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Deeping its commitment to India, Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has announced plans to expand its presence in the country by launching its luxury and upper midscale brands in key emerging markets.
With rising disposable incomes, increasing demand for premium stays, and enhanced connectivity reshaping India’s hospitality landscape, Dusit is focused on underserved yet high-potential markets nationwide.
at Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:19:26 +0000
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Jumeirah Olhahali Island welcomes guests to celebrate spring’s spirit of renewal with Easter traditions. From shared culinary moments to creative workshops and tranquil wellness rituals, the resort’s Easter Island Escape programme invites families, couples, and small groups to connect with loved ones amid the serene beauty of the North Malé Atoll.
at Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:07:40 +0000
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To mark Earth Month, Air Canada announced today that its ground operations in Québec City will be the airline’s first station in Canada to achieve 100% electrification of its GSE fleet across all main categories by the end of 2025.
This milestone will represent a complete transition from fossil fuel-powered equipment to electric alternatives for all baggage and ramp tractors, belt loaders, power stows, container loaders and aircraft tractors. This transition will eliminate Air Canada’s use of fossil fuel equipment in these key GSE categories at this station.
at Sat, 05 Apr 2025 05:52:05 +0000
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Guests at Shizuoka’s popular Izu Panorama Park can now enjoy a new experience, following the recent opening of its Sky Garden by Ao Terrace. The new space provides an impressive observation deck for the park, with views of Mount Fuji and spectacular ocean vistas of Suruga Bay below.
The new area includes a “Grand Loop” circular deck offering magnificent views of the surrounding nature and a “Forest Walk” boardwalk for strolls in dappled sunlight beneath a picturesque tree canopy. Further down from the “Grand Loop”, a new designated photo spot is ideal for capturing the moment with a backdrop that gives the illusion of floating above the clouds.
at Sat, 05 Apr 2025 05:24:29 +0000
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Today marks a significant milestone as Mandarin Oriental officially assumes management of the legendary Hôtel Lutetia, unveiling its new identity as Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris. As the only Palace hotel on the Left Bank, this celebrated landmark now joins Mandarin Oriental, further enhancing the Group’s presence in the French capital with an exceptional hospitality experience on both sides of the Seine.
The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental, and other members of the Group’s senior leadership team, as well as the Akirov family as owners of the hotel and Jean Pierre Trevisan, Managing Director of Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:00:36 +0000
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Lufthansa passengers can now fly from Frankfurt to a number of international destinations with the Airbus A350-900. Four of these state-of-the-art and efficient aircraft have been deployed from Frankfurt since the start of the summer flight schedule. Two more will be added in May and July. The aircraft have been in service on routes to Seoul and Shanghai since March 30. Denver will follow from May 1 and Seattle from July 1.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:05:23 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts officially debuts its collection brand in Japan, with the rebrand of RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, the first hotel in Japan to be part of IHG’s Vignette Collection. Building upon its legacy as one of the city’s most well-known and historical hotels, RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection offers a renewed guest experience for today’s thoughtful venturer, offering one-of-a-kind stays in a destination to remember.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:01:11 +0000
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Radisson Hotel Group proudly expands its presence in Kazakhstan with the opening of Sadu Hotel Almaty, a member of Radisson Individuals, marking the debut of the Radisson Individuals brand in the country. This exciting addition strengthens the Group’s footprint in Central Asia, bringing a unique blend of personalized hospitality and contemporary comfort to Almaty, Kazakhstan’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan city.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:58:54 +0000
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Radisson Hotel Group followed up on a historical 2024 – its strongest ever year in signings and openings – with the successful (re)opening of Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin and a flying start to 2025. With a plan to add over 37,000 rooms to its portfolio through signings, expansion is continuing across key markets in Europe – where it is strengthening its presence to drive tourism – as well Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:56:10 +0000
