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RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the rollout of UNO VIVA, the first CRS-integrated AI voice agent built for hotels.
UNO VIVA is built on UNO, RateGain’s AI-powered hotel commerce platform, and is designed to streamline and optimize the voice reservation journey for hotels. After its release in Asia last April, UNO VIVA is now expanding across Europe, offering a scalable solution that can be deployed independently or alongside CRS/PMS systems to handle reservation-related calls with speed, intelligence, and consistency.
at Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:53:57 +0000
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TAP Air Portugal has enhanced the in-flight entertainment experience on its long-haul aircraft with the implementation of a software update that allows Economy Class passengers to connect their personal Bluetooth headphones to the individual screens of the in-flight entertainment system.
This innovation reinforces TAP’s commitment to offering a more comfortable and sustainable travel experience. The Bluetooth functionality offers greater comfort and convenience to passengers, generally with superior sound quality compared to the disposable headphones provided free of charge.
at Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:51:03 +0000
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Air Canada announced today Montréal to Palma de Mallorca as its first brand new route to be operated by its Airbus A321 extra-long range (XLR) aircraft. Delivery of the XLR fleet begins in the first quarter of 2026, and in June 2026, Air Canada will inaugurate service from Montréal to the Spanish island in the western Mediterranean onboard this new aircraft. Seats are available for sale now at aircanada.com and through Travel Agents.
at Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:49:40 +0000
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The New Steward of This Rare Vanderbilt Mansion, A Gilded Age Icon, Reveals a Visionary Plan to Redefine the Future of Bespoke Hospitality
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:31:17 +0000
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As culinary travel reaches new heights in 2025, South Korea has become one of the world’s premier food destinations, proudly home to 40 MICHELIN-starred restaurants featured in the latest MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2025. During a visit to Korea, travelers will experience a dynamic dining scene where traditions and innovation meet.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:01:41 +0000
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Patriot Rail, a premier U.S. operator of short line and regional railroads, today launched passenger service on the Gettysburg Excursion Railway. This event marks the start of scheduled service and introduces the fourth excursion train in the company’s growing Excursion Division.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:59:31 +0000
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A Japanese winter offers more than just crisp air and vast snowscapes—it captivates visitors with hot springs shrouded in mist, seasonal delicacies enhanced by the cold, and historic towns and festivals illuminated by snowy lanterns. From the drift ice of Hokkaido to the frost-covered trees of Tohoku and the snow-dusted traditional houses of Chubu, each region boasts its own unique winter charm. This season offers the exclusive luxury of admiring snowy landscapes while soaking in warm onsens and indulging in winter seafood and hot pot dishes.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:57:10 +0000
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YOTEL, the global hospitality brand known for its design and tech-led approach to modern travel, proudly announces the appointment of Phil Andreopoulos as Chief Executive Officer. His appointment follows the news that YOTEL’s majority shareholder, the Al-Bahar Group (‘the Group’), acquired an additional 30% stake in the company earlier this year increasing the Group’s holding in YOTEL to more than 95%. The investment underscored the Group’s confidence in the future of YOTEL and signals a bold new trajectory for the brand, as the company sets its sights on doubling its global hotel portfolio to 15,000 rooms by 2030.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:55:31 +0000
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Trip.com, a leading global online travel service provider, has announced the launch of its brand-new “Free Layover Tour Service” at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), designed to transform long layovers into immersive cultural experiences.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:53:35 +0000
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Tourism Cares, a leading non-profit dedicated to advancing sustainability within the tourism industry, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), today kicked off its week-long Global Meaningful Travel Summit in Bangkok and Krabi. As the host destination for 2025, Thailand is showcasing its leadership in community-based and sustainable tourism, welcoming more than 40 travel and tourism executives, advisors, media, and industry associations to exchange insights and commit to action.
Now in its fifth year, the Tourism Cares Global Meaningful Travel Summit strengthens sustainable supply chain development, creates new opportunities for local businesses, and educates the industry on responsible standards and best practices in sustainable tourism.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:49:14 +0000
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The Renaissance Euro Fest, recently voted the 6th Best Car Show in the U.S. by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, is set to return for its 17th year on October 3-4, 2025, at the Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland, Miss. This highly anticipated event draws car enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike to experience an unmatched celebration of European automotive history, style, and performance.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:48:47 +0000
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A compelling shift is transforming the world’s most exclusive ski destinations: discerning North American skiers are discovering the unparalleled allure of Europe’s legendary Alpine resorts. Diverse terrain, the irresistible charm of traditional mountain culture, off-piste opportunities and historic luxury hotels and chalets are redefining luxury snow sport experiences.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:45:58 +0000
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Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is proud to confirm the return of Manta Month this September. Now firmly established as an annual highlight on the international conservation calendar, Manta Month unites guests, families, and the global travel community in celebrating and safeguarding one of the ocean’s most graceful species – the manta ray.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:44:43 +0000
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An international underwater photography competition has cast light on Çanakkale’s war-torn wrecks, as the Gallipoli Wreck Fest took place at the Gallipoli Historical Underwater Park between 29 August and 7 September 2025.
