Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-05-10

  • Radisson Hotel Group continues strong growth trajectory in Saudi Arabia ahead of FHS Saudi (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-10 06:38:06)
    Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, reaffirms its commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region as it prepares to participate in the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) this May in Riyadh. With a focus on shaping the future of the regional hospitality sector, the Group continues its ambitious growth, aligning closely with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.Currently, Radisson Hotel Group’s Middle East portfolio includes almost 100 hotels in operation and under development. The Group is on track to reach 150 hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments in the region by 2030, reinforcing its position as a leading hospitality provider.
  • Emirates Group achieves record profit of AED 22.7 bn (US$ 6.2 bn) in 2024-25 (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-10 06:30:34)
    The Emirates Group have released its 2024-25 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue, and cash balance levels. This outstanding performance places the Emirates Group as the most profitable aviation group globally in the 2024-25 reporting period, with Emirates reporting the best result in its history to become the world’s most profitable airline.Both Emirates and dnata contributed record revenues in 2024-25, as the Group expanded its operations around the world to meet voracious customer demand for its high-quality products and services.
  • Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia: A Glimpse into Tomorrow’s Hospitality Trends (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-10 05:57:22)
    Tomorrow, Riyadh will host the eagerly anticipated Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah. This summit promises to be a pivotal event, offering industry leaders and enthusiasts alike a unique glimpse into the future of hospitality.
  • Destination Saudi - Branded Residences in Focus with Knight Frank (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-10 05:55:49)
    In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh next week, Knight Frank, the global real estate consultancy and knowledge partner of FHS Saudi Arabia, has released a study about the surging demand for branded residences in the Kingdom.
  • Meliá to open a new hotel in Sardinia and double its Italian portfolio (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-10 05:46:26)
    Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its Mediterranean portfolio with the addition of a new hotel in one of Italy’s most captivating coastal destinations. The company has announced the signing of the Hotel Corte Rosada, Affiliated by Meliá, a 4-star beachfront retreat set to open in summer 2025 in Alghero, on the island of Sardinia, located just 15 minutes from Alghero – Riviera del Corallo Airport. This strategic opening reinforces the Group’s ambition to offer authentic leisure experiences in unique locations, while expanding its presence in Italy—from 8 operating hotels to a projected 15 properties by 2027.
  • Hyatt’s Luxury Portfolio to Grow in Argentina with Casa Duhau (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-10 05:43:06)
    New hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt will introduce travelers to Argentina’s wine region, set alongside vineyards with remarkable views of the Andes Mountains
  • Kimpton brings its laid-back luxury to Germany with the opening of Kimpton Main Frankfurt (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-10 05:39:49)
    Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens Kimpton Main Frankfurt, the brand’s first hotel in Germany and a vibrant new addition to Kimpton’s growing global portfolio. Located in the heart of Frankfurt’s financial district, within the iconic new FOUR Frankfurt development, Kimpton Main Frankfurt seamlessly blends the brand’s bold, design-forward identity with the dynamic energy, rich history, and culture of one of Germany’s most cosmopolitan cities.
  • Waldorf Astoria New York and NO Uniform Unveil Wardrobe Design Collaboration (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-10 05:36:22)
    Waldorf Astoria New York unveiled today ahead of its opening new team member wardrobes designed by NO Uniform, the specialist design studio led by acclaimed British couture designer Nicholas Oakwell. The partnership marks NO Uniform’s first venture with a New York City hotel.
  • The Radical Hotel in Asheville Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-10 05:32:38)
    The Radical Hotel, a boutique hotel and living art installation in Asheville’s River Arts District, has joined Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The Radical Asheville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton becomes part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a collection of nearly 160 independent hotels, each offering an original, vibrant personality, where unique stories come to life and offer authentic experiences in off-the-beaten-path locations.
  • ‘CONNECTED: Business, People, Ideas’ (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-10 05:23:41)
    Global leaders will gather in Mallorca to discuss the future of tourism and the influence of emerging markets.Travelgate, part of the Travelsoft group, is hosting the fifth edition of ConX, an exclusive event that will bring together more than 1,000 professionals from the tourism industry on 21 May at the Son Moix Football Stadium in Mallorca.