Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-07-01

  • Trip.com Group Champions Sustainable, Inclusive Travel in 2024 Report (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 13:36:27)
    Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, has released its latest Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company’s significant progress in sustainability, centred around its “Friendly Four” framework -Stakeholder-Friendly, Community-Friendly, Family-Friendly, and Environmentally-Friendly. It captures key highlights of the Group’s efforts to advance a more sustainable and inclusive future through innovation, collaboration, and responsible growth.
  • How to Choose the Right Folding Electric Bike: Buyer’s Checklist (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 13:06:45)
    With UK streets growing more congested and public transport becoming less reliable, many urban commuters are looking for flexible alternatives. That’s where folding electric bikes come in. They’re compact, easy to store, and offer the freedom of movement that cars or buses often can’t. But with so many models available, choosing the right one can feel a bit overwhelming.
  • Can You Really Get a Good Electric Bike for Under £500? (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 13:01:40)
    Electric bikes have quickly become a popular choice for commuting, leisure riding, and everything in between. With rising fuel prices, a growing focus on eco-friendly transport, and increasingly congested cities, more UK consumers are asking the same question: Can you really get a good electric bike for under £500? The short answer is: it depends. Let’s break down what you can expect in this price range, who these bikes are best suited for, and what models truly offer value without compromise.
  • Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s Much-Awaited Expansion is Now Officially Open (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 11:33:22)
    Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s leading waterpark, has officially opened the doors to its highly anticipated expansion today, making the water’s greatest playground even greater. Spanning 13,445sqm, the all-new area invites guests to dive into the “Lost City,” an exciting continuation of the waterpark’s original story, ‘The Legend of the Lost Pearl’.
  • MANDARIN ORIENTAL LAUNCHES ‘INSIDE THE DREAM’ – A CINEMATIC CELEBRATION OF LUXURY HOSPITALITY (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 07:51:46)
    Mandarin Oriental is proud to announce the global launch of Inside The Dream, an original film that offers an intimate, cinematic journey into the artistry and precision behind Mandarin Oriental’s legendary hospitality. The documentary premiered on 27th June at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and is available on Prime Video, Canal+ and Tencent worldwide, offering viewers an exclusive glimpse into the meticulous orchestration behind three extraordinary events hosted across Europe and Asia.
  • Emirates layers on retrofitted aircraft with latest product, including Premium Economy (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 07:36:55)
    Emirates will be layering on more retrofitted Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s on its existing schedules to Shanghai and Zurich; expanding Milan, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires schedules; and upgrading its services to Shanghai and Singapore with A380 deployments.Emirates’ latest schedule, capacity enhancements and newly retrofitted aircraft deployments are in response to increased demand across the airline’s network and offer opportunities for more customers to enjoy the airline’s signature onboard experience, especially its highly acclaimed Premium Economy cabin.
  • Summer is in season and Etihad Airways is bringing the heat (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 07:34:38)
    Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, kicks-off the summer season with six hot destinations, including the airline’s new seasonal flights to Al Alamein.As part of its expanding network, Etihad is launching flights to Al Alamein (DBB) from 17 July with two weekly flights to Egypt’s hidden gem on the Mediterranean coast. Offering the perfect mix of natural beauty and cultural history, Al Alamein will become a popular choice for guests seeking relaxation and adventure, just a short flight away.
  • Where Heritage Lives: Celebrate 60 Years of Singapore at Grand Park City Hall (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 06:02:01)
    As Singapore celebrates its 60th birthday, Grand Park City Hall invites travellers to discover a different side of the city, one rich in culture, heritage and architectural elegance. To mark this national milestone, the hotel unveils a specially curated suite of experiences blending history, gastronomy and refined comfort.
  • Trip.com Group Pioneers a Greener, More Inclusive Global Travel Ecosystem in Sustainability Report (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 05:59:21)
    Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, has released its latest Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company’s significant progress in sustainability, centred around its “Friendly Four” framework - Stakeholder-Friendly, Community-Friendly, Family-Friendly, and Environmentally-Friendly. It captures key highlights of the Group’s efforts to advance a more sustainable and inclusive future through innovation, collaboration, and responsible growth.
