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  • Aleph Hospitality and Hilton announce Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel in Dammam (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 12:36:28)
    Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, has secured the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand for an upcoming 84-key hotel in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, owned by AREA Investment and Real Estate. This marks Aleph Hospitality’s third Tapestry Collection by Hilton property under management, further strengthening the company’s partnership with global hospitality company Hilton and expanding its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Melbourne transforms bag drop with Amadeus seamless solution (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 11:18:16)
    Passengers at Melbourne Airport will benefit from a unique side-loading design that makes it easier to load bags and manoeuvre large items like wheelchairs, pushchairs and trollies
  • Travel Trends in Australia’s Wine Regions (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 08:44:31)
    Australia’s wine regions are pulling in a different crowd these days. What used to be an area that focused on serious wine collectors now attracts families, young professionals, and travelers who simply want a weekend that feels more real than another hotel in the city.
  • Qatar Airways Group Appoints Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 07:37:11)
    Qatar Airways Group today announced the appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, 7 December 2025. Mr. Al‑Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer.
  • flynas Celebrates Launching Its First Direct Flight Between Madinah and Baghdad (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 07:24:54)
    flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, celebrated today launching its first direct flight between Madinah and Baghdad, adding one more route to its flight network connecting the two brotherly countries, in line with flynas growth and expansion plan and in parallel with the national goals in the aviation sector
  • Star Alliance Named World’s Leading Airline Alliance Once Again (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 07:22:31)
    Star Alliance has once again been recognised as the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2025, continuing its six-year winning streak. This year’s recognition reflects the Alliance’s continued focus on shaping a more seamless experience across the customer journey — from booking and airport to connections and loyalty. The honour was announced at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held in Bahrain.Commenting on the achievement, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said, “We are truly honoured to be named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance once again, especially knowing it reflects the trust of travellers and industry peers. Our focus has always been on making customer journeys feel effortless, and our lounges bring the experience to life. This recognition belongs to the teams across member airlines and the Alliance headquarters who make that possible every day, and we’re deeply grateful to our customers for their continued support.“
  • Etihad Guest Rewards 10 Extraordinary Challenge Winners at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 07:19:00)
    Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, celebrated the winners of The Extraordinary Challenge during a special ceremony held at the Etihad Guest Terrace during the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix over the weekend. Recognising and rewarding 10 extraordinary guests as the first to fly to complete the challenge and announcing the top three winners to become Miles-millionaires.Launched in May of this year, The Extraordinary Challenge dared Etihad Guest members to visit 15 of the year-round new destinations the airline had announced at the time. Since the launch of the competition Etihad continues its strategic and rapid expansion having announced 31 new route launches to date, including Palma de Mallorca, Salalah and Krakow to begin operating from next year.
  • Emirates Unwraps Christmas Magic at 40,000 Feet (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 07:14:54)
    This December, Emirates is sprinkling seasonal magic across every customer’s journey, inviting passengers to embrace the warmth, wonder, and whimsy of Christmas from departure to destination. As the airline prepares for more than 2.3 million departures and 2.5 million arrivals in the coming weekends, those flying with Emirates can expect generous touches of festive flair, from winter-inspired menus in global lounges to treasured traditions served at 40,000 feet.Classic Christmas cuisine above the clouds
  • Dusit expands Philippines portfolio with signing of ASAI Camaya Coast (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 07:07:16)
    Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Earth & Shore Leisure Communities Corporation, a prominent real estate and land-development company in the Philippines, to operate ASAI Camaya Coast, a new 150-key lifestyle hotel set to open in 2029 within the expansive and fast-evolving 20 million sq m Camaya Coast development in Mariveles, Bataan.The signing marks a strategic milestone for Dusit as it continues to grow its presence in the Philippines, introducing its ASAI Hotels brand to one of the country’s fastest-rising destinations for domestic tourism and short-break escapes from Metro Manila – just four hours by car or approximately 90 minutes via the Manila–Camaya ferry.
  • The Tower of London River Tour - the UK’s First Electric Tour Boat Is a Story of Tourism (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 07:03:10)
    A new chapter is unfolding on the Thames as the official Tower of London River Tour is unveiled, introducing a voyage through London’s past aboard the UK’s first electric tour boat.Operated by Woods Tours and in official partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, the Tower of London River Tour is set aboard the purpose-built Silver Raven, a state-of-the-art electric vessel designed to glide cleanly and quietly along the Thames, offering panoramic views as London’s stories unfold.
  • Experience Le Simon at Magic Megève Bois - Where Alpine Soul Meets Franco-Italian Gastronomy (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 07:00:44)
    The Magic Collection Retreats proudly launches Le Simon’s new winter menu, marking the start of its first official winter season at Magic Megève Bois.More than a restaurant, Le Simon is a return to a way of dining that has nearly vanished: one long table, one shared experience, where guests gather for evenings defined by conviviality, conversation and Alpine cuisine shaped by soul.
