Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-03-07

  • QUITO PRESENTED ITS DIVERSE TOURISM OFFER AT THE ITB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN BERLIN 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 13:42:34)
    Quito Tourism participated in ITB Berlin 2025 with the aim of strengthening the position of its city as a competitive destination in the global market. The convention took place from 4 to 6 March at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, where the main associates involved in the global tourism industry gathered to establish strategic partnerships with each other and develop new business opportunities
  • Longevity & Hospitality Summit delivers high-calibre takeaways for the top ranks of Hotel industry (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 12:12:02)
    For the first time, FIBO is dedicating a separate summit to the international hospitality industry: the Longevity & Hospitality Summit, which will take place on Thursday, 10 April on the second floor of Confex. The English-language summit, sponsored by Landsberg, offers a top-class programme for international experts who are shaping the future of the hospitality industry. The programme not only addresses hotel and spa directors, but also doctors and physicians, club operators and wellness managers as well as all those enthusiasts for whom longevity is more than just a buzzword.
  • Marriott International Continues Robust Growth in the Caribbean and Latin America (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 10:37:17)
    Marriott International, Inc. announced a year of robust room signings and openings across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region in 2024. The company had record signings in the region, with 67 agreements representing approximately 8,000 rooms in 2024.In 2024, Marriott added 30 properties to its CALA portfolio, growing its regional footprint at year-end to 528 open properties across 37 countries and territories.
  • Expedia Group to Introduce Flex Pay for Cruise Bookings (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 06:35:12)
    Expedia Group, one of the world’s leading travel technology companies, has chosen Flex Pay to bring flexible payment options in the US and Canada to travelers booking cruise vacations across five Expedia Group brands including Expedia Cruises, Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, Orbitz.com and Cheaptickets.com. Through this collaboration, travelers can now use Flex Pay, an innovative Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution from Upgrade. This payment option, available across over 750 travel and retail brands, allows travelers to finance their cruise experiences in simple, and affordable monthly installments.
  • Holland America Line’s 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast Seasons Offer Sunshine & Rainforests (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 06:31:19)
    Holland America Line opened its 2026-2027 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons, with itineraries designed to help guests authentically connect with the regions. The Mexico season includes longer cruises up to 12 days, visiting well-known favorites as well as rarely-called-at gems like Loreto. The Pacific Coast Season spotlights the cruise line’s expertise in the region — especially highlighted by visits to the fjord-like waterways of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest.
  • San Antonio Travelers Gain First Nonstop Flight to the Caribbean with Spirit Airlines’ New Service (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 06:28:40)
    Spirit Airlines’ San Antonio Guests can trade cowboy boots for flip flops with the launch of the airline’s new nonstop service to the “Island of Enchantment.” The milestone route operates between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Luis Muñoz International Airport (SJU) with up to four flights weekly and marks the first time SAT travelers have nonstop service to the Caribbean.
  • EF Go Ahead Tours Launches “Tours for Women” on International Women’s Day (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 06:25:02)
    EF Go Ahead Tours, a leader in guided group travel, announces the launch of “EF Go Ahead Tours for Women,” a first-ever collection of seven new women-only tours designed to foster connection, authenticity, and discovery, with experiences rooted in celebrating women’s history and impact around the world. The launch coincides with International Women’s Day celebrations worldwide and introduces a new core offering rooted in connecting women through travel and cultures around them.
  • Discover Spring on Miami Beach with a Variety of Experiences, Activities and Hotel Offers (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 06:22:43)
    Discover the spring season on Miami Beach and make plans to spend time in the World Travel Awards’ Leading City Destination in North America. Offering an ideal blend of sun-soaked relaxation, immersive cultural experiences, and world-class hospitality at award-winning hotels, Miami Beach features a collection of wellness escapes, artistic inspiration and luxurious hotel deals, all just in time for the turning season.
  • CONRAD PUNTA DE MITA UNVEILS CASA 5, A DISTINCT STAY EXPERIENCE FOR GROUPS (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 06:21:47)
    Conrad Punta de Mita, Mexico’s luxury resort located along the breathtaking Riviera Nayarit coastline, announces Casa 5, the ultimate retreat for up to 36 guests to reconnect in total exclusivity with personalized services and experiences. This launch arrives at a time when group and multigenerational travel is experiencing significant growth, with families and friends seeking shared, immersive experiences.
  • VISIT DENVER’S 21st ANNUAL RESTAURANT WEEK KICKS OFF (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 06:18:58)
    Denver Restaurant Week kicked off its 21 years of amazing restaurant experiences at unbeatable price points. Mayor Johnston and industry leaders joined VISIT DENVER at Ace Eat Serve to toast 21 years. The location was especially significant because Ace Eat Serve has been a guest favorite since Denver Restaurant Week started. The program runs Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 16. The 10-day, two-weekend event includes over 300 participating restaurants – more then ever before—across the Denver metro area representing dozens of cuisine types and price points.
  • Pedals powering impact in Botswana’s Mashatu Game Reserve (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 06:14:03)
    From 6th to 12th June 2025, riders from across the world will be participating in the 2025 Land of the Giants (LOTG) cycling event, hosted by Stephen Lansdown, Mashatu Game Reserve majority owner and passionate conservationist.The event, being held at Mashatu for the third year in a row, will raise vital funding for the Tuli Conservation Trust (TCT) for conservation, anti-poaching and to uplift and empower local communities.
  • Easter in Paradise: Sun, Adventure and Family Fun in Dream Destinations (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 06:04:25)
    As Easter approaches, families dreaming of a sun-soaked spring escape can finally get away for a longer holiday over the school break. And with two bank holidays included it means less time off work for parents. With Mediterranean and European countries such as Greece and Portugal offering milder weather and less crowds compared to summer, and long-haul destinations such as Mauritius and St Lucia offering great deals, it is a great time to have a holiday with the family.
  • 15 Years of Ultra Luxe Hospitality // Lío Set to Announce Stunning New Season of Shows (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 06:01:08)
    For fifteen iconic summers, Lío Ibiza has been the pulsating heartbeat of the island’s nightlife, a revolutionary force that has redefined entertainment with its seamless fusion of theatre, music, and haute cuisine. This year, Lío Ibiza unveils its most audacious spectacle yet: Spectacularrr—a theatrical odyssey celebrating fifteen years of mastery, distilled into five breathtaking acts.
  • Sprint to La Palma Spring for Epicurean Noctourism (Breaking Travel News 2025-03-07 05:58:03)
    Discover Palmerian serenity and fall under the spell of blossoming cities seasoned with local farmers markets, and starry skies reinstating La Isla Bonita as the top runner for epicurean noctourism.Join in the locals and traverse through seasonal star ingredients from avocados to indulgent almonds, another reason to visit Garafía, one of the municipalities celebrated for blossomed almond trees. According to Agriculture service, Garafia is the largest area carpeted with almond trees. This reinforces the image of La Palma as a destination for all nature lovers to enjoy.