customers will benefit from an expanded codeshare between SkyTeam partners SAS and Delta. The agreement will present a broader range of destinations and increased frequencies, providing a more streamlined and convenient journey.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:33:58 +0000

Cathay and Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong) (“Zurich”) are excited to announce a new strategic partnership that aims to elevate the lifestyle of Cathay members. ​ ​ This collaboration, “Cathay x Zurich partnership - Protect daily lives, Earn Miles” will provide a diverse selection of general insurance solutions alongside a seamless customer journey. The new offerings are designed to safeguard every facet of Cathay members’ lives while enabling them to earn Asia Miles.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:29:25 +0000

easyJet has today opened its 10th UK base at London Southend Airport, creating 140 direct jobs for pilots and crew in the UK and supporting 1200 indirect jobs*. This marks a continued trajectory of UK growth for the airline as it opens a second base in as many years, having launched at Birmingham International Airport in 2024, fuelled by UK demand for its flights and package holidays.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:25:45 +0000

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released the latest Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2025-2027, providing in-depth insights into tourism recovery trends across the region. This comprehensive report, prepared in collaboration with the Hospitality and Tourism Research Centre of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, presents forecasts for 39 destinations in the Asia Pacific region under mild, medium, and severe scenarios, offering critical insights for stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:17:04 +0000

Mabrian’s analysis of 2025 international air seat availability reveals key shifts in the Middle East’s aviation landscape, underscoring the need for strategic route development, airline partnerships, and network optimisation to strengthen the Middle East’s position as a global aviation hub. Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, analysed seats availability data on flights scheduled in international, one-way, direct flights connecting to nine Middle East destinations (Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates - UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrein), that collectively account for 12% of the total global inbound air seats scheduled for the full year 2025. This study is part of a series of Middle East market insights Mabrian will release in the lead-up to Arabian Travel Market 2025, aiming at sparking discussions on key trends shaping the travel & tourism in the region. Key take outs of this study indicate that the United Arab Emirates and Türkiye maintain their positions as top global connectivity hubs; Saudi Arabia emerges as a fast-growing competitor; Qatar stabilises after sustained expansion; Egypt and Jordan are set to outpace global growth rates, and Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait face declining inbound connectivity.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:06:43 +0000

Autograph Collection expands into new destinations in Mexico with the arrival of Cleviá, San Miguel de Allende. The new property, which also marks the first Marriott Bonvoy hotel to open in San Miguel de Allende, joins the Autograph Collection brand, which includes over 300 independent hotels across the world – each hand selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspective on design. Located in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage city, Cleviá Hotel epitomizes the Autograph Collection’s dedication to weaving the stories of the past, present and future into its very fabric, rising not only as a destination but as an immersive experience in local culture.
at Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:04:07 +0000

oneworld® alliance today welcomes Fiji Airways, the flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific, as its newest member airline, with a full suite of oneworld benefits available to customers around the world beginning 1 April 2025. Fiji Airways will provide top tier customers with a full suite of oneworld benefits as a full member airline: ·      Access to a network of nearly 700 airport lounges globally, including recently opened oneworld branded lounges in Amsterdam’s Schiphol and Seoul’s Incheon airports ·      Priority check-in and boarding ·      Earning and redeeming miles ·      Earning Tier Points
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:52:35 +0000

Phocuswright Europe, the premier European conference for travel technology and innovation, today announced its highly anticipated speaker lineup and program for its 2025 event.  The conference will take place from June 10-12, 2025, at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. Under the overarching theme of “The New Age(nts)”, Phocuswright Europe 2025 will delve into the transformative forces reshaping the travel industry.  With a particular focus on the impact of Generative AI, the program will explore how these new “agents” of change – including autonomous technologies and evolving consumer behaviors – are influencing company operations, the in-destination experience, travel distribution, and travel marketing.  The convergence of GenAI with digital identity will also be a key topic, examining its potential to create more seamless and personalized travel experiences.
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:41:20 +0000

MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrated milestones on Thursday for three World Class ships in Saint-Nazaire, France, with the delivery of MSC World America, the coin ceremony for MSC World Asia and steel cutting for the newly named MSC World Atlantic.
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:22:58 +0000

Abu Dhabi-based Rotana will offer the 30 million members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme over 80 additional properties to choose from across six brands in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe & Türkiye Rotana, a leading hotel management company in the UAE and one of the region’s largest hospitality operators, today announced a strategic partnership with Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest network of independent hotel brands. This landmark collaboration significantly expands Rotana’s global reach, providing enhanced loyalty benefits to guests while boosting commercial strength.
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:19:10 +0000

Members can rack up 777 Bonus Points per night at select hotel destinations to redeem towards global experiences, free nights, room upgrades and more.
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:16:52 +0000

Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, announces a new partnership with Tiny Zaps, an emerging and innovative tattoo studio specializing in tiny tattoos, to bring the rising trend of “tattourism” – celebrating and commemorating travel with meaningful tattoos – directly to guests at select Kimpton hotels.
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:14:34 +0000

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of a 309-dual-branded hotel in the popular tourist destination of Cascais, Portugal. Alongside partners Grupo Onyria, Onyria Marinha Cascais, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Quinta da Marinha Cascais are expected to open between this and next year.
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:11:13 +0000

