Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-06-04

  • Jamaica Welcomes New Direct Flights from Portugal, Boosting Tourism and Economic Growth (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 18:45:32)
    Jamaica’s tourism sector continues to soar with the launch of a new non-stop weekly flight from Lisbon, Portugal to Montego Bay, operated by World2Fly using a state-of-the-art Airbus wide-body aircraft. The inaugural flight takes off on Wednesday, June 4, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to diversify its tourism markets and expand connectivity to Europe.
  • TAP Air Portugal launches direct flight from terceira to san francisco (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 18:10:48)
    TAP Air Portugal has launched a direct flight from the Azores to San Francisco, connecting UK and Irish passengers travelling via Portugal to California.
  • BTN Exclusive: Key Takeaways from IATA AGM 2025 Interviews (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 14:45:28)
    At the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in New Delhi, Breaking Travel News (BTN) conducted a series of insightful interviews with industry leaders. These discussions shed light on the current state and future direction of global aviation. WATCH THE INTERVIEWS NOW.
  • Yas Island, Air Arabia & Abu Dhabi Airports Celebrate First Almaty–Abu Dhabi Flight (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 14:33:23)
    Yas Island in collaboration with Air Arabia and Abu Dhabi Airports have commemorated the airline’s first-ever direct flight from Almaty, Kazakhstan to Abu Dhabi, with the warmest welcome on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
  • Hôtel Dame des Arts launches a novel reading-based wellness programme (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 14:24:03)
    Inspired by the literary heritage of Paris’ Latin Quarter, the Hôtel Dame Des Arts has launched the first chapter of a new wellness initiative that reflects the growing momentum behind reading as a wellness activity. This month the hotel debuts The Reading Hour, as well as embarking on the curation of an in-house Biblio of location-relevant books that speaks to the Paperback Packers trend coined by Globetrender/British Airways. These initiatives will be added to over the coming months in a bid to attract book worms and book clubs alike to this storied neighbourhood.
  • HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU Announces Participation in TOKYO PRIDE 2025 Exhibit as an “Ally Hotel” (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 14:15:37)
    HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel (Shinjuku, Tokyo; General Manager Katsushi Nishikawa) has announced various projects during Pride Month—a month dedicated to celebrating gender diversity—including participation in an exhibit within TOKYO PRIDE 2025 in order to promote understanding of LGBTQ+ communities and expand the group of “allies,” a collective term used to represent people who act in solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals.
  • Turkish Airlines and TAP Air Portugal Expand Cooperation Scope (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 14:11:49)
    Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, and TAP Air Portugal, the flag carrier of Portugal and the leading European airline flying to Brazil, are expanding their existing codeshare partnership. As part of the recently expanded agreement announced during the IATA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi, both carriers will now provide their guests with a broader range of seamless travel options beyond their current global networks. Brazil, Morocco, Qatar, and Mauritius are new and exciting destinations entering the scope of cooperation. Additionally, Dalaman and Bodrum, Türkiye’s prominent summer destinations, have also been added to the agreement, further augmenting travel options between Türkiye and Portugal, enhancing access to sought-after leisure destinations.
  • Etihad Airways and STARLUX Airlines sign strategic codeshare partnership (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 14:08:18)
    Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, expanding customer access to Northeast Asia and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a gateway between East and West.The partnership, announced at the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, enables Etihad customers to connect seamlessly to key Japanese cities including Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka via Taipei, whilst offering STARLUX passengers direct access to Etihad’s European network through Abu Dhabi.
  • Introducing Yas Island Summer Camp: One Camp - 5 Unique Experiences, Where Learning Meets Adventure (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 08:06:20)
    Yas Island’s award-winning theme parks is thrilled to announce the launch of its all-new Yas Island Summer Camp, a unique experience set to redefine the summer break for children. Taking place from July 7 to August 22, the camp runs Monday to Friday from 9:00AM to 2:00PM, inviting children to dive into five days of immersive, educational and high-energy experiences across the island’s world-renowned theme parks. Fusing excitement with enrichment, the Yas Island Summer Camp is where thrill meets curiosity – empowering young minds to explore science, storytelling, marine biology and physics through unforgettable hands-on adventures. Registration is now open for families looking to make the most of summer.
