Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-01-31

  • 10 smart strategies for college students to manage financial stress and save money (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 20:43:53)
    College is an exciting time, but the financial burden can be daunting. Between tuition, textbooks, and living expenses, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, with the right approach, you can alleviate financial stress and stay on top of your finances. Here are ten practical strategies to help you manage your money during your college years.
  • Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection Debuts on Phuket’s Pristine Cape Panwa Peninsula (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 11:48:27)
    Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the highly anticipated opening of Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection. As the first Autograph Collection Hotel in Phuket and third in Thailand, this stylish new resort will become a beacon for travelers seeking a unique blend of natural beauty and immersive cultural experiences.
  • Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024 (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 11:42:02)
    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand.Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 10.4% compared to 2023. This was 3.8% above pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.7% in 2024. The overall load factor reached 83.5%, a record for full-year traffic.
  • Hong Kong Shines Bright as Host of World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 11:05:16)
    In the heart of Asia, where tradition meets innovation and skyscrapers punctuate the skyline, Hong Kong emerges as the dazzling host of the prestigious World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025. Scheduled for October 13th, 2025, at the illustrious InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, this event promises to celebrate not only the region’s finest in travel and tourism but also the vibrant spirit and allure of this iconic city.
  • Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Assouline Debut Raffles: From Your Butler (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 08:22:25)
    Raffles Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with the renowned publisher Assouline, is delighted to announce the launch of Raffles: From Your Butler. This elegant new book, the newest tome in Assouline’s prestigious hospitality collection, invites readers to experience Raffles’ world of elegance and enchanted glamour through the lens of the brand’s legendary Butler Service.
  • ibis Celebrates 25 Reasons to Travel in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 08:19:54)
    As data from ibis reveals a third of people (31%) want to travel more in 2025 that they did in 2024 and 22% are prepared to spend more in travel this year, ibis is inviting travellers to ‘Go get it’ with the ultimate travel inspiration – 25 Reasons to Travel in 2025. Partnering with travel trend experts Globetrender, ibis has identified the most exciting events, festivals, and cultural moments across the globe, inspiring travellers to explore new horizons, seize every opportunity, and experience life to the fullest.
  • Radisson Hotel Group concludes record-breaking year with over 300 new signings and openings in 2024 (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 08:16:30)
    Radisson Hotel Group reported a record-breaking year in 2024 after adding almost 40,000 keys to its global brand portfolio, thereby achieving significant milestones and further strengthening its footprint around the world. Radisson Blu remained the leading upper upscale brand in Europe for the 13th consecutive year and the Group is now leading the upscale resort segment in EMEA.
  • Fast-Track Your Status + Earn Bonus Points with Marriott Bonvoy’s Latest Global Promotion (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 08:12:33)
    Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, once again invites travelers to fast track their status and earn bonus points with its fan-favorite global promotion. Registered Marriott Bonvoy members can earn 1,000 bonus points and one bonus Elite Night Credit for each eligible paid night stayed during the promotion earning period from February 11 to April 28, 2025. Registration is open today and runs through until April 14, 2025.
  • The Destination by Hyatt Brand Set to Debut in Mississippi with Okhissa Lake Lodge in 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 08:07:38)
    Nestled on the picturesque 1,200-acre spring-fed lake, Okhissa Lake Lodge will provide a nature-inspired retreat that will capture the essence of outdoor and recreational living
  • World Famous Snow Festival Held in Sapporo Strives for Sustainability amid “Unprecedented Challenges (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 08:03:36)
    The 75th Sapporo Snow Festival will be held on February 4 - 11, 2025, in the City of Sapporo, Japan’s Northern Capital. As one of the world’s largest snow sculpture festivals, the city will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring over 200 snow sculptures, some towering over 12 meters tall. With 2 million people from around the globe attending each year, the festival has become one of the most anticipated events on Japan’s calendar.
  • Jumeirah Announces New Global Collaboration With GROUND Wellbeing (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 08:00:39)
    Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, is delighted to announce a new global collaboration with GROUND Wellbeing, the Irish skincare brand recognised for its commitment to natural ingredients and sustainable wellbeing. GROUND Wellbeing will be introduced across Jumeirah’s global portfolio, initially launching in February 2025 at The Peak Fitness Club & Spa at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, followed by Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai’s hotly anticipated 2025 opening, before being rolled out more widely in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
  • 84th Daytona Beach Bike Week on Feb. 28-March 9 (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 07:58:27)
    The motorcycle community will descend upon Daytona Beach area to kick off the new riding season with the 84th annual Bike Week on Feb. 28-March 9, one of the world’s largest motorcycle events.Visitors will have an unforgettable experience at Daytona Beach Bike Week, organized by the Daytona Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce. Every year this thrilling event attracts hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from every corner of the globe.
  • Türkiye Sets Global Benchmark in Sustainable Gastronomy (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 07:54:19)
    Türkiye is setting a global benchmark in sustainable gastronomy by blending its rich culinary heritage with modern eco-conscious practices. With 10 MICHELIN Green Star-awarded restaurants achieved in just two years and a groundbreaking Sustainable Tourism Program set to include food and beverage service providers, the country is redefining the future of sustainable dining and travel.
  • Croatia Forecasts Strong UK Demand Bolstered by Largest Ever Tourism Developments (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 07:52:34)
    Croatia reports a successful start to year, upping world-wide appeal among travellers across continental and coastal regions. According to Google, Booking.com and Wanderlust data, Croatia wins a highly coveted spot among top ten most googled travel destinations worldwide, Osijek-Baranja County gains an upper hand within the most hospitable regions on Booking.com, while Dubrovnik flies high on the Wanderlust’s prestigious “Good To Go” list for 2025.
  • Manchagen - the World’s Biggest Eurovision Live Experience Festival Lands in Manchester in April (Breaking Travel News 2025-01-31 07:50:32)
    The world’s biggest Eurovision celebration MancHagen, outside of the official Switzerland live shows week, is set to land in Manchester this April.The global not-for-profit event, with concerts taking place to raise money for selected charities, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of the Manchester Eurovision Party in 2025. From 10th-13th April, the UK’s epicentre of inclusive culture, Manchester, will be taken over by a specially curated constellation of music, dance, fashion and LGBTQIA+ led events.