Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-04-11

  • St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and STAUD Unveil Exclusive Resort Capsule Collection (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 06:01:15)
    St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and STAUD have joined forces to create an exclusive resort accessories collection, blending the modern, effortless novelty of STAUD with the legendary glamour of St. Regis. This collaboration marks STAUD’s first partnership with a luxury hospitality brand, bringing its signature West Coast aesthetic to the world’s most coveted resort destinations.
  • Westin Hotels and goop Join Forces to Help Travelers Sleep Smarter (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 06:00:18)
    Westin Hotels expands its influence in the sleep space, teaming up with Gwyneth Paltrow and goop to launch a new content series with tips for optimizing travelers’ sleep routines – Plus, a special “Sleep Shop” featuring Westin’s next generation Heavenly Bed
  • Lufthansa City Airlines takes delivery of its first all-new Airbus A320neo (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 05:42:55)
    Lufthansa City Airlines took delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A320neo at the Airbus factory in Hamburg-Finkenwerder. The aircraft, registration D-AIJP, was named “Ingelheim am Rhein”. This first brand-new Airbus symbolizes the key role that Lufthansa City Airlines plays within the Lufthansa Group in redefining continental traffic to and from Munich and, from 2026, Frankfurt hubs. The airline is thus making an important contribution to strengthening the competitiveness of the short-haul network, consolidating the market position of the Lufthansa Group and supporting the planned growth on long-haul routes.
  • Anantara Chiang Mai Resort Unveils a Sophisticated New Menu at The Service at 1921 House (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 05:37:58)
    This Songkran, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort invites guests to rediscover The Service at 1921 House, the resort’s distinguished steakhouse and grill, with the debut of an inspired new menu curated by Executive Chef Natruthai Petsuwan. Classic Western dishes are artfully reimagined with Asian nuances, celebrating a perfect harmony of tradition and innovation.
  • American Airlines adds 30th destination as part of a record-breaking schedule (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 05:34:37)
    For travelers looking to explore more of Mexico this year, American Airlines is set to offer a record-breaking schedule with more flights, seats and destinations than any other U.S. airline. With service to Puerto Escondido (PXM) — the airline’s 30th destination in Mexico — starting Dec. 3, American’s network offers comprehensive service to the top destinations for adventure-lovers, sun-seekers and friends and family visitors alike.
  • Travel & Tourism to Create 4.5MN New Jobs across the EU by 2035, Says WTTC (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 05:32:03)
    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals a bright future for the European Union’s Travel & Tourism sector, with strong growth predicted over the next decade. According to the global tourism body’s latest Economic Impact Research, by 2035, Travel & Tourism is expected to support an additional 4.5MN jobs, to reach more than 30MN, reinforcing its vital role in the EU’s economic and social landscape. 
  • Global Travel & Tourism is Strong Despite Economic Headwinds (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 05:30:14)
    Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) latest research shows that global Travel & Tourism is projected to grow strongly this year, reaffirming its role as cornerstone to major world economies, as travellers are expected to spend more than ever before.According to WTTC’s 2025 Economic Impact Research (EIR), international visitor spending is forecast to reach an historic $2.1TN in 2025, surpassing the previous high of $1.9TN in 2019 by $164BN.
  • Anguilla Celebrates Record-Breaking Arrivals (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 05:27:55)
    Anguilla is celebrating a record-breaking surge in visitor arrivals. In December 2024, Anguilla welcomed 23,871 visitors, reflecting a 24.5% increase from the 19,178 arrivals recorded in December 2023. This figure represents the highest number of December arrivals since 1993.
  • Togetherness: Traveling to Reconnect (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 05:25:27)
    Togetherness: Traveling to Reconnect The most meaningful luxury today is the kind we share.In a world of constant notifications, crowded calendars and digital everything, travel has become something deeper: a way to reconnect—with ourselves, with others, and with nature. The trend known as Togetherness continues to grow among modern travelers who value meaningful experiences over material things. They’re not just visiting new places—they’re building memories with the people who matter most.
  • Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay Unveils Morocco’s First Medi-Spa (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 05:23:20)
    What sets this concept apart is the seamless fusion of a world-class luxury resort, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, with an exceptional and expansive holistic wellness sanctuary – all set against a beautiful and tranquil setting on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, where guests can really slow down and allow a deep regeneration of their bodies and souls, guided by a team of experts.
  • Minor Hotels Unveils Audio Walking Tour to Celebrate 750 Years of Amsterdam (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 05:19:53)
    To celebrate Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary, Minor Hotels is launching a unique city walking tour that takes visitors past the capital’s hidden gems. The ‘Minor Hotels Walking Tour - 750 Years of Amsterdam’ connects three of the group’s historic hotels, allowing guests to discover the city’s rich history through narrow alleys, hidden courtyards and centuries-old gable stones.
  • ARABIAN WARRIOR ALULA 2025 IS SET TO DEBUT THE ULTIMATE ENDURANCE CHALLENGE (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-11 05:16:36)
    AlUla Moments will host The Arabian Warrior AlUla 2025 from 8 to 10 May 2025, bringing together elite athletes, adventure seekers, and fitness enthusiasts for a two-day endurance event in AlUla. Set at the iconic Camel Cup Track Site located in Mughaira Heritage Sports Village, this obstacle course race will challenge participants’ strength, agility, and resilience across rugged terrain, reinforcing AlUla’s reputation as a global hub for adventure sports and extreme fitness competitions.