Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-07-03

  • Step Into Saudi’s Living Heritage (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 11:33:02)
    Summer, with long, sunlit days stretching ahead, is the ideal time to immerse yourself in the heart of Arabia. Here, history and heritage are very much alive, seen everywhere – from the latticed windows of Historic Jeddah to the warmth of a Saudi coffee, and the tiny villages dotted across the country that feel like a step back into a simpler time. Looking to add a little colour to your summer? Some immersive learning to augment the fun? Think of it as a field trip with the family – where you can spend the summer days at these lovely spots that do more than tell us of yesteryear but allow us to experience it.
  • Emirates signs on as Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 07:22:27)
    Emirates and World Rugby have announced a new partnership which will see the airline become an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, kicking off on 22 August in England.Emirates will continue its support of match officiating with the sponsorship of World Rugby Match Officials during Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, helping foster the growth and development of top-tier match officials and the rise of women officials in pinnacle competitions. The Emirates ‘Fly Better’ kit will be worn across all matches.
  • Wynn Al Marjan Island Debuts Enclave: A Destination Within a Destination (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 07:04:49)
    Wynn Al Marjan Island, slated to open in early 2027 in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, has released the first details and images of Enclave – a new hallmark of Wynn’s platinum-standard hospitality with bespoke service, extraordinary amenities, and lavish accommodations high above the grandeur of the greater Wynn Al Marjan Island resort. Designed as an exceptionally rarefied address, Enclave is defined by its exclusivity and intimacy, with an elevated focus on privacy and intuitive service within an opulent world unto itself.
  • Etihad Airways Expands Global Network with New Routes to Salalah and Krakow (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 06:42:19)
    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced two additional new destinations to further expand its global network. The airline will add seasonal flights to Krakow, Poland, and Salalah, Oman, in the summer of 2026. These new routes offer guests more opportunities to discover unique cities across Europe and the Middle East.
  • Marriott International Announces Signed Agreements with Truman (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 06:40:44)
    Marriott International, Inc. and Truman announced today plans to open three hotels in Calgary, including W Calgary, JW Marriott Calgary, and an Autograph Collection Hotel on Stampede Park. These brands are poised to transform the hospitality landscape in Calgary and will debut as part of a dynamic, mixed-use development ideally situated within the city’s rapidly evolving Culture + Entertainment District.
  • Chief Frank Antoine joins Advisory Board of World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 06:19:42)
    World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards is honoured to announce the appointment of Chief Frank Antoine to its Advisory Board. A respected Indigenous leader, Chief Frank currently serves as Board Chair of the World Indigenous Tourism Alliance (WINTA) and is the Founder of the Bonaparte First Nation’s tourism and cultural initiatives in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Park Hyatt Emerges In South Africa With The Opening Of Park Hyatt Johannesburg (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 05:49:28)
    Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the opening of Park Hyatt Johannesburg, marking the luxury brand’s third destination in the African region. Set within the vibrant Rosebank district, celebrated for its cultural richness and urban vitality – Park Hyatt Johannesburg offers a refined, residential-style experience where thoughtful design, immersive art, and warm hospitality come together in perfect balance.“We are extremely proud to open Park Hyatt Johannesburg, extending the legacy of the Park Hyatt brand to Rosebank,” commented Mitch Gemmell, general manager, Park Hyatt Johannesburg. “Our team is dedicated to offering deeply personalized service and thoughtfully curated experiences, delivered with meticulous attention to detail and the essence of modern luxury hospitality in every interaction.”
  • The Hyatt House Brand Debuts in Australia with Opening of Hyatt House South Melbourne (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 05:47:26)
    Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the opening of Hyatt House South Melbourne, the first Hyatt House-branded property in Australia, expanding the brand’s footprint globally. The hotel is a joint venture led by Holder East Pty Ltd. and operated by Hyatt.The new hotel offers 97 residential-style rooms featuring a contemporary and comfortable design, with accommodations including a fully equipped kitchen. Choose from spacious Studios, one-bedroom Suites, and accessible room options — all offering plush bedding, inviting living areas, and modern furnishings, perfect for guests seeking extra space, flexibility, and the comforts of home for short or extended stays. As one of the first Melbourne hotels to welcome dogs and cats up to 66 lbs, the property caters to pet owners seeking a seamless travel experience with their furry companions.
