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  • British Airways deals on dream getaways (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-28 07:02:36)
    Feeling the holiday cheer this season? British Airways is celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with major deals on flights and vacation packages for those planning their 2026 adventures.The limited time sale, running through Wednesday, December 3 on ba.com, features discounted flights and vacations to the UK and Europe from across British Airways’ 26 US destinations for travel from December 2025 through to March 2026.
  • Grand Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree and Rainforest Festival (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-28 06:59:17)
    Banyan Group and Mandai Wildlife Group marked a major milestone on 26 November with the Grand Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam officiated the grand opening, inaugurating the resort’s Wishing Wall and previewing Banyan Group’s inaugural Rainforest Festival, which is now open to the public.
  • Record turnout expected as Abu Dhabi prepares to host Formula 1 thrilling finale (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-28 06:57:43)
    Preparations on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi have moved into top gear with the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix programme now just days away.After Max Verstappen’s victory and McLaren’s double disqualification in Las Vegas, there is still a strong chance the drivers’ championship will be decided on the track of Yas Marina Circuit at the 24th and final race of the season from December 4-7.
  • IMS25 brings together global thought leaders in Riyadh with record attendance (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-28 06:55:37)
    The International MICE Summit 2025 (IMS25) concluded today in Riyadh after two days of high-level discussions, strategic announcements, and global collaboration, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing hubs for the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry.
  • Xuelei Perfume Museum: A global benchmark for fragrances and the new pilgrimage destination (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-28 06:52:22)
    In Guangzhou, a new fragrance is redefining what travel means.It doesn’t come from a boutique or niche perfumery, but from a vast sensory institution recently certified by Guinness World Records as the “Largest Perfume Museum” (9,500,878 sq m, Guangzhou, November 27, 2025) – the Xuelei Fragrance Museum .Here, scent becomes architecture, storytelling, and a new way to experience a city.
  • Abu Dhabi Turf Club will host the 33rd UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-28 06:49:15)
    Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Head of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC), the Abu Dhabi Turf Club (ADTC) will host the 33rd UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses on December 6, 2025.
  • Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton, Expected to Debut in Early 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-28 06:46:51)
    Hilton announces the upcoming debut of Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton, a newly reimagined resort in the heart of wine country, in early 2026. Nestled between rolling vineyards and a vibrant downtown scene, the resort boasts a multi-million-dollar investment in design and architecture, creating spaces and experiences that reflect Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of remarkable hotels celebrated for their distinctive character and immersive experiences. Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton is now accepting reservations online.
  • Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan Brings an Urban Riverside Retreat to the Huangpu River (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-28 06:41:14)
    The opening of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan marks the start of a new era for Waldorf Astoria in China, embodying the brand’s timeless elegance and the spirit of modern Shanghai. Artfully blending the brand’s heritage with the city’s forward-looking spirit, the refined retreat occupies a premier waterfront location in the vibrant Qiantan District of Pudong. ​​
  • Blossom Hotel Houston Elevates Guest Experience by Joining Curio Collection by Hilton (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-28 06:37:41)
    Blossom Hotel Houston proudly announces its transformation into Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton, which debuted on September 30, 2025. This highly anticipated rebrand ushers in a new era for the property, pairing the individuality of an independent lifestyle hotel with the global recognition, reach and loyalty benefits of Curio Collection by Hilton.To celebrate its debut, the hotel is offering Hilton Honors members an exclusive opening promotion of 1,000 Bonus Points per night, available for stays from October 2025 through March 2026.
  • loveholidays’ Biggest Black Friday Sale Ever Just Got Bigger With Up to £550 Off Selected Package Ho (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-28 06:34:29)
    loveholidays’ biggest Black Friday sale ever just got bigger, with the online travel agent now offering up to £550 off selected package holidays, based on bookings for four people.On top of that, holidaymakers can secure extra savings of up to £200 off bookings when using the code BFEXTRA at checkout, valid from Friday 28th November to midnight on Travel Tuesday, 2nd December.