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on the need to modernize operations, invest in workforce development, and strengthen coordination and collaboration to improve performance.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:53:53 +0000
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Scandinavian Airlines is set to enhance connectivity across Scandinavia and beyond with the launch of its summer 2025 traffic program, further establishing Copenhagen Airport as its global hub. The extensive expansion brings the total to 278 routes for the season, strengthening SAS’ role in connecting Northern Europe to the world and providing travelers with more efficient and convenient travel options.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:50:25 +0000
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UrVenue, the leading commerce and booking technology provider for hospitality and gaming, has announced its strategic partnership with The Nash Casino, New Hampshire’s largest charitable gaming venue, to provide online event booking at the DraftKings Lounge, a two-story retail sportsbook and entertainment complex, Stadium Social Sports Bar & Grill and Topgolf Swing Suite golf simulator bays. Just in time for the biggest sports betting month of the year, The Nash is leveraging UrVenue’s innovative venue management system technology to offer seamless booking of its sports entertainment areas, featuring a 60-foot-wide and 22-foot-tall video wall, the largest single-wall-mounted video screen in New Hampshire.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:49:58 +0000
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Choose Chicago announced today that Kristen Reynolds, a highly respected leader in the travel and tourism industry, will serve as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 5. Reynolds joins Choose Chicago after an impactful tenure as President and CEO of Discover Long Island, where she spearheaded transformative growth in the region’s visitor economy.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:47:51 +0000
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Allen Gross, Chairman of GFI Hospitality, announces today the transition of the former James NoMad Hotel to Hotel Seville NoMad, joining The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Following the transition and an upcoming property refresh, Hotel Seville NoMad will introduce an elevated guest experience in the heart of New York’s vibrant NoMad district along with a new lobby bar and amenities inspired by the historic building’s vibrant past. Under Hyatt management, the hotel’s restoration to its early 20th century grandeur arrives in tandem with an overarching revitalization of the historic NoMad neighborhood, delivering a new epicenter for world-class dining, shopping and artistic experiences in New York.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:47:31 +0000
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LG Electronics USA has introduced a commercial-grade autonomous vacuum cleaning device, developed in collaboration with the Marriott Design Lab, which advances hospitality industry innovation. The LG Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is available now to the hospitality industry following implementation pilots at Marriott International properties.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:47:29 +0000
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has again emphasised the importance of harnessing emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), to drive innovation and resilience within the tourism sector. Speaking yesterday (April 2) at the George Washington University School of Business on the theme: Tourism Unleashed: AI, People, and the Future of Global Resilience, the tourism minister highlighted Jamaica’s strides in tourism innovation and the critical role of AI in shaping the sector’s future.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:46:33 +0000
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With three weeks remaining until Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the event is on course to attract a record number of high value visitors, with registrations up 104% compared to the same time last year, reinforcing its position as an essential platform for travel trade professionals around the world.
at Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:45:32 +0000
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Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to bring the storied brand to the highly coveted Lake Como region, marking Raffles’ first property in Italy
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:36:28 +0000
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Decision takes the number of regional hubs for the world leader in premium ground transportation to four, complementing existing operations in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:40:42 +0000
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Icelandair has revealed surprising insights into how travellers feel about increased dependence on AI generated content when it comes to online travel listings, reviews and social posts. The study, conducted among 2,000 UK travellers, explores behaviour, trust and how digital content is impacting booking decisions.
