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interCaribbean Launches Flights Between San Juan and Anguilla (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-19 08:08:36)
interCaribbean Airways announces the launch of new non-stop flights connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and Anguilla (AXA). Starting Thursday, April 14, 2025, this new route will strengthen connectivity between Puerto Rico and the Northern Caribbean, offering travelers a convenient option for reaching the luxurious destination of Anguilla.
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SANDALS® LAUNCHES NEW SALE ACROSS ALL JAMAICAN RESORTS (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-19 08:05:26)
Sandals Resorts is inviting travelers to experience the beauty of its flagship island with one of the brand’s biggest offers yet, the Jamaica Sale, launching today. Guests can save up to $1,250 off their vacation across all seven Sandals resorts on the island, with rates starting as low as $199 per person, per night, plus included perks like a free catamaran cruise for two to bask in the Jamaica sea breeze (a value of USD $230+).
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A World First, Ovolo Hotels Partners with Nodal to Revolutionise Hotel Digital Marketing (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-19 08:02:16)
In a world first, Ovolo Hotels, an award-winning, dynamic and innovative boutique lifestyle hotel collection, has announced a strategic partnership with Nodal, a rising star in the marketing world with industry-leading AI-powered digital marketing solutions. This collaboration aims to harness the power of artificial intelligence to elevate Ovolo’s marketing efforts, driving exceptional performance driven results.
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New Zanzibar Marine Reserve Established (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-19 08:00:48)
Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection, the only 5-star resort in Zanzibar boasting the exclusive formula “one island, one resort”, continues its path of environmental enhancement with a new initiative dedicated to the protection of the ecosystem.In collaboration with the government of Zanzibar, a new marine reserve has been established which encompasses the entire coast of Bawe Island, to preserve the magnificent coral reef and rich fish population, ensuring the biodiversity and the vitality of the underwater ecosystem for future generations.
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Long-Haul Holidays on the Up as Kuoni Reports Strong Demand for 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-19 07:57:55)
From the Caribbean to the Far East and the Indian Ocean to South Africa, the January “peak season” has seen strong demand for long-haul holiday bookings for the year ahead with sales 14% ahead of last year, according to worldwide travel company Kuoni.It’s been one of the best January and early February sales periods since 2019, as people seek out long-haul winter sun, family adventures and multi-centre escapes.
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10 Reasons Why An Arctic Expedition Micro Cruise Is The Ultimate Adventure For 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-19 07:54:18)
As 2025 looks to be the year travellers seek experiences that go beyond traditional travel, Arctic Expedition Micro Cruises are surging in popularity offering the perfect mix of exploration, adventure and comfort. Whether a solo traveller wanting to connect with like-minded guests, families looking to inspire young minds or intrepid explorers in search of new challenges, a small ship voyage to the polar regions is the ideal choice.
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EVA Air Leads the Way With Launch of Fourth-Generation Premium Economy Class Seats (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-19 07:52:36)
EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, unveiled its fourth-generation Premium Economy Class seats with an industry-leading seat pitch of 42 inches. It was presented today during the “Focus on Evolution: Taking Off with Heart” launch event at Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation’s No. 4 Hangar. Presided over by EVA Air President Clay Sun, the event showcased the airline’s latest seat design.
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Chia Laguna Resort Sets the Scene for a Summer of Sardinian Splendour (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-19 07:50:50)
Chia Laguna Resort, the jewel of south-west Sardinia renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes and award-winning beaches, will reopen for the 2025 season on 15th April.
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First speakers announced for Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-19 07:47:21)
The 2025 edition of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, which is set to take place at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh from 11-13 May 2025, has confirmed the first speakers for the region’s leading hospitality investment platform.Organised by The Bench, FHS Saudi Arabia brings together hospitality leaders and decision-makers to discuss hotel performance and development, the outlook for hospitality investment in Saudi Arabia and the key market trends driving the sector, aiming for actionable outcomes that will transform the industry, which continues to witness unprecedented growth.
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Over 100 tourism leaders confirm support for Gloria Guevara as next Secretary-General of UN Tourism (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-19 07:43:12)
Gloria Guevara, a globally-recognized leader in travel and tourism, has secured critical support from over 100 global tourism leaders who are backing her dynamic candidacy for the position of Secretary-General of UN Tourism. Her campaign is aimed at creating “a new era for tourism’ and focused on empowering local communities.