  • Etihad Airways crowned one of the world’s top airlines in 2025 AirHelp Score (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-27 14:13:42)
    Etihad Airways has been ranked among the top airlines globally in the prestigious 2025 AirHelp Score, achieving an exceptional overall score of 8.07 out of 10 and jumping an impressive nine places year-on-year.Widely recognised as one of the world’s most comprehensive and trusted airline rankings, the AirHelp Score evaluates carriers equally on three key pillars: on-time performance, customer opinion and claim processing. The 2025 results are based on flight data from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025 and surveys from more than 11,500 passengers across over 60 countries.
  • Air Canada launches Black ‘Fly-Day’ fares in UK and Ireland (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-27 14:04:34)
    Air Canada, the largest Canadian airline and Canada’s flag carrier, is offering discounted return fares this Black Friday for UK and Irish customers travelling to Canada, the US, Mexico and the Caribbean.From 09:00 on 27 November to 11:59 on 3 December, UK customers will receive an up to £50 discount when booking Economy seats. Meanwhile, travellers in Ireland will get up to €50 off select fares.
  • Web in Travel kicks off WiT Seoul 2025: “The Next 20” charts the future of travel in Asia Pacific (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-27 14:02:15)
    Web in Travel (WiT) kicks off WiT Seoul 2025 today, convening many of APAC’s most influential leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs, to debate what the next two decades hold for the travel industry.The theme, “The Next 20”, challenges the industry to look beyond recovery cycles and short‑term gains, and instead design travel that is smarter, more connected, and more conscious.  Sessions will spotlight how AI, sustainability, and shifting consumer expectations are reshaping discovery, booking, and experiences.
  • HSMAI Middle East and Africa wraps up 8th Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-27 13:52:38)
    The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Middle East and Africa (MEA) has successfully wrapped up its 8th annual Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai. 400+ delegates, 83 speakers, 55 different discussions across 9 formats, 39 ROCKSTAR award submissions and a 15 percent increase in attendance compared to last year
  • British Airways expands its Heathrow network with two new short-haul destinations for summer 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-27 11:26:36)
    British Airways is expanding its network with the launch of two new short-haul additions to its route map, including Tivat in Montenegro and Guernsey in the Channel Islands.The UK’s flag carrier will launch seasonal flights to Tivat from London Heathrow Terminal 3 on 14 May 2026, operating during the summer season. British Airways has also announced year-round flights to Guernsey, commencing on 19 April 2026.
  • AlUla and Pompeii Join Forces to Shape the Future of Cultural Travel (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-27 11:13:10)
    Two of the world’s most remarkable open-air heritage destinations, AlUla in north-west Saudi Arabia and Pompeii in southern Italy, have come together in a new collaboration that will redefine how travellers experience the past. UNESCO World Heritage destinations unite to share knowledge, improve conservation, and inspire travellers through living history and cultural exchange.
  • Ferrari World Yas Island unveils five days of Fanzone action and Esports excitement (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-27 11:02:02)
    Fasten your seatbelts as the Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Fanzone is back from December 3 to 7, 2025, bringing fans an elevated, Ferrari-inspired race-week experience. Every year during the electrifying Formula 1 season, the award-winning theme park becomes the ultimate destination to follow the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, broadcasting every practice session, qualifying round and the final race live under its iconic red roof. With the action taking place just moments away at Yas Marina Circuit, fans can enjoy five days of F1 excitement from the heart of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.
  • Montego Bay Welcomes First Cruise Ship Since Passage of Melissa (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-27 10:57:36)
    Jamaica’s tourism Mecca, Montego Bay, has signalled its readiness for the phased resumption of tourism activities following Hurricane Melissa, with the homeporting of TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 1 vessel carrying 2,894 passengers.
  • The Other House Unveils New Uniform Collection in Partnership with James Lakeland (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-27 10:29:01)
    The Other House, the pioneering group of Residents Clubs redefining hospitality for the modern traveller, has unveiled its new Autumn collection of uniforms created in collaboration with renowned British designer James Lakeland. The uniforms perfectly reflect The Other House ethos that its team should feel as beautifully dressed as their most stylish residents.
  • Emirates to serve Baghdad with all Airbus A350 flights from 1 January 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-27 10:20:21)
    mirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its Airbus A350 across all seven weekly flights to Baghdad starting 1 January 2026.The A350 will replace the current Boeing 777 operating flights EK 943/944 four times weekly, offering customers it’s latest cabins for a more consistent travel experience on every flight.