Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-06-10

  • Amadeus spotlights sustainable business travel with GBTA Foundation alliance (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 13:25:50)
    Amadeus has joined the GBTA Foundation as a new corporate partner, directly contributing to its industry-wide People and Planet programs
  • First Human-Looking AI Concierge Now Available (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 11:38:23)
    Hotel Communication Network (HCN), the world leader in guestroom tablets for hotels and resorts, is transforming the way operators are driving revenues and engaging with guests. Taking advantage of advances in AI technologies, HCN has developed an industry breakthrough by creating the first human-looking AI Concierge persona capable of addressing guests individually with full voice integration and providing voice-activated access to all guest services during their stay at HCN partner hotels. To make this technological achievement even more compelling, HCN’s new ad-supported revenue model makes the entire platform highly subsidized with a possible revenue share for hotels.
  • International Sushi Day at MAMA ZONIA (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 11:21:54)
    On Wednesday, June 18, from 6PM, MAMA ZONIA invites Dubai’s wild at heart to celebrate International Sushi Day with an indulgent, jungle-style twist: a decadent sharing sushi platter for two, paired with a bottle of Prosecco, for just AED 299.
  • Atlantis, The Palm Launches “A World Away” Brand Campaign (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 10:53:47)
    Atlantis, The Palm unveils “A World Away”, a visually striking and emotionally resonant brand campaign developed entirely in-house by the Atlantis Dubai team, in collaboration with an award-winning, globally recognized film crew.
  • World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards and Institute of Tourism partner (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 10:38:52)
    The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards and the Institute of Tourism have announced a new value-based partnership to advance responsible and sustainable tourism globally. The strategic agreement establishes a collaborative framework between the two organisations, with a shared mission to spotlight and celebrate best practices in sustainable travel and hospitality.
  • Turkish Airlines turns up the heat with extra summer flights (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 09:51:07)
    Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is ramping up its summer 2025 schedule with additional flights from the UK and Ireland to Istanbul and beyond.Starting yesterday, June 9, the flag carrier will operate 47 weekly flights from London Heathrow, adding two more flights per week to the vibrant city of Istanbul.
  • MANDARIN ORIENTAL ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT OF SAN CLEMENTE PALACE HOTEL IN VENICE (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 09:44:57)
    Mandarin Oriental has announced that it will manage and rebrand the San Clemente Palace Hotel in Venice, Italy. Situated on its own exclusive five-hectare private island, this serene, historic retreat seamlessly combines the seclusion of a resort with effortless access to the cultural heart of Venice. Enjoying unique views of the Venetian lagoon, just an eight-minute boat ride from San Marco Square, the hotel is surrounded by curated gardens and the peaceful waters of La Serenissima.
  • Travel industry titans to unpack future trends at Phocuswright Europe 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 09:38:08)
    As the travel industry converges on Barcelona for Phocuswright Europe 2025, from June 10-12, a stellar lineup of visionary leaders are poised to share groundbreaking perspectives on the forces shaping travel’s next era.  Top executives from global giants including Expedia Group, Amadeus, Lufthansa Group, OAG, HomeToGo, Rail Europe, Chain4Travel, Omio, Dida, and Zamna, will take the stage, offering an unparalleled look into the strategic shifts and technological advancements driving the sector forward.Phocuswright Europe, taking place at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, is renowned as the travel industry’s premier executive conference, bringing together decision-makers for candid conversations, sharp debates, and a front-row seat to the latest innovations.  The 2025 theme, “The New Age(nts),” promises a deep dive into how new models and technologies are redefining the travel landscape.
  • Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM sign Memorandum of Understanding (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 08:23:04)
    Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM signed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step forward in global connectivity for guests traveling between Riyadh, Paris, Amsterdam, and destinations far beyond.The MoU, signed at the 2025 IATA Annual General Meeting by Tony Douglas CEO Riyadh Air and Benjamin Smith CEO of Air France-KLM Group, sets the foundation for a dynamic partnership. Subject to regulatory approvals, the collaboration aims to gradually introduce a wide range of benefits for guests and to unlock new opportunities across Western Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Emirates launches complimentary coach service for Economy Class passengers (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 08:05:22)
    In a move to further enhance the travel experience for its Filipino passengers, Emirates will be introducing a new coach service exclusively for Economy Class customers flying to and from Clark International Airport (CRK) starting today. The complimentary service will connect Trinoma in Quezon City with Clark International Airport in Pampanga, offering a convenient and seamless transit option.
