Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-04-18

  • Abu Dhabi Opens the Doors to Its Newest Cultural landmark (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 14:27:50)
    Saadiyat Cultural District lit up with a constellation of global stars gathered for the exclusive VIP opening of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, the emirate’s newest cultural landmark where art, technology and imagination meet in extraordinary ways.
  • Dusit Hotels and Resorts launches global ‘A Night on Us’ offer (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 13:54:16)
    Dusit Hotels and Resorts is inviting travellers to stay longer for less with the launch of A Night on Us – a limited-time global offer available exclusively on dusit.com.Available for just six days from 22 – 27 April 2025, the campaign invites guests booking directly through Dusit’s website to enjoy a complimentary night with every night booked – for up to four free nights per stay – at participating Dusit Hotels & Resorts across Thailand, Japan, the Maldives, the Philippines, Vietnam, the Middle East, and beyond. The offer is valid on stays from 22 April – 20 December 2025.*
  • Hanami Yoru – a Two-Night Immersive Japanese Dining Experience (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 06:56:34)
    AN EVENING OF CULINARY ARTISTRY & CULTURAL ELEGANCEHanami Yoru transcends a traditional dining experience, offering a journey through Japan’s refined flavors, artistry, and ambiance. Guests will indulge in a meticulously curated pairing menu crafted by the chefs of Miss Fish Bali and Alila Villas Uluwatu, blending seasonal ingredients, umami flavors, and premium seafood.
  • Elite Havens Curates Dream Weddings Across Southeast Asia’s Most Breathtaking Destinations (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 06:54:40)
    In a world where love deserves to be celebrated in unforgettable ways, Elite Havens, Asia’s leading luxury villa management and rental service provider, invites couples to begin their forever in the most enchanting settings Southeast Asia has to offer. With a portfolio of exclusive wedding villas across Indonesia and Thailand, Elite Havens transforms the dream of a destination wedding into a breathtaking reality.
  • Mondrian Gold Coast Accepting Bookings from June 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 06:52:35)
    Mondrian Gold Coast, opening this June, redefines coastal luxury just steps from Burleigh Beach, Australia’s iconic surf destination. As the country’s first lifestyle luxury hotel from the globally renowned Mondrian brand, it offers expansive rooms—twice the size of the average hotel room in Australia—alongside 132 Studios, 76 Suites, private Beach Houses, and the exclusive Sky House. The hotel’s vibrant dining precinct features a lively all-day Italian restaurant, a lobby bar, seafood restaurant, and energetic pool club, while an innovative bio-wellness spa and striking event spaces set the stage for a future icon, all designed to capture the dynamic spirit of Burleigh.
  • Take the Call of Croatian Wild (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 06:50:41)
    Croatia is calling, and it’s wilder than you think. With the European Day of Parks approaching on the 24th May, there’s no better time to discover the sheer abundance of nature Croatia has to offer. This small Mediterranean gem boasts a tapestry of protected landscapes, from mountainous backdrops and lush forests to sun-kissed coastlines, and remote islands, making it a haven for rare wildlife and eco-adventures.
  • From Bangkok to Bandhavgarh: New Asia Highlights With Experience Travel Group (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 06:28:58)
    In Thailand, new experiences developed with their local partners, offer travellers the chance to engage with rural life and traditional craftsmanship:Chiang Mai: A Farm-to-Table Forest Tour with organic farming, bamboo-cooked meals, and herbal foot baths, plus a 2-day farmstay exploring sustainable living and local cooking.
  • AlUla to host Instagram Creators Summit (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 06:21:21)
    AlUla is poised to host the first Instagram Creators Summit in the Middle East and North Africa. The event will take place from April 20 to 22, organized by Meta, the technology company, in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, and in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority and Riyadh Air.