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is working with Peninsula Bay Investment Co., Ltd to return InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world’s first and largest international luxury hotel brand, to Cambodia.
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:08:58 +0000

Hilton on course to increase EMEA presence by a further 50% in the next five years as new brand entry confirmed and momentum behind Spark by Hilton continues
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:05:32 +0000

The leadership of UN Tourism has successfully concluded a high-profile visit to China, reinforcing strategic partnerships and advancing sustainable tourism initiatives across key regions. The visit by Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili featured engagements with senior government officials, industry leaders, and international development agencies, further deepening UN Tourism’s collaboration with China.
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:02:02 +0000

Supporting children’s education and making meaningful connections within the communities it serves, Emirates has engaged with several educational entities across Asia; to provide 700 handmade schoolbags and essential stationery supplies directly to young students. Each schoolbag is a piece of history - a limited-edition bag from Emirates’ Aircrafted range, made from the fabrics and parts of Emirates’ iconic aircraft. With 1300 bags already distributed across Africa, the Asia Aircrafted KIDS delivery is part of a larger initiative by Emirates to repurpose and upcycle materials for the benefit of children across the globe.
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:59:17 +0000

British Airways has launched a selection of award-winning English sparkling wines and prestigious Champagnes for customers to enjoy at 35,000ft, available in its First and Club World (business class) cabins across all long-haul flights.
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:57:52 +0000

H55, the electric aviation leader and spin-off of the pioneering Solar Impulse project, is launching its most ambitious initiative yet: H55 Across America. This cross-country tour will spotlight the Bristell B23 Energic, the first fully electric two-seater aircraft to be certified under Part 23 regulations, at major aviation hubs throughout the United States.
at Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:24:03 +0000

Mother’s Day, an annual celebration honoring mothers and mother figures, resonates deeply across cultures worldwide. It is a day when families and communities come together to express gratitude, admiration, and love for the women who have nurtured, guided, and shaped lives with their unconditional love.
at Sun, 30 Mar 2025 08:15:09 +0000

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the resumption of direct flights between Pisa and Dubai. Flights from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) will operate three times a week to Pisa International Airport (PSA) from 01 April 2025, offering passengers travelling from Dubai and the GCC a convenient and reliable service to the popular holiday destination in Italy.
at Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:19:43 +0000

This summer, Fairmont Mayakoba, the idyllic sanctuary nestled within 594 acres of lush mangroves, tranquil waterways, and a pristine Caribbean shoreline, invites travelers to embrace the essence of summer with Summer with Us—an exclusive opportunity to create unforgettable memories while enjoying meaningful savings and shared experiences. Rooted in a deep commitment and 5 beliefs to preserving nature, honoring Mexican heritage, delivering heartfelt service, crafting unrivaled culinary journeys, and creating moments that matter, Fairmont Mayakoba offers an unparalleled setting where guests can reconnect with their loved ones in a destination that is both luxurious and naturally fun.
at Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:18:36 +0000

From today, travelers looking to escape the hustle of La La Land can unwind in style at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Thoughtfully designed with wellness in mind, the lounge offers exclusive amenities, spaces and experiences tailored to enhance the preflight experience for eligible customers1.
at Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:15:55 +0000

Marking an exciting new chapter for Carnival Cruise Line as Australia’s leading cruise operator, Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter are preparing to embark on their maiden voyages, delivering more signature Carnival fun to guests departing from Sydney and Brisbane. With the addition of these two ships, Carnival Cruise Line now has the largest fleet of ships in its 53-year history, totaling 29 ships.
at Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:13:46 +0000

Holland America Line, a leader in Alaska cruising, is kicking off its season Saturday, April 26. Six Holland America Line ships will head to the splendors of Alaska in 2025, sailing roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska.
at Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:10:26 +0000

As Emaar gears up for the planned renovation of Dubai Fountain, the date for its final show before the refurbishment has been revealed. The iconic fountain, located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, will perform its last show on 19th April 2025, before temporarily closing for a comprehensive restoration aimed at ensuring its continued brilliance.
at Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:07:23 +0000

Bangkok hit by the worst earthquake tremors in nearly 70 years, with at least four dead and more missing. Buildings collapsed, roads were damaged and flights suspended. PM Paetongtarn warns residents to stay on guard for aftershocks as rescue teams search for survivors.
at Sat, 29 Mar 2025 11:32:50 +0000

Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Algarve, is delighted to announce the return of its highly anticipated Chef’s Table events in April and May, promising an exclusive culinary journey that celebrates the finest flavours of the region, led by renowned Michelin-starred chefs.
at Sat, 29 Mar 2025 08:02:12 +0000

The future of Northeast Asia travel is online, with Phocuswright predicting that the region will break through another barrier in online travel bookings by 2026, reaching $30 billion. The latest Phocuswright Northeast Asia Travel Market Report 2023-2027 cites several forces at play.  New demand, demographic and strategic dynamics will further reshape travel across the decade as the slump-to-recovery period will transform into stepped growth of overall gross bookings through 2027.
at Sat, 29 Mar 2025 05:49:24 +0000