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  • ITC Hotels Limited honoured with host of top titles at World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 15:00:41)
    Indian hospitality leader ITC Hotels Limited has been honoured with a series of top titles at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA). The company, which today encompass over 140 hotels across 90+ destinations, was voted:• World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2025• World’s Leading Sustainable Employer 2025• World’s Leading Sustainable Food & Nutrition Initiative 2025• World’s Leading Sustainable Marketing Campaign 2025The prizes were revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism
  • Iberostar Group honoured with World’s Leading Marine & Biodiversity Conservation Programme title (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 14:58:25)
    Hospitality provider Iberostar Group has been recognised with the title of World’s Leading Marine & Biodiversity Conservation Programme 2025 for its Wave of Change program at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA).The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.
  • Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor honoured by World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 13:38:05)
    Luxury hotel Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor has been recognised with the title of World’s Leading Sustainable Water & Waste Innovation 2025 by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA).The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.
  • Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps - Selenkay Conservancy honoured by WSTHA (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 10:34:18)
    Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps - Selenkay Conservancy has been recognised with the title of World’s Leading Conservation Programme 2025 by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA).The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.
  • Hilton and Winnow honoured with World’s Leading Sustainable Partnership 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 07:41:10)
    Green Ramadan 2025 by Hilton and Winnow has been recognised with the title of World’s Leading Sustainable Partnership 2025 by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA).The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.
  • Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler honoured - World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 07:12:55)
    Luxury Canadian property Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler has been recognised with the title of World’s Leading Indigenous Community Tourism Initiative 2025 by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA).The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.
  • Discover the ‘Chelsea of Asia’ at Gardens by the Bay - Twenty Years of the Singapore Garden Festival (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 07:10:16)
    The biennial Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) is one of the world’s leading garden shows, attracting award-winning landscape and garden designers, florists and horticulturalists from all over the world.The July 2026 event marks the festival’s 10th anniversary and will be a celebration of two decades of horticultural excellence, floral artistry and green ingenuity in the extraordinary setting of Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. Recognising that Asia’s premier flower show is still an undiscovered gem for many garden lovers in the UK, independent tour operator ECT Travel has curated an eight-day/seven-night holiday to the world’s greenest city that begins with two full days at this inspiring show.
  • Sweden’s End-of-Year Offer: Come and Get Bored! (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 07:07:35)
    Gazing at an open fire deep in the forest, watching the stars light up the sky, waiting for the Aurora, hoping for fish to bite while sitting on a frozen lake… for hours on end… In Sweden, boredom isn’t a problem – it’s the point. Introducing a travel concept that embraces an idea increasingly gaining ground: that boredom is good for you.“And then you also need some time to just sit and gaze,” world-famous author Astrid Lindgren wrote in her diary in 1964.This quiet insight feels more relevant than ever. As the year winds down and to-do lists fill up, Lindgren’s home country of Sweden is offering experiences that are increasingly rare: the chance to disconnect, slow down, and do nothing. Well, almost nothing.
  • W Living Room X Veuve Clicquot: First–ever Pop-Up Café (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 07:05:42)
    This November, W Kuala Lumpur is proud to unveil an exclusive Parisienne-inspired champagne journey, unveiled for the very first time at the leading luxury lifestyle city escape in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Centre.This immersive Parisienne-inspired champagne experience redefines the art of sipping, bringing together the spirit of Veuve Clicquot with the vibrant energy of the city’s most iconic luxury lifestyle hotel. Guests are invited to indulge in an elevated pop-up journey from 7th November 2025 to 30th November 2026 that celebrates sophistication, style, and the unmistakable joie de vivre of champagne culture.
  • Hamilton Island Appoints Rebecca Hamey as General Manager Qualia (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 07:03:06)
    Hamilton Island today announced the appointment of Rebecca Hamey as General Manager of qualia, the island’s internationally acclaimed luxury resort.With more than 15 years’ experience in luxury and boutique hospitality, Hamey returns to qualia with deep knowledge of the resort and its guests. This appointment marks a homecoming – Hamey previously held a leadership role at qualia from 2016 to 2018.
  • Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Ignites the Festive Season (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 07:01:00)
    This festive season, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa invites guests to rediscover the joy of togetherness in the world’s gathering place. From December 1, 2025, to January 7, 2026, the resort transforms into a luminous sanctuary adorned with its signature theme, White Shores & Golden Lights – a symphony of shimmering whites and sunlit gold inspired by the purity of the season and the golden glow of new beginnings.The festive spirit officially ignites on December 1 with a magical Tree Lighting Ceremony, setting the tone for a season of warmth, wonder, and celebration. After a period of tranquil island indulgence, the festivities return in radiant full swing from December 21 onward, with a vibrant calendar of personalized experiences that lead all the way to the joyous Orthodox Beach Buffet Dinner on January 7.
