Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-08-18

  • Sunshine, flavour, and hospitality shine at taste of Kildare 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 18:53:02)
    Glorious sunshine and world-class hospitality set the stage this weekend as more than 10,000 visitors flocked to Naas Racecourse for the Taste of Kildare Festival 2025. Over two full days, the festival delivered a vibrant showcase of the county’s food, drink, music, and family entertainment — cementing Kildare’s reputation as one of Ireland’s premier destinations for hospitality and culture.
  • MGallery Collection Unveils New Flagship Luxury Resort in Bohol, Philippines (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 18:48:12)
    South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao – MGallery Collection brings coastal elegance, tropical luxury, and wellness to the heart of the Visayas
  • TEA SATE Asia-Pacific 2025 arrives in New Zealand for the first time (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 18:44:41)
    First of its kind partnership with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Wētā Workshop to welcome. themed entertainment and leisure professionals to experience New Zealand’s vibrant industry. TEA invites locals to take part in global conference with exclusive registration offers
  • Kavango Zambezi Region Celebrates Wetland Milestones as Ramsar COP15 Convened in Victoria Falls (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 18:36:39)
    Three cities earn global Wetland City status as BirdLife Zimbabwe and regional partners call for stronger protection, restoration and youth inclusion.
  • RMS Pay launches in North America to automate payments and boost hospitality profits (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 18:32:21)
    RMS, the leading hospitality platform for hotels, serviced apartments, vacation rentals, and outdoor accommodations, has officially launched RMS Pay in the United States and Canada.
  • Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025 of the World Travel Awards Descends on Cancún, Mexico in September (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 15:15:39)
    The annual World Travel Awards (WTA) celebrate great achievement in travel and tourism. They honor the very best across many different parts of the industry. People are excited for the 2025 Latin America Gala Ceremony on the 27th September. This event will be a highlight on the travel calendar. Important leaders, new thinkers, and top figures will come together. They will recognize amazing work in one of the fastest-growing tourism areas.Cancún, Mexico, provides a beautiful setting for this gala. The ceremony shows more than just who wins awards. It highlights the strength, new ideas, and forward-thinking spirit of travel in Latin America. From clean beaches to lively cultural centers, the area keeps attracting visitors worldwide. The WTA Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025 will surely show off the very best this diverse and interesting continent offers.
  • Kempinski Hotels Elevates Guest Experience with Strategic Appointments (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 10:30:02)
    Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of three new Vice Presidents – Kristian Toivanen, Aurelia van Lynden and Dan Clayton – to its newly formed product and experience team.  Reporting to Chief Product & Experience Officer, Rasha Lababidi, the trio will lead wellness and spa, property and destination guest experiences and gastronomy and concepts, respectively, as part of the broader transformation strategy of Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality group.  Kempinski’s product and experience team will be responsible for transformation across the entire lifecycle of bespoke experiences, from creative ideation to design and meticulous planning to flawless execution and continuous enhancement.
  • The Meliá Collection luxury brand to debut in Peru (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 07:59:18)
    Meliá Hotels International continues expanding its footprint in Latin America with the signing of an exclusive luxury boutique hotel in the Peruvian capitalThis new project marks another step forward in the company’s strategy to strengthen its luxury offering in the world’s top destinations
  • IHG accelerates growth in Thailand by introducing voco hotels to Phuket (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 07:55:55)
    IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announces the expansion of its voco hotels brand to Phuket, Thailand, in partnership with AssetWise Public Company Limited and its subsidiary Rhom Bho Property Public Company Limited – one of the country’s leading residential and real estate companies.
  • The Unbound Collection by Hyatt to Debut in Thailand (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 07:51:17)
    Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Chai Talay Hotel Co. Ltd and Narai Hotel Company Limited for The Barai Hua Hin and Narai Hotel respectively. These two hotels will mark the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Thailand. They will join Hyatt’s growing portfolio in Thailand of 15 properties across seven brands including Park Hyatt, Andaz, The Standard, The StandardX, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, and Hyatt Place.
