Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-01-10
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Phocuswright Europe signals a bold new chapter (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 14:54:43)
Phocuswright, the global leader in travel industry research and events, today announced a major evolution for its flagship European conference. Phocuswright Europe 2025 will take place from June 10-12, 2025, at the prestigious Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. This strategic move to a larger, more modern venue marks a significant upgrade for the event and reinforces Phocuswright’s position as the premier curator of cutting-edge content and experiences in the travel industry. In 2024, more than 600 people attended the European event.
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Servantrip expands presence in Latin America with entry into Peru (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 14:49:14)
Servantrip, the world’s leading B2B platform for activities and transfers, continues its strategic expansion into Latin America by entering the Peruvian market through a key partnership with Costamar Travel, part of the Costamar Group. Based in Fort Lauderdale, USA, Costamar Group is a recognized leader in Peru’s travel market.
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Tourism Sector on Track to Achieving Ambitious Growth Targets - Bartlett (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 14:36:19)
After welcoming some 4.27 million total visitors and securing earnings of approximately US$4.35 billion in 2024, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett is confident that Jamaica is on track to achieving its growth targets of attracting 5 million visitors and generating earnings of US$5 billion for the nation’s economy by 2025.
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WiT Africa returns to Cape Town in 2025, embracing the “Next Generation” of travel (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 14:24:27)
WiT (Web in Travel), the leading platform for discussions and insights on online travel in Asia Pacific, is excited to announce its return to Cape Town for WiT Africa 2025. The highly anticipated event will take place on March 13, 2025, at Innovation City in Cape Town.
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL OBTAINS IATA ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 12:50:14)
TAP Air Portugal and Portugália Airlines are celebrating a historic milestone in their commitment to environmental sustainability by achieving IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification. This is the first environmental certification of its kind for both airlines, reaffirming their commitment to adopting sustainable and responsible practices in the aviation sector.
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Cunard’s Alaska 2026 Voyages feature Queen Elizabeth sailing roundtrip itineraries from Seattle (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 07:24:23)
Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled its highly anticipated Alaska 2026 program, offering travelers the chance to embark on an unforgettable adventure through one of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations.
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AZAMARA CRUISES ANNOUNCES LONGEST WORLD CRUISE YET IN 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 07:18:35)
Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, is excited to reveal details and open reservations for its 2027 World Cruise aboard Azamara Quest. This extraordinary 188-night journey around the globe explores 37 countries, 103 destinations, and 5 continents. This once-in-a-lifetime cruise combines Azamara’s signature intimate small-ship experience with visits to some of the world’s most celebrated cities, including Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, Amsterdam, and Stockholm.
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Tripadvisor Reveals 2025’s Must-Visit Destinations: Top Picks From Travelers Around the World (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 07:11:33)
Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today announced its first Travelers’ Choice® Awards category for 2025: Best of the Best Destinations.
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Welcome to Uma Beach House: Bali’s Newest Coastal Escape (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 06:21:53)
January 2025 Uma Beach House, the latest addition to Bali’s vibrant beachfront scene, is now open. Offering breathtaking ocean views, thoughtfully crafted dining experiences, and an ambiance that blends Balinese tradition with contemporary charm, Uma Beach House invites guests to embrace the essence of coastal living.
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U.S. Virgin Islands Sets New Tourism Record in 2024, Welcoming Unprecedented Visitor Numbers (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 06:20:06)
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly announces new record-breaking passenger arrival numbers, which highlight the continued growth of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John as a leading tourism destination.
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Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Achieves Prestigious Green Globe Certification (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 06:11:26)
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is proud to announce its achievement of Green Globe Certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable tourism and corporate responsibility.
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La Palma United in Brand New Tourism Strategy Safeguarding Holidaymakers and Locals (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 06:10:29)
La Palma, one of the least visited Canary Islands, ushers into the new year with a new tourism strategy designed not just to attract visitors, but to offer a comprehensive vision to improve life on the island, preserve natural wealth and share Palmerian authenticity with the world. This winning formula is also echoed in a new motto, “A new journey begins”, both for visitors and locals.
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1 in 5 Brits Pay Excess Baggage Fees: Surprising Findings on Overpacking Revealed (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 06:08:52)
A new survey from Ocean Florida reveals that 1 in 5 Brits have paid excess baggage fees in 2024 due to overpacking. As the busy holiday booking season ramps up, these findings highlight a costly travel habit many Brits fall into. With a few simple packing tips, these unnecessary fees can be easily avoided.
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The National Forest Walking Festival Celebrates Its 16th Year of Exploration (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 06:04:31)
The National Forest is thrilled to announce the return of the National Forest Walking Festival, marking its 16th year of celebrating the beauty and accessibility of this unique and ever-growing landscape.
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ECT Travel Celebrates Jane Austen’s 250th Anniversary in Bath (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-10 06:03:50)
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, Strictly Jane Austen Tours, a division of Bath-based travel specialists ECT Travel, is delighted to announce that it will be hosting a series of exclusive events and experiences to honour this iconic writer in partnership with 5* The Gainsborough Bath Spa,