Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-06-23

  • World Ski Awards announces 2025 finalists (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 17:16:07)
    World Ski Awards has revealed the finalists of its 2025 programme. A wealth of new entries feature this year, the 13th annual edition, reflecting the momentum of the global ski industry. The announcement comes ahead of the race for votes, opening on 23 June.
  • Valor Hospitality Partners signs three deals in Namibia expanding its continental footprint (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 12:04:17)
    Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions, today announced the signing of three new hotel management contracts in Namibia. This follows an announcement earlier this week of two new properties in West Africa that’s been added to its portfolio on the continent, signed at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Cape Town this week.
  • 5 Days to Go: World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 08:28:23)
    Only five days remain until the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony is set to light up the stunning surroundings of the Johari Rotana, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday, 28 June 2025.As the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, this five-star venue—part of the iconic MNF Square development—will play host to the region’s most renowned travel and tourism luminariesWelcoming guests at 19:00 with a networking cocktail reception, the celebration will transition into a gala dinner and awards ceremony at 20:00, drawing to a close at 23:00With attire ranging from black‐tie glamour to national dress, nominees, decision-makers, and influencers from across Africa and the Indian Ocean will converge to honour excellence in hospitality, tourism, and travel innovation.
  • 4 Days to Go: World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 08:28:04)
    Only four days remain until the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony lights up the stunning surroundings of the Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday, 28 June 2025.
  • Ethiopian to Enhance Regional Operations with Two Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft Orders from De Havilland (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 07:36:19)
    Ethiopian Airlines, the largest fleet operating carrier in Africa, plans to enhance its domestic operations with the latest evolution of the renowned Twin Otter family, The Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft. Solidifying the vision, Ethiopian signed a purchase agreement for two new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft with De Havilland Canada. This new arrangement enables Ethiopian to enhance its domestic and regional operations.
  • Emirates boosts services to Barcelona with a third daily flight (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 07:32:24)
    Emirates has announced it will ramp up operations to Barcelona with the addition of a third daily flight starting from 26 October 2025.The added service will meet market demand and offer customers greater connectivity to/from the coastal city as well as access to popular destinations across Emirates’ network including Maldives, Bangkok, Bali, Hong Kong and Singapore.
  • Technology is making travel even easier this summer (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 07:31:49)
    Technology is making travel on American Airlines easier and more reliable this summer. From planning a trip to getting to your destination, technology is at the center of customers’ travel experiences.“User-friendly technology is part of our daily life and should extend into what our customers experience when they travel on American,” said Ganesh Jayaram, American’s Chief Digital and Information Officer. “With our renewed focus on the customer experience, we’ve ramped up our digital capabilities throughout the travel journey so our customers can focus on what matters most: getting to their destination.”
  • Qatar Airways Partners with Panasonic Avionics to Power a Smarter, More Connected Cabin Experience (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 07:28:02)
    Qatar Airways, named World’s Best Airline 2025 for a record ninth time by Skytrax, is continuing to set new standards in passenger experience with the launch of its next-generation in-flight entertainment system, powered by Panasonic Avionics’ new Converix platform on its Boeing 777-9 fleet, during the 55th International Paris Air Show. The announcement marks an important step in advancing the airline’s vision for a digitally-enabled, personalised and smart onboard journey.
  • Cabin Bag Proposal “Meddling in Issues MEPs Don’t Understand” (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 07:24:59)
    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) accused the European Parliament of meddling in operational and commercial issues that it doesn’t understand, following moves to make cabin luggage allowance obligatory, regardless of whether the passenger needs it or not.
  • TWENTY FIVE YEARS, A ROMAN LEGEND: HOTEL DE RUSSIE CELEBRATES ITS ANNIVERSARY (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 07:21:40)
    Hotel de Russie celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary by honouring the hallmarks that define its legacy – a deep-rooted sense of history, unmistakable style, and the warm hospitality for which Rocco Forte Hotels is renowned. These distinctive elements have established the hotel as a veritable Roman landmark on the international stage. This milestone marks not only the evolution of an iconic property on Via del Babuino but also its enduring bond with the famed Secret Garden and the hotel’s status as a destination of choice for international guests seeking a memorable Roman stay.
  • Radisson Hotel Group and PPHE Hotel Group partner to sign first Radisson RED hotel in central London (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 07:18:11)
    Radisson RED, which is known for its bold and cutting-edge upscale design, is set to open in Leman Street, located near the City of London, close to both the heart of London’s financial district with a few minutes’ walk to Liverpool Street Station, while also close to London’s creative east-end and some of its most famous landmarks such as Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
  • Minor Hotels Receives Two Top Honours at Global Alliance Awards in Brussels (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 07:15:31)
    Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, with the award-winning loyalty programme GHA DISCOVERY, has announced the winners of its 2025 awards. Minor Hotels was recognised in two categories, Best Use of Technology and Best-Cross-Brand Contribution for its NH Hotels & Resorts brand. GHA also acknowledged Minor Hotels’ Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand for its 15 years of membership in the alliance.
  • Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort Reimagines Beloved Gulf Coast Destination (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 07:11:11)
    A new era begins on Florida’s Gulf Coast as reservations officially open for Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort.  Debuting October 2025, this highly anticipated new beachfront property blends modern coastal luxury with a storied legacy. Set on 1,000 feet (300 metres) of pristine white sand beach nestled in the heart of Old Naples, the resort is designed to effortlessly connect guests to the destination’s idyllic lifestyle with a one-of-kind luxury experience that celebrates the stunning natural beauty and charming local culture.
  • Meliá Hotels International maintains its position as Spain’s most reputable tourism company (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 07:10:48)
    Meliá Hotels International has once again been named the most reputable tourism company in Spain, according to the 2025 edition of the Merco Empresas ranking. This marks the thirteenth consecutive year the company has led the tourism sector, underscoring its sustained excellence and leadership. Furthermore, Meliá has advanced one position in the overall ranking, now placing 21st among the 200 most reputable companies in the country.
  • Wego Partners with Moroccan National Tourist Office to Unlock Summer Adventures (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-23 06:23:06)
    Wego, the #1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is partnering with the Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO) to roll out a regional campaign that brings Morocco’s unique summer experiences closer to travelers from across the MENA region.