Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-07-05

  • Hyatt Continues Expansion (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-05 07:18:44)
    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to expand Hyatt’s luxury and lifestyle brand portfolios across Asia Pacific, with a robust pipeline of close to 90 properties expected to open over the next five years. This strategic growth includes the debut of the Thompson Hotels brand in the region alongside significant new entries and expansion for Andaz, The Standard and Park Hyatt brands in sought-after destinations including Thailand, Malaysia and Australia in 2025 and 2026.
  • Baja California Sur launches EMBRACE IT: an initiative to support sustainable tourism (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-05 05:04:38)
    The Government of the State of Baja California Sur will officially implement the EMBRACE IT tax on foreign visitors who stay in the state for more than 24 hours. This measure aims to generate funds to strengthen natural environmental conservation, community development, and local tourism infrastructure.
  • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa Opens with Legendary Guitar Smash and Star-Studded Celebration (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-05 04:57:00)
    Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa officially opened its doors today with a signature guitar smash, marking the arrival of Canada’s first fully integrated Hard Rock resort, a bold new destination where entertainment, hospitality, and music take center stage.The $350 million resort brings the brand’s unmistakable energy to Canada’s capital, offering locals and visitors an immersive Hard Rock experience blending iconic music history with world-class entertainment, hospitality, dining, and gaming.
  • Holland America Line Marks America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026 with Cruise to Historical U.S. Ports (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-05 04:55:11)
    In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, Holland America Line is sailing a landmark cruise roundtrip from Boston — the epicenter of the American Revolution. The seven-day “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars & Stripes Voyage” aboard Zuiderdam departs July 4, 2026, and includes a visit to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, an overnight visit to New York City, as well as a special call at Norfolk, Virginia, with access to Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown.
  • ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES ANNOUNCES NEW CANADIAN ARCTIC EXPEDITION ABOARD WORLD VOYAGER (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-05 04:50:00)
    Atlas Ocean Voyages launches a brand-new polar expedition for 2026: the Canadian Arctic Discovery 17-night expedition aboard World Voyager, sailing September 21 from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to St. John’s, Newfoundland. This once-in-a-lifetime journey offers explorers a rare opportunity to traverse the remote regions of the Canadian Arctic and Labrador, highlighting the untamed wilderness, rich cultural diversity, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
  • Head to Hollywood for just £473 return with TAP Air Portuga (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-05 04:47:04)
    TAP Air Portugal is offering an incredible promotion to Los Angeles until July 9, with prices starting from €549 euros (£473), including taxes, for round-trips to California.This promotion – valid for flights between August 18, 2025 and March 30, 2026 – offers a unique opportunity to visit the Californian city, which is home to some of the world’s biggest movie stars.