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  • Cruising Excellence Redefined: American Cruise Lines’ Triple Triumph (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 08:21:35)
    Last night in Bahrain, American Cruise Lines made waves at the World Travel Awards Grand Final, walking away with three prestigious awards: World’s Leading River Cruise Company 2025, World’s Leading Small Ships Cruise Line 2025, and North America’s Leading River Cruise Company 2025. These remarkable accolades reflect the cruise line’s unmatched dedication to delivering authentic, intimate, and immersive river cruising experiences across the United States.For travellers seeking to explore America’s great rivers in comfort, style, and elegance, American Cruise Lines proves there is no better way to experience the heart of the nation.
  • Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu — Philippines’ Best MICE Hotel 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 08:02:31)
    Last night, at the World MICE Awards in Bahrain, Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu was proudly crowned Philippines’ Best MICE Hotel 2025. For business travellers, event planners, and corporate groups, this recognition confirms what many have long experienced: the resort seamlessly blends luxury, functionality, and versatility, making every meeting, incentive trip, or conference a flawless success.Shangri-La Mactan isn’t just a hotel — it’s a destination where work, relaxation, and celebration converge.
  • Explore the World and Go All the Way with AirAsia MOVE (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 07:59:41)
    Last night in Bahrain, at the World Travel Tech Awards, AirAsia MOVE was proudly named Asia’s Best Travel Booking App 2025. For travellers across the region and beyond, this accolade cements AirAsia MOVE’s reputation as the go-to platform for planning, booking, and managing journeys with ease, speed, and style.With AirAsia MOVE, exploring the world has never been simpler — or more rewarding. From flights to hotels, rides to experiences, it brings the world into your pocket, empowering travellers to go all the way.
  • Tanzania — World’s Leading Safari Destination 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 07:45:52)
    Last night, amid the glittering celebrations at the World Travel Awards Grand Final in Bahrain, Tanzania was proudly crowned World’s Leading Safari Destination 2025. For travellers seeking the ultimate encounter with nature, wildlife, and unspoiled landscapes, this recognition confirms what adventurers have long known: Tanzania is a place where the safari dream becomes reality.Here, vast savannahs, majestic mountains, and teeming wildlife come together to create a journey that is as thrilling as it is unforgettable.
  • Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa, Indonesia — World’s Leading Dive Resort 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 07:32:18)
    Last night, amid the glitz and glamour of the World Travel Awards Grand Final in Bahrain, Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort & Spa was proudly crowned World’s Leading Dive Resort 2025. For divers, adventurers, and luxury travellers alike, this recognition confirms what those who have experienced it already know: here, world-class diving meets five-star comfort in one unforgettable package.Bunaken Oasis isn’t just a resort; it’s a gateway to one of the planet’s most vibrant underwater worlds, combined with the elegance, service, and serenity of a luxury retreat.
  • Double Victory at Sea: Princess Cruises Triumphs at the World Cruise Awards 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 07:21:18)
    A Celebration of Dining, Entertainment, and Unforgettable VoyagesLast night in Bahrain, Princess Cruises made waves at the World Cruise Awards, claiming not one but two prestigious titles: World’s Best Cruise Ship for Dining 2025 for Sun Princess and World’s Best Cruise Ship for Gambling 2025 for Enchanted Princess. These remarkable wins reflect Princess Cruises’ commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences at every turn — whether guests are indulging their taste buds or testing their luck under the bright lights of onboard casinos.For travellers who demand the ultimate blend of elegance, entertainment, and indulgence, these accolades are proof that Princess Cruises continues to set the standard for modern ocean travel.
  • Africa’s Best MICE Organiser 2025: Wy-Go (South Africa) (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 07:09:53)
    Where Events Transform Into Unforgettable ExperiencesIn a night of global celebration at the World MICE Awards Grand Final in Bahrain yesterday evening, Wy-Go, South Africa’s premier event management company, was crowned Africa’s Best MICE Organiser 2025. For anyone who has experienced the seamless orchestration of business, leisure, and culture that Wy-Go delivers, the recognition is a fitting tribute. For event planners and corporate travellers alike, this is the company that turns every meeting, conference, and incentive trip into a memorable journey.Wy-Go doesn’t just organise events; it curates experiences that linger long after the last presentation, gala, or networking session concludes.
  • Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai — World’s Leading Shopping Mall Hotel 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 06:59:51)
    Last night in Bahrain, amid a glittering celebration of global travel excellence, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai was crowned World’s Leading Shopping Mall Hotel 2025 at the World Travel Awards Grand Final. For those who have experienced the seamless fusion of luxury accommodation and unparalleled retail indulgence, the accolade comes as no surprise. For others, it is an invitation to discover the ultimate combination of five-star comfort and extraordinary shopping in the heart of Dubai.This is where retail therapy meets resort-style elegance, creating an experience that delights every sense.
  • S Hotel Montego Bay — Jamaica’s Best MICE Hotel 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 06:38:16)
    In a night of Caribbean pride and global recognition, S Hotel Montego Bay was crowned Jamaica’s Best MICE Hotel 2025 at the World MICE Awards held yesterday evening in Bahrain. For a property that has already redefined contemporary luxury on Montego Bay’s famous Doctor’s Cave Beach, this award confirms what event planners, business travellers and holidaymakers alike already know — this is a resort that brings style, sophistication, and seamless service together under one glittering Jamaican sun.This is five-star living, five-star meeting space, and five-star Caribbean flair — all in one irresistible destination.