Over half (54%) of respondents expressed concerns about AI-generated or fake reviews when researching trips, and 44% noted they have become more wary of travel reviews due to AI and bots than previous years. As such, it’s no surprise that a staggering 67% think any misleading, exaggerated or fake reviews of holiday destinations or hotels were written using AI.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:17:42 +0000
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NaviSavi has become an official partner of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 that will take place from April 28th to May 1st at the Dubai World Trade Centre. More than 2,600 exhibitors from around the world will participate in the main travel show in the Middle East, with over 47,000 attendees expected.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:16:43 +0000
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites, in partnership with Cycas Hospitality, celebrates the opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sion, marking the debut of the brand in Switzerland. The hotel opening forms part of the region’s largest urban development, Cour de Gare, which will create over 5,700 m2 of retail space, alongside offices, apartments, parking areas and a concert & conference centre.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:16:13 +0000
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Marriott Bonvoy has your ticket to the hottest destination of the year – Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER TOUR – with exclusive, curated experiences designed to celebrate the energy and artistry of the global icon. From an epic getaway with your Beyhive to exclusive packages starting at just one Marriott Bonvoy point, the award-winning travel program is taking fans to must-see stops from Los Angeles to Paris to Atlanta – delivering VIP access to Beyoncé’s genre-blending, high-energy tour.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:13:54 +0000
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Mondrian Ibiza returns for its highly anticipated 2025 season, inviting guests to experience its striking design, dynamic social scene, and breathtaking surroundings in Cala Llonga from 27th April. Set against the bay’s lush green hills and crystal-clear waters, Mondrian Ibiza is the go-to retreat for those seeking a sophisticated escape infused with the cultural spirit of the White Isle.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:13:35 +0000
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All-inclusive, eco-friendly, desert hotel, Tierra Atacama, reopens on April 1st 2025 after undergoing a year-long, $20 million renovation.
Located just outside the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile, Tierra Atacama originally opened in January 2008. Built around a centuries-old cattle coral, Tierra Atacama was the first in Tierra Hotels’ collection of boutique luxury sustainably-led lodges located in Chile. It was created by architect Matias González and Miguel Purcell, the founder of Tierra Hotels using traditional adobe walls and rammed earth.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:11:26 +0000
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TAP resumed flights to Porto Alegre, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, this Tuesday, 1 April. Flight TP117 left Lisbon at 14:20 and arrived at Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport at 21:45, thus resuming connections to Porto Alegre after the heavy rains of May 2024.
TAP will connect Lisbon and Porto Alegre with three flights a week, operated with the modern A330-900 neo aircraft, with capacity for 298 passengers.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:10:22 +0000
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Ibiza, 2025 – CLAP HOUSE Ibiza has announced it will be opening its doors in 2025.
This 16,000-square-meter sanctuary, located in the serene Talamanca area, is the first of its kind in Ibiza and the debut European outpost of the award-winning AlphaMind brand. Designed to offer a seamless fusion of luxury, al fresco dining, holistic wellness and fitness, CLAP HOUSE Ibiza promises an unparalleled lifestyle experience on the White Isle.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:08:08 +0000
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Minor Hotels, global hotel owner and operator with more than 560 hotels and resorts in 58 countries located in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa, as well as the Indian Ocean, announces the upcoming debut of the NH Hotels & Resorts brand in Copenhagen, the city where the group already has the five-star hotel NH Collection Copenhagen.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:05:12 +0000
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Google has officially launched its new AI feature, AI Overviews, in nine European countries, which will alter how users enginage with the traditional search engine. This innovation has sparked significant discussion within the digital marketing and tourism sectors, where search engine visibility is crucial for attracting users. Civitatis, the leading platform for carefully selected Spanish-language tours and activities worldwide, has analyzed the impact of AI Overviews on organic traffic and how it could affect company strategies.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:02:10 +0000
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Kyte, a leading technology provider specializing in seamless access to low-cost carrier (LCC) inventory via a modern API, has announced a strategic partnership with PKFARE, an IATA-certified global travel content aggregator and distribution company. This collaboration will enable PKFARE to integrate and distribute LCC content through Kyte’s advanced API, enhancing its travel retailing capabilities.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:52:56 +0000
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Ryanair’s surprise launch of its “Prime” subscription last week isn’t a traditional loyalty program—it’s a paid membership model. For €79 annually (or £79 in the UK), travelers get reserved seats, travel insurance, and monthly fare discounts. But why introduce this now? What’s the strategy behind it?