  • Immersive Social Gaming Experience to Launch in Three London Locations Before Xmas (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 06:59:15)
    Following the phenomenal success of its debut site at The O2, which has welcomed over 125,000 visitors since opening last December, Activate will open at Oxford Street, Vauxhall (Albert Embankment), and Westfield White City over the coming weeks.Blending the thrill of video games with real-world physical activity, Activate offers a completely new kind of competitive socialising experience. Groups of two to five players can jump, climb, and problem-solve their way through high-energy, interactive game rooms featuring lasers, grids, hoops, and portals — a thrilling combination of live-action challenge and futuristic tech.
  • Data Appeal Redefines Destination Intelligence Introducing a New Agentic Management Tool (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 06:57:18)
    The Data Appeal Company announced the launch of a new feature that turns large volumes of travel signals into clear insights, scenario analyses, and actionable recommendations and outputs through a contextual intelligence interface.Built specifically for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), tourism boards, and travel authorities, this revolutionary tool addresses one of the sector’s most significant challenges: while tourism demand and data have grown exponentially, many destinations still lack the capabilities and resources to keep up.
  • Namron Hospitality Announces La Valise Los Cabos on Baja’s East Cape (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 06:55:29)
    Namron Hospitality proudly announces the debut of La Valise Los Cabos, its second opening in Baja California Sur this year and the fifth property under its flagship La Valise collection. Hidden within a pristine corner of the East Cape, La Valise Los Cabos is an intimate 10-room sanctuary, a handcrafted hacienda shaped over fifteen years by a multigenerational family of artists, architects, and sculptors. Just 25 miles from San José del Cabo, the property embodies Mexican warmth and Mediterranean grace, infused with Namron’s signature style, intimacy, and heartfelt hospitality. An oasis emerging from the desert, it rises within a created and perfected wilderness, spread across twelve acres of untouched landscape overlooking the Sea of Cortez. What began as a private family retreat devoted to togetherness and communion with nature now welcomes travelers seeking serenity and inspiration. This opening marks the fifth addition to the La Valise collection, joining its celebrated sister properties in Tulum, Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, and Mazunte.
  • ROUND HILL HOTEL & VILLAS ANNOUNCES 2025 HOLIDAY SEASON PROGRAMMING IN MONTEGO BAY (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 06:53:55)
    Round Hill Hotel & Villas has announced its 2025 holiday programming, highlighting new culinary experiences and elegant seasonal traditions that celebrate the spirit of the Caribbean. The storied Montego Bay resort invites guests to gather for an occasion defined by connection, craftsmanship and the timeless charm that has made Round Hill a cherished holiday retreat for generations.“The holidays at Round Hill are about belonging,” said Josef Forstmayr, managing director. “Each year, familiar faces return, new friendships are formed, and laughter drifts across the lawns; it’s a reminder that what endures most here isn’t the setting, but the feeling of coming home.”
  • Air Canada Elevates the North American Travel Experience with a Comprehensive Fleet Upgrade (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-22 06:51:27)
    Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, has announced its most comprehensive cabin renewal program yet, designed to make every flight across North America more comfortable, more connected, and more consistent for customers and crew members.Spanning Air Canada mainline, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express, this multi-year investment reimagines the onboard experience with new interiors, next-generation technology, and thoughtful details inspired by customer and co-worker feedback. This includes the industry’s most comprehensive Fast, Free Wi-Fi offering, sponsored by Bell.
  • Renting Smarter: How Flexible Mobility Shapes Modern Travel (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-21 14:19:35)
    Explore how car and van rental supports travel, work, and greener mobility, offering a practical way to move around without long-term commitments.
  • UNCCD COP16 Presidency Highlights Stronger Synergies on Land, Climate and Nature at COP30 (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-21 14:11:44)
    The five Rio Convention Presidencies (for UNFCCC, CBD and UNCCD) issued a joint call to step up cooperation across climate, biodiversity and land action agendas, presenting the first-ever shared Action Agenda declaration, the Belém Joint Statement, which signals a new, synergy-focused phase of implementation under the Rio Conventions. Youth, Indigenous Peoples, scientists, cities and governments all underscored that this must be driven by rights-based, community-led and science-informed action if it is to deliver real, on-the-ground impact.
  • Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai Unveils Lion in the Sun & Billionaire (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-21 13:52:44)
    Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai has officially become the city’s newest epicentre of culinary artistry and high-end entertainment, as Majestas — the global hospitality group behind some of the world’s most recognisable lifestyle brands — unveils two major openings: Lion in the Sun and a reimagined Billionaire. Both concepts debut on 25 November, each bringing an entirely distinct yet complementary expression of luxury to one of Dubai’s most sophisticated addresses.
  • All Eyes on Africa as UAE announces $6bn Tourism Investment Plan (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-21 11:37:45)
    As Africa records the fastest tourism growth globally, the UAE is set to inject $6 billion into the continent’s travel and hospitality sector - a move expected to create 70 000 new jobs.The announcement was made at the recent UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 in Dubai, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.Organised by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism in partnership with The Bench as part of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2025, the event brought together senior government officials, investors, and industry leaders to chart investment priorities and explore opportunities across tourism, infrastructure, aviation, and digital innovation.