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  • Ikos Odisia: Corfu’s Crown Jewel of Luxury Hospitality (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-28 07:41:18)
    Perched gracefully on a sun-drenched peninsula on the northwest coast of Corfu, Ikos Odisia has solidified its reputation as one of Europe’s most exceptional luxury retreats. For the second consecutive year, this stunning resort has been honored as Europe’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort at the prestigious World Travel Awards — a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence, elevated guest experiences, and thoughtful luxury.
  • Ethiopian Achieves Major MRO Breakthrough with First A350-900 Full Strip and Paint Program in Africa (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-28 07:38:00)
    Ethiopian Airlines, the leading carrier in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally, is proud to announce the successful completion of Africa’s first full strip-and-paint program of the Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two of its aircraft, marking a significant advancement in Ethiopian MRO’s capacity, technical expertise, and commitment to operational excellence. This achievement marks yet another milestone following the recent development of full strip-and-paint capabilities on the Boeing 787 fleet composite painting capability.
  • Launch of New Transportation Service “JAL de Hako-byun” (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-28 07:35:46)
    JALCARGO and the JR East Group are pleased to announce the launch of a new one-stop transportation service, “JAL de Hako-byun,” which combines the strengths of the Shinkansen high-speed rail network and JAL’s global air cargo network.
  • American further strengthens its Flagship hub (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-28 07:32:00)
    American Airlines is fundamentally changing the way it does business at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the airline’s largest hub, and the airline’s customers will soon benefit from those changes in a meaningful way.DFW has an outsized impact on the rest of the airline’s operation and on the journeys of the nearly 700,000 customers the airline serves every day across its global network. More customers and more bags travel and connect through DFW every day than any other airport in American’s network — with more than 30% of all daily connecting customers and daily connecting checked bags traveling through the airline’s hometown airport. When DFW runs well, American runs well. That impact demands continued focus and investment, and both are already well underway.
  • Pegasus Airlines Announced as Official Airline Partner of Chelsea Football Club (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-28 07:30:07)
    Extending across both men’s and women’s teams, the partnership brings together two dynamic organisations with a shared commitment to innovation, global growth and connecting people – whether through football or travel.Launching as a scheduled carrier in 2005, Pegasus Airlines has spent more than two decades making air travel accessible to millions through its cost-effective and digital-first business model. Today, serving 158 destinations in 55 countries, it is also among the world’s most profitable airlines, operating one of the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleets globally. Pegasus Airlines’ significant order of 200 new aircraft, together with its recent agreement to acquire Czech Airlines and its subsidiary Smartwings, marks a new chapter in Pegasus Airlines’ international growth strategy.
  • Virgin Atlantic launches the future of travel planning (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-28 07:26:27)
    Virgin Atlantic recently unveiled the full rollout of its innovative Virgin Atlantic Concierge across both the Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays websites, giving every guest access to an intelligent, always-on travel companion that redefines how journeys are planned and booked.
  • Riyadh Air Launches ‘Employment First’ Overseas Aviation Training Scholarship Program (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-28 07:24:47)
    Riyadh Air’s newly-announced ‘Employment-First’ Overseas Scholarship Program aims to launch several scholarship tracks, starting with two specialized paths for engineers in Australia, followed by a pilot training program in the United States.
  • Oman hotel revenues up more than 18% to OMR193.4 million as hospitality expansion continues (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-28 07:20:05)
    Hotel revenues in Oman rose by more than 18% year-on-year between January and September 2025 to reach a new nine-month high of OMR193.4 million (US$505 million), according to leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.In the same period, room revenues climbed by nearly 21%, occupancy rose by 13%, hotel guest numbers grew by 9% and employment in the hospitality sector increased by 5.3%, the company said.
  • Miami Beach is world’s priciest New Year’s Eve destination, survey reveals (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-27 12:21:08)
    Miami Beach is the most expensive destination in the world for accommodation this New Year’s Eve, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org.
  • Anantara Chiang Mai Resort Unveils the Colonial Dining Experience (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-27 08:57:16)
    Anantara Chiang Mai Resort proudly announces the launch of the Colonial Dining Experience, a seven-course chef’s table journey inspired by the cultural convergence that once defined the historic 1921 House. Originally built as the British Consulate more than a century ago, the 1921 House has long stood as a quiet testament to Chiang Mai’s role as a meeting point between Lanna tradition and British refinement. Today, its teak-lined halls and river-facing verandahs provide the setting for an immersive dining experience that brings this shared heritage to life through storytelling, flavour, and contemporary culinary craftsmanship.
  • A Theatre of Flavour Reserved for the Curious at Kayto with the Launch of ‘The Vault No.8’ (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-27 08:54:24)
    Kayto, the acclaimed Japanese-Peruvian culinary destination at Jumeirah Al Naseem, unveils ‘The Vault No.8’, an extraordinary new dining experience that invites guests into a world of mystery, discovery, and elevated gastronomy.Designed as a ritual of anticipation, The Vault No.8’ has been meticulously crafted to enchant the most discerning palates through a multi-sensory journey that transcends the traditional dining experience. True to its name, the “Vault” evokes a sense of secrecy and concealed treasures, while “No.8” represents fortune, prosperity, and balance – hallmarks of the refined fusion for which Kayto is celebrated.