  • Qatar Airways Elevates Global Football Journey with FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Debut (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 07:05:51)
    Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA since May 2017, continues to expand its global football footprint by joining the first ever FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ as Official Airline Partner, bringing world-class football and world-class hospitality together for fans in the US and across the globe.The airline finds itself in familiar grounds following the momentum of its historic “Sponsorship treble”, where Qatar Airways was the Official Airline Partner of the UEFA Champions League, as well as being sponsor of both finalists – Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. Both of these teams will also be competing in the FIFA Club World Cup™, where Qatar Airways will offer fans exclusive experiences at the tournament, and feature prominently in the tournament branding.
  • KrisFlyer Members Enjoy Priority Access To The Jacky Cheung 60+ Concert Tour 2025 In Singapore (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 07:02:34)
    KrisFlyer members will gain coveted early access to one of Singapore’s most anticipated musical events of this year – legendary Hong Kong Heavenly King Jacky Cheung’s concerts in November 2025.KrisFlyer, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s rewards programme, will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Jacky Cheung 60+ Concert Tour 2025 – Singapore, which will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 21st, 22nd, and 23rd November 2025.
  • Virgin Atlantic celebrates 25 years of flying in India (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 06:59:36)
    Virgin Atlantic recently marked 25 years of flying to India and its ongoing commitment to growth in the region. Since first launching flights between London Heathrow and Delhi in July 2000, India is now the airline’s third largest market and has grown from zero to one million seats each year, with five flights daily from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Growth of 350% since 2019.
  • HOTEL AMIGO PARTNERS WITH THE FASHION & LACE MUSEUM FOR AN EXCLUSIVE STIJL EXHIBITION (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 06:56:40)
    Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte hotel in the heart of Brussels, invites international guests to discover the city through a uniquely fashionable lens.As part of this partnership, Hotel Amigo guests are invited to enjoy a private evening tour of the exhibition STIJL 40+ led by Sonja Noël owner of the renowned boutique Stijl followed by a personal shopping experience with styling tips by Sonja herself in the man or womanswear store on Dansaert.
  • Anantara Kihavah Elevates Holistic Wellbeing with the Maldives’ First Magnesium-Based Spa Treatments (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 06:53:37)
    Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas unveils a transformative new chapter in wellness with the launch of the Maldives’ first Magnesium-based spa treatments, redefining holistic healing for the modern traveller. In partnership with “Of The Islands”, a pioneering wellness brand that harnesses the power of the world’s only natural source of pure magnesium chloride—extracted 1,500 metres below ground in the Netherlands—Anantara Kihavah introduces a wellness concept where science, nature and emotional reconnection converge in a single, immersive experience.
  • Shangri-La Unveils ‘Shangri-La Signatures’ with the Grand Opening of The Silk Lakehouse (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 06:49:06)
    Shangri-La Group (“Shangri-La”) proudly announces the official launch of its new ultra-luxury brand, Shangri-La Signatures, with the grand opening of its inaugural property: The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou. Set on the tranquil shores of West Lake — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — The Silk Lakehouse ushers in a new era of Asian hospitality, where cultural heritage, artistry, and nature converge to create a soulful homecoming – one that speaks to the heart.
  • Jumeirah Celebrates Global Wellness Day (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 06:44:02)
    This Global Wellness Day on 14th June, Jumeirah – an international leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding – invites guests to reconnect with themselves, their surroundings, and the spirit of place through a meaningful journey of wellbeing at Talise Spa destinations around the world.
  • Dusit makes a graceful debut in Sichuan with new luxury retreat in Chengdu (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 06:42:43)
    Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has expanded its presence in China with the opening of Dusit Hotel AG Park, Chengdu – a luxurious new retreat set amidst the scenic surrounds of Tianfu Agricultural Expo Park in Xinjin, Chengdu.
  • InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa Welcomes Fady Atwan (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 06:40:14)
    Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is delighted to announce the appointment of Fady Atwan as its new Area Commercial Director.
  • Croatia’s Green Coast: Where the Sea Sparkles – and So Does Sustainability (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-10 06:38:03)
    The cleanest sea in Europe, secret coves, electric boat races and a cave cathedral are some of the features spotlighting Croatia’s greener-than-thou Adriatic coastline. Croatia’s coast is also a trailblazer in eco-tourism, proving that the best holidays aren’t just escapes – they’re invitations to do better, travel wiser, and swim deeper.