Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-05-06

  • Experience the Glamour and Rhythm of Brazil at the Carnival-Themed Gala Event (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 16:58:49)
    An Unforgettable Celebration of Luxury, Culture, and Samba. Step into a world of vibrant celebration, opulence, and authentic Brazilian culture at the Carnival-Themed Gala Event—a luxurious affair that blends the elegance of a gala with the energetic spirit of Brazil’s most iconic festival.
  • Africa’s Leading Hospitality Investors and Visionaries Come to Cape Town in June (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 16:44:38)
    Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2025 comes to Cape Town from 17–19 June 2025, bringing together the most influential voices in hospitality investment, development, and sustainability from across the globe.
  • Royal Caribbean spotlights new entertainment and dining experiences on star of the seas (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 16:38:39)
    The new Icon of vacations will introduce new jaw-dropping entertainment, like “Back to the Future: The Musical,” and more unique ways to dine and make memories
  • Patina Maldives, Fari Islands announces transformative retreat with wellness visionary Jamie Bigelow (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 16:33:58)
    Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has revealed The Path Forward - Cleansing, Embodiment & Renewal: An exclusive wellness retreat led by acclaimed healing arts visionary Jamie Bigelow, taking place from 26 to 30 June 2025. Part of the resort’s signature Perpetual Journey series of purpose-driven programming to inspire personal growth, connection, and holistic wellbeing, this soul-nourishing retreat invites guests to embark on a restorative journey towards inner renewal.
  • How to Select the Best Wing and Grille Upgrades for Your Corvette Stingray (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 16:26:33)
    When you own a Corvette Stingray, it’s more than just a car. It’s something you take pride in. It’s a statement. Customizing it lets you make it your own. The right upgrades can boost both looks and performance. Two areas that really stand out are the grille and the wing.
  • The road ahead is clearer thanks to modern headlights (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 16:12:18)
    Modern vehicles are increasingly equipped with advanced headlight technologies that not only improve nighttime driving safety but also enhance the overall travel experience. Innovations such as adaptive headlights, LED systems, and laser lighting are transforming how drivers navigate roads, particularly in challenging conditions.
  • SANDALS RESORTS CELEBRATES MAY’S MVPs WITH THE GREAT CARIBBEAN MAYCATION GIVEAWAY (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 14:43:11)
    The award-winning all-inclusive Sandals Resorts is launching The Great Caribbean Maycation Giveaway for life’s MVPs, honoring those who give so much to others by giving something back. In the spirit of gratitude and celebration, teachers, moms, nurses, doctors, military members, first responders and FEMA reps have the chance to experience a well-deserved retreat in the heart of the Caribbean. Through a nomination process, five lucky winners will receive a breathtaking butler room at the Sandals Resort of their choice. In addition, the brand is launching a special May Heroes Sale to celebrate everyday heroes all month long.
  • LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS SIGNS MULTI-YEAR CHARTER DEAL WITH TRANSCEND CRUISES (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 14:41:12)
    Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, and Transcend Cruises today announced a multi-year charter agreement that will reframe European river cruising for discerning travelers looking to experience the continent’s most iconic waterways like a true explorer.
  • FHS Saudi Arabia Pre-event Feature – The NextGen Investment Forum (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 06:37:13)
    A brand new feature at Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, the NextGen Investment Forum aims to inspire top leaders to come together and tackle the most pressing questions surrounding education, training, and talent retention in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry.With 1 million new tourism jobs predicted by 2030, the Kingdom’s hospitality sector is facing some critical challenges. First, notable skill gaps are evident in specialised areas like hospitality management, digital competencies, and vocational training in tourism. Second, only 8.1% employed in the Saudi tourism industry are women, and third, Saudi Arabia’s youth unemployment rate remains around 16%, with limited vocational pathways in hospitality for young Saudis.
  • The new, more sophisticated Riu Palace La Mola opens; now a four-star superior hotel (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 05:55:47)
    The Hotel Riu La Mola, located on the island of Formentera, opens its doors after undergoing a complete transformation to become part of the Riu Palace line, the hotel chain’s top-of-the-line option, perfectly embodying the exclusive charm of the Mediterranean island. In addition, the hotel, which boasts an exceptional location next to Migjorn beach, has been upgraded from a four-star to a four-star superior hotel.
  • Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ new Jerez and Pula programmes take flight for Summer 25! (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 05:52:47)
    Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have waved off their first flights on their brand-new routes to Jerez and Pula, marking the launch of two new destinations for Summer 25.The busy flights signal the start of the companies offering flights to Jerez for Summer 25, opening up holidays to the stunning Costa de la Luz region, as well as the new route to Pula, creating a gateway to the beautiful Istrian Coast.
  • Delta supports marine conservation efforts in Chile (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 05:48:10)
    Delta Air Lines is partnering with the Patagonia Azul Foundation to protect and restore some of the world’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems. This collaboration focuses on empowering local communities in southern Chile by providing advanced technology and specialized training to enhance marine conservation efforts.The Patagonia Azul Foundation is a Chilean non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the Chilean Patagonian Sea, founded with the support of Sylvia Earle, renowned oceanographer and advocate for marine protection through her NGO Mission Blue.
  • ATOBA, easyJet, and World Fuel sign a Memorandum of Understanding to develop long term supply of SAF (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 05:46:21)
    easyJet and ATOBA Energy (ATOBA), in partnership with World Fuel Services (World Fuel) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK.The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonisation strategy and is expected to unlock the SAF value chain through the combination of ATOBA’s SAF aggregation, enabling management of pricing and supply volatility risk for airlines and will be further enhanced by World Fuel’s global jet fuel logistics, blending, storage and distribution infrastructure.
  • Fast, Free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan Members sponsored by Bell now on Air Canada (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 05:42:54)
    Fast, free Wi-Fi for Aeroplan members took off today on board Air Canada’s flights across North America and to-and-from Sun destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Sponsored by Bell, the new service means customers can enjoy streaming video services and gaming on their personal devices and makes Air Canada a leader in connectivity.
  • TUI boosts capacity at Cardiff Airport for Summer 26 (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 05:38:52)
    TUI has announced a further major expansion at Cardiff Airport with new routes added to its flying programme, as well as boosted frequency to some of the most popular holiday destinations for Welsh travellers. The additional capacity gives holidaymakers even more choice and flexibility for a summer getaway from their local airport.
  • DET and Visa sign strategic collaboration for tourism growth (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 05:36:53)
    The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to facilitate further increases in international tourism inflows and elevate the visitor experience across the city. Signed during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, the MoU will harness Visa’s data-driven insights to optimise marketing campaigns, streamline tourism services, and deliver tailored promotions for visitors.
  • flynas signs MoU with Safran to equip its next 60 A320neo aircraft with the latest generation seats (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 05:35:06)
    flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East and worldwide, has announced signing an agreement with Safran, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. This agreement is to equip the next 60 new A320neo aircraft joining flynas fleet with the latest-generation seats that set a new standard of comfort and convenience in the low-cost aviation. The seats’ new features were introduced during Arabian Travel Market, held in Dubai, in the presence of flynas Chairman, Ayed Al Jeaid, Bander Almohanna, Managing Director and CEO of flynas, and Safran Seats France EVP Quentin Munier.
  • Aer Lingus launches new Dublin-Indianapolis Route with fares from just €249 (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 05:32:36)
    Aer Lingus launched its new direct route from Dublin to Indianapolis, bringing seamless transatlantic travel to the Midwest sporting hub. Launched on May 3, 2025, the airline now operates four weekly flights connecting Ireland with Indianapolis and providing the only direct nonstop service between Indiana’s capital and Europe.
  • Jetstar celebrates its first service between Christchurch and Cairns (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 05:29:29)
    Jetstar’s first flight from Christchurch to Cairns took place last week, marking a major milestone in the airline’s trans-Tasman expansion in New Zealand. Passengers on the inaugural flights were welcomed with celebrations on both sides of the Tasman, highlighting the excitement surrounding the launch of this new connection.
  • From Centre Court to the Algarve: Play Like a Pro at Pine Cliffs Resort (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-06 05:17:27)
    With tennis season in full swing and the world gearing up for Wimbledon (30 June – 13th July), Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort in the Algarve, invites guests to channel their inner champion with its premium tennis and padel facilities. As global interest in tennis continues to rise with participation surging to over 106 million players worldwide, Wimbledon remains a pinnacle event inspiring many to pick up a racket each summer.*