Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-05-11

  • New World Phu Quoc Resort - Where Island Elegance Meets Inspired Leisure (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-11 14:46:05)
    Nestled on the pristine southwestern tip of Phu Quoc Island along the acclaimed Khem Beach, the resort features 366 villas ranging from 125 to 415 square meters. Each villa boasts a private swimming pool and separate living area, offering guests a secluded sanctuary amidst tropical surroundings. Accommodation options include Garden Pool, Premium, Deluxe, Ocean, Grand, Beach Front, and Presidential Villas.
  • RX to launch inter aviation Arabia in Riyadh in February 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-11 14:41:13)
    RX, a global leader in events and exhibitions and the team behind industry flagships such as inter airport Europe and The Airport Show, Dubai, has announced the launch of inter aviation Arabia, scheduled to take place in Riyadh in February 2026.The event aims to become one of the leading platforms for the aviation industry in the Middle East, significantly contributing to advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its transformation into a global aviation and logistics hub.
  • Future Hospitality Summit (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-11 09:46:14)
    Tune in to the FHS Saudi Arabia live stream, broadcasting live from the Summit Stage starting at 3:00 PM (GMT+3) - only on the Future Hospitality Summit LinkedIn page.Don’t miss the conversations shaping the future of hospitality!#FutureHospitalitySummit #FHSSaudiArabia
  • Kerten Hospitality Launches Global Franchise Model for Nakhati Gelato (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-11 09:44:09)
    Kerten Hospitality is taking Nakhati, its female-led, purpose-driven gelato brand, global. After a successful debut in Saudi Arabia, Nakhati is expanding via a social franchise model designed to empower women entrepreneurs and foster sustainable business ownership across borders.
  • flydubai starts flights to Peshawar (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-11 09:39:24)
    flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the start of flights to Peshawar from 15 May 2025. Flights to Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW), also known as Peshawar Airport, will operate from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB).
  • Minor Hotels Unveils a Strategic Repositioning of Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-11 05:49:08)
    Minor Hotels reveals an evolution of Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites, announcing a shift from serviced apartments to full-service hotel, resort and suites brand. A reinvigorated service focus, introduction of unique operating hallmarks and refreshed brand identity will create global resonance and distinction in a competitive market.
  • FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS STRENGTHENS SAUDI ARABIAN PRESENCE (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-11 05:41:19)
    Step into a significant new chapter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world leading hospitality group Accor. Recognized among the most storied addresses in the world and celebrating the best of each destination, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will embrace culture in all its forms with three new Saudi openings - Fairmont Red Sea opening end of 2025, Fairmont Ajdan Al Khobar in 2027 and Fairmont Rua Madinah in 2028. Aligned with the Kingdom’s Saudi Vision 2030, this signifies a new stronghold in the Kingdom and bolsters the brand’s record-breaking pipeline.
  • Culinara Social Dining Set to Open at The Link, One Za’abeel (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-11 05:36:01)
    Set within the architectural marvel of The Link at One Za’abeel, Culinara Social Dining is set to open its doors in May 2025, cementing its place as a dynamic culinary destination in Dubai. A vibrant dining collective 100 metres above the ground, Culinara brings together a curated line-up of 12 homegrown concepts in one unforgettable setting. More than just a place to eat, Culinara is where people come together to connect over great food and meaningful conversation.
  • Star Clippers to Debut Three New Sailings from Antigua as Winter 26/27 Programme Is Unveiled (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-11 05:27:46)
    The specialist cruise line will offer brand new 7-night roundtrips from St John’s, Antigua in March 2027, in addition to a new 10-night departure from Oranjested, Aruba. In efforts to vary the itineraries amongst the fleet of three authentic tall-ships, whilst utilising ideal wind conditions, tall-ship Star Clipper will complete her Central America sailings - incorporating an iconic Panama Canal transit - before spending the second half of the winter season in the Caribbean.
  • Viking Floats Out Newest Nile River Ship (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-11 05:24:23)
    Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Thoth—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set for delivery in October 2025, the Viking Thoth will join Viking’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
  • Orlando Welcomed 75.3 Million Visitors in 2024 (Breaking Travel News 2025-05-11 05:13:37)
    Visit Orlando, the Official Tourism Association® for Orlando, announced that the destination welcomed 75,333,800 visitors in 2024—an increase of 1.8% over 2023.Domestic visitation grew by 1.4%, totaling 68,840,300 visitors in 2024. This increase was driven in part by a rise in day visits and overnight non-hotel stays. International visitation continued to recover at a faster pace, growing 5.9% from the previous year. In total, Orlando welcomed 6.5 million visitors from international markets in 2024.