Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-06-24

  • 4 Hottest Things to Do While Vacationing in Florida This Summer (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 13:26:50)
    When the mercury climbs and the Atlantic breeze calls, few destinations deliver summer with the verve and variety of Florida. Here, the pulse of adventure thrums beneath the sunlight, each city offering a distinct promise, each coastline a different flavour of discovery.
  • Etihad Airways and Air Europa celebrate inaugural flight milestone (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 13:26:11)
    Etihad Airways and Air Europa have celebrated a historic milestone as Air Europa operates its inaugural wet-lease flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, marking the Spanish carrier’s first-ever aircraft operation from the Middle East.
  • Austria’s Wellness Destinations: St. Martins Therme & Lodge and TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 13:06:14)
    In the serene landscapes of Austria, set amidst picturesque vistas and offering unparalleled luxury, two exceptional destinations stand out in the realm of wellness and relaxation: St. Martins Therme & Lodge and TAUERN SPA Zell am See-Kaprun. These havens of tranquility have garnered well-deserved nominations in the prestigious 2025 World Spa Awards, each vying for the title of Austria’s Best in their respective categories.
  • One third of corporates unhappy with travel management companies 15% plan to go to RFP this year (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 12:58:12)
    New insight from Business Travel Show Europe, which opens at Excel London on Wednesday, has revealed nearly one third (32%) of corporates are unhappy with their travel management companies (TMCs) with 15% planning to change suppliers this year. A further 3% of respondents not currently using a TMC are also planning to go to RFP with the hope of making an appointment before spring 2026.
  • Jet2.com and Kyte sign Distribution Agreement (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 12:44:06)
    Jet2.com and airline technology company Kyte, today - [24 June 2025] - announce a distribution partnership in a new move from Jet2.com to connect to more travel sellers including TMCs and Corporate Booking Tools.Seats with Jet2.com, the UK’s third largest airline, will now be available on the Kyte platform, with all ancillaries also available.
  • NaviSavi’s CEO Takes the Stage with Travel Leaders at the Travel Tech Show in London (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 12:42:07)
    Sally Bunnell, founder and CEO of NaviSavi, the B2B2C travel platform dedicated to User Generated Content (UGC) short videos, will take the stage at the TravelTech Show in London on June 26th.
  • Riyadh Air announces an order with Rolls-Royce for 100 Trent XWB-97 engines (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 08:16:19)
    Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, recently signed a deal at the 55th Edition of Paris Air Show at Le Bourget with Rolls-Royce for 100 Trent XWB-97 engines to power its fleet of up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 an order that was announced yesterday.  The agreement was signed by Adam Boukadida, Chief Financial Officer of Riyadh Air and Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer at Rolls Royce in the presence of Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air’s Chief Executive Officer and Rob Watson, President of Civil Aerospace at Rolls-Royce.
  • Aer Lingus proudly partners with Dr Norah Patten ahead of her historic space mission (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 08:11:55)
    Aer Lingus is proud to announce its partnership with Dr Norah Patten as she prepares for her groundbreaking mission to become the first Irish person in space. With a shared commitment to building new connections and inspiring exploration, Aer Lingus will partner with Norah as she prepares for her first ever research spaceflight.
  • Lufthansa Group and Airbus collaborate for business travel with SAF (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 07:55:41)
    The Lufthansa Group has been working on sustainable transformation in aviation for many years and offers companies a wide range of customized options for more sustainable flying. Now, the Lufthansa Group is entering into an agreement with Airbus in the field of more sustainable business travel. Since June 1, the “Sustainable Corporate Value Fare“ has been used by Airbus for all Lufthansa flights taken by its employees within Germany. This Lufthansa Group business fare enables offsetting of parts of the calculated CO2 emissions through the subsequent use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in future flight operations.
  • Qatar Airways Announces Reinstatement of Flights as Airspace Reopens in the State of Qatar (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 07:50:20)
    Qatar Airways can confirm the reinstatement of flights following the reopening of airspace in the State of Qatar.Our focus at this time is to help our passengers return home or reach their onward journey safely and smoothly.We are working tirelessly with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to restore operations as quickly as possible.
  • ForsaTEK 2025 offers platform for high-impact, scalable innovation (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 07:49:43)
    The Emirates Group’s annual flagship innovation and technology forum, ForsaTEK, is once again bringing cutting-edge technology partnerships, dynamic start-ups, thought-provoking discussions, and emerging talent developing game-changing concepts to the fore.
