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Creating a brilliant experience for every customer, from the moment they go online to book, to the time they step onboard, is central to SeaLink Marine & Tourism’s customer-first approach. With an estimated 5.5 million Australians (21.4% of the population) living with a disability, and more than one billion people globally affected, digital accessibility is no longer optional, it’s essential.
at Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:38:56 +0000
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Pambele, a private beachfront house on the coastline of the San Sebastian Peninsula is relaunching as an exclusive barefoot-luxury destination for discerning travellers. With its prime location in the Bazaruto Archipelago, within the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary, and a renewed commitment to bespoke travel - Pambele is emerging as Mozambique’s best-kept barefoot luxury secret.
at Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:35:53 +0000
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This September, take time for yourself. Greater Palm Springs Spa Month invites both visitors and locals to embrace the art of self-care with a destination-wide celebration of wellness, serenity, and renewal.
at Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:33:25 +0000
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for July 2025, reporting continued growth in passenger volumes and network expansion.
In July, Etihad carried 2.0 million passengers, a 19 per cent increase compared to July 2024, when the airline flew 1.7 million guests. The passenger load factor rose to 90 per cent, up from 89 per cent in the same month last year, reflecting strong demand and efficient capacity management.
at Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:31:36 +0000
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InterLnkd, the industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner, has today unveiled a dynamic retail shopping experience for UK-based online travel agency TravelUp.
Powered by InterLnkd’s AI-driven matching technology, TravelUp’s new e-commerce platform offers travellers personalised recommendations across fashion, beauty, and essential products – specially curated for their upcoming trips.
at Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:29:23 +0000
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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, will take Halloween terror to a new level as it launches frightful nighttime celebrations at 25 parks beginning in September. As part of the seasonal launch, Six Flags will also unleash a new interactive, SCREAMium experience —The Conjuring: Beyond Fear— in four locations. This attraction will join an extensive lineup of bone-chilling thrills, captivating live entertainment and pulse-pounding rides for an unrivaled fall adventure, with visits to more than 40 properties available with a single 2026 Six Flags Entertainment Season Pass during the exclusive MVP (Most Valuable Pass) limited-time offer.
at Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:26:45 +0000
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Women Travel Tribe (WTT) will run 50 trips for women over 50 in 2026, driven by soaring demand for meaningful, connection-focused travel.
Following a record year of bookings, unprecedented interest in private tours, and rapid growth of their community to over 12,000 women, WTT is tripling its women-only offerings. These journeys, from the villages of Abruzzo to Kenya’s game reserves, show that for many women, the most meaningful part of travel is not the place, but the people they share it with.
at Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:24:01 +0000
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Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has announced the appointment of Gianluca Sparacino as its new Global Head of Food and Beverage, effective August 18, 2025. A dynamic hospitality leader and culinary strategist, Sparacino brings deep experience across the finest epicurean destinations and luxury hospitality brands, along with strategic leadership to Silversea’s innovative culinary and beverage program.
at Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:20:59 +0000
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Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has announced the appointment of Gianluca Sparacino as its new Global Head of Food and Beverage, effective August 18, 2025. A dynamic hospitality leader and culinary strategist, Sparacino brings deep experience across the finest epicurean destinations and luxury hospitality brands, along with strategic leadership to Silversea’s innovative culinary and beverage program.
at Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:20:09 +0000
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Princess Cruises, the top cruise line in Alaska, announced its most expansive Alaska cruise and cruisetour season for 2027. With nearly 60 years of expertise sailing the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska, Princess will deploy a fleet of eight elegant ships and offer stays at five signature wilderness lodges for a voyage unlike any other. Princess remains committed to immersive travel in the region – offering more sailings, more glacier-viewing experiences, and more ways to explore the Great Land than ever before. The 2027 Alaska season opens for sale August 12, 2025
at Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:18:24 +0000
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Travelers planning a trip to Colorado can now rely on Colorado Concierge, an AI travel genius that provides instant answers to any travel or tourism questions about the state. Colorado Concierge is an initiative of the Colorado Tourism Office and leverages GuideGeek artificial intelligence technology from Matador Network.
at Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:17:46 +0000
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Breaking Travel News, the world’s leading global travel industry news platform and sister brand to the internationally acclaimed World Travel Awards, is on the hunt for an ambitious Media Sales Executive to join its dynamic team.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:29:43 +0000
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Aventra Hospitality views success not solely through business performance or portfolio growth, but through the positive impact it creates in the wider world. As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, the company has partnered with Kiva, a global platform that facilitates microloans to underserved communities, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in need.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:03:31 +0000
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FHS World 2025 marks The Bench’s 20th year in the UAE, celebrating the summit’s rise as the region’s leading hospitality and tourism investment platform. Six industry leaders highlighted a shift from traditional asset-heavy models to agile, experience-led strategies, with growth in lifestyle brands, mixed-use developments, and emerging markets. Looking ahead, they see technology, sustainability, and experiential travel driving opportunities in serviced apartments, branded residences, and adaptive reuse, with success hinging on agility, innovation, and meeting evolving guest expectations.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:42:18 +0000
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Bathed in golden Algarve light, with the whisper of the Atlantic never far away, Domes Lake Algarve has reimagined itself as more than a serene coastal retreat—it is now an elite golf destination. Just minutes from five world-acclaimed courses in Vilamoura, the resort offers guests the rare balance of championship play and lakeside tranquillity.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:16:16 +0000
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The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), a respected voice in global wellness tourism, announces its relaunch as a for-profit entity under the ownership and leadership of Robin Ruiz, Founder & CEO of WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism), who now also serves as WTA’s President & CEO.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:14:57 +0000
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Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS), has been selected as a preferred PMS provider by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation. Sonesta operates more than 1,100 properties and over 100,000 rooms across 13 brands on three continents. The company chose Stayntouch to deliver a flexible, scalable PMS solution that supports rapid franchise growth, streamlines operations, and enhances the guest experience.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:12:30 +0000
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Vail Resorts wants to make it easier for its most loyal guests to bring their friends to the slopes, in celebration of the social side of skiing and snowboarding. Today, the company announced “Epic Friend Tickets,” a new benefit for 2025/26 season-long Epic Pass Holders to share incredible savings with those they want to ski and ride with most. Passes are on sale now, and the lowest price of the Fall ends September 1.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:10:34 +0000
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Atlas Ocean Voyages is enhancing the onboard experience with the introduction of Concierge Collection —a newly named and upgraded level of amenities that blends extra space, elevated in-suite touches, and exclusive amenities.
Launching with expeditions beginning April 2, 2026, this enhancement reclassifies three existing stateroom categories under a new Junior Suite designation that includes Concierge Collection amenities:
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:04:03 +0000
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Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1 October 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such smart phones, tablets, laptops and cameras. Emirates customers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions listed below, but the power banks may not be used while in the aircraft cabin – neither to charge devices from the power bank, nor to be charged themselves using the aircrafts’ power source.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:02:33 +0000
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Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali is pleased to announce the appointment of Armand Thieblemont as the Director of Sustainability, effective June 1, 2025. In a dual capacity, Armand has also been promoted to the Regional Director of Sustainability, supporting Six Senses sustainability strategy and operations across sister properties in Asia Pacific, while anchoring his leadership from his new home base at Six Senses Uluwatu, Bali.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:00:07 +0000
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The Canary Island of La Palma is rapidly gaining international acclaim as one of the world’s most versatile and breathtaking filming locations. Known for its extraordinary scenic diversity, the island offers an impressive variety of landscapes. The striking contrasts between black-sand beaches, ancient laurel forests, and star-studded night skies make La Palma a natural film set capable of doubling for countless global locales.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:58:20 +0000
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Intrepid Travel has unveiled a new Premium Walking and Trekking trip range for travellers seeking a higher end adventure traversing some of the world’s best hiking trails.
Led by Intrepid’s most experienced local leaders, Intrepid’s Premium is the company’s most comfortable travel offering, where travellers can expect handpicked accommodation, premium service and exceptional included experiences. Spanning five continents and ranging from three to nine days, the 10 new Premium trips feature hikes through Italy, Madeira, Vietnam, Nepal, Morocco, Peru, Jordan and the United States.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:56:39 +0000
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Sustainable Design Meets Photo Safari Excellence
The Pangolin Voyager features five spacious cabins accommodating up to eight guests, offering an intimate and exclusive experience on one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich waterways. What sets this vessel apart is its pioneering commitment to environmental sustainability – the entire houseboat runs on clean energy captured by high-efficiency solar panels integrated into the roof design. This innovative power system eliminates the need for conventional generators, providing a silent, emission-free experience that enhances wildlife viewing opportunities while minimising environmental impact.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:54:43 +0000
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TOURISE, the bold new global tourism platform, has announced the members of its cross-sector Advisory Board, a powerhouse of industry titans guiding TOURISE’s strategic direction and shaping the agenda of the inaugural global summit taking place in Riyadh from 11-13 November, 2025.
TOURISE is where cross-sector convergence begins, a platform where leaders and visionaries debate, collaborate and take action to shape the future of tourism.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:53:41 +0000
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With construction of Jamaica’s most elaborate resort development about to take off, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has hailed plans for the US$700 million, 1,200-room Moon Palace The Grand as “a partnership made in heaven.”
