Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, announces an impressive lineup of chefs and culinary experts for its upcoming 2025 Epicurean Expeditions. Guests exploring Europe will be immersed in each destination’s culture, cuisine, and wines aboard an intimate yacht under 200 guests. Visiting boutique and iconic ports across the region, culinary demonstrations and tastings onboard will be led by guest chefs and experts. Ashore, local guides will showcase farmers’ markets, sample regional cuisine, and discover the culinary culture of ports firsthand. Exclusively on Epicurean Expeditions, guests will indulge in the Josper Grill Dining Experience at 7Aft Grill, a Yachtsman Cookoff challenge, culinary presentations, wine tastings and more. Select expeditions will feature events hosted by a Taste & Traditions Expert, providing insights into cultural heritage. Culinary Experts for the 2025 season include:
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Archipelago, the largest privately-owned hotel management in Southeast Asia, is proud to introduce Aston Rubi City Suites, the latest addition to its growing portfolio, located in the vibrant Naco neighborhood of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Known for blending comfort, style, and exceptional service, Aston Rubi City Suites offers high-quality, apartment-style accommodations that cater to both business and leisure travelers.
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The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh has revealed its plans to open a new world-class visitor centre and retail experience to elevate their visitor journey from spring 2025. Computer-generated images released today offer a glimpse of what people can expect to see when the doors open to the public.
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The great outdoors beckons, in all its colours, bounty, and expansiveness Canada shines a little brighter in the autumn. Dazzling foliage decorates forests and urban centres, temperatures are cool and conducive to long outdoor strolls, and the seasonal harvest proffers a feast for the senses. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Occurring annually on September 30th, the feature story of this package shares some history of residential schools in Canada, and invites you to listen, learn and engage with Indigenous communities through transformative tourism experiences.
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to visit one of the most remote parts of the world? Offering a wish-list of activities, towering icebergs and a unique opportunity to experience the Arctic environment and wildlife, Greenland is taking centre stage as a travel destination in 2025. Intrepid explorers looking to experience this unique part of the world can now join a new 14-day Fly and Cruise adventure to East Greenland with Expedition Micro Cruise experts Secret Atlas - a journey so exclusive, only 12 adventurers will have the privilege.
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New for 2025, Le Manoir Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire has introduced a series of experiences including a Grow, Cook, Eat Course – bringing the best of The Raymond Blanc Cookery School and The Raymond Blanc Gardening School together; a Hive to Plate Course with the property’s resident beekeeper; Spring Wreath making workshops using seasonal blooms from Le Manoir’s gardens; an Easter weekend experience and a sleep-enhancing Dream Escapes Package.
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is making flights to Medan, the gateway to Northern Sumatra, available for booking from today. The airline will start flights between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), Medan and Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH) on 2 October 2025, operating on one of its new A321LR aircraft three times a week, timed to make the most of a leisure break.
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TBR Global Chauffeuring has appointed strategic communications agency, Fire on the Hill, to facilitate its next phase of commercial growth
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The Wee Hotel Company is enjoying a double celebration after picking up the top chef and restaurant of the year accolades at the ‘National Hotels of the Year Scotland Awards’ 2025. The head chef of The Wee Hotel Company’s Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant at Port Appin in Argyll has been named Scotland’s ‘Chef of the Year’ and The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye won the coveted ‘Restaurant of the Year’ title.
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There is only one place to be on St Patrick’s Day and that is Ireland. The stunning emerald isle is alive with color, brimming with energy, and waiting to welcome visitors for the experience of a lifetime.
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Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is redefining luxury global exploration with its 2027 Around the World cruise. The highly anticipated voyage will span 180 days, visiting more than 100 ports across 46 countries and six continents aboard one of the line’s newest ships, Vista. Bookings for this once-in-a-lifetime voyage are available beginning March 12.
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Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning Galapagos expeditions on Celebrity Flora are now available for booking in 2027. Each 7-night, 10-night, 11-night or 16-night all-inclusive itinerary offers guests an unforgettable vacation experience while providing an opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts by taking part in reforestation in the region.
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SeaWorld Orlando has officially announced the name and new details of its most ambitious attraction yet: Expedition Odyssey. Launching in Spring 2025, this groundbreaking experience will transport guests on a thrilling expedition across the Arctic—where cutting-edge ride and video technology meets the raw beauty of one of Earth’s most extreme environments.
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The Lufthansa Group achieved its target of 25 percent female managers in the first quarter of 2025. Six years ago, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the umbrella organization and association of over 300 airlines worldwide, launched the “25by2025” target to improve diversity, equality and inclusion in the aviation industry. More than 200 aviation companies have committed to this goal.
