Day Headlines in Travel News: 2024-10-15

  • What Are Japanese Online Casinos? Key Insights from Industry Professionals (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 18:25:05)
    Explore the unique features of 日本のオンラインカジノ with expert insights. Find top recommendations, and compare them with global platforms.
  • SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND TOURISM PLAN TO OPEN SPHERE IN ABU DHABI (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 18:10:48)
    Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) (“Sphere Entertainment”) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (“DCT Abu Dhabi”) announced today that they will work together to bring the world’s second Sphere to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This next-generation entertainment medium is expected to be a landmark addition to this premier international capital city, elevating the entertainment offerings for residents and visitors alike.
  • World’s Leading Theme Park Destination 2023, Yas Island, achieves Impressive 83% Hotel Occupancy (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 13:34:16)
    Yas Island Abu Dhabi sees 90% hotel Occupancy in August. Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi Achieves 73% Hotel Occupancy in August. GCC visitation saw a 72% increase to the Yas Theme Parks compared to 2023, followed by a 24% increase from India
  • 5 Essentials for the Ultimate Foodie Road Trip (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 10:37:33)
    A foodie’s road trip seeks to discover flavors from local specialties, find that hidden place nobody seems to know about, and enjoy the journey more than the destination. In light of the latest trends in culinary tourism, more travelers will be planning road trips based on their food experiences. Here are seven essentials you need to have for the ultimate foodie road trip.
  • Technology Trends Transforming Car Rental (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 10:33:51)
    Car rental services are now crucial to contemporary travel, providing travelers with convenience, flexibility, and freedom globally. Whether for business trips, family vacations, or weekend escapes, car rentals offer an alternative to vehicle ownership and using public transport. This post explores the latest trends influencing the Car Rental Service Market, showcasing how providers adjust to evolving consumer preferences and technological progress.
  • Eurostar overhauls culinary offering with new chef lineup (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 08:43:41)
    For the first time in high-speed rail history, three food and beverage visionaries have come together to serve contemporary creations onboard trains, which are available for customers from November 4th
  • Red Roof® Offers New Discounts to Military Members and Veterans to Celebrate Veterans Day (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 07:09:08)
    In honor of our country’s brave men and women in the military and those who have served, Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, has announced new military and veteran discounts.
  • Bridging the Action-Awareness Gap: Trip.com Group’s 2024 Sustainable Travel Consumer Report Insights (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 07:03:46)
    Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, reveals that while sustainability awareness is rising among travellers, there remains a gap between awareness and action. This is one of the key insights from the Sustainable Travel Consumer Report 2024 that the Group released today.
  • Four Seasons and Lucid Team Up to Offer Guests Sustainable Driving Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 07:00:49)
    Global luxury hospitality leader Four Seasons and Lucid Group, Inc., maker of the world’s most advanced electric vehicles, announce a new partnership grounded in a shared vision of an exceptional, sustainable lifestyle. The collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to environmental stewardship and responds to a growing guest desire for added flexibility and unique, eco-friendly experiences during their stay.
  • OVER A THIRD OF BUSINESS TRAVELERS LOSE UP TO A DAY OF PRODUCTIVITY ON TRIPS (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 06:57:46)
    As business travel bounces back, with the sector poised to hit a record spending high by year-end, a new report, “The Changing Face of Travel and Work”, uncovers the impact that travel planning is having on business travelers’ productivity. Blacklane, the premiere global chauffeur services provider, available in more than 50 countries, launched the report, determining changing business traveler habits across the US, UK and UAE.
  • The Peninsula London Proudly Return as Official Hotel Partner for the Fashion Awards 2024 (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 06:55:44)
    Building on the success of their partnership in 2023, The Peninsula London is proud to continue its collaboration with the British Fashion Council as the Official Hotel Partner for the second consecutive year of The Fashion Awards (TFA). TFA will take place on Monday, 2nd December at The Royal Albert Hall London. The Peninsula London will proudly host luminaries across fashion, film, and music in glamour, comfort and luxury, as they prepare for the prestigious BFC Foundation fundraising event. Last year, guests included Erin O’Connor, Grace Carter, Harris Reed, Jean Campbell, Katie Piper, Law Roach, Letitia Wright, Little Simz, Louis Partridge, Maya Jama, Kojey Radical, Michael Ward, Neelam Gill, Olivia Arben, Olivia Dean, Abbey Clancy, Damson Idris, Paapa Essiedu, Rochelle Humes, Sheila Atim, Skepta, Stormzy, and Zara McDermott.
