Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-07-13

  • Emirates Launches Seasonal Strawberry Menu Celebrating British Summer (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-13 12:03:36)
    Strawberry season has arrived and to celebrate the quintessential British summer fruit, Emirates is launching a new seasonal strawberry menu on flights between Dubai and the UK this July.Available from 14th to 31st July 2025, the special menu will follow Emirates’ Wimbledon-themed offering and continue the celebration of British seasonal flavours.Featuring a curated selection of dishes showcasing the versatility and freshness of British strawberries, the bespoke menu will be served across all cabin classes.
  • Sandals® Resorts Commits to More ‘Future Goals’ for Curaçao Youth with Multi-Year Extension with AFC (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-13 10:08:14)
    AFC Ajax, Sandals Resorts and the Sandals Foundation today announced a renewed commitment of their impactful Future Goals program in Curaçao, continuing their partnership through June 2028. This commitment will open the door for even more schoolchildren to benefit from Future Goals – a transformative program that uses soccer as a gateway to teach environmental responsibility, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
  • Pittsburgh Marks a Decade of Dill-Ight (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-13 05:47:24)
    A diverse lineup of annual festivals and events celebrate the city’s rich food heritage and innovative flavours year round- many of which are free to enjoy. From the iconic Picklesburgh festival marking its 10th anniversary to the growing popularity of plant-based celebrations like VegFest, Pittsburgh offers food lovers an ever-evolving gastronomic adventure.
  • Viking Announces New River Voyages in India (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-13 05:33:42)
    Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced its first river voyages in India on the Viking Brahmaputra, a new 80-guest vessel designed specifically for the Brahmaputra River. Currently under construction and scheduled to debut in late 2027, the Viking Brahmaputra will set a new standard for modern river voyages in India. The ship will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of Assam as part of Viking’s new 15-day itinerary, Wonders of India. In addition to an eight-day river voyage, the itinerary includes a fully-guided land programme with overnights in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
  • Sir Hotels Opens Bookings for First Uk Property: Sir Devonshire Square, London (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-13 05:32:42)
    Amsterdam-based boutique hotel group Sir Hotels is pleased to announce that bookings are now open for its newest property, Sir Devonshire Square, marking the brand’s debut in the UK market.Tucked away in the historic Devonshire Square courtyard, the hotel is perfectly situated between Shoreditch’s creative buzz, the iconic Spitalfields Market, and the business district The City of London. Originally a warehouse for the East India Tea Company, the building has been thoughtfully transformed into a refined, design-led destination.
  • Bite-Sized Getaways by Mulia: A Refined Escape to Jakarta and Bali (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-13 05:29:31)
    As modern travellers seek a greater balance between spontaneity and serenity, the concept of short-form luxury travel is rising in popularity. Whether it’s a two-night retreat or a three-day indulgence, Mulia Hotels offers two distinctive destinations—Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta, and The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali—each designed to deliver a meaningful and restorative escape in a limited time.This season, Mulia presents a curated approach to weekend getaways through a series of refined packages and experiences tailored to varying guest preferences, ranging from culinary journeys to quiet wellness retreats.
  • Malaysia Airlines Enhances “Time for Memorable Journeys” Campaign With Refined Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-13 05:26:09)
    As part of its ongoing Time for Memorable Journeys campaign, Malaysia Airlines invites holidaymakers to plan ahead and enjoy the best fares until 21 July 2025, for travel until 30 June 2026. Whether it’s basking in Sydney’s sunshine, exploring the beaches of Bali or diving into the cultural gems of Kuala Lumpur, travellers can now book their next escape at great value starting from £579 all-in return from London Heathrow to Bangkok, while enjoying a host of new experiences thoughtfully designed to make every journey more seamless and rewarding. 
  • Don’t Get Hacked on Holiday! Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) Reveals 10 Cybersecurity Tips for (Breaking Travel News 2025-07-13 05:24:18)
    To help savvy holiday-goers navigate the murky water of cybersecurity when abroad, award-winning airport parking operator Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) has revealed its 10 top tips for ensuring cyber safety when travelling. The tips are available in the Travel Know How Section of the APH website at www.aph.com/cybersecurity and highlight the most useful tricks for ensuring computers, phones and other devices are protected against cyber threats when away from home.