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  • Atout France and France Montagnes Launch 2025/26 Winter Season (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-13 06:47:32)
    The mountains of France are ready for another sparkling winter season that promises a wealth of ski and non-ski activities, accessibility for all, greener resorts and varied accommodation, following a vibrant Winter Launch at Kindred, London, on 9 September. Despite the transport challenges presented by strikes, the event welcomed 27 journalists to hear the latest news from the French ski industry, presented by France Montagnes alongside 18 exhibitors.
  • World-Class Opera Stars Descend on Türki̇ye’s 2,000-Year-Old Amphitheatre (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-13 06:37:02)
    When Italian tenor Riccardo Massi and Russian soprano Olga Maslova take the stage at Türkiye’s Ancient Theatre of Aspendos this September, they’ll be performing where Roman audiences gathered nearly 2,000 years ago. The 32nd International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival (September 14 – October 1) transforms one of the world’s best-preserved ancient amphitheatres into a star-studded cultural destination rivalling modern-day top-notch opera houses.
  • Finnair receives Five-Star Global Airline Award from APEX based on customer reviews (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-13 06:36:24)
    Finnair has been rated to receive the highest star rating, a Five Star Global Official Airline Rating from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for 2026. The airline ratings are based on certified airline passenger feedback, and passengers rated more than one million flights across nearly 600 airlines worldwide.
  • Etihad Reports August 2025 Traffic Statistics (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-13 06:34:56)
    Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for August 2025, marking a historic milestone as the airline carried more than 2 million passengers in a single month for the first time ever.The airline welcomed 2.0 million guests during the month, a 22% increase compared to August 2024. Etihad achieved a passenger load factor of 91%, up from 89% in the same month last year, reflecting strong demand and highly efficient capacity utilisation.
  • Icons and Innovators Converge: The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Program (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-13 06:32:09)
    Phocuswright today announced the full program for The Phocuswright Conference 2025, the travel industry’s most important stage where global leaders, bold disruptors, and rising innovators converge to define the future of travel. Taking place November 18-20, 2025, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, CA, the event will spotlight candid conversations, cutting-edge research, and high-stakes debates at a moment of unprecedented change for travel, technology, and consumer behavior.
  • Suncruise presents CITCA 2025 at Seatrade Europe (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-13 06:29:22)
    Suncruise has participated in Seatrade Europe, the benchmark trade fair for the international cruise industry, held in Hamburg. The association, which brings together the ports of general interest of Andalusia along with Ceuta and Melilla, took advantage of this strategic forum to officially present to the international community the International Congress on Cruise and Nautical Tourism (CITCA 2025), which will take place from October 15 to 17 in Motril and Granada.
  • Summer’s Not Over Yet on Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi, Where Culture, Indulgence and Bliss Collide (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 09:37:04)
    Summer’s not over yet, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi is keeping the summer spirit alive with an enticing array of seasonal offers, experiences and activations across its iconic beachfront resorts, cultural institutions and natural escapes. Whether you’re after serene spa moments, elegant dining with a view, or sun-soaked fun by the sea, Saadiyat Island’s summer line-up blends sophistication and relaxation in a way only this island can. Ready to discover what’s waiting?
  • The New Icons of Travel: TOURISE Awards Unveil Shortlist for Global Tourism Excellence (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 09:22:09)
    A new movement is sweeping through the travel industry, one that’s less about volume and more about value, less about sheer size and more about soul. That shift is on full display today with the unveiling of the inaugural TOURISE Awards shortlist. Powered by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, this isn’t just another awards program; it’s a statement. It’s a collection of 66 destinations from every corner of the globe that are, quite simply, redefining what it means to be a place worth visiting.
  • Anticipation builds for Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s 2025 Taste of the Caribbean (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 09:05:51)
    The countdown is on and the excitement is sizzling! The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has officially opened registration for Taste of the Caribbean, the region’s most celebrated culinary exchange and competition. This year’s event, taking place Nov. 16-18 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All-Inclusive Resort, promises an inspiring showcase of education, creativity and culinary pride.
  • MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BANGKOK ANNOUNCES ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – “UNFOLDING LEGACIES” (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 08:06:41)
    Marking a defining chapter that celebrates heritage while shaping the future, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok – the Kingdom’s first luxury hotel and a multi-award-winning property – proudly announces the launch of its 150th anniversary celebration under the evocative theme Unfolding Legacies. Recently recognised as the World’s Best Hotel by The Daily Telegraph in 2024, awarded Three Keys by the MICHELIN Guide, and featured in La Liste 2025 as one of the World’s Best Hotels, the property continues to reaffirm its standing as one of Asia’s most celebrated city resorts and a symbol of refined hospitality worldwide.