  • Jumeirah Beach Hotel Announces Re-Launch Of Kids Club, Designed By OliOli® (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-27 08:51:55)
    Every child’s stay at Dubai’s much‑loved Jumeirah Beach Hotel begins a new and exciting chapter of discovery, marked by the debut of the newly renovated Kids’ Club designed by OliOli.Exclusively at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the re-envisioned kids’ club is a curated play concept built around unity, shared experiences, and a holistic environment for imagination. The transformation is powered by OliOli®, Dubai’s award‑winning experiential play space. Inspired by the vision of leading educators, artists and developmental psychologists, OliOli® is celebrated for creating interactive experiences that engage a child’s body and mind. Its creative expertise brings added depth and variety to this exciting launch.
  • A Sicilian noble residence reenchanted by Laura Gonzalez launches in Taormina (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-27 08:45:12)
    Honouring vibrant Sicilian heritage through a soft, contemporary lens, Villa Timeo is an exclusive 21 room residence reopening its doors in May 2026, following a sumptuous redesign by acclaimed interior designer Laura Gonzalez. Just steps away from the legendary Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina, Villa Timeo offers exceptional views over the Mediterranean, Taormina and its ancient Greek amphitheatre.
  • Spa Cenvaree Elevates Global Wellness in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-27 08:41:42)
    Spa Cenvaree, the signature wellness brand of Centara Hotels & Resorts, has redefined holistic well-being throughout 2025 with transformative therapies and immersive experiences across its global portfolio. This year marked significant milestones in wellness innovation and international recognition.
  • AC Hotels by Marriott Debuts in the Philippines (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-27 08:32:51)
    AC Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Manila, which marks the lifestyle brand’s debut in the Philippines. Elegantly positioned in the iconic GLAS Tower, designed by ASYA Design – a platinum LEED certified building in Manila’s central business district, the hotel sets a new standard of modern hospitality where European heritage blends seamlessly with Filipino warmth. The new hotel has been expertly crafted to deliver The ‘Perfectly Precise’ AC Hotel experience, as a sanctuary for discerning travellers who value thoughtful design, effortless efficiency, and purposeful spaces. The hotel features 160 contemporary rooms and suites, curated experiences, and panoramic views of the Ortigas skyline, offering a refined urban escape for both business and leisure travellers.
  • Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita — A Rebirth of Spirit, Cuisine, Wellness and Adventure (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-26 07:22:14)
    Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has reopened after an extensive seven-month transformation, fully reimagined as a living canvas celebrating the natural wonders of Mauritius, the diversity of its culture, and the promise of timeless elegance and island living.Martin Dell, General Manager, says: “Our new story is not simply beginning; it is unfolding with heart, soul and timeless elegance. More than a reopening, this moment marks a purposeful reconnection to the spirit of Mauritius, inviting couples, families and friends to immerse in experiences that blur the line between the inside and out and honour the beauty of our island. With reimagined all-pool villas and residence rentals that draw textures and colours from the island’s beauty, every space becomes an invitation to rest, to explore, to connect, to fall in love with life again. The resort now stands as a living canvas where every moment feels like a story waiting to be told and a memory to be made.”
  • A Year of Recognition: Pan Pacific Singapore Honoured with Multiple International and Local Awards (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-26 07:19:28)
    Pan Pacific Singapore marks an exceptional year in 2025, having garnered a total of 52 international and local awards, in categories spanning business, MICE, luxury, culinary and service, weddings, and sustainability. These prestigious awards acknowledge Pan Pacific Singapore’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation within the hospitality industry.
  • Balfour Miami Beach Joins Wyndham’s Registry Collection Hotels (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-26 07:16:55)
    With decades of iconic style and undeniable flair, Balfour Miami Beach makes its grand entrance into Registry Collection Hotels, adding a splash of classic Art Deco cool to the brand’s curated lineup of independent gems. The 82-room South of Fifth landmark is where golden-era glamour meets modern Miami sophistication, ushering in a bold new chapter for one of the city’s most celebrated and beloved destinations.A fixture of South Beach since 1940, the hotel’s history—complete with its pastel facades and terrazzo details—remains at its heart, now radiating a vibrant, modern spirit that feels unmistakably Miami. With its inviting pool terrace, onsite culinary offerings, and breezy social spaces, the hotel captures the playful spirit of the city, just steps from vibrant streets and sun-drenched beaches.
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first Holiday Inn hotel in Nepal’s Sudurpashchim Province (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-26 07:12:06)
    IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Club Chaulani Ltd. to develop Holiday Inn Dhangadhi, a 115-key hotel in Dhangadhi, Nepal. Scheduled to open in Q1 2028, the signing marks IHG’s entry into the Sudurpashchim Province and reflects the company’s strategy to expand its presence in high-potential, underserved markets across South Asia.
  • Avelo Airlines Goes International at Wilmington International Airport with Flights to Punta Cana (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-26 07:10:26)
    Avelo Airlines celebrated its start of international service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) with nonstop service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, ILM’s first international route. Avelo is the first and only airline offering nonstop service between ILM and Punta Cana.