  • Escape to the Sydney Opera House (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 05:58:28)
    As the British and Irish Lions Tour brings international attention to Sydney, the Opera House stands as one of the world’s most iconic cultural destinations at the heart of the harbour city. Experience Bennelong Point as it comes alive with entertainment, theatre, music, dining, tours and contemporary art that transforms every corner of the World Heritage-listed building into something extraordinary. Step inside and be a part of the story, with more to see and do than ever before:
  • Flipping the Switch on Expensive Dive Pursuits (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 05:55:55)
    Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has been crowned ‘Maldives Leading Dive Resort 2025’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards, marking a major milestone as the inaugural winner of this newly introduced category.The announcement was made at a glittering gala ceremony held on 29 June in Tanzania, attended by tourism and hospitality leaders from across Africa and the Indian Ocean. The accolade honours Kandooma’s commitment to exceptional diving experiences and innovation in accessible underwater tourism.
  • Jet2.com and Jet2holidays Unveil La Palma – the Canary Islands’ Best-Kept Secret (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 05:54:42)
    Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announced the launch of their fifth destination in the Canary Islands, with brand-new flights and holidays to La Palma going on sale. As a result, the leading leisure airline and UK’s largest tour operator have lifted the curtain on the Canaries’ most tranquil treasure, offering services to La Palma from London Stansted and Manchester Airports, starting in Winter 26/27 and Summer 2026, respectively.
  • Iglu Ski launches The Great Lift Pass Giveaway (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 05:51:04)
    Starting yesterday, Monday June 30th, Iglu Ski, the UK’s largest ski travel agent, launches ‘The Great Lift Pass Giveaway’. When skiers or boarders buy one lift pass for up to £450, the second lift pass is free. In total that means there’s a potential of 1 million lift passes to give away!
  • Viking Names Newest Ocean Ship in Croatia (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 05:48:34)
    Viking® (www.viking.com) yesterday named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta®, with a traditional ceremony in Split, Croatia. Serving as ceremonial godmother of the Viking Vesta was the Norwegian journalist, Lene Tangevald-Jensen. The Viking Vesta will now continue her inaugural season sailing in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
  • Turkish Airlines adds a third London gateway with Stansted flights (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 05:46:40)
    Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is launching flights from London Stansted Airport on 18 March 2026, offering UK passengers even more convenient access to Istanbul and beyond.The national flag carrier will operate 14 weekly flights from Stansted to meet high demand for flights to Türkiye, home to Istanbul Airport, the world’s most connected hub.
  • Marriott Hotels Introduces Wonderful Hospitality to Thailand’s Vibrant Coastal City (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 05:10:51)
    Marriott Hotels®, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa, introducing an exciting new era of wonderful hospitality to the shores of Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard, where local culture blends seamlessly with the vibrant buzz of Pattaya allowing families and travelers to indulge and discover.
  • KSA’s New Murabba signs MoU with tech giant NAVER Cloud (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 05:07:35)
    New Murabba, a Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Korean tech giant, NAVER Cloud Corporation, for its 14 sq km mixed-use urban destination development currently under construction in Riyadh, KSA.The agreement was signed by New Murabba CEO Michael Dyke, during the company’s Investment and Partnership Forum, taking place this week in Seoul, South Korea.
  • Global airline CEOs set to take stage at World Aviation Festival 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-01 05:04:02)
    World Aviation Festival (WAF), the world’s largest aviation tech event, has today unveiled its headline speaker line-up for 2025, featuring top executives from some of the world’s most influential airlines and airports.Taking place from 7-9 October at FIL in Lisbon, the 2025 edition will see the CEOs of IAG, TAP Air Portugal, RwandAir, IndiGo, Vueling, and others take to the stage – sharing exclusive insights into the strategies shaping the future of commercial aviation.