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  • Aloft Energizes Shanghai Hongqiao Transport Hub with New Hotel Opening (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 12:49:56)
    Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, recently announced the opening of Aloft Shanghai Hongqiao. Nestled in the core of the West Hongqiao Business District, the new hotel neighbors the National Exhibition and Convention Center and the Hongqiao transportation hub. Offering a vibrant, social, and stylish stay for modern explorers, Aloft Shanghai Hongqiao features energetic public spaces, tech-savvy rooms, and a design-driven experience that’s anything but ordinary.
  • Where coconut palms hum and sustainability feels like luxury: Ana Mandara Cam Ranh (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 12:33:50)
    There’s a certain hush that falls the moment you slip off the beaten track and find yourself on Bai Dai’s sun-baked sand, palms tilting like ushers toward a long, quiet sea. At Ana Mandara Cam Ranh, that hush is intentional — not the silence of isolation but the carefully curated stillness of design that lets the ocean, garden and sky do the talking. It’s a place that has quietly been collecting accolades for that very balance: in 2025 Ana Mandara Cam Ranh was crowned Vietnam’s Leading Green Resort at the World Travel Awards.
  • Turkish Airlines Opens its First European Lounge Abroad in Edinburgh (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 12:24:09)
    Turkish Airlines has opened its first-ever European lounge at Edinburgh Airport, aside from the world-famous one at its Istanbul hub, bringing another dimension of its world-renowned hospitality to travellers in Scotland. The new lounge further elevates Edinburgh’s premium travel offering while reinforcing the airport’s growing role as an international gateway.Türkiye’s flag carrier, which flies to more countries than any other, hosted a celebratory event at Edinburgh International Airport on 10 December to mark the opening of its eighth lounge outside of Türkiye. Turkish Airlines continues to bring scaled-down slices of its five-star Lounge in İstanbul to its international gateways to maintain a seamless and luxurious experience.
  • Etihad for Business Enables Corporate Clients to Purchase Carbon-Offsets (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 12:22:11)
    Leveraging its existing collaboration with CarbonClick*, Etihad Airways has introduced a new enhancement to its Etihad for Business (EYB) platform, enabling corporate clients to redeem EYB credits for carbon-offsets directly through the Etihad for Business portal.
  • Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Celebrates 15 Years with Star-Studded Anniversary (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 10:44:36)
    Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi celebrated its 15th anniversary on December 3, 2025, in the presence of Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 Driver, Ferrari executives including Maria Carla Liuni, Ferrari’s Chief Brand Officer, Julien Kauffmann, CEO of Miral Experiences, tier 1 media outlets, and the park’s dedicated annual pass holders and VIP guests. The milestone event brought together partners, fans and long-time supporters to honor 15 years of record-breaking rides, innovation and unforgettable family experiences under the park’s iconic red roof.
  • Cancún Convention & Visitors Bureau: Steering Paradise to Global Triumph (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 10:34:05)
    In the glittering world of travel accolades, few honors shine as brightly as the World Travel Awards; and in 2025, one destination has captured imaginations and industry applause alike: the Cancún Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCVB), crowned World’s Leading City Tourist Board. This victory isn’t just an award — it’s a tribute to a vision that redefines what it mean
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts signs new Holiday Inn Resort in picturesque Lonavala (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:55:36)
    IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Emproy Hospitality LLP, for the development of Holiday Inn Resort Lonavala. Slated to open in 2027, the deal strengthens IHG’s presence in the essentials category and underscores its continued expansion across India’s fast-growing leisure destinations.Nestled in the lush, year-round greenery of Lonavala, the new Holiday Inn Resort will offer travelers a scenic getaway. Its prime location on the NH-48 Expressway ensures excellent visibility and access, positioning it as the corridor’s next premier destination. Embodying the ethos of the trusted Holiday Inn brand, beloved for its consistent comfort and guest-focused innovation, Holiday Inn Resort Lonavala will feature 100 well-appointed rooms, three distinct dining options, and recreational facilities including a swimming pool, spa, and fitness center.
  • Coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:52:01)
    It may not snow in Queensland in December, but underwater, the Great Barrier Reef is putting on its own kind of snowfall in a dazzling underwater exhibition of new life. Giant clams, molluscs and gastropods joined the Great Barrier Reef’s headline event, the annual synchronised coral spawning, across much of the 2600km/1615 miles length of the Reef last night (10 December 2025), putting on a jaw-dropping show after some corals performed a curtain raiser in November. This underwater snowstorm of coral sperm and eggs showcases one of the world’s most visually incredible natural phenomena.
  • Relaxation and Connection Define Wellness Travel in 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:47:33)
    As we enter into the new year, many will be looking to beat the January blues with a wellness escape, prioritising relaxation and rejuvenation to begin 2026. Expedia’s Unpack 2026 highlights that 91% of travellers are seeking trips centred on relaxation, reading and quality time with loved ones. This evolution reflects a broader shift in which travellers are choosing to step away from a hyperconnected world and reconnect with the people they care about, seeking shared experiences over constant digital engagement. This is evident in the way travellers are actively pursuing mindful breaks from daily demands, whether through the therapeutic sound of the sea, the grounding presence of nature or the restorative atmosphere of a spa.
  • New for 2026 - Award-Winning Pierhouse Hotel to Launch New Loch and Castle View Cafe on Argyll Coast (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:45:49)
    The award-winning team behind one of Argyll’s most iconic coastal hotels has announced plans to open a new cafe overlooking Castle Stalker and Loch Linnhe in early 2026.The Pierhouse Hotel at Port Appin is now leading the refurbishment of the former Castle Stalker View Cafe on the A828 between Ballachulish and Connel.
