Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-04-17

  • Feel Brasil reveals best tourism attractions across country (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 10:53:28)
    Imagine having a ready-made list of 101 of Brazil’s most sought-after attractions, ranging from the country’s most beautiful beaches to a safari in the Pantanal
  • The Luxury Collection Expands in Canada (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 09:24:25)
    The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the introduction of Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax — marking the brand’s continued expansion in Canada. The Nova Scotia hotel joins the brand’s esteemed global portfolio, known for offering exceptional, authentic experiences rooted in the world’s most captivating destinations.
  • Stride for Inclusion to make International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum debut (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 09:23:54)
    The Stride for Inclusion run is the latest addition to the event’s activities, and will give travel industry representatives (and friends and family) the opportunity to run to raise money for Women in Travel’s social impact programmes
  • Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana Unveils New Holistic Wellness Retreats (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 06:24:59)
    Family-owned, art-infused boutique resort, Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana near Ubud, Bali has launched a trio of new holistic wellness retreats that guide guests on explorations of spiritual renewal, mental clarity and physical rejuvenation. Ranging from two nights to five nights, programmes are shaped by ancient Balinese traditions, harmonising cultural heritage and contemporary healing practices to create journeys of inner peace, balance and self-discovery.
  • NOVOTEL AND PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN UNVEIL PEDRO MIGUEL PAULETA’S LEGENDARY ROOM IN RIYADH (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 06:21:09)
    Novotel, in collaboration with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is delighted to unveil the Legendary Room celebrating Pedro Miguel Pauleta at Novotel Riyadh Sahafa. As part of the global Novotel Legendary Rooms initiative, this immersive and bespoke hotel room brings to life the legacy of one of PSG’s most iconic players, offering guests a unique blend of storytelling, design, and hospitality.The Legendary Room at Novotel Riyadh Sahafa pays homage to Pedro Miguel Pauleta “the Eagle of the Azores”, renowned for his contributions to PSG and the wider football world.
  • AmaWaterways Launches First-Ever Luxury River Cruise Ship on Colombia’s Magdalena River (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 06:20:01)
    “Our expansion into Colombia represents a new chapter for AmaWaterways and for the world of river cruising,” said Rudi Schreiner, co-founder and CEO of AmaWaterways. “We are proud to be the first major river cruise line to explore the Magdalena River, a region that until now has been largely inaccessible. AmaMagdalena opens the door to a culturally rich destination, and we’ve worked closely with local communities to ensure our presence benefits everyone involved - from our guests to the people who call this river home.”
  • European Waterways Enhances 2025 Cruise Itineraries With New & Returning Excursions (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 06:18:06)
    European Waterways, the British luxury hotel barge cruising specialist, has announced a selection of new and returning excursions for the 2025 season, offering guests even more immersive and locally inspired experiences across its European itineraries.
  • Sweden: Twice in a Lifetime – 92% of UK Visitors Want to Return (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 06:15:37)
    A twice-in-a-lifetime experience… Some places you visit once and cross off your bucket list. Sweden isn’t one of them. This is a country of contrasts so vast that one trip simply isn’t enough. Where else can you swim in a crystal-clear lake in summer and skate long distances across its frozen surface in winter? Or witness the Northern Lights one season and bask in 24-hour daylight under the Midnight Sun the next? Here are 5 reasons why you should visit Sweden at least twice in a lifetime.
  • La Palma: The Canary Island Where Adventure Meets the Stars (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 06:14:48)
    La Palma, Canary Islands, celebrates the 15th anniversary of Transvulcania on 10th May, one of the world’s most prestigious mountain ultramarathons hosted by the Cabildo Insular de La Palma, and the Government of the Canary Islands, supported by a wealth of eco-conscious organisations. The most untouched of the Canary Islands is the perfect antidote to the bustle of islands and cities in the Mediterranean, and this May, La Isla Bonita gets surreal beauty, deep-rooted culture, and sustainable tourism into motion.
  • SILVERSEA REVEALS MORE ON ITS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SOUTHERNMOST HOTEL IN PUERTO WILLIAMS, CHILE (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 06:07:26)
    Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has unveiled the first spaces and name of The Cormorant at 55 South, its new 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, scheduled to open during the 2025/2026 Antarctica season. Upon completion, Silversea’s new hotel will create the most convenient, comfortable and seamless way to visit Antarctica.
  • Cunard reveals first phase of 2026 Event Voyages program (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 06:05:11)
    Cunard’s iconic Event Voyages are curated in partnership with the biggest names in entertainment, and now the luxury cruise line has unveiled part of its 2026 schedule.The full program will be launched in two phases, and this first announcement welcomes back several Cunard favorites to flagship Queen Mary 2 and the brand’s newest ship, Queen Anne.
  • Is Punta Mita the New Amalfi? Isle Blue Unveils a Bold New Villa Collection in Mexico (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 06:03:46)
    Move over, Amalfi. Make room, Saint-Tropez. A new coastal destination is rising, and the world’s most discerning travelers are already taking notice. With its blend of breathtaking Pacific views, world-class design, and unmatched privacy, Punta Mita is quickly becoming the next great luxury hotspot — and Isle Blue is leading the way with the launch of its latest curated villa collection.
  • Kempinski Hotels Extends Strategic Partnership with BTG Hotels (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 06:03:36)
    Building on over 30 years of partnership in the luxury industry in China, Kempinski Hotels and BTG Hotels (Group) Co., Ltd. (BTG Hotels) are pleased to announce a new chapter in their strategic partnership in China. Kempinski Group has started executing a strategic plan aimed at reclaiming and strengthening the market leadership the oldest European hospitality company has enjoyed for over 150 years.
  • LLA prepares to welcome Springtime sunseekers (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 05:28:18)
    London Luton Airport (LLA) will welcome almost 945,000 passengers over the Easter holiday1, with almost 30,000 passengers departing on Good Friday to make the most of the long weekend. Amsterdam, Budapest, Paris, Prague and Lisbon are among the most popular destinations amongst half-term city breakers, while the sunny beaches and balmy sunsets of Spanish retreats in Alicante and Malaga remain a trending destination for those seeking a more relaxing break. 
  • Asia and Pacific returning to full tourism strength (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-17 05:22:20)
    According to UN Tourism’s data, after an initial slow recovery from the impacts of the pandemic, Asia and the Pacific has been rapidly returning to full strength. In 2024. Destinations in the region welcomed 316 million international arrivals between them, equivalent to 87% of pre-pandemic numbers, and up from 66% at the end of 2023.  South Asia saw the best results by sub-region, with a 92% recovery, and Maldives posted the highest growth in the region, welcoming 20% more tourists than in 2019, followed by Japan, with 16%, Fiji with 10% and Sri Lanka 7% more compared to 2019. The Commission’s host this year, Indonesia welcomed 13.9 million tourists in 2024, recovering 86% of 2019 levels.