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Nobu Hotel Toronto will be opening its doors early this summer. Following the headline-hitting success of its Toronto restaurant opening in August 2024 – and its luxury residences selling out in record time – the hotel is now available for online reservations from June 1, 2025. An urban sanctuary in the sky, the highly anticipated 36 room and suite hotel is set to elevate Toronto’s luxury hospitality landscape as it unveils the city’s most private retreat for guests seeking respite from the public eye. Founded by internationally renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Academy Award winner Robert De Niro and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, Nobu Hospitality blends modern luxury and minimal Japanese tradition with the energy of a lifestyle hotel.
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In an inspired collaboration that blends elegance and athleticism, Four Seasons announces The Road to The Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic – an exclusive doubles invitational that will unfold as a series of tournaments at four renowned Four Seasons properties offering celebrated luxury, heritage and world-class hospitality.
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Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has unveiled its World Cruise 2028, An Ode to the Moment. Departing Miami for the first time on a Silversea World Cruise, Silver Shadow will set sail on January 5 and arrive in Nice on May 16, calling in 58 destinations in 29 countries, including 17 overnights.
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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will have an annual need of some 110 new pilots in the years ahead. To date, in addition to a subsidy from the Swiss Confederation and a loan from the company, every future SWISS pilot has had to make a sizeable advance financial contribution of their own to the costs of their pilot training. This one-off contribution is now to be abolished: from June 2025 onwards, SWISS will meet these training costs, too, in the form of a loan.
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Nobu Hospitality, the global luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residence brand, is making its debut in the Netherlands with the Nobu Restaurant Amsterdam and the Nobu Residences Park Meadows Amsterdam. Developed in partnership with Dutch real estate firm Breevast, this exclusive project will bring Nobu’s signature style to the heart of Amsterdam’s most coveted neighborhood, Oud-Zuid.
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The Om Festival, held in Vermont’s breathtaking Green Mountains from July 23 to July 27, 2025, offers a luxurious wellness retreat for women. This rejuvenating experience combines SUP Yoga, Sound Healing Float Sessions, Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tastings, Farm-To-Table Dinners, and exclusive Mountain Gurl Spa Treatments—perfect for friends seeking to refresh body, mind, and spirit.
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On 13 and 14 March, Emirates will be celebrating the most colourful festival in the world, wishing customers a happy Holi onboard select flights to India with refreshing Thandai drinks and sweet Holi treats. Emirates’ customers travelling to and from seven destinations in India – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, will enjoy the much-loved Indian sweet Kesar Gujiya, alongside their meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The deep-fried dumpling stuffed with solidified milk and dried fruits will be served in a specially designed box, reminiscent of the colourful festival of Holi. On the 14 March, First and Business Class customers will be warmly welcomed with cold Thandai – a festive drink made from milk and nuts, flavoured with fragrant saffron and rose petals.
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Nestled in the Costa del Sol, near Málaga and Marbella, La Zambra is redefining sustainability in the events industry by becoming the first hotel in Spain to introduce Positive Impact Events - a pioneering initiative that goes beyond minimizing environmental impact and actively contributes to the regeneration of the environment and the local community.
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Members of Delta Air Lines’ Business Traveler program can get first class digital privacy protection with a special offer from ExpressVPN. Delta Business Travelers will be given 4 months extra free when they sign up for a 12-month ExpressVPN subscription via the Delta Business Traveler platform. Members will also have access to ExpressVPN’s longest free trial available of 30 days. The partnership demonstrates both companies’ commitment to protecting the digital privacy and security of business travelers on the move
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World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has announced that its 2025 Ceremony will take place at Terra, Expo City Dubai. Leaders in sustainable tourism will gather for the VIP reception on 29 October for the unveiling of the 2025 winners.
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Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has renewed its title sponsorship of the Turkish Airlines Open through a partnership with the Turkish Golf Federation. After a six-year hiatus, the tournament will once again be part of the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai. The tournament will be held at Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort in Antalya from 8 - 11 May 2025. The sponsorship signature ceremony was held at the Turkish Airlines Headquarters, with the participation of Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi, Turkish Golf Federation Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors Nihat Özdemir, and DP World Tour Tournament Partnerships Director Mark Casey along with other senior executives.
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Gloria Guevara’s campaign for Secretary General of the UN Tourism Council has gained significant recognition following a series of high-level meetings at ITB Berlin with tourism ministers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders from across the globe. Throughout the event, Guevara engaged in discussions with over 15 tourism ministers and representatives from a broad spectrum of member states, reinforcing her commitment to driving a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future for global tourism. With the backing of over 200 tourism leaders, including ministers and business executives, her vision for the industry continues to attract widespread support.
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Liverpool FC has agreed a multi-year global partnership with Visit Maldives, making it the club’s official tourist destination partner.
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Sandals Resorts, the Caribbean’s most awarded all-inclusive resort brand, celebrated its new global campaign, Made of Caribbean, at an exclusive launch event in New York City. The event brought together a prestigious guest list including travel industry leaders, media, celebrities, dignitaries, influencers, creatives, and VIPs from music and fashion.