  • Bunkhouse Hotels Check in to World of Hyatt: Soulful Stays Can Now Earn Points (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 07:48:52)
    Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced that World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem World of Hyatt loyalty points at participating Bunkhouse Hotels. Renowned for its distinctive portfolio of hotels in Texas and beyond, Bunkhouse Hotels are celebrated for their sense of place and meticulous attention to detail with regard to design, music, and community-driven events. While each property has its own unique character, these shared values cross through all Bunkhouse Hotels, brought to life by live music, poolside bar-b-ques, retail offerings that spotlight local makers and artisans, and much more.
  • Hilton’s Record‑Breaking Campaign with Deepika Padukone (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 06:27:20)
    Hilton has achieved a landmark moment in digital brand storytelling, as its latest campaign featuring global ambassador Deepika Padukone has set a global record for one of the most-watched Instagram Reels. The latest campaign ad, part of Hilton’s acclaimed “It Matters Where You Stay” campaign, has surpassed 1.9 billion views on Instagram Reels and 5 billion views across channels in just eight weeks, underscoring the power of purpose-driven storytelling to build deep resonance with today’s travelers.
  • Devasom celebrates 15 Years journey of unique Thai hospitality with ‘Luna Circle’ mindful festival (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 06:25:49)
    Devasom the award-winning luxury Thai hospitality brand, proudly marks its 15th anniversary this year, celebrating a legacy built on discerning experiences, authentic heritage, and a deep commitment to mindful living. Since the debut of Devasom Hua Hin in 2010 and the opening of Devasom Khao Lak in 2018, the brand has become a beloved destination for discerning travellers from around the world seeking serenity, cultural depth, and heartfelt Thai hospitality.
  • EVT Launches Connect Hospitality and Announces Acquisition of Pro-invest Hotels (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 06:22:22)
    EVT Connect Hospitality, the third-party management offering of EVT Limited, announces the acquisition of Pro-invest Group’s hotel management company. The transaction includes long term Hotel Management Agreements for 15 hotels across Australia and New Zealand, comprising approximately 3,200 rooms, operated under third party brands.
  • Warburtons X Jet2 Launch ‘Baked Baggage’ Suitcase (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 06:20:43)
    With summer holidays in full swing, new research* released today from the UK’s largest bakery brand, Warburtons, reveals the extent Brits go to, to bring home comforts with them on holiday, particularly when it comes to food and drink. Despite friends, family and pets topping the list of the things Brits would miss most when on holiday abroad, 2 in 3 (65%) agree that they miss food and drink from home.
  • Visit Greater Palm Springs Launches Economic Development Website (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 06:19:53)
    Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS) is proud to announce the launch of the new Greater Palm Springs Economic Development website, LiveWorkGPS.com, a comprehensive resource that highlights the region’s diverse business ecosystem, investment opportunities, and commitment to long-term economic growth across its nine cities.
  • View the World-Famous North Coast 500 by Plane With New ‘Sky-to-Shore’ Flights (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 06:16:08)
    The UK’s most northerly luxury destination is taking the visitor experience to new heights with a once-in-a-lifetime aerial view of the world-famous North Coast 500 in the far north Scottish Highlands.The five-star Links House at Royal Dornoch is now elevating its guests to around 5,000 metres above the ground, as part of its ‘Sky-to-Shore’ adventure flight experience.
  • Fort Myers: An Outdoor Enthusiast’s Paradise (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-18 06:11:15)
    The destination is bouncing back stronger than ever following damage caused by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Completed this May, the $20m Estero Island Shoreline Protection Project focused on the restoration of the seven-mile Fort Myers Beach, dredging 1m³ yards of sand from the Gulf to rebuild the beach, add dune vegetation for nesting sea turtles and strengthening storm resilience. Recent months have also welcomed volunteers planting 1,500 mangroves on Sanibel Island as part of ongoing recovery efforts to ensure the island is future-proofing its precious coastline for future generations.