The move signals a shift in the airline’s approach, prioritizing upfront revenue and customer retention over traditional loyalty points. While the details of the program have caught attention, the real significance lies in Ryanair’s push to reshape how budget airlines interact with travelers.
at Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:49:07 +0000
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Eurostar has today pledged its commitment to supporting autistic individuals by officially endorsing and signing the ‘Charter of commitments relating to the inclusion of travellers with autism in the rail environment’
at Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:50:58 +0000
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Payments are seeing continual innovation with compelling new capabilities being developed to improve everything from payments acceptance to FX services and security, many of which are ideally suited to travel
at Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:21:48 +0000
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Internationally acclaimed architecture and interior design studio AW², led by Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux, has delivered four new eco-conscious cabins for Coucoo Cabanes at their Grands Lacs estate, nestled within a 150-hectare natural setting in Chassey-lès-Montbozon, Bourgogne Franche-Comté.
at Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:17:13 +0000
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The M Collective now represents The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City’s NoMad neighbourhood, across the UK and EMEA markets.
Having opened its doors in October 2023, the hotel has quickly cemented itself as a new vision of intuitive and imaginative hospitality for domestic and international guests. Our partnership comes at an exciting time, as New York City celebrates Fifth Avenue’s 200th anniversary.
at Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:57:12 +0000
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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, proudly introduces InterContinental Presidente Monterrey in alliance with Grupo Presidente. Located in Monterrey’s San Pedro Garza García neighborhood, the hotel is a minimalist retreat that feels worlds apart from its bustling urban surroundings.
Designed by Francesc Rifé Studio in Barcelona, InterContinental Presidente Monterrey beautifully juxtaposes its considered, contemporary style, quietly decadent touches, and modern amenities with a stunning mountain backdrop. The hotel’s striking façade has been thoughtfully crafted from metal and mobile wooden panels to protect the property from the sun’s intensity while still inviting in plenty of natural light. Inside, the use of natural materials like wood and stone have been carefully selected to create a refined, relaxing atmosphere.
at Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:23:46 +0000
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Isère has long been at the forefront of sustainable tourism and, thanks to its extensive public transport network, there are myriad ways to access the region’s spectacular landscape without setting foot inside a car.
Some of the region’s best car-free hikes include the route along the cliffs of the Petites Roches plateau in the Chartreuse mountains, past lookouts and hang-gliding launch sites. At just under 7km long, it’s an enjoyable half-day hike - or longer if you pack a good picnic, and maybe a small bottle of the famous Chartreuse liqueur.
at Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:17:41 +0000
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Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, is once again partnering with No Kid Hungry® to help end childhood hunger and offer discounts to travelers through its Room In Your Heart® purpose-driven program. No Kid Hungry is a national campaign run by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world.
at Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:17:25 +0000
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Marriott International, Inc. today announced plans to double the portfolio of its affordable midscale brand, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, across Europe by the end of 2026. With plans to reach over 50 open properties in the region within the next two years, Four Points Flex by Sheraton currently represents the company’s fastest growing brand in Europe.
Marriott launched Four Points Flex by Sheraton in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region in September 2023, in response to travellers seeking value-driven accommodations without compromising on quality and service. The brand has since grown its portfolio in EMEA to 25 operating hotels and over 2,700 rooms across Denmark, Türkiye, United Kingdom, Italy and Germany, with additional properties in other international regions.
at Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:15:14 +0000
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Holland America Line, a leader in leisurely travel and personalized service, released its 2026-2027 Caribbean season — featuring more voyages nine days and longer than any other cruise line sailing in the region. Nearly every itinerary features a call at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line’s award-winning private island in the Bahamas. As part of the 2026-2027 season, guests will be able to enjoy a number of enhancements at the destination, including a new beach club featuring priority tendering, waiter service and exclusive food and beverage offerings. Beach club guests will have private beach access with upgraded beach furniture as well as indoor and outdoor seating with ship views.
at Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:15:11 +0000
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