Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-01-06
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INTERCONTINENTAL BORA BORA RESORT & THALASSO SPA INTRODUCES NEW GM (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 19:48:20)
Nouredine Fardad joins The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa as our newly appointed General Manager with the mission of continuing to make it a benchmark in luxury hospitality.
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Doha Hosts the Web Summit: Showcasing Qatar’s Excellence in MICE and Innovation (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 18:20:51)
Doha hosts the prestigious Web Summit, showcasing Qatar’s world-class MICE capabilities, award-winning infrastructure, and innovation. Recognised as a global leader in sports tourism, city destinations, and meetings, Qatar blends tradition and modernity seamlessly. Qatar Airways, named Best MICE Airline 2024, enhances connectivity, solidifying Qatar as a hub for global events and technology.
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Etihad Airways announced as official global airline partner of Badminton World Federation (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 13:55:38)
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, serves up an exciting new partnership with the Badminton World Federation, commencing in the 2025 season.As the exclusive Official BWF Global Airline Partner from 2025, Etihad will be present at prestigious BWF World Tour events as well as the BWF World Tour Finals, BWF World Championships, BWF Sudirman Cup Finals and BWF Thomas and Uber Cup Finals.
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Thailand Celebrates 50 Years of Thai-China Relations (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 13:46:26)
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched a photo exhibition and cultural showcase at the Nihao! China: China Ice and Snow Tourism Overseas Promotion Season 2025 on 5 January 2025. These events form a highlight of the prestigious Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, held from 5-8 January 2025, and celebrate the longstanding friendship between Thailand and China.
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BTN Interview - Transforming Hospitality: Insights from Samir AbiFrem, CEO of Lokalee (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 13:25:23)
BTN interviews Lokalee Founder & CEO, Samir AbiFrem. Lokalee is an innovative platform that bridges the gap between hospitality services and guest expectations through advanced AI technology. Founded in 2021 and now part of the Beaconsmind Group, Lokalee delivers a seamless travel experience by integrating hotel services with curated local destination content.
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9 Scenic and Relaxing Sports Destinations to Visit Worldwide (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 10:06:58)
Imagine a getaway that rejuvenates both your mind and body. Where stunning landscapes meet calm sports activities. A trip centered on unwinding, rather than rushing.
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How File Conversion Tools Improve Travel Photography Sharing (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 09:59:40)
It’s one thing to capture a beautiful mountain or city picture, but another to share with friends and family or a bigger audience. That could be quite a problem due to the wide range of devices and the different platforms on which pictures must be viewed.
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Louisville, Kentucky Set to Shine Bright in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 09:45:57)
Famous for its bourbon, horse racing, and Southern hospitality, Louisville is set to dazzle visitors in 2025 with an exciting lineup of events, openings, and a nod to its storied history. From iconic celebrations to new attractions, Bourbon City is ready to shine brighter than ever.
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Nobu Hotel Caesars New Orleans now open (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 06:27:50)
This week marked the highly anticipated opening of Nobu Hotel Caesars New Orleans, the third in partnership with Caesars Entertainment. The hotel brings the world-renowned Nobu experience to the vibrant cultural hub of New Orleans from the rapidly expanding luxury lifestyle brand.
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Spirit Airlines to launch new nonstop route to this Caribbean island out of San Antonio (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 06:23:48)
Spirit Airlines is launching a new nonstop route between San Antonio, Texas, and San Juan, Puerto Rico in March.The route, which will begin on March 5, 2025, will mark San Antonio International Airport’s first nonstop flight to San Juan. Service to Puerto Rico’s capital will run year-round up to four days a week, according to airport officials.
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The Emirates A350 officially takes flight to its first destination, Edinburgh (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 06:19:02)
Emirates marked a significant milestone as its first Airbus A350 entered commercial service, operating its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh. Emirates newest aircraft combines next-generation cabin design and exceptional passenger comfort paired with outstanding onboard service.The aircraft, featuring Emirates’ latest cabin products is the first of 65 A350s joining the airline’s fleet over the coming years.
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Japan Airlines Retires Boeing 777, Operates Last Flight to London (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 06:18:58)
Japan Airlines (JL) recently bid farewell to its iconic Boeing 777-300ER on the Tokyo Haneda (HND)-London (LHR) route, marking the end of an era for this aircraft’s international operations.
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IndiGo Airlines eyes six B787-9s on wet-lease in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 06:13:08)
IndiGo Airlines will reportedly wet-lease six B787-9s from Norse Atlantic Airways in 2025, while it is simultaneously in talks with Airbus about accelerating the deliveries of its first firm-ordered A350-900s to hasten its entry into the long-haul market.
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Ghana opens up visa-free travel to all Africans (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 06:10:10)
All African passport holders are now able to visit Ghana without needing a visa, outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has said.He announced the plan last month but in his final state-of-the-nation address on Friday he said that the policy had come into effect at the beginning of the year.
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Thailand launches ‘Grand Tourism & Sports Year’ campaign (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 06:08:47)
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has officially launched the “Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism & Sports Year 2025” campaign, aiming to attract 40 million foreign visitors and generate 2.8 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year.
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Türkiye’s Antalya focuses on French tourists to set new visitor record in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 06:05:56)
Representatives of Antalya’s tourism sector, Türkiye’s crown jewel of travel destinations, aim to attract over 18.5 million tourists in 2025, with a particular focus on increasing French visitor numbers, following a record-breaking 17 million in 2024.
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Hanoi Tourism Showcases Unique Cultural Experiences Through Heritage (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 06:05:04)
Hanoi tourism thrives by transforming heritage into unique experiences, attracting millions of visitors with innovative programs at iconic cultural sites.As we passed through the entrance of Hoa Lo Prison, we came across a lively group of international visitors enthusiastically holding their tickets, hurrying toward the much-anticipated “Sacred Night” experience.
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Hollywood Meets the Desert! (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 06:03:14)
In an age where influencers and celebrities are redefining travel, Priyanka Chopra’s recent journey to Jeddah with husband Nick Jonas underscores a burgeoning shift in global tourism dynamics. Their escapade, from desert thrills to culinary delights, wasn’t just fun and games; it hinted at larger trends shaping the future of travel.
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Qatar Airways Touches Down in Abha, its 11th Connection in Saudi Arabia (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-06 05:45:34)
Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, has landed its first resumption flight at Abha International Airport (AHB), on Thursday, 2 January 2025. The airline will operate two weekly flights to Abha, offering seamless connectivity on Qatar Airways’ extensive global network of over 170 destinations.