Features of the development were given at yesterday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the 33-storey ultra-modern hotel by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Palace Resorts, Gibran Chapur.
at Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:48:57 +0000
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Because stillness is not a pause—it’s a practice. Wellness doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it’s found in the way morning light moves through linen curtains, or how a room seems to slow your breathing without asking. The new wellness isn’t about indulgence—it’s about awareness. A state of quiet restoration, where the mind is given just enough space to soften. This is the approach that shapes every Domes experience—not as a concept layered on top, but as something felt in the architecture, the textures, the pace. A kind of well-being that asks nothing, yet gives everything back, designed not to impress—but to soften. To open a conversation between body and mind.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:57:57 +0000
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The vibrant city of Dubai witnessed a spectacular celebration of Indian art, culture, and community during a grand Indian classical dance show NARI SHAKTI (the power of women) which brought together 15 performances from over 100 artists. Culminating in the awe-inspiring thematic Bharatanatyam dance production, AGNI KANYE, the life of Draupadi, masterminded by the young & visionary Guru. Iswarya Bharadwaj, Founder of NANDA Performing Arts Centre & Gulf Indian Performing Arts & Music Society (GIPAMS), the show moved 1500+ multinational audiences emotionally with several of them in tears.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:55:31 +0000
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From barefoot beach bars to MICHELIN-recognized kitchens, Domes Resorts curates a collection of dining experiences that span the Mediterranean and beyond. Each concept — from the Riviera-inspired Vilebrequin La Plage in Crete to the soulful Greek island cuisine of Maitr & Margarita in Santorini — tells its own story through place, flavor, and design. Guests can savor Italian nostalgia at antonino’s, rooftop bistronomy at Jerár, and cosmopolitan Mediterranean plates at Gallina, while Zamāna brings music-fueled beachside energy to Chania. Estrella & Surfer Maya add a vibrant street-food twist across multiple destinations, ensuring every meal at Domes is more than dining — it’s an immersion in culture, atmosphere, and a sense of place.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:42:49 +0000
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In a global first for luxury hospitality and destination brands, In Harmony — founded by hospitality strategist Nicki Page — has partnered with Professor Andrew Smith to launch the world’s only academically verified, data-driven measurement of corporate wellness.
This groundbreaking service answers a question now echoing around boardrooms worldwide: “How well is my company? My staff? My guests?”
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:11:26 +0000
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One of the travel industry’s most highly-regarded events, The Phocuswright Conference, returns this November to the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, unveiling a fresh and ambitious theme: “Game On.” This marks a bold new direction for the event, inviting C-suite leaders, innovators, and investors to tackle the most pressing challenges transforming global travel.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:25:44 +0000
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The Greek luxury lifestyle hospitality brand introduces the design-driven, adults-only retreat marking the latest addition to the Domes brand’s expanding portfolio and part of new discovery-led brand, The Finds
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:24:45 +0000
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Neema Maison Finikia Santorini, opening July 2025, is a 16-suite adults-only boutique hotel in the tranquil village of Finikia, just minutes from Oia. As the flagship of Domes Resorts’ new “The Finds” collection, it blends Cycladic architecture with a high-fashion aesthetic, offering stylish suites, a central pool deck, and Antonino’s Italian restaurant. Guests can enjoy personalized wellness experiences, curated local activities, and a location that combines peaceful seclusion with easy access to Santorini’s beaches, vineyards, and landmarks. Designed for design-conscious travelers, Neema Maison offers low-volume luxury with authentic island charm.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:24:16 +0000
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As astronomical wonders continue to capture global attention, Holland America Line announces the addition of astronomy experts to its three 2026 solar eclipse cruises. A total solar eclipse will be visible on Aug. 12, 2026, and guests aboard Nieuw Statendam, Oosterdam and Zuiderdam will have exclusive access to lectures, presentations and tips on how to make the most of their eclipse viewing.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:23:05 +0000
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This August, Sunset World Group proudly celebrates the 18th anniversary of Ocean Spa Hotel, one of its most iconic hotels. Since its opening in 2007, this hotel has established itself as a favorite choice for families and couples, thanks to its welcoming atmosphere and facilities designed for all ages.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:21:38 +0000
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Today, in celebration of World Elephant Day, San Diego Zoo Safari Park announces Denny Sanford Elephant Valley will open in early 2026. The largest and most transformative project in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s 109-year history is 80% complete. This first-of-its-kind experience will offer new insight into the role San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance pursues as a leader in wildlife conservation, highlighting its global partners and celebrating the vibrant cultures and local communities in Kenya where people and elephants coexist. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is grateful for the more than 4,100 donors who made Elephant Valley possible, including a lead gift from Denny Sanford.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:19:37 +0000
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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has opened registration for the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) 2025, taking place November 16–18 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:12:55 +0000
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Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) is all set to kick off the new Premier League season with Liverpool FC, as part of its bold and dynamic global partnership with one of the world’s most iconic football clubs.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:08:43 +0000
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Pinwheel has announced a new strategic partnership with Fauna & Flora, one of the world’s leading nature conservation organisations. The collaboration aims to help corporations scale up their engagement with and funding of nature-based solutions to address the interconnected crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:05 +0000
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In a bold new initiative to promote lesser-visited corners of the Himalayas, Nepal will waive climbing permit fees for 97 peaks over the next two years. The move is aimed at drawing international mountaineers to the remote Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, while easing congestion on the world’s most famous summit—Mount Everest.
at Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:50:29 +0000
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