  • InterContinental Brisbane Officially Opens Marking the Brand’s Debut in the River City (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 05:44:56)
    The world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has entered a new era in Queensland with the official opening of its first Brisbane property, InterContinental Brisbane.
  • Zemi Miches Punta Cana All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 05:39:36)
    This week marks Hilton’s debut of Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton –representing the first Curio Collection all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. Facing the pristine shores of Playa Esmeralda, where sophistication meets nature in a white sand paradise, the breathtaking, oceanfront 500-room resort offers the perfect blend of local tradition and world-class services.
  • Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace Will Host Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 Awards (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 05:30:45)
    As the Official Host Partner of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will host the tenth edition of the annual awards ceremony this coming July. In line with this highly-anticipated celebration of the region’s bar industry, the resort will present a diverse program of drinks-focused events taking place in the week surrounding the ceremony on July 15. As the city hosts the prestigious awards for the first time, Wynn will open its signature drinking and dining destinations to takeovers from the world’s top talents, offering the patrons exclusive chances to sample exceptional food and beverage from the best of the best across Asia.
  • The Art of Go-Go Culture Fest (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 05:28:47)
    The 17th Annual Miami Takeover is returning to Miami Beach next month to celebrate 50 years of go-go music and Black creativity in collaboration with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) for its main event: The Art of Go-Go Culture Fest, scheduled rain or shine on Saturday, July 26th, from 5PM to 10PM at the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Avenue) featuring live performances from the legendary Junkyard Band, Black Passion Band, and Top5 Band.
  • Windstar Cruises’ New Star Explorer Debuts in the Mediterranean for Winter 2026/27 (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 05:25:22)
    Next winter, Windstar Cruises is making the Mediterranean sparkle with the debut of its newest yacht, Star Explorer, and the return of its beloved winter sailings to Europe. Launching December 28, 2026, the 224-guest vessel marks the latest addition to Windstar’s Star Class fleet and brings a stylish new chapter to Windstar’s year-round European offerings—this time, with more immersive cultural experiences, off-season perks, and hidden harbors waiting to be discovered without the summer crowds.
  • ALLIANCE CONNECTION CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 05:23:12)
    Alliance Connection, a leading travel marketing and communications agency specializing in the Caribbean and Mexico, marked a pivotal moment in its journey with the official launch of SPARK®, a new strategic solution built to ignite the future of travel by delivering trendcasting insights, immersive workshops, ready-to-use marketing playbooks, guest experience blueprints, and opportunities for forward-thinking collaboration. The product debut coincided with the agency’s 15th anniversary celebration, an unforgettable evening that brought together some of the most respected minds in hospitality, representing over 200 resorts across 16 destinations.
  • AWARD-WINNING EUROPA VILLAGE WINERIES & RESORT TO HOST ANNUAL WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 05:20:28)
    Europa Village Wineries & Resort, the acclaimed winery destination located in the heart of Southern California’s Temecula Valley Wine Country, will host its signature wine and food festival, Great Taste of Europa, this September 14, 2025, from 11 am - 4 pm. Recently named the 2025 Golden State Winery of the Year in California State Fair’s 2025 California Commercial Wine Competition, Europa Village is an award-winning, multi-winery resort that celebrates the rich culinary and winemaking heritage of old-world Europe. The annual Great Taste of Europa festival welcomes guests to explore unique European wines, regional cuisine, local artisan vendors and much more, all enhanced with live entertainment and set against the scenic backdrop of the resort’s vineyards.
  • Catalonia - the region with the best gastronomy in the world (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-03 05:05:30)
    Ferran Adrià, the Roca brothers, Carme Ruscalleda, Nandu Jubany, Cocina Hermanos Torres… This is the first time that all the representatives of Catalan cuisine have been portrayed together with a common goal: to make Catalonia known as home to the best gastronomy in the world.