  • Luis Monreal new Director Sales Middle East,  Lufthansa Group Airlines (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 06:16:54)
    Luis Monreal has been appointed new Director Sales Middle East Lufthansa Group Airlines, starting 01 April 2021. Based in Dubai, he will be steering the sales and commercial activities as well as coordinating and managing the representation for Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss and Eurowings in the large Middle East sales region, consisting of 16 countries
  • Finnair celebrates 30 years of flights to Osaka (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 06:14:20)
    Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is celebrating three decades of flights to Osaka this weekend, having initially launched the Asian route in 1995.Taking to the skies for the first time on 19 April 1995, Finnair became an industry frontrunner, connecting Europe and Asia via the ‘short northern route’ and bridging the emerging Japanese city to Europe.
  • Turkish Airlines Celebrates a New Era in European Aviation (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 06:11:10)
    Turkish Airlines proudly marks a historic milestone in Türkiye’s aviation journey as iGA Istanbul Airport becomes the first in Europe to implement Triple Independent Runway Operations, effective as of April 17. This remarkable advancement reinforces the airport’s role as our global hub and solidifies Türkiye’s strategic position at the heart of international air travel.
  • Over 150,000 turtles released in Cape Verde during the 2024 nesting season (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 05:25:26)
    Projeto Biodiversidade and BIOS Cabo Verde, two environmental conservation organisations from Cape Verde, have presented the outcome of the 2024 loggerhead sea turtle nesting season. Both of these organisations receive support from RIU Hotels & Resorts, the hotel chain that operates six establishments in the destination and is involved in biodiversity protection and conservation initiatives as part of its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy. The births took place in the hatcheries set up by these organisations on the islands of Sal and Boa Vista, which help make Cape Verde home to one of the world’s most important nesting populations of this species.
  • SAS backs Bodø e-SAF declaration (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 05:21:03)
    SAS joins a broad coalition of aviation and energy stakeholders to support large-scale deployment of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), with a particular focus on e-SAF (Electro-Sustainable Aviation Fuel).
  • RYANAIR AND EXPEDIA GROUP PARTNERSHIP TAKES OFF (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 05:18:54)
    Following the announcement of their “Approved OTA” partnership in July last, Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, this week announced that its low-fare flights across the airline’s industry-leading network of 230+ destinations are now available to book on Expedia Group – one of the world’s largest travel technology companies – providing Expedia Group customers with more choice and value for their European travels.
  • JetBlue Foundation Kicks Off 2025 Grant Cycle (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 05:16:39)
    The JetBlue Foundation launched its Spring 2025 granting cycle, championing innovation and accessibility in aviation and STEM education. As part of its ongoing mission to inspire and cultivate the next generation of aviators and engineers, the Foundation is now accepting applications for grants of up to $50,0001 through Friday, May 2, 2025. Grant application forms and criteria can be found on the JetBlue Foundation programs page here.
  • easyJet announces new winter seasonal services from the UK to the Scandinavian Mountains (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 05:14:22)
    easyJet this week put two new winter routes on sale between London Gatwick and Manchester to the Scandinavian Mountains • easyJet is the only UK operator to connect the UK with the Scandinavian Mountains - a brand new destination in easyJet’s network • Flights are now on sale from £38.99
  • Icelandair’s inaugural flight to Nashville (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 05:11:38)
    Icelandair has launched a new non-stop seasonal service between Nashville and Iceland. Nashville is Icelandair’s eighteenth destination in North America and the airline will offer four flights a week until the end of October.
  • Aeroflot becomes the first airline to implement domestic tablets for cabin crews (Breaking Travel News 2025-04-18 05:09:08)
    Aeroflot has become the first airline in Russia to introduce domestically-produced tablets for its cabin crews. The airline’s flight attendants are now using Russian-made Fplus T1100 tablets, running on the domestic operating system Aurora. In total, the airline has purchased over seven thousand devices.The mobile application Crew Tablet, developed specifically for Aeroflot by Aerogroup, is fully optimized for Aurora operating system, ensuring high performance and system stability.