Day Headlines in Travel News: 2024-09-12

  • Turkish Airlines heading back Down Under with new Sydney service (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 09:49:37)
    Turkish Airlines has announced today it will launch flights to Sydney from December 4, adding a second Australian destination to the carrier’s global network.The airline, which flies to more countries than any other, will operate four weekly flights to Australia’s largest city via Kuala Lumpur using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
  • Inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Set to Showcase Global Innovations in Belize (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 09:43:56)
    On the evening of Friday, 27 September 2024, Belize will host the first-ever World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, promising to be a landmark event in the realm of global tourism and hospitality. This inaugural event is not just a celebration of achievements but also a pivotal moment for the industry, highlighting innovative practices and sustainable initiatives that are shaping the future of travel and hospitality worldwide. Launched at COP28 in Dubai, it is the sister programme of World Travel Awards, established in 1993 to acknowledge excellence in travel.
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts and Sankari Launch the World’s First Upper Luxury Standalone Regent Residences (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 07:16:36)
    IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the launch of the first Regent Residences in the Middle East through an agreement with Sankari, a premier luxury real estate developer in Dubai.Regent Residences Dubai - Sankari Place, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio, will be situated in Dubai’s Marasi Marina neighbourhood and feature 63 upper luxury units as well as ten floating homes.
  • Spark by Hilton Debuts in Canada to Continue Blazing Pace of Expansion (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 07:12:17)
    Hilton and JM Hospitality Inc. today announced the opening of Spark by Hilton Toronto Markham, marking the brand’s entry into the Canadian market. Situated in the vibrant tech and business hub just 28 kilometers north of Toronto, the opening of the first Spark in Canada signals an important growth milestone for the rapidly expanding premium economy brand.
  • IBS Software Transforms Airline Operations for Fuji Dream Airlines with Cloud Native Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 07:10:29)
    Fuji Dream Airlines Japanese regional carrier and IBS Software, a global leader in SaaS solutions for the travel industry, have collaborated to transform and seamlessly migrate airline operations to a cloud-native platform. This partnership is a significant step in IBS Software’s mission to modernise airline operations in APAC and underlines its commitment to cloud nativity and innovation in aviation technology.
  • HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO Hosts an Evening of Culinary Excellence (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 07:06:01)
    HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, is pleased to announce an exclusive cultural and culinary event at the historic Mitsui family Shimogamo Villa, a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property. Held over four evenings this autumn, guests can enjoy a specially curated dinner by Chef Tetsuya Asano, Japan’s representative for Bocuse d’Or 2027, paired with a live performance of Noh, the traditional Japanese art form.
  • Tom Osborne Joins Kuramathi Maldives as Sustainability Manager (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 07:04:18)
    Kuramathi Maldives are pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Osborne as the new Sustainability Manager. In his role, Tom will lead the resort’s sustainability initiatives, serving as the driving force behind their commitment to environmental stewardship.
  • Sail Croatia Boosts Hike Cruise Programme for 2025 - New Luxury and ‘National Park’ Themed Options (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 07:01:20)
    Sail Croatia has boosted its Hike Cruise programme for 2025 with the introduction of a new ‘National Park’ themed cruise plus a choice of luxury hike cruise optionsHike your way through Croatia’s National ParksThe new ‘National Parks’ themed itinerary is perfect for nature lovers looking for a relatively laid-back holiday.
  • The Pavilions Phuket Opens New Wellbeing Clinic, The Pavilions Vitality (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 06:58:10)
    Boutique luxury hotel brand The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has opened a brand-new wellbeing clinic, The Pavilions Vitality, in Phuket, Thailand, bringing enhanced wellness offerings to complement those already offered at its flagship hotel, The Pavilions Phuket. Focused on promoting overall wellbeing, immunity optimisation, nutrient support and longevity, the new clinic offers a range of personalised, science-based and holistic treatments to guests and non-guests from its location within integrated wellness centre, Life Balance Phuket.
  • Celebrate Thailand’s Culture-Packed Festivals this Autumn at The Sarojin (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 06:56:41)
    Thailand’s luxurious boutique resort The Sarojin has late availability this autumn, with rooms from £180 per night and package prices for a seven-night stay with return flights from the UK from £2,057 per person.Available dates cover some of the region’s biggest festivals and celebrations, including the hugely popular nationwide Loy Krathong and Thailand’s wonderfully unusual Thai Vegetarian Festival.
  • Marriott and PT. Pakuwon Jati Tbk. Sign Agreement to Open Five More Properties in Indonesia (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 06:54:25)
    Marriott International, Inc. and PT. Pakuwon Jati Tbk. announced a signed agreement to develop five additional properties, comprising more than 1,300 rooms across Indonesia. This announcement further elevates the two companies’ joint efforts to expand their footprint in the country.
  • Unmissable Autumn Events in Subtropical Okinawa (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 06:52:52)
    Here, the team at Visit Okinawa summarises some of the must-visit events in the region during the season…September/ October 2024: Record-breaking tug-of-warsLarge-scale tug-of-war events are a traditional hallmark of Okinawan festivals and the Itoman Great Tug-of-War, taking place on the 17th of September, is a spectacle not to be missed.
  • Yas Island unveils all-new Airport Lounge at Zayed International Airport (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-12 06:47:21)
    Yas Island Abu Dhabi, the region’s premier leisure and entertainment destination, recently launched Yas Island Lounge - a sophisticated space situated at the arrival’s hall of the state-of-the-art Zayed International Airport.Officially inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Liam Findlay, CEO of Miral Destinations and Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, the lounge aims to provide travellers with a warm and informative welcome to the world-class attractions and experiences Yas Island offers.