  • Paradise Vietnam — Asia’s Best River Cruise Line 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 06:31:21)
    Under the glow of chandeliers and celebration, at last night’s World Cruise Awards in Bahrain, Paradise Vietnam was crowned Asia’s Best River Cruise Line 2025 — a triumph that reflects not only excellence in cruising, but the soul of a nation defined by its rivers. The award is more than a title. It’s a testament to a company that has reimagined river travel as an art form, offering journeys that are as serene as they are spectacular.For anyone dreaming of drifting through landscapes of legend and living culture, this is the river experience that belongs on every bucket list.
  • A Better Flying Experience Cannot Be Found - Royal Brunei Airlines — World’s Leading Cabin Crew 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 06:20:00)
    In a shimmering ballroom in Bahrain last night, amid the applause of travel leaders from around the world, Royal Brunei Airlines was crowned World’s Leading Cabin Crew 2025 at the World Travel Awards Grand Final. For those who have flown with the boutique national carrier of Brunei, the win comes as no surprise. For the uninitiated, it is an invitation to discover a style of inflight hospitality that feels almost lost in modern aviation — warm, intuitive, genuine, and deeply human.This is not just cabin service. It is cabin serenity.
  • Paradise Found: Vakkaru Maldives crowned Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-07 06:00:12)
    Last night, at the glamorous Grand Final of the World Travel Awards in Bahrain, Vakkaru Maldives was crowned Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort 2025 — a recognition that captures everything guests experience from the moment they land until the moment they leave. This isn’t just a holiday spot: it’s a place where the world feels genuinely suspended, and paradise becomes real.
  • World Travel Awards honours global innovators in the Kingdom of Bahrain (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-06 20:37:00)
    Tourism royalty from across the globe convened in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025 to recognise the travel organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation.
  • World Travel Tech Awards reveals 2025 winners at Kingdom of Bahrain ceremony (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-06 08:19:36)
    World Travel Tech Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the travel tech sector – has unveiled the winners of its 2025 programme at a glittering gala reception held in the Kingdom of Bahrain.The finest travel technology brands from around the world attended the 5th annual World Travel Tech Awards Gala Ceremony for a night of celebration and industry recognition.
  • New Details About What’s Coming to Walt Disney World in 2026  (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-06 08:17:19)
    The countdown is on to the new year, and at Walt Disney World Resort, 2026 will bring ten all-new and reinvigorated attractions and experiences, plus nine returning festivals and special events. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming in 2026, offering even more reasons to visit this magical destination all year round:
  • Jet2 announces the launch of flights and holidays to Egypt (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-06 08:14:59)
    Jet2 has revealed more exciting news for customers today, by announcing the launch of flights and holidays to Egypt, as well as a special offer on holidays to celebrate the arrival of the new destination.From February 2027, the award-winning tour operator and airline will operate year-round to two hugely popular sunshine destinations in Egypt – Hurghada and Sharm-El-Sheikh – a move that will be warmly welcomed by holidaymakers.
  • SAS launches SAS Holidays – a brand-new all-in-one travel product (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-06 08:13:08)
    SAS expands its offering with the launch of SAS Holidays. The new concept reflects the rising demand for integrated leisure travel solutions, giving customers the possibility to arrange their entire journey in one place. By combining flights with accommodation, transfers and tailored extras, SAS strengthens its position in the growing holiday market.With SAS Holidays, the entire trip can now be managed in one place, reflecting SAS’ ambition to expand its offering in the leisure market. The product will be actively marketed going forward, with the campaign line “There’s holidays. And there’s SAS Holidays.” playing a central role.
  • Norwegian Group with 1.8 million passengers in November (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-06 08:11:19)
    In November, Norwegian had 1.5 million passengers, while Widerøe had 324,000 passengers, bringing the Group total to 1.84 million passengers. The November load factor of 85.5 percent was a record high for Norwegian.“We had a strong performance overall during November. The load factor for Norwegian is the highest we have ever recorded for this month, showing that the network and capacity adjustments we made for the winter season are making a positive impact. We are also pleased with an increase in the unit revenue in November for Norwegian, and that operational performance continues to be solid into the winter season,” said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian.
  • Delta to recognize 100,000 acts of kindness to celebrate 100 years of service (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-06 08:08:07)
    Every holiday season, Delta welcomes hundreds of thousands of customers to the skies who are eager to reconnect with loved ones or recharge on vacation. While holiday travel brings its own share of pressure, Delta is shifting the spotlight to the simple acts of humanity that make our journeys memorable. To celebrate 100 years of flight, Delta will highlight the simple acts of care that connect us all – the true reason for the season. For the winter holidays, the global airline is introducing Centennial Cheer, a program that will recognize 100,000 acts of kindness shared among Delta employees and customers.
  • Korean Air and Hanjin Group airlines to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink fleetwide (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-06 08:05:42)
    Korean Air, alongside Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, will introduce Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to its entire fleet.This marks the first time a South Korean airline will adopt Starlink for in-flight connectivity, an initiative that aims to significantly elevate the passenger and crew experience ahead of the airlines’ full integration.Starlink, SpaceX’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, delivers peak broadband speeds of up to 500 Mbps, enabling passengers to enjoy seamless streaming, online gaming, video calls, cloud-based work, shopping and messaging. With Starlink, customers across all cabins will have access to fast, reliable in-flight Wi-Fi, allowing them to stay connected in the air as effortlessly as they would on the ground.