Day Headlines in Travel News: 2024-12-19

  • Intrepid Travel leadership to speak at International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 16:46:32)
    Women in Travel CIC has announced Intrepid Travel chief executive, James Thornton, and EMEA managing director, Zina Bencheikh, will take to the stage at the International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum
  • W LAS VEGAS DEBUTS AT MANDALAY BAY (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 08:21:50)
    MGM Resorts International and Marriott International, Inc. officially mark the debut of W Las Vegas, transitioning the iconic 1,117-suite tower on the Mandalay Bay campus into the globally recognized W Hotels brand. Starting today, Marriott Bonvoy members can book stays and earn and redeem points at this vibrant destination, now part of the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
  • Accor expands its footprint in Goa with new luxury hotel projects (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 08:18:36)
    Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with more than 1,000 properties across the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce a partnership with Dangayach Group to develop two new luxury hotels in the booming tourism market of Goa, India. Raffles Hotels & Resorts will deliver its legendary service and spirit of enchanted glamour to Raffles Goa Shiroda, an extraordinary resort featuring 120 luxury villas set across 27+ acres. The hotel will share a beachfront club with the 56+ acre, 400-room Fairmont Goa Shiroda, featuring the heartfelt service, awe-inspiring public spaces, and locally inspired cuisine for which Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is known. Both destinations are planned to open by 2030.
  • NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE ® ANNOUNCES ALL-NEW AND EXPANDED GUEST EXPERIENCES” (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 08:16:30)
    Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway and will each undergo significant updates to offer more onboard guest experiences, including a brand-new cinema and dining experience, Silver Screen Bistro; a new outdoor recreational concept, Horizon Park; as well as the extension of popular dining venues such as Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki; and expanded accommodations including The Haven by Norwegian®.
  • Trip.com Group Unites Partners to Drive Growth and Explore New Opportunities (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 08:12:57)
    Opportunities, collaboration, and future growth took centre stage at Trip.com Group’s annual Global Partner Summit, where over 2,000 industry leaders, including representatives from accommodation providers, airlines, attractions and tour operators, tourism boards, and the media, gathered to envision the future of travel. With the theme ‘A Shared Journey to a Better World’, the summit was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, and provided a forum for stakeholders to come together to celebrate the industry’s resilience, reflect on its achievements, and chart a collective path towards future success.
  • Banyan Group Celebrates its Landmark 30th Year with Record Openings (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 08:10:00)
    Banyan Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group” – SGX: B58), an independent, global hospitality company, reflects on a landmark 30th year of progress and celebrations, alongside announcing an exciting pipeline for 2025. The Group is set to welcome its 100th resort for its homecoming debut in Singapore, and will see openings in new destinations beyond Asia, including Tanzania and the Dominican Republic.
  • PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY IS THE FIRST HOTEL IN SINGAPORE TO ATTAIN 3 SUSTAINABILITY CERTS (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 08:05:07)
    With its recent attainment of the BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy (SLE) Certification, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore celebrates its recent trifecta of sustainability accomplishments, making it the first hotel in Singapore to attain three sustainability certifications in 2024 – BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy (SLE) Certification, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels Certification and the Green Globe Certification.
  • ‘Active Escapes Festival’ Confirmed for Kandooma in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 08:03:31)
    Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is pleased to announce the return of Active Escapes retreats in 2025.  The week-long Active Escapes Maldives Festival will be held 27 April - 4 May 2025 at the private island resort.  Billed as the biggest Active Escapes event of the year, those who like to combine energetic recreation with holiday zen look no further than Kandooma in 2025.  Prices start from US$2,600++ per person, twin share.
  • European Waterways Elevates Culinary Experiences with Exclusive Gourmet Dining Opportunities (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 08:00:29)
    European Waterways, the leading luxury hotel barge cruising company, continues to delight guests with extraordinary culinary experiences that blend fine dining, cultural immersion, and the art of slow travel. From dining in a historic winemaker’s “cuve” to savouring meals in the private salons of chateaux, these gastronomic adventures create a feast for the senses, offering guests a deeper connection to the heritage and flavours of Europe.
  • Viking Announces 10 New Ocean Itineraries in 2026 and 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 07:58:31)
    Viking® today announced 10 new ocean itineraries in the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Northern Europe are now available for booking in 2026 and 2027. The new itineraries range from eight to 22 days and feature 12 additional recurring ports that are new for Viking ocean voyages: Fowey, England; Bordeaux, France; Limerick (Foynes), Ireland; Riga, Latvia; Klaipeda, Lithuania; Londonderry, Northern Ireland; Haugesund, Norway; Palma de Mallorca and Bilbao, Spain; Fort William and Tobermory, Scotland; and Karlskrona, Sweden.
  • EVA Air Joins the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the First Time (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 07:56:41)
    EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has achieved a major milestone in its sustainability journey by debuting on the DJSI Emerging Markets Indices. Due to its leadership and commitment to sustainable practices, the airline secured the highest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score in the global aviation sector in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment
  • Sheraton Grand Doha Celebrates Qatar National Day (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-19 07:53:25)
    The Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel hosted its annual Qatar National Day celebration in its iconic and majestic lobby. This grand event marked the occasion with great pride and elegance.The momentous day began with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony featuring a design inspired by Qatar Tourism, showcasing Qatar’s iconic landmarks and modern architecture. This design beautifully reflected the nation’s blend of tradition, innovation, and hospitality—a fitting tribute set against the backdrop of Sheraton Grand Doha, a legendary symbol of celebration and unity. Thousands of balloons cascaded from above, creating a scene of joy and grandeur, further enhanced by cultural performances and a selection of traditional local delicacies that celebrated the rich heritage and spirit of Qatari culture.