  • Algarve Wins Unprecedented Title of World’s Leading Beach Destination for the Fourth Time (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 06:58:38)
    The Algarve has been voted World’s Leading Beach Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards, securing the title for the fourth time and setting an unprecedented record. With this victory, the region becomes the only beach destination in the world to be distinguished in four editions (2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025), surpassing iconic destinations such as the Maldives and the Turks and Caicos Islands, both with three titles.The distinction was announced at the World Travel Awards 2025 ceremony held on the 6th December 2025 in Bahrain.
  • Meet the Winter Collection: Ten Outstanding Hotels Join the Leading Hotels of the World Portfolio (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 06:55:58)
    The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) is thrilled to unveil its Winter Collection, welcoming ten extraordinary properties into its global portfolio of 425+ hotels. This collection of independent, luxury hotels represents an exceptional range of hospitality options, from secluded eco-retreats and contemporary design-led stays to historic castles and alpine sanctuaries, each reflecting the unique spirit and local character that defines The Leading Hotels of the World. Spanning South Africa’s coastline to the European Alps, these additions highlight several of the world’s most sought-after destinations.
  • Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel embodies the spirit of giving with a meaningful visit to Al Noor Training (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-09 06:49:37)
    Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai has once again embraced the festive season by giving back to the community, continuing a tradition that has become a cherished part of the hotel’s culture. In a gesture of reflection and gratitude, the hotel’s leadership team dedicated time volunteering at the Al Noor Training Centre for People of Determination, reaffirming their commitment to compassion, inclusion and social responsibility.The visit brought together all Heads of Department for an enriching two-hour session with the students, designed to inspire connection and joy through interactive activities. The morning began with a warm welcome from the Al Noor team, followed by an introduction and guided tour of the facility, offering participants a deeper understanding of the organization’s transformative work.
  • Riyadh Season 2025-26: Your Guide to Must-See Moments in Saudi’s Winter City (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-08 12:19:12)
    As winter sets in, Riyadh transforms into a sweeping festival city, where headline sport, mega-music, design-led nightlife, and immersive zones converge. From late November through early 2026, Saudi’s capital invites visitors to dive into nights that sparkle, zones that thrill, and evenings that linger long after midnight. Here are the essential experiences to lock into your calendar.
  • Etihad Airways and Condor announce strategic partnership and new Abu Dhabi routes (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-08 12:14:00)
    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the German carrier Condor announced a strategic partnership alongside the launch of new daily flights connecting Frankfurt and Berlin to Abu Dhabi starting Summer 2026 and an extensive codeshare agreement.From 1 May 2026, Condor will operate daily services between Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi using its Airbus A330 aircraft, followed by the launch of daily Berlin-Abu Dhabi flights from 15 June 2026 operated by Airbus A320 aircraft. The new services will significantly broaden direct access to Abu Dhabi for German travellers, with seamless onward connections to Etihad’s extensive network across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australia.
  • A Night at Sea — Shore to Shore: Inside the 2025 World Cruise Awards in Bahrain (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-08 09:32:24)
    Under the dazzling lights of the Arabian Gulf, the 2025 World Cruise Awards unfolded last weekend in a glittering gala at Exhibition World Bahrain — a venue transformed into a celebration of ocean-going journeys, luxury voyages, and the dream of exploration at sea. On Saturday evening, cruise-industry leaders, travel editors, seafarers, and luxury-travel enthusiasts gathered in black tie and national dress for pre-dinner cocktails, a sumptuous gala dinner, and the crowning of the world’s most outstanding cruise ships, cruise lines, and maritime experiences.
  • A Night of Future-Shaping Glamour: The 2025 World Travel Tech Awards in Bahrain (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-08 07:05:35)
    Under the glittering chandeliers and beneath the vaulted ceilings of Exhibition World Bahrain, global travel-tech visionaries gathered last weekend for what may become the defining moment of 2025 in travel innovation: the fifth annual World Travel Tech Awards. The evening promised more than trophies — it was a vivid showcase of where travel is going next, blending cutting-edge technology, global ambition, and the timeless allure of wanderlust.
  • Spotlight on the 2025 World MICE Awards — Bahrain’s Night to Remember (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-08 07:02:15)
    This past weekend, the glimmering halls of Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) were transformed into a centre stage for global achievement as the 2025 World MICE Awards took place under a grand black-tie gala. The event marked the 6th annual edition of the Awards and served not only as a celebration of excellence in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions, but also as a vivid showcase of why Bahrain is fast emerging as a world-class destination for business travel and international events.
  • Four Seasons Announces Highly Anticipated Opening in Germany with Luxury Hotel in Berlin (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-08 06:37:13)
    Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons and prominent European hotel developer Gruppo Statuto announce plans to transform Berlin’s historic Hotel de Rome into a Four Seasons experience, opening in late 2027. This opening marks the return of Four Seasons to Berlin after 20 years.