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INVEST SAUDI RETURNS TO MIPIM WITH A WEALTH OF NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-19 07:39:22)
Invest Saudi will return to MIPIM in March 2025, leading a high level delegation of government entities and representatives from some of KSA’s biggest real estate developments to showcase a wealth of new investment opportunities in the Kingdom.
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Air France-KLM becomes latest Amadeus Nevio partner (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-18 12:49:20)
At the heart of this transformation is the adoption of the IATA ONE Order standard, which will elevate the customer experience to meet the evolving needs of digitally savvy consumers.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS UNVEILS BOLD NEW DIGITAL EXPERIENCE (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-18 12:36:51)
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announces the roll out of its new and elevated digital experience across etihad.com and the mobile app. The new digital experience offers a modern and inviting platform to book travel and gain inspiration for upcoming journeys.The website navigation is re-engineered as a standout left-side menu allowing users to move seamlessly and efficiently through the site; while the bold colour of ‘midnight dune’ from Etihad’s newly integrated colour palette, gives an enticing first impression.
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FAIRMONT THE PALM SHOWCASES CULINARY EXCELLENCE AT GULFOOD 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-18 12:31:30)
Fairmont The Palm is set to tantalize taste buds at Gulfood 2025, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition. As a leading luxury destination in Dubai, Fairmont The Palm will showcase two of its signature restaurants - Seagrill Bistro and BA! Boldly Asian, offering specially curated tasting menus that celebrate bold flavors, premium ingredients, and culinary craftsmanship.
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Signum Hotels and Resorts Announces Partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-18 12:29:26)
The partnership will seek to introduce Wyndham’s Trademark Collection brand to the UAE, as well as expanding its existing footprint in India and the United Kingdom
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Travellers in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are set to take more holidays in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-18 12:24:50)
The travel market is set to grow in 2025, according to a new industry report. Marriott Bonvoy’s 2025 Ticket to Travel research was conducted amongst 21,374 adults in ten markets across Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EMEA).It looked at more than 4,700 travellers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) specifically - and found that 84% in each market will do more or the same amoun
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Travel trade must embrace crypto payment options (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-18 10:12:09)
Custom Travel Solutions (CTS), the software-as-a-service private-label platform for closed-user groups such as membership organizations and loyalty programs to sell travel, is ahead of the curve in recognizing the growing demand for cryptocurrency payments in the travel sector.
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Korean Air to launch flights to Kobe, Japan (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-18 07:54:34)
Korean Air will commence twice-daily flights between Seoul Incheon and Kobe from April 18, becoming the first Korean flag carrier to operate this route.The morning flight will depart from Seoul Incheon at 8:25 am, arriving at Kobe at 10:00 am, with the return flight departing from Kobe at 11:00 am and arriving at Seoul Incheon at 1:00 pm. The afternoon service will depart from Seoul Incheon at 3:50 pm, reaching Kobe at 5:30 pm, while the return flight will leave Kobe at 6:30 pm and arrive at Seoul Incheon at 8:40 pm. The flight time is approximately two hours.
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RYANAIR CALLS FOR NATS CEO TO RESIGN (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-18 07:49:27)
Ryanair, UK’s No.1 airline, recently called for NATS CEO, Martin Rolfe, to step aside as thousands of passengers travelling to/from London Stansted Airport on Saturday (15 Feb) suffered unnecessary delays of up to 2hrs due to NATS ATC staff shortages.
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NEW ERA FOR REGIONAL TRAVEL IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA WITH LARGER QANTASLINK AIRCRAFT TAKING OFF (Breaking Travel News 2025-02-18 07:45:24)
Regional South Australian travellers will benefit from more seats and improved reliability as Qantas today upgrades all regional routes from Adelaide to the larger QantasLink Q400 turboprop aircraft. The introduction of the larger Q400 aircraft into Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Mount Gambier and Kangaroo Island has been made possible by the airline’s significant investment in 14 additional Q400s for its regional fleet to better connect regional Australia. Once the transition is complete, Qantas will have three Q400s based in South Australia.