Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-04-01

  • Discover a new living experience in Abu Dhabi’s most prestigious waterfront address (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 18:12:54)
    Opula sets a new benchmark for living standards through its creative design and thoughtful layouts. Opula offers a carefully curated living experience, blending sophistication and practicality. With 192 apartments, including 3 exclusive penthouses and 5 elegant townhouses, the project provides a variety of options tailored to different lifestyles.
  • Air Canada lines up for take-off with new Porto to Montréal route (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 16:02:11)
    Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, is gearing up for take-off with its bumper summer schedule, including a new route between Porto and Montréal.The global airline is set to touchdown in Portugal’s second city, Porto, for the first time on 5 June 2025, before departing for its home hub, Montréal, later that same day.
  • Matteo Mauro to Exhibit at MIART 2025 with Prometeo Gallery (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 12:12:44)
    From April 4 to 6, 2025, acclaimed Sicilian artist Matteo Mauro will take part in the prestigious MIART 2025 art fair in Milan, showcasing his work with Prometeo Gallery by Ida Pisani. The event will be held at Allianz MiCo Central, welcoming collectors, curators, and art lovers from around the world.
  • World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards partners with Future Hospitality Summit World for 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 08:19:49)
    World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has announced a strategic partnership with Future Hospitality Summit World (FHS World) to highlight the individuals and organisations driving the change towards a net-positive tourism and hospitality future.As part of the agreement, the 2nd annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Gala Ceremony will take place in Dubai on 29 October, coinciding with the final day of FHS World 2025. Sustainable tourism leaders will gather for the VIP event at Terra, Expo City Dubai for the unveiling of the 2025 winners.
  • Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia Receive Final Go-ahead (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 07:19:07)
    Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have received final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’ integrated alliance. This final determination officially signals the green light for Virgin Australia’s new 28 weekly flights between Australia and Doha – operated under a wet-lease with Qatar Airways – to proceed.
  • United Receives FAA Certification on Starlink Aircraft and Schedules First Commercial Flight for May (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 07:10:31)
    United have announced the FAA has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May, less than eight months after the deal was first announced.
  • Airshare Named Official Private Aviation Provider of the PGA of America and 2025 Ryder Cup (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 06:45:57)
    The PGA of America and Airshare announced today a new multi-year partnership: Airshare will be the “Official Private Aviation Provider” of the PGA of America and the Ryder Cup in 2025 and 2029, as well as the PGA Championship and PGA National Club Championship through 2029.As part of the partnership, Airshare is also joining forces with the Southern California, South Florida, Metropolitan (New York) and Southwest PGA Sections in an effort to help promote golf in local communities.
  • LLA leads Europe in Next-Gen Aircraft usage (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 06:41:02)
    London Luton Airport (LLA) continues to lead the way in the adoption of quieter, more fuel-efficient “next-generation” aircraft, with the highest proportion of passenger flights operated using these advanced models than any other major European airport.Data from aviation intelligence specialist RDC Aviation shows that between March 2024 and February 2025, almost half (47.8%) of commercial passenger flights departing from LLA were operated using Airbus neo or Boeing Max variants, which reduce emissions by up to 20% and have a reduced noise footprint.
  • Radisson Hotel Group introduces the Radisson brand to Armenia (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 06:38:25)
    Radisson Hotel Group proudly expands its presence in Armenia with the opening of Radisson Hotel & Spa Gyumri, marking the debut of the Radisson brand in the country. Located in Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city and a renowned cultural hub, the hotel brings Radisson’s signature Scandinavian-inspired hospitality to the heart of this historic destination.Situated adjacent to the city’s main square, Radisson Hotel & Spa Gyumri offers 64 elegantly designed rooms, reflecting the brand’s signature aesthetic — bright, functional, and inviting spaces that create a perfectly balanced environment for a seamless stay.
  • The Destination by Hyatt brand debuts in Canada with Hotel X Toronto (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 06:35:54)
    Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Princes Gates Hotel Limited Partnership are proud to announce Hotel X Toronto will join the Destination by Hyatt brand, marking the brand’s entrance into Canada. This milestone entrance into Hyatt’s Classics portfolio marks an exciting evolution for the hotel, further strengthening its identity as Toronto’s premier urban resort. In the last 10 years, Hyatt has quintupled its brand presence in Canada, demonstrating its commitment to the region.