The event brought together a host of internationally renowned underwater photographers and videographers, who captured striking images of the region’s rare fusion of cultural heritage and natural wonder. Their work has shone a spotlight on the WWI wrecks resting beneath the Aegean waves, while also strengthening Canakkale’s profile as one of the world’s premier diving destinations.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:41:04 +0000
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For the second consecutive year, the 33rd annual Biketoberfest® motorcycle rally in the Daytona Beach area and Volusia County on Oct. 16-19 is a part of the 2025 AMA National Gypsy Tour.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:38:54 +0000
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PKFARE, a leading global travel product aggregator, today announced a strategic partnership with Flybondi, Argentina’s leading ultra low-cost carrier. Through this direct integration, travel sellers can now access Flybondi’s content at exclusive rates via PKFARE’s streamlined API, while Flybondi can instantly tap into over 2,000 diverse distribution partners worldwide.
at Tue, 09 Sep 2025 06:36:35 +0000
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The Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) has finalized the lineup of honorees for the 2025 CMEx Leadership Awards, adding three distinguished leaders from Aruba, Martinique, and Puerto Rico to an already impressive roster of visionaries whose work has elevated the Caribbean’s global profile and strengthened its communities.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:58:11 +0000
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The Nevis Tourism Authority has appointed Andia Ravariere as its new CEO, a Caribbean tourism strategist known for championing sustainability and authentic travel experiences. Her vision is to spotlight Nevis as the region’s leader in “barefoot luxury” where unspoilt nature, rich heritage and warm community spirit set the island apart from other destinations.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:52:24 +0000
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Explore the best game-viewing destinations on your Uganda safaris with Maranatha Tours and Travel, the trusted tour company. Uganda isn’t only popular for primate tracking (gorilla and chimpanzee trekking) but also for game viewing. In Uganda, game viewing tours are specifically conducted in the biodiverse savanna destinations, where you have a chance to spot a range of Big game and other small mammal species.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:18:58 +0000
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Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial leadership team as it ramps up its network, fleet and products for its next era of growth.
The newly created roles, which include Senior Vice President, Network Passenger Sales Development and Vice President for Passenger Sales – Regional Clusters will support the airline’s regional growth and market expansion ambitions, drive integrated performance across markets and segments, as well as foster key corporate relationships to drive long-term passenger growth, build market share and revenue.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:55:27 +0000
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) warmly congratulates the winners of the 15th Thailand Tourism Awards, with 151 outstanding operators set to receive their honours at a royal presentation ceremony to be presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana on 27 September 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. The prestigious event, part of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025 celebrations, highlights three decades of the nation’s most respected tourism accolades.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:52:25 +0000
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Hosted by UN Tourism, the side event “Tourism: Driving Economic Diversification and Inclusion in LLDCs,” brought together government representatives, UN agencies, and bilateral development actors to explore how sustainable and rural tourism can diversify economies and boost social inclusion across landlocked developing nations.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:50:50 +0000
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The small village of Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye has won the coveted title of France’s Favorite Village for 2025, a national title awarded for a site of unique spiritual, historical, and cultural significance. Located in the foothills of the Vercors massif, half-way between Grenoble and Valence, Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye is named after Saint Anthony the Great, whose relics and bones are preserved in the impressive Gothic abbey. Home to just 1,200 residents, the medieval village has beautifully preserved half-timbered houses and winding cobbled lanes. In 2009 it was named one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:48:46 +0000
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Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has expanded its sustainable hospitality vision by taking on the management of Tantawan Tented Camp, a refined tented retreat where northern Thai traditions meet a strong commitment to sustainability, set amidst the scenic mountains of Chiang Rai.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:45:58 +0000
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Cirque du Soleil’s critically acclaimed ‘Ovo’ returns to the Royal Albert Hall in January for the first time since 2018, and is being offered as part of a new coach break with Just Go! Holidays.
Dive into the enchanting world of ‘OVO’, where a charming ladybug captures the heart of a quirky new insect in a vibrant neighbourhood. This dazzling show immerses theatregoers in a bustling ecosystem brimming with life, showcasing the extraordinary adventures of insects as they eat, flutter, and court each other amidst a whirlwind of energy and emotion. When a mysterious egg appears, curiosity ignites, revealing the beautiful complexities of love and life in this hidden realm.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:44:46 +0000
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Long celebrated for its surreal fairy chimneys, sunrise hot-air balloon rides, cave hotels, and vast underground cities that once sheltered early Christians, Cappadocia continues to enchant visitors from across Europe, North America, and the Far East. In 2024, the region welcomed over 4.37 million visitors to its museums and archaeological sites, while a record 933,000 travellers soared above its landscape in hot air balloons.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:37:03 +0000
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Capella Hotel Group has appointed four new General Managers to lead key properties across its Asian portfolio, bringing experienced hospitality professionals to Capella Singapore, Capella Ubud, Capella at Galaxy Macau, and Patina Tianjin.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:36:46 +0000
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Orlando, the Halloween Vacation Capital, is set to deliver 80 days of seasonal celebrations, blending family friendly fun with spine-tingling thrills. This year’s lineup includes the country’s largest horror convention, extended Halloween events at the theme parks, interactive trick-or-treat trails, horror-inspired performing arts shows and even an elegant Vampire Ball to usher in Halloween.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:33:57 +0000
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Calvià, located in southwest Mallorca, has welcomed the new Illes del Ponent Marine Reserve, marking a decisive step in strengthening the protection of its coastline and its credentials as a sustainable tourism destination. The new protection scheme includes enclaves of high ecological value such as El Toro, the Islas Malgrats, and l’Ila del Sec, covering a total of 2,300 hectares of which 240 are highly protected. With this expansion, the new reserve incorporates an additional 15 hectares of highly protected area and extends the coastal strip included in the protected zone by approximately seven kilometres.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:31:24 +0000
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Hotel occupancy levels across Dubai reached more than 81% - up 4.5% year-on-year- with the number of international visitors climbing 6.1% to almost 10 million between January and June 2025, according to new research and insight from leading real estate advisory group, Cavendish Maxwell.
