Day Headlines in Travel News: 2024-12-22

  • Top 5 Car Rental Tips for a Road Trip Around Galveston, Texas Without Accidents (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-22 13:16:19)
    Planning a road trip is an exciting adventure. Renting a car can provide flexibility and freedom to explore new places along your route. According to recent surveys, around 18% of adult Americans used a rental car service last year. As road trips gain popularity, this number is expected to rise to 20% by 2028. Here are 5 tips to make renting a car for your next adventure smooth and stress-free.
  • EFTA’s record graduate cohort creates steady pilot pipeline for aviation (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-22 07:52:55)
    Courage, commitment and passion were all in evidence today at Emirates Flight Training Academy’s (EFTA) fifth graduation ceremony, which marked the academy’s biggest cohort to date. EFTA also announced the launch of an Advanced Diploma in Pilot Licensing Training (Aeroplane) on the back of the academy’s recognition as an Accredited Training Provider (ATP) by the UAE National Qualifications Centre (NQC).
  • CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE WITH FOUR SEASONS (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-22 07:13:25)
    As the Year of the Snake approaches, Four Seasons invites guests to embark on a global journey of celebration and renewal. Across Asia, Europe, and beyond, our properties honour the Lunar New Year with immersive traditions, exquisite feasts, and transformative wellness experiences. Blending cultural heritage with modern luxury, each moment is thoughtfully designed to create joy, connection, and cherished memories for the season.
  • Norse Atlantic Airways selects new JFK Terminal 6 for operations in 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-22 07:11:53)
    JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and Norse Atlantic Airways (Norse Atlantic), an international carrier known for its commitment to affordable fares on long-haul flights, today announced that Norse Atlantic has selected T6 for its operations beginning in 2026. Norse Atlantic, which was recently ranked the 15th largest airline at JFK airport*, joins a growing list of international carriers who have chosen to make T6 their future home at JFK.
  • Holland America Line Sails into Wave Season with Offer Featuring Balcony Upgrades (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-22 07:09:56)
    Holland America Line is cruising into the annual wave booking season with the “Start Your Journey Sale”. Starting Dec. 19, 2024, travelers can take advantage of the cruise line’s wave offer and receive balcony upgrades, bonus amenities, reduced deposits and exceptional savings — with cruise fares starting at just $129 per person, per day.
  • Tempo by Hilton & Homewood Suites by Hilton Open in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-22 07:06:56)
    Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown – the first brand flag to make its debut in North Carolina and just the fourth in the world – has officially opened in the City of Oaks along with its sister property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown.
  • PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE ANNOUNCES 2025 TICKET SALES, PACKAGES, AND FEATURED CULINARY TALENT (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-22 07:04:20)
    Pebble Beach Food & Wine, the nation’s premier culinary celebration, today announced the launch of ticket sales for the 2025 festival, scheduled for Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13. Held along the Monterey Peninsula at The Inn at Spanish Bay, this celebrated weekend gathers the nation’s finest in food, wine, and hospitality, offering attendees an extraordinary lineup of over 125 acclaimed chefs and 150 world-renowned wine and spirits producers for a weekend of signature tastings, and luxury dining events nestled against an iconic coastal setting.
  • Air Premia Expands Fleet with 6th Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Plans New Routes for 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2024-12-22 06:46:06)
    Air Premia, Korea’s leading hybrid carrier, today announced the addition of its sixth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking its first fleet expansion in over 18 months. The airline also revealed plans to add three more aircraft in 2025.As Korea’s sole hybrid service carrier (HSC), Air Premia delivers premium services focusing on essential amenities at competitive prices, adhering to its philosophy of being “an airline loved for its premium yet essential services.”