  • Unveiling the Neolithic: Türkiye Hosts Groundbreaking Global Congress (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 06:53:40)
    From 4th -8th November , 2024, the Southeastern Anatolian city of Şanlıurfa, home to the globally significant Neolithic sites of Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe, will host the World Neolithic Congress, the first of its kind. Organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), this pioneering event will bring together approximately 1,000 scholars from 64 countries and 487 institutions to advance research and understanding of Neolithic cultures worldwide.
  • Sardinia Beyond Summer (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 06:51:17)
    As autumn takes hold across Europe, Chia Laguna Resort, Sardinia welcomes guests seeking warm temperatures and activity filled days. Following an outstanding season marked by double-digit growth in occupancy rates, the resort welcomes all types of traveller to three distinct properties - Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia, Baia di Chia Resort Sardinia - Curio Collection by Hilton, and Hotel Village
  • Innsbruck Winter Safari - Five Unique Experiences in the Capital of the Alps (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 06:49:33)
    A far cry from the traditional African safari and catching sight of the ‘Big Five’ – Austria’s ‘Capital of the Alps’ offers instead five unique experiences for winter wanderers.From skiing under the stars or travelling through time at a Victorian Christmas market, to a magnificent carnival event that is only held every five years, the Innsbruck region is a hidden jewel, just waiting to be discovered.
  • The Gambia Experience Celebrates First Flight With a Vibrant Cultural Welcome (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 06:46:53)
    The Gambia Experience celebrated its first flight of the season departing from Gatwick to Banjul on Friday, (11th Oct) marking over 35 years of winter sun holidays to The Gambia. Upon arrival at Banjul International Airport, passengers were warmly welcomed by The Gambia Experience resort team and British High Commissioner to The Gambia, Harriet King before being treated to a vibrant and welcoming reception from a local dance troupe, The Jola Cultural Group. Their energetic drumbeats and colourful costumes set the tone for a memorable holiday, providing an authentic, immersive experience, and first taste of the rich cultural traditions that make the destination so special.
  • Mirai study reveals Google has lost 1 percentage point of market share in direct hotel bookings (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 06:42:59)
    Mirai, the provider of technology and operations support to help hotels sell in the direct channel, has today unveiled new findings on the impact of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) on the direct sale of hotel reservations within the European Union (EU) when compared with non-EU markets.Mirai’s latest analysis reveals that the DMA has led to Google suffering an overall 1% decline in its market share of all direct hotel bookings within the EU, marking a significant shift in how users interact with hotels via Google platforms.
  • MANDARIN ORIENTAL, CANOUAN ANNOUNCES 15 NOVEMBER REOPENING (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 06:41:34)
    Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, the secluded all-suite, all-villa luxury resort in St. Vincent and The Grenadines, is delighted to announce its reopening on 15 November 2024, following a temporary closure due to the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.Fully committed to the recovery efforts of its home and inhabitants, the five-star Caribbean sanctuary has partnered with global agencies, local authorities, and the wider community, ranging from businesses to the homeowner’s association, to help rebuild the destination and strengthen the island’s infrastructure against future nature disasters.
  • Stay22 Expands Partnership With Booking.com (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 06:38:05)
    Stay22, the travel tech company that offers affiliate revenue generation opportunities for travel content creators, has announced the integration of Booking.com’s wide range of products. This partnership will offer Stay 22’s network of over 2,700 global content creators the opportunity to generate revenue from every element of the travel experience in one place, including accommodations, flights, car rentals, and attractions, within their platforms.
  • Lufthansa Group awarded “Best Airline App 2024” worldwide (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-15 06:29:55)
    The Lufthansa Group has been awarded the prize for the world’s best airline app 2024 at the World Aviation Festival (WAF).The Lufthansa Group app was previously evaluated by customers and nominated for the final round. A jury of experts compared the four nominees in a competition, the “Battle of the Airline Apps”, and rated the Lufthansa Group app as the best among the biggest players in the industry. The Lufthansa product came out on top against the apps from Emirates, Qatar Airways and Air India.