  • Alila Hotels Beckons Travelers to Experience the Luxury of Wonder Through Global Campaign (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 03:15:43)
    Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces Alila, part of Hyatt’s Luxury Portfolio of brands, is inviting travelers to discover a more connected world by unveiling a new creative campaign, A World Awaits. The campaign also introduces Alila Moments—enriching, immersive and personalized guest experiences that span culture and community, nature and environmental awareness, creativity, and wellness.
  • Luxury on the Vine: Kimpton to Introduce “Laid Back Sophistication” to Napa Valley (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 03:13:15)
    Kimpton, part of IHG’s fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, today announces its entry into Napa Valley, Calif., a highly coveted west coast travel destination that attracts more than four million annual visitors among its wineries and scenic landscapes. Projected to open in 2028, the hotel will build upon the brand’s California origins and extend a “Golden State” reach that currently includes 10 open Kimpton properties.
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates growth in Mexico with six signed voco hotels (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 03:11:30)
    IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, celebrates the signing of six Mexico hotels for the premium voco hotels brand, in partnership with Alliance Hotels. The conversions will expand IHG’s upscale offering in Mexico, providing owners with a stylish, welcoming and distinctive brand that elevates their existing properties, optimizes returns and attracts new guests.
  • Hilton Surpasses 200 Hotels in Canada, Accelerates Multi‑Brand Expansion (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 03:08:42)
    Hilton is celebrating a major milestone: more than 200 hotels are now open and welcoming travelers across Canada. This achievement, highlighted by the most recent openings of Hôtel Vallea Bromont, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodstock ON and Spark by Hilton Toronto Mississauga - reflects the hospitality company’s successful multi-brand growth strategy. With a primary focus on expanding its focused service, extended stay, and lifestyle brand portfolios, Hilton continues to broaden its footprint while delivering signature hospitality, warmth, and innovation in destinations ranging from iconic city centers to emerging leisure and event hubs nationwide.
  • Nashville’s Newest Design Hotel, The Printing House Nashville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 03:04:21)
    The Printing House Nashville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a lifestyle hotel honoring Nashville’s rich printing legacy and design, has opened at the intersection of Third Avenue and Peabody Street, in the heart of Nashville’s fast growing South Bank neighborhood. Offering 187 refined guest rooms, locally inspired food & beverage offerings and authentic guest experiences, the hotel blends mid-century elegance with thoughtful design and an homage to Nashville’s past. Located just blocks from Honky Tonk Highway, Printer’s Alley and the legendary Ryman Auditorium, The Printing House invites visitors to discover inspiration in the heart of Music City.
  • Sunseeker Resort Rebrands as Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 03:00:21)
    Sunseeker Resort proudly announces a bold new chapter in its history with a rebrand to Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton. Under new leadership, owner Blackstone Real Estate with Pyramid Global Hospitality as hospitality management company, and an exciting new partnership with Hilton’s esteemed Curio Collection, the resort is set to become Florida’s ultimate waterfront vacation as well as the premier meetings and convention destination.
  • Refresh yourself with a fall/winter Retreat Stay in nature (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 02:58:45)
    Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. (based in Shinagawa, Tokyo) operates 24 hotels across Japan. In popular resort areas, HMJ specialize in “retreat stays” helping guests unwind and find relaxation tailored to their unique style, and providing a high-quality experience.
  • Halloween House Long Island Opens September 26 with a One of a Kind Halloween Experience (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 02:56:24)
    Halloween House Long Island will open its doors on Friday, September 26 at Broadway Commons (358 N. Broadway, Hicksville, NY), inviting guests to enjoy a completely reimagined, one-of-a-kind Halloween experience that’s incredible for all ages.Brand new for 2025, Halloween House Long Island has refreshed the attraction from top to bottom, blending never-before-seen rooms with redesigned favorites to deliver an experience unlike anything guests have seen before.
  • Backroads Releases 2026 Active Adventures Catalog with the Widest Selection in Company History (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 02:54:52)
    Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today announced the release of Explore the World with Backroads, its highly anticipated 284-page color catalog showcasing Hiking & Walking, Biking and Multi-Adventure Tours for 2026. The company’s latest travel edition features a record-breaking lineup of more than 270 trips spanning 7 continents, over 60 countries, 5 Canadian provinces and 23 US states.
  • The Wellness Side of Marriott Bonvoy’s All-Inclusive Resorts (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-12 02:52:22)
    Today, travel means more than discovering new destinations, it’s also an opportunity to care for oneself, reconnect with personal essence, and find balance in paradise. Marriott Bonvoy elevates the all-inclusive experience with a portfolio of resorts designed to offer not only rest and entertainment, but also physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. From ancestral rituals to luxury treatments and facilities, each property invites guests to experience transformation in harmony with its surroundings.