  • flynas connects Baku and Trabzon to Medina with direct flights as of July 4 (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 07:45:57)
    flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced connecting Trabzon in Turkey, and Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan to Medina with weekly direct flights, within 2025 summer destinations. In collaboration with Taibah Airports Company, starting July 4, flynas will be operating two weekly flights to the Turkish city of Trabzon, a popular destination for Saudi travelers seeking stunning natural scenery and a temperate climate. A weekly direct flight to the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, will also be launched starting July 6, reflecting flynas’ commitment to connecting Medina with multiple international destinations and offering diverse, direct travel options to key global tourist destinations.
  • OCEANIA CRUISES® NAMES A COLLECTION OF FOOD & WINE BEST NEW CHEFS AS GODPARENTS OF NEWEST SHIP (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 07:42:17)
    Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination focused luxury cruise line, will team up with a selection of Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni who will serve as Godparents of its newest ship, Oceania Allura™, debuting in July 2025. In a groundbreaking move that reflects the brand’s unwavering dedication to gastronomy and innovation, Oceania Allura will be christened not by one Godmother, but by a group of Food &  Wine Best New Chefs alumni. The announcement was unveiled on June 21, 2025, at the Food &  Wine Classic in Aspen, one of the industry’s most prestigious culinary festivals, a fitting backdrop for celebrating the chefs shaping the future of dining.
  • Miami Beach Named No. 1 Honeymoon Destination in the U.S. (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 07:40:50)
    Miami Beach has been ranked the top honeymoon destination in the United States for 2025, according to a recent survey by Upgraded Points.* The study evaluated over 75 vacation spots based on 15 factors, including romantic lodging, couple-friendly activities, and affordability. Miami Beach earned the highest overall score of 71.4 out of 100, surpassing destinations like Lake Tahoe, Hawaii and Savannah. Couples seeking romance, adventure, and inclusivity need look no further than Miami Beach, as the city made an impression with its of abundance of romantic restaurants and accommodations, as well as variety of couple-themed activities, from water sports and spa experiences to arts + culture tours and self-guided itineraries.
  • Mozio and GoNexus Group announce strategic partnership (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 07:37:37)
    Mozio, the leading global ground transportation platform, and GoNexus Group, a global leader in experiences and mobility, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a unified, scalable solution that expands and simplifies B2B access to ground transport worldwide.This collaboration marks a major milestone for NexusCube, the B2B marketplace of GoNexus Group, as it expands its offering through Mozio’s extensive supplier network spanning 3,500+ airports in 180 countries. Simultaneously, Mozio gains access to NexusCube’s diverse portfolio of mobility inventory —powered by Juniper Travel Technology’s robust, scalable infrastructure—ensuring seamless API integration across both systems.
  • Iceland’s first cascading waterfall lagoon opens on The Golden Circle (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 07:35:17)
    Soak in Iceland’s first cascading waterfall lagoon, and in winter, marvel at the Northern Lights dancing overhead. Laugarás Lagoon opens this summer along the banks of the Hvítá River in the village of Laugarás, a charming location known for its lush greenery, geothermal activity, and local farms.This isn’t just another geothermal pool. Developed by Mannverk, owned by Norverk, and operated by Laugarás Lagoon ehf., the lagoon is making history. A striking 6,618mm water feature transforms the traditional bathing experience. The architectural vision by T.ark Architects with engineering by Efla was designed to blend into the natural surroundings; large glass panels and locally sourced wood provide uninterrupted river and landscape views.
  • Croatia Is Ready to Party! (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 07:32:53)
    Croatia’s summer festival calendar is one of the most diverse and enchanting in Europe – blending ancient venues with cutting-edge music, cultural tradition with avant-garde expression, and a healthy dose of Adriatic sunshine. Whether you’re there for the beats, the bites or the breathtaking views, Croatia knows how to throw a party – and everyone’s invited.
  • Travel & Tourism in Egypt Reaches Historic Milestones (Breaking Travel News 2025-06-24 06:34:47)
    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed record-breaking data for Egypt’s Travel & Tourism sector, with 2024 marking the highest-ever contribution to the national economy, and 2025 forecast to surpass that record once again.According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), developed in collaboration with Oxford Economics, the sector contributed EGP 1.4TN to Egypt’s GDP in 2024, accounting for 8.5% of the national economy.