Day Headlines in Travel News: 2024-10-30
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Women in Travel CIC unveils plans for Gulf event (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 14:53:35)
Women in Travel CIC is announcing the international expansion of its signature event - the International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF) - with the launch of IWTTF Gulf.
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Finnair unveils new short-haul cabin on Embraer 190 aircraft (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 07:46:53)
Finnair has pulled back the curtain on its new short-haul cabin, as the airline continues to invest in its onboard experience.The carrier’s first refurbished aircraft, the Embraer 190 registration OH-LKH, returned to service this week, from Exeter Airport in the UK, where the work took place.
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Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand World Voyage Refreshed (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 07:10:09)
Holland America Line, long known as a leader in destination-rich longer cruises, announced today updates to its 2026 Grand World Voyage sailing aboard Volendam. The refreshed voyage will now provide guests an opportunity to explore in East and Southeast Asia, Central America, destinations in the U.S. and a transit of the Panama Canal.The new itinerary replaces a prior route through the Red Sea. Given the evolving situation in the region and in consultation with global security experts, Holland America has made the decision to reroute the planned voyage.
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Costa Rica: First country in the world to use artificial intelligence to create its Nation Brand (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 07:09:47)
Ten years after the launch of essential COSTA RICA, this Nation Brand took the initiative to define its strategy for the next decade, by applying one of its values, innovation, becoming the first nation brand in the world to use artificial intelligence to define its 2035 vision.
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Football Escapes Returns to Jumeirah Beach Hotel (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 07:06:31)
Jumeirah Beach Hotel is delighted to bring back its popular Football Escapes programme this October, offering young guests a unique opportunity to train with football legends and create lasting memories. This season, junior footballers can look forward to sessions with former Premier League stars Michael Dawson and Michael Owen, who will host separate camps in October, followed by a special camp led by Joleon Lescott in December. There are also two further camps scheduled for February 2025, one of which will be led by Aaron Lennon. With each kick and goal, young players will develop their skills, make new friends, and leave with a sense of accomplishment.
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Vialattea Unveils News for the 2024/25 Ski Season (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 07:03:38)
Vialattea one of Europe’s largest and most renowned Italian-French ski resorts, is excited to announce its plans for the 2024/25 ski season. Set to open on Friday 06 December, and running through to Sunday 13 April 2025, 2024/2025 marks the destinations longest season to date.
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Swan Hellenic Spotlights 34 Extraordinary Destinations Worldwide in Its 2025-2026 Itineraries (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 07:01:54)
Cultural expedition cruise pioneers’ expertly curated itineraries take its purpose-designed boutique ships on maiden calls to see what others don’t.Announcing its final 2025-2026 itineraries, Swan Hellenic has revealed that its exclusive cultural expedition cruises will be exploring a full 34 off-the-beaten-track destinations, many not reached even by other expedition cruise lines.
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Vietnam Airlines and Emirates Sign MoU to Explore Extending Commercial Cooperation (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 06:59:52)
Vietnam Airlines and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a deeper commercial cooperation between both carriers. Expanding the scope of the longstanding interline partnership marks a significant step between the two carriers and reinforces their shared commitment to strengthen connectivity between Vietnam and the UAE.
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Dolly Parton Partners With Tennessee Tourism for a Magical Family ‘Playcation’ (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 06:57:16)
Kids have a big say when it comes to family travel, and that’s why Dollywood’s “Dreamer in Chief” Dolly Parton has teamed up with Tennessee Tourism to inspire the ultimate Playcation. Together, they’re inviting kids—and kids-at-heart—to plan their perfect Tennessee adventure with the Tennessee Playcation Kid’s Guide. Available now for pre-order at DollyPlaycation.com, the 90-plus page guide sparks creativity and pure imagination, helping families map out their dream getaway.
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Celebrate The Festive Season Across Jumeirah’s Global Portfolio (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 06:54:18)
Whether seeking a relaxed island retreat, or a festive family escape, Jumeirah’s global portfolio of properties offer something to suit every guest this December. Providing opportunities to cement lifelong bonds and create cherished memories, guests of Jumeirah can enjoy a range of unique festive experiences, from a Christmas market in Dubai, family festive programmes in the Maldives, and a tree lighting ceremony in Bali.
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Finnair’s science-based climate target sets the company on an ambitious path to reduce its carbon em (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 06:53:44)
Finnair has redefined its climate commitments and set a new science-based target to reduce its carbon emissions intensity (CO2e/RTK) by 34.5 % by 2033 from a 2023 baseline.The target, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), equates to a reduction of approximately 13% in absolute CO2e emissions, using the parameters that have been established for the period.
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DidaTravel announces remarkable sales growth from European source markets ahead of WTM (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 06:51:52)
DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company, continues to expand its footprint across Europe, announcing remarkable growth rates of +100% from both an inbound and outbound perspective.A leader in China and Asia Pacific source markets and destinations, Dida embarked on its global expansion strategy in 2018, and the results since then have been exceptional with year-to-date, 2024 sales significantly outperforming the same period 2023. This growth highlights Europe’s increasing significance in the companies’ business which now represents over 22% of its total revenue. The top five best performing European outbound source markets for the company include the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and France.
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The Hotels Network and Cloudbeds partner to enhance direct channel bookings for hoteliers (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-30 06:48:39)
The Hotels Network (THN), a full-stack growth platform for hotels worldwide, and Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, have entered a strategic partnership designed to help hoteliers optimize their direct channel strategies.With this collaboration, Cloudbeds clients can now leverage THN’s advanced personalization platform, which includes AI-powered tools for crafting tailored website messages, real-time price comparison, and predictive analytics, all aimed at boosting conversion rates and revenue. Combined with Cloudbeds’ comprehensive platform for property management, booking engines, and channel management, hoteliers will gain valuable insights into guest behavior and preferences, enabling them to create seamless, personalized booking experiences that drive direct revenue and improve overall operational efficiency.