  • Cape Town is Hot Property (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 07:59:33)
    Development boom bodes well for Africa’s top hotel investment summit
  • Days Inn by Wyndham Will Pay You $10K to Reunite and Create Travel Content (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 07:44:01)
    Missing your bestie? Nearly 40% of adults say their closest friends live in another state—and let’s face it, even the strongest bonds need more than DMs and video chats to stay close. That’s where Days Inn comes in. Just in time for National Best Friends Day, the hotel brand known for spreading sunshine is launching a nationwide search to reunite five pairs of long-distance best friends as its newest brand ambassadors.
  • Novotel Suites Mall Avenue and Novotel Deira Creekside strengthen their ESG Commitment (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 06:11:20)
    Novotel Deira Creekside and Novotel Suites Mall Avenue are proud to advance their sustainability commitments through the NOVO25 campaign, inspired by the UAE’s Year of Community 2025. Embracing a holistic and impactful approach, the hotels have launched a range of initiatives focused on marine conservation, waste reduction, community education, and responsible dining practices, all aligned with Novotel’s Positive Impact Plan to rebalance its impact on the ocean through four key pillars: Reducing plastic & carbon footprint impact, Introducing delicious, healthier and more sustainable food choices, Enhancing education & ocean awareness and contributing to research & innovation
  • Ciao Italia! Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service between Seattle and Rome (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 05:59:51)
    Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of our new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to our international destination lineup. This is the first time in history that the “Emerald City” will be connected to the “Eternal City” via a nonstop flight. Flights to Rome will be available at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com when fares go on sale this fall, so start planning your Italian vacation now.
  • Four Seasons Announces Plans for Luxury Hotel and Residences in Charleston’s Historic District (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 05:58:47)
    Four Seasons, in partnership with Strategic Property Partners, announce plans for a new luxury hotel and private residences in Charleston, South Carolina.
  • Choice Hotels International’s Global Portfolio Reaches New Heights (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 05:56:03)
    Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest and most successful lodging franchisors, continues to expand its international footprint, with 31 hotels and more than 3,300 rooms on-boarded year-to-date outside of the U.S., and over 11,000 rooms added to the pipeline over the same period, resulting in a net pipeline increase of 95% since the beginning of the year.
  • Holland America Line Builds on Northern Europe Expertise with Third Dedicated Ship (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 05:53:58)
    Holland America Line will expand its presence in Northern Europe with a third dedicated ship in 2027, providing guests with more chances to discover the region with a cruise line known for its deep-rooted expertise in the area. Guests embarking on one of the cruises can expect to discover the sparkling cities and otherworldly beauty of Scandinavia, Greenland, the Baltics and the British Isles — while also enjoying an authentic onboard experience.
  • H World Group Releases 2024 Sustainability Report (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 05:49:15)
    H World Group Limited, a leading hospitality group, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth powered by innovation, inclusion, and bold environmental action.  Recognized as the “Outstanding ESG Practice Cases of 2024” by the China Association for Public Companies, the company continued to enhance its ESG practices and drive sustainable development across the industry.
  • Moxy Hotels Debuts the Opening of Moxy Istanbul Beyoğlu (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 05:38:45)
    Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, brings its signature bold and playful energy to Türkiye with the opening of Moxy Istanbul Beyoğlu. Nestled in the heart of Istanbul’s iconic Beyoğlu district, the hotel marks an exciting debut for the brand, showcasing its unique style in the bustling city.
  • Westin Hotels & Resorts Debuts The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa, Batam (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 05:36:20)
    Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announces the opening of The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa, Batam, an oasis of well-being nestled on the breathtaking Nirup Island. Just a 20-minute ferry ride from Singapore’s Harbourfront Terminal or 40-minute away from Harbour Bay Batam, this wellness-focused sanctuary spans the entire private island, offering an immersive escape where guests can recharge and reconnect through transformative experiences. From nature walks to snorkeling, wellness workshops and more, guests can rejuvenate themselves amidst lush tropical landscapes and pristine coastal beauty.
  • First ever AI assistant for selling tours & experiences for tour operators launched by CaptainBook (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-04 05:32:05)
    CaptainBook, a booking management system that simplifies tour and activity bookings through automation and control, has just launched the industry’s first native AI Assistant embedded within a reservation technology (restech) platform and tailored specifically for the Tours & Experiences sector. This assistant is fully integrated with each operator’s live inventory and trained on their specific offerings, allowing it to deliver prompt and accurate responses to customer inquiries regarding availability, pricing, and inclusions, while communicating in a natural and human-like manner that surpasses generic chatbots and basic FAQ tools.