Cavendish Maxwell’s H1 2025 Dubai hospitality sector market performance analysis also reports that the average daily rate (ADR) across Dubai’s hotels and resorts topped AED745, up 5.5% on the same period last year.
at Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:28:46 +0000
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Mastercard has announced a strategic collaboration with Qlub, a leading fintech innovator in the hospitality sector, to advance digital and contactless payments across the GCC. This marks a significant step towards enhancing the digital payment landscape in the region by meeting the growing demand for seamless, technology-driven dining experiences.
at Sun, 07 Sep 2025 08:25:58 +0000
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ANA Holdings (ANA HD) and Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger services, will showcase public demonstration flights of the Joby S4. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will feature a special ANA livery, from Oct. 1-13, 2025, during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
at Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:43:38 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, announces the launch of Garner hotels in Southeast Asia, with Garner Hotel Pattaya Central set to open on the east coast of Thailand this year.
The signing marks a significant milestone for Garner, IHG’s rapidly growing midscale conversion brand. Since its launch in 2023, it has expanded to 51 open hotels across countries including Japan, US and Germany, and 87 pipeline properties.
at Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:41:57 +0000
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Hilton has announced the recent signing and upcoming conversion of La Cantera Resort & Spa to Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa, which is now accepting reservations for stays beginning Oct. 1, 2025. Located in San Antonio overlooking the Texas Hill Country, the sprawling resort will represent the state’s debut of Signia by Hilton, a collection of premier hotels and resorts located in dynamic destinations around the world. Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa is owned by Ohana Real Estate Investors and will be managed by Hilton.
at Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:36:38 +0000
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Alaska Airlines is taking its global reach further than ever with nonstop service to Reykjavík, Iceland, inviting travelers to book their next adventure at alaskaair.com. With flights starting May 28, 2026, guests can book today to discover Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes, with daily summer flights from our global gateway in Seattle, all while enjoying an elevated travel experience thoughtfully upgraded from curb to cabin.
at Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:15:02 +0000
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Since 1959, the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign has served as a beacon to more than 1.5 billion visitors. What began as a greeting has grown into a globally recognized motto spanning decades and transcending languages and cultures. Today, as visitor expectations continue to evolve, Las Vegas is meeting the moment with the launch of a multifaceted campaign spanning broadcast TV, activations, experiences, special offers, and partnerships that will be rolled out in the coming weeks.
at Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:12:05 +0000
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United today expanded its winter schedule, adding flights to 15 cities including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Las Vegas. These new flights start January 6 and include:
One additional daily roundtrip flight between:
Houston and Orlando, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Baltimore and Miami
Chicago and Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans and Las Vegas
Newark/New York and Orlando and Fort Lauderdale
Los Angeles and Las Vegas
Two new routes between Newark/New York and Columbia, South Carolina and Chattanooga, Tenn.
Three new weekly flights between Houston and Guatemala City, Guatemala and San Salvador, El Salvador, and one new weekly flight between Houston and San Pedro Sula, Honduras
at Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:10:06 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) regrets to announce that due to illness, WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson is unable to attend the Global Summit in Rome on 28th -30th Sep.
WTTC and its Members sends its best wishes to Julia during her recovery.
at Sat, 06 Sep 2025 06:01:36 +0000
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Mandarin Oriental is announcing its entry into the South Korean market with the development of a new luxury hotel in Seoul, scheduled to open in 2030. This boutique-style property will bring the Group’s legendary hospitality and refined design to one of Asia’s most culturally rich and dynamic capitals.
at Sat, 06 Sep 2025 05:47:39 +0000
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Samsonite, the iconic and trusted leader in travel gear headquartered in Luxembourg City, LU, and Massachusetts, USA, unveils the Paralux Collection, hardside luggage and bags thoughtfully engineered for travelers who value design, efficiency, and sustainability. Merging exceptional organization with sustainable innovation, the Paralux collection perfects the art of packing, redefining what it means to pack with purpose.
at Sat, 06 Sep 2025 05:45:01 +0000
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