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Beaches Resorts announced plans to invest nearly US $1 billion in the expansion of its leading family all-inclusive vacation brand, doubling its footprint within the next five years. Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Beaches Resorts, unveiled the groundbreaking announcement and ambitious expansion plans at the company’s Made of Caribbean global launch event held in New York City. Stewart shared the announcement of new destinations for the Beaches brand including: a new Beaches in Barbados, plans for a Beaches in Exuma, The Bahamas, and Beaches Runaway Bay in Jamaica – along with a sneak peek of the new Treasure Beach Village coming to Beaches Turks and Caicos.
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced Andrea Grisdale, Founder and CEO of IC Bellagio as Vice Chair of its new initiative, Together in Travel, alongside thirteen founding partners.  This groundbreaking program aims to transform how small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operate and succeed within the global travel industry. Andrea Grisdale, with over 25 years of experience in crafting bespoke travel experiences, will lead the initiative’s mission to foster inclusivity, resilience, and sustainability across the sector.
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Interest in Northern Pakistan is soaring, with the BBC, CNN and Financial Times all recently naming the region as one of the must visit destinations for 2025. In 2024 the Giglit-Baltistan region saw a 121% increase in international visitors compared to 2023, who were drawn to the area’s stunning mountains, lakes, wildlife, excellent trekking, climbing and unique culture. This trend is expected to continue into 2025, with domestic tourism also sharply on the rise, but this presents ecological challenges in a fragile mountainous environment.
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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has unveiled its latest destination marketing film, ‘Not a Vacation…Our Vacation’ – a bold and witty take on what makes the emirate a holiday destination unlike any other. Produced by Goldmine, directed by renowned filmmaker Mark Middlewick and brought to life with creative direction from Impact BBDO, the film offers a fresh perspective on the UAE’s northernmost emirate. Breaking away from conventional travel narratives, it redefines Ras Al Khaimah as a place where curiosity sparks unexpected discoveries, and every experience feels refreshingly different.
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With a collection of spectacular properties in its portfolio, Kempinski Hotels is proudly home to some of the finest luxury suites in the world. From sprawling villas and sky-high penthouses to characterful hideaways steeped in history, the Kempinski constellation is filled with stand-out accommodations fit for contemporary kings and starry-eyed queens. As World Sleep Day approaches on 14 March, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company has curated a collection of its most sensational suites, based on superlative space, historic pedigree or pure wow factor. From Berlin to Bali, these are the finest accommodation options in the Kempinski collection.
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Heritage Expeditions and the Russ family were praised for setting the New Zealand standard in responsible expedition tourism during an exclusive event celebrating the company’s 40-year anniversary and 50+ year contribution to New Zealand conservation. The Hon. James Meager, Minister for the South Island, told 75 VIP guests on board Heritage Expeditions flagship Heritage Adventurer he could not be prouder of the Christchurch-based, family-owned and operated expedition cruise pioneers and their legacy promoting conservation, tourism and New Zealand as a gateway to the Subantarctic Islands and Antarctica’s Ross Sea.
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In a regional industry first, seven leading global hotel companies have pledged their commitment to supporting Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism development vision as a destination of the future. Individual meetings with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and His Excellency Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, were held with the global and regional leaders of hospitality, including:
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Normandy is set for an eventful year, with several exciting events lined up. For the past three years, the region has been actively preparing for the Caen Millennium celebrations in 2025, forging strong partnerships. Meetings across the UK and Ireland, southern Italy, Denmark and Norway have fostered collaborations with cultural, political and tourism institutions. Also, a call for projects was launched to engage local tourism, culture, and sports stakeholders in creating events connected to William the Conqueror’s millennium in 2027. Among the ideas already proposed is the creation of a European cultural route named ‘The Norman Road,’ designed to link various historical sites across Europe.
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has launched the Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase 2025, a dynamic competition designed to engage and empower the next generation of Caribbean tourism leaders. Open to tertiary-level students from universities and colleges across CTO member countries, the initiative challenges student teams to develop forward-thinking, sustainable business proposals that drive economic growth and enhance the region’s global tourism appeal.
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A new survey reveals growing demand for robust payment security, with over 70 per cent of travellers stating they would choose a travel company based on its strong reputation for secure commerce
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for February 2025, maintaining continued strong performance. The airline welcomed 1.6 million guests during the month, achieving a notable average passenger load factor of 89%.
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Providing a platform for the regional entrepreneurs who will shape the future of travel, Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will host the ATM Start-Up Pitch Battle in association with Intelak during the show’s upcoming edition. Taking place on 1 May at ATM’s Future Stage, the competition invites startups to present their innovative and industry-changing business pitches in front of an expert panel of judges, including Ramzi Al Qassab, Managing Director Middle East at Sabre, and Njood Alkhaldi, Innovation Specialist at Intelak Hub.
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