  • City of Dreams Named Cyprus’ Best MICE Hotel 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:43:53)
    The five-star resort, based in Limassol Cyprus, joins an exclusive lineup of winning properties which includes some of the world’s finest venues for global meetings, incentives, conferences and events. Voted for by MICE professionals, media and consumers, the award recognises City of Dreams’ commitment to excellence in this field.Grant Johnson, property general manager at City of Dreams, Mediterranean commented: “What an honour it is to be recognised by the World MICE Awards as Cyprus’ leading MICE Hotel
  • CHTA HIGHLIGHTS THE BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM CHIEF 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:38:57)
    The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) today shared the leading insights emerging from the 2025 Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), which recently took place in Barbados. CHTA also announced that CHIEF 2026 will be held November 16–18, 2026, running concurrently with Taste of the Caribbean. The annual event brought together hotel executives, policy makers and tourism partners from across the region to examine the strategies reshaping Caribbean hospitality and the operational shifts required for long-term resilience and competitiveness.
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Floats Out First New Ship Class in 10 Years (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:35:40)
    Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, celebrated a momentous milestone in Seven Seas Prestige’s™ construction journey as the ship floated from dry dock on 27 November, 2025. The first new ship class for Regent in 10 years, Seven Seas Prestige will usher in a new legacy for ultra-luxury cruising.“Seven Seas Prestige touching water for the first time marks an extraordinary moment for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, representing the culmination of years of planning and collaboration with our long-standing partners at Fincantieri,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “The overwhelming response to this vessel affirms that discerning travelers recognize something truly exceptional is on the horizon; emphasized by the ship’s launch day which became our biggest single booking day for a new ship in our history. From the unprecedented Skyview Regent Suite to every thoughtfully designed detail, Seven Seas Prestige embodies our dedication to redefining ultra-luxury travel.”
  • Unlock the world’s best-kept secrets with expert-led journeys from Captain’s Choice (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:31:54)
    Captain’s Choice is known for its carefully researched and flawlessly organised journeys. Several upcoming itineraries in 2026 will be led by expert guides whose insight brings each destination to life, from wine connoisseurs and rally car champions to cultural historians.In February 2026, escape the winter on Captain’s Choice’s recreation of the legendary Kangaroo Route from Sydney to London. Inspired by the original 1947 Qantas journey, this modern adventure combines comfort and discovery aboard a privately chartered Qantas Airbus A330. Travellers are joined by aviation expert and retired Qantas Captain Greg Fitzgerald as well as cultural historian Kenneth Park, an experienced tour guide and the former Curator of Collections at Wesley College Melbourne, whose knowledge and stories bring each stop, from Singapore to Italy, to life.
  • WorldTicket by GO7 expands IATA BSP network to Armenia, completing its Caucasus coverage (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:29:25)
    WorldTicket by GO7, which gives travel agents access to 150+ airline partners through its W2 ticket stock, has today gone live in IATA’s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in Armenia.This enables IATA-accredited travel agents in the country to sell, issue, and settle W2 tickets in Armenian dram through their existing BSP setup – with instant ticketing and no additional configuration.
  • Sunrise Airways and Protect Group join forces to offer hassle-free refunds (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:26:01)
    Protect Group, a leader in ancillary travel products, has today announced a strategic agreement with Sunrise Airways. This partnership now offers the airline’s passengers a simple and reliable way to secure refunds should they not be able to travel.Going forward, Sunrise Airways customers can book their flights with greater peace of mind, knowing they are protected against any unforeseen events thanks to Protect Group’s flagship service, Refund Protect. This will allow all travellers to make their tickets fully refundable for the first time if they are unable to travel. An upgrade that was previously unavailable.
  • Online Multi-Day Tours emerge as travel’s next big growth opportunity (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:23:50)
    The multi-day online tour segment is growing rapidly, with an annual growth rate of 26.6% over the last three years, reaching £12.1 billion in revenue in 2024, according to recent research by Arival. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, positioning multi-day tours as a key driver of growth for the travel experience industry.Adalte, the leading B2B hub for the distribution of multi-day tours and package tours, points out that the main challenge in this sector has historically been the digital breach, i.e. the difficulty of managing and standardising complex tour content compared to unique and more standardised products such as hotels or flights. Multi-day tours require content uniformity, which implies technological aggregation, connectivity and product format standardisation
  • How to Stay Connected While Backpacking: eSIM Tips (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-11 07:01:04)
    Backpacking has become one of the most fulfilling ways to explore the world. Whether you’re traversing jungles in Southeast Asia, hiking across South America, or wandering through quiet European villages, the freedom, flexibility, and adventure of backpacking create memories that last a lifetime. But staying connected while on the move—without overspending or worrying about unpredictable network access—can be a real challenge.
  • Etihad Airways Brings Home Three Awards from the World Travel Awards 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-10 20:13:58)
    Etihad won three major World Travel Awards: World’s Leading Airline for Customer Experience, World’s Leading Economy Class, and World’s Leading Airline Business Class Lounge for its Premium Lounge at Zayed International Airport. Overall, the airline was nominated in 13 categories, highlighting its key role in promoting Abu Dhabi tourism globally.
  • VIDEOS: Global AI Show - Abu Dhabi 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-10 10:05:58)
    The Global AI Show 2025 is a premier international gathering that brings together the world’s leading minds in artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and digital transformation. The event showcases groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of business, government, and society, featuring visionary keynotes, expert-led panels, live technology demonstrations, and high-level networking. From enterprise AI solutions and ethical governance to robotics, generative AI, and future-ready infrastructure, the Global AI Show 2025 serves as a global platform for decision-makers, innovators, and tech pioneers to exchange ideas and accelerate the next wave of intelligent technologies.