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When it comes to planning the perfect wedding, couples face many important decisions: white dress or something bold? Live band or DJ? Dessert table or open bar? But there’s one decision that’s truly simple: choosing a venue that has it ALL. That’s where Marriott properties come in.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 09:05:48 +0000
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Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. continues to grow its nationwide footprint with the opening of six new properties, and three ground breakings in Texas, Oregon, and Ohio. The brand’s growing traction across Texas, coupled with the addition of the Salem, Oregon and Yuma, Arizona locations, highlights Everhome Suites’ continued success meeting demand for purpose-built, extended stay accommodations across the U.S. Choice Hotels now has 14 Everhome Suites open, 19 under construction and more than 60 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 09:03:30 +0000
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Known as a vibrant melting pot with residents from more than 170 countries, Greater Fort Lauderdale’s richly diverse community has long shaped its inclusive dining scene. This summer, that global influence takes center stage as Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale, kicks off a season of culinary celebration marked by the return of Dine Out Lauderdale restaurant months, first-time MICHELIN guide recognitions, and notable new restaurant openings.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 07:08:19 +0000
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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Public Services Department in Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) held its first-ever Tourism Excellence Awards, a programme created to recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of the Emirate’s tourism and hospitality sector.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 07:06:43 +0000
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In close proximity to the heart of Laos’ UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rosewood Luang Prabang invites travelers to unveil the destination’s old-world charm, the town’s spellbinding Buddhist temples, and the region’s natural beauty through three thoughtfully curated experiential packages.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 07:04:25 +0000
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Tucked away in the heart of Provence Verte, the village of Cotignac offers a perfect blend of scenic cycling and authentic French charm. With 12 cycling routes to explore, there’s something for every level—from leisurely rides through vineyards and olive groves to more challenging climbs around the Bessillon massif. One of the standout features is its connection to the EuroVelo 8, a trans-European route that winds through Cotignac’s breathtaking landscapes and nearby heritage sites, such as the medieval Thoronet Abbey.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 07:02:31 +0000
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Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg is poised to redefine luxury hospitality with the upcoming debut of two extraordinary new spaces: the Grand Ballroom, opening in August 2025, and the Destination Lobby and Lounge, launching in September 2025. These landmark additions mark a bold new chapter for the hotel, reinforcing its status as Johannesburg’s premier destination for world-class events, refined leisure, and elevated guest experiences.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 06:59:25 +0000
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Global hospitality leader Hilton has announced the signing of a branding and management agreement with Wine Country Hospitality Partners LLC—a visionary partnership between Mark Harmon, Robert Radovan, and Tim Sparapani—for the new build Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country and Waldorf Astoria Residences Texas Hill Country, marking the debut of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts in the Lone Star State. Expected to open in 2027 in the heart of Texas Hill Country, the luxury resort will introduce the brand’s sincerely elegant service to the emerging Fredericksburg destination just under two hours outside of Austin and San Antonio.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 06:55:16 +0000
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Courtyard by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Danang Han River, a brand-new urban landmark in downtown Danang, marking the brand’s debut in Vietnam. The 300-room hotel is also Marriott International’s fifth hotel in the dynamic seafront city of Danang.
“We are excited to introduce the Courtyard by Marriott brand to Vietnam for the first time,” said Duke Nam, Regional Vice President – South Korea, Vietnam and Philippines, Marriott International. “With its intuitive blend of comfort, convenience and connectivity, Courtyard by Marriott empowers guests to enjoy the best possible stay and pursue their passions through travel, whether traveling for work or leisure.”
at Thu, 29 May 2025 06:52:31 +0000
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Hubby eSIM continues its business expansion with a new partner: paxconnect, the German travel technology platform that serves more than 6,200 travel agencies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Thanks to this partnership, travel agents included in the paxconnect network can now offer Hubby’s connectivity services under their own brand without having to sign its own agreement with the provider of global mobile Internet solutions.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 06:50:40 +0000
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In collaboration with Dida, Petal Ads—Huawei’s cutting-edge mobile advertising platform that empowers businesses to engage global audiences through intelligent, targeted campaigns—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ITB China 2025 with seven international hotel partners, including Amari Bangkok (Thailand), Birkin International Hotel (Malaysia), and IOI Properties Group Hotels (Malaysia), which includes 5 of its hotel properties - Le Meridien Putrajaya Hotel, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Moxy Putrajaya, Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya – a Tribute and Four Points by Sheraton Puchong.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 06:48:42 +0000
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Beachouse Ibiza today announces the return of its much-loved Moonlit Dinners, alongside the launch of LUNAR, a new series of full moon gatherings that blend ritual, connection, celebration, and dining beneath the stars.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 06:45:34 +0000
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Sitting proudly on the 7th floor of Cheval Blanc Paris, Le Jardin is a lush, elevated oasis—an ideal summer retreat high above the city’s bustle. This verdant terrace invites guests to savour the season with a menu curated by Chef William Béquin, celebrating the freshest flavours of summer: a vibrant cherry tomato tart, Provençal-style stuffed vegetables with poultry, beef, and veal, and a showstopping strawberry sundae by Pastry Chef Maxime Frédéric—his elegant take on the classic Italian gelato.
at Thu, 29 May 2025 06:43:10 +0000
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In the ever-evolving landscape of luxury hospitality, great leadership remains the cornerstone of memorable guest experiences. The appointment of Rania Chamoun as Hotel Manager at the Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah signals not only a strategic move by one of Dubai’s flagship resorts but also a powerful addition to the global roster of influential female hoteliers.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 19:36:34 +0000
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In honor of the upcoming 56th annual World Series of Poker, Ariva Serviced Residences , the Official Luxury Apartments of the Las Vegas Raiders and Aces, has unveiled an exclusive offer to those looking for an extended stay of 31 days or more. Conveniently located just minutes from the action on South Las Vegas Boulevard, Ariva Serviced Residences is offering guests 10% off their stay from today through July 16. In addition, guests who sign up during this time frame will receive a $200 UberEats gift card to fuel guests between hands.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 19:32:08 +0000
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Luxury used to be defined by price tags, logos, and five-star ratings. But in today’s travel world, wealth alone is no longer the passport to a truly luxurious experience. For a new generation of travellers—across all age groups—luxury isn’t about what you spend, but what you feel.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 13:02:45 +0000
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The 2025 World Spa Awards, the most prestigious programme in the global spa and wellness industry, is now officially open for voting. Industry professionals, media and consumers alike are invited to cast their votes across a wide range of categories, including the newly-introduced ‘World’s Best Longevity Programme’. Voting runs until 5 August 2025, with the highly-anticipated winners announced on 23 September 2025.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 11:35:41 +0000
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The 2025 World Spa Awards, the most prestigious programme in the global spa and wellness industry, is now officially open for voting. Industry professionals, media and consumers alike are invited to cast their votes across a wide range of categories, including the newly-introduced ‘World’s Best Longevity Programme’. Voting runs until 5 August 2025, with the highly-anticipated winners announced on 23 September 2025.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 11:35:38 +0000
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The 2025 World Spa Awards, the most prestigious programme in the global spa and wellness industry, is now officially open for voting.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 11:35:17 +0000
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The 2025 World Spa Awards, the most prestigious programme in the global spa and wellness industry, is now officially open for voting.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 11:35:07 +0000
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The 2025 World Spa Awards, the most prestigious programme in the global spa and wellness industry, is now officially open for voting.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 11:35:04 +0000
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As organisations across the Middle East and Africa face growing complexities in health, security, and operational risk, International SOS - the global leader in health and security risk management—has announced the reopening of its upgraded Dubai Assistance Centre.
The relaunch marks a significant milestone, coinciding with the Group’s 40th anniversary, and underscores its four-decade legacy of safeguarding workforce wellbeing and delivering critical support during times of crisis
at Wed, 28 May 2025 11:33:56 +0000
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MassiveMusic Dubai, the Middle East’s leading sonic identity and music agency, has won its third gold in a row at the 2025 Transform Awards Middle East and Africa.
MassiveMusic, a Songtradr company, won gold in the Best Evolution of an Audio Brand category for its work with KSA-based AROYA Cruises at this year’s event, complementing gold awards last year and in 2023.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 11:29:31 +0000
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Camps International, a social enterprise that provides school expeditions for student volunteers worldwide, including the UAE, today released its 2025 Impact Report, which outlines significant measures in education, environmental conservation, and community development. The report reflects more than two decades of purpose-driven impact, including over 413,000 hours in 2023 and 2024 of hands-on project work contributed globally, and details the organisation’s work across education, environmental restoration, and community development, efforts that align closely with global sustainability goals and regional youth development strategies.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 11:25:48 +0000
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From 18 September, select services between the two cities will be operated by a 171-seat Airbus A320, marking a major milestone as Air New Zealand brings domestic jet services back to Hamilton for the first time in 25 years.
These flights will operate alongside the airline’s ATR 72 turboprop services, maintaining choice for customers throughout the day while adding approximately 25,000 seats a year on the route.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 06:11:42 +0000
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With nearly two decades of international hospitality experience, Henri Arnulphy brings a leadership style defined by sincerity, creativity, and commitment to service excellence.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 06:10:53 +0000
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Raffles Bali is pleased to announce the appointment of Henri Arnulphy as General Manager. With nearly two decades of international hospitality experience, Henri brings a leadership style defined by sincerity, creativity, and commitment to service excellence.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 06:10:10 +0000
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TUI has announced a further major expansion at Cardiff Airport with new routes added to its flying programme, as well as boosted frequency to some of the most popular holiday destinations for Welsh travellers. The additional capacity gives holidaymakers even more choice and flexibility for a summer getaway from their local airport.
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From summer 2026, a fourth aircraft will be based at Cardiff Airport, increasing the choice of holiday destinations for customers.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 06:09:12 +0000
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Jet2holidays has become the first UK tour operator to enable customers to track their coach transfer to the departure airport in real time, giving customers added assurance which has already seen a significant reduction in call volumes.
The brand-new ‘Live Transfer Status’ functionality is rolling out to Jet2holidays customers taking a coach transfer back to their departure airport when returning home from their holidays across all destinations in the Balearics, Canaries, Mainland Spain, Morocco, Turkey and Bulgaria.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 05:53:05 +0000
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In 1925, what would become Delta Air Lines started as the world’s first aerial crop-dusting operation in the Mississippi Delta region. Nearly a century after its first passenger flight, the airline has survived mergers, recessions and bankruptcy, growing from a single passenger route to an international carrier with more than 5,000 flights a day. Correspondent Kris Van Cleave talks with Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian about the airline’s future amid worries about the economy and aviation safety; visits the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta; and attends a “garage sale” where the airline’s fans can buy pieces of aviation history.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 05:48:11 +0000
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JetBlue New England’s leading leisure airline, expands its transatlantic network with the launch of two new nonstop routes from Boston to Madrid, Spain (MAD) and Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI). These daily seasonal flights, operating through October 25, 2025, mark JetBlue’s latest step in expanding its European reach from Boston Logan International Airport and strengthening its commitment to Boston as a key international gateway. In addition to these new destinations, seasonal service between Boston and London-Gatwick returns.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 05:42:13 +0000
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Icelandair will start four new destinations this fall. Edinburgh and Malaga will be added as new destinations in September, in addition to the previously announced Istanbul and Miami. Due to high demand, the flight schedule to Nashville has been extended into January and flights to Hamburg have been extended through October. Additionally, frequency has been increased to Alicante, Barcelona and Brussels.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 05:36:50 +0000
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New research conducted by Marella Cruises, TUI UK&I’s ocean cruise line, has revealed a definitive list of signs you are ready for heading abroad or stepping onto to that glorious cruise, with spending hours Googling things to do (41 percent), getting your suitcase out, even though you don’t leave for weeks (32 percent), ordering a million holiday outfits online (24 percent) and repeatedly checking your passport is in date (23 percent).
One in four (23 percent) say that checking and planning excursions is a sign you need a getaway, while zoning out in work meetings is a big indicator for a fifth (15 percent).
at Wed, 28 May 2025 05:24:07 +0000
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flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, announced recently the launch of its Ab Initio Pilot Training programme, in partnership with international overseas flight training partners. This initiative comes as part of the airline’s workforce strategy to meet the growing demands of its expanding fleet and network over the next decade.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 05:16:25 +0000
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Korean Air recently carried out a series of volunteer and environmental initiatives in Nepal and Mongolia, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to the global communities it serves.
From May 19 to 24, members of one of Korean Air’s in-house volunteer groups traveled to Chitwan, Nepal - located about 150 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu - to support a local children’s daycare center. While the region is known for its rich natural environment and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it continues to face critical shortages in basic infrastructure such as electricity, gas, healthcare and education.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 05:15:01 +0000
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Qantas is announcing more flights for customers between Australia and New Zealand, with the airline boosting its capacity across the Tasman by up to 20 per cent throughout December 2025 and January 2026*.
The additional flights provide more options and greater choice for customers travelling between the two countries during the peak summer holiday period, with around 60,000 additional seats compared to the same time last year.
at Wed, 28 May 2025 05:13:46 +0000
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The Royal Thai Government launched the “Amazing Thailand Love Wins Festival (Pride Month)”, a nationwide celebration taking place throughout June in honour of global Pride Month. The campaign reinforces Thailand’s image as an inclusive and welcoming travel destination.
Presiding over the official launch, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, stated: “This festival is more than a celebration—it is a reflection of our national values. Thailand stands proudly for human rights, gender equality, and the freedom to love. With marriage equality now the law of the land, we reaffirm our commitment to inclusion and send a clear message to the world: everyone is welcome here.”
at Wed, 28 May 2025 05:02:31 +0000
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Ahead of Pride Month, new data published today by Business Travel Show Europe reveals that minority groups of business travellers, including those from the LGBTQ+ community, are being considered less and less when it comes to travel policies and programmes.
at Tue, 27 May 2025 17:39:34 +0000
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Marriott International, Inc. today celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, the company’s first hotel in Europe and outside of North America.
From a single Marriott Hotel in 1975, the company has grown tremendously in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region over the past 50 years. Today, Marriott has over 1,300 properties, 29 distinct brands, and a presence in 80 countries and territories across the region.
at Tue, 27 May 2025 16:25:48 +0000
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The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi has unveiled the innovative Café Ginori concept bringing Ginori 1735’s artistic craftmanship and playfulness to the resort’s culinary experience. In collaboration with the renowned Italian porcelain brand Ginori 1735, the first café of its kind to open in the Middle East, marks the next chapter in the global partnership that brings bold and unexpected dining experiences to select St. Regis properties around the world.
at Tue, 27 May 2025 16:16:20 +0000
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