Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-08-19

  • Two Good to be True: Finnair launches Double Avios and Tier Points (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-19 09:11:07)
    Finnair has just announced a new offer, rewarding its loyal Finnair Plus members with the opportunity to collect double Avios and tier points on all new Finnair flight bookings, over the next 10 days.Customers booking between 19 August to 28 August 2025 will receive double Avios and tier points, on all flights through until 23 August 2026, providing ample opportunity to earn points and fast track your tier status.
  • American Airlines and Stand Up To Cancer “go further together” with annual fundraising campaign (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-19 07:17:50)
    American Airlines is proud to support Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) for the ninth consecutive year with its 2025 fundraising campaign aimed at advancing innovative cancer research. This year’s effort reflects a shared vision for a future without cancer, with a focus on early cancer detection, understanding your family history and personalized therapies.When it comes to fighting cancer, “Let’s go further, together.” This powerful message is more than just a phrase — it’s a call to action. It underscores the belief that by standing together, we can advance faster toward effective treatments and cures.
  • K1 Speed Las Vegas Announces Opening of Second Track (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-19 06:25:56)
    K1 Speed, the world’s largest indoor go-kart racing operator, is pleased to announce the opening of its second track at K1 Speed Las Vegas.Located in the heart of Las Vegas, the expanded K1 Speed facility promises adrenaline-