  • SAS broadens its global network with additional Delta codeshare destinations (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 06:33:58)
    SAS announces the expansion of its partnership with Delta Air Lines, offering a wide range of new trans-Atlantic options and ensuring a more convenient travel experience between Scandinavia and North America.Starting April 2nd, 2025, customers will benefit from an expanded codeshare between SkyTeam partners SAS and Delta. The agreement will present a broader range of destinations and increased frequencies, providing a more streamlined and convenient journey.
  • Cathay and Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong) collaborate to offer customers multiple insurance protection (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 06:29:25)
    Cathay and Zurich Insurance (Hong Kong) (“Zurich”) are excited to announce a new strategic partnership that aims to elevate the lifestyle of Cathay members. ​ ​ This collaboration, “Cathay x Zurich partnership - Protect daily lives, Earn Miles” will provide a diverse selection of general insurance solutions alongside a seamless customer journey. The new offerings are designed to safeguard every facet of Cathay members’ lives while enabling them to earn Asia Miles.
  • Southend-on-Seeing more of Europe (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 06:25:45)
    easyJet has today opened its 10th UK base at London Southend Airport, creating 140 direct jobs for pilots and crew in the UK and supporting 1200 indirect jobs*.This marks a continued trajectory of UK growth for the airline as it opens a second base in as many years, having launched at Birmingham International Airport in 2024, fuelled by UK demand for its flights and package holidays.
  • PATA Forecasts Strong Asia Pacific Visitor Rebound and Growth Through 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 06:17:04)
    The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released the latest Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2025-2027, providing in-depth insights into tourism recovery trends across the region. This comprehensive report, prepared in collaboration with the Hospitality and Tourism Research Centre of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, presents forecasts for 39 destinations in the Asia Pacific region under mild, medium, and severe scenarios, offering critical insights for stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry.
  • Middle East Air Connectivity Set for Growth in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 06:06:43)
    Mabrian’s analysis of 2025 international air seat availability reveals key shifts in the Middle East’s aviation landscape, underscoring the need for strategic route development, airline partnerships, and network optimisation to strengthen the Middle East’s position as a global aviation hub.Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, analysed seats availability data on flights scheduled in international, one-way, direct flights connecting to nine Middle East destinations (Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates - UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrein), that collectively account for 12% of the total global inbound air seats scheduled for the full year 2025. This study is part of a series of Middle East market insights Mabrian will release in the lead-up to Arabian Travel Market 2025, aiming at sparking discussions on key trends shaping the travel & tourism in the region.Key take outs of this study indicate that the United Arab Emirates and Türkiye maintain their positions as top global connectivity hubs; Saudi Arabia emerges as a fast-growing competitor; Qatar stabilises after sustained expansion; Egypt and Jordan are set to outpace global growth rates, and Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait face declining inbound connectivity.
  • Cleviá, San Miguel De Allende, Autograph Collection Opens its Doors (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 06:04:07)
    Autograph Collection expands into new destinations in Mexico with the arrival of Cleviá, San Miguel de Allende. The new property, which also marks the first Marriott Bonvoy hotel to open in San Miguel de Allende, joins the Autograph Collection brand, which includes over 300 independent hotels across the world – each hand selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspective on design.Located in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage city, Cleviá Hotel epitomizes the Autograph Collection’s dedication to weaving the stories of the past, present and future into its very fabric, rising not only as a destination but as an immersive experience in local culture.
  • DIGITRIPS transforms airfare booking with year-long price protection (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-01 06:02:56)
    DIGITRIPS, the French travel tech group behind the B2B and B2C platform MisterFly, has unveiled FREEZE – the only feature on the market that allows travellers to lock in a flight fare for up to 12 months before take-off, without any commitment.Unlike traditional price freeze tools that only offer a few hours or days of protection, FREEZE gives travellers the power to secure the best airfare months ahead and confirm or decline the held fare up to 10 days before departure. This unique approach eliminates the stress of volatile airfare pricing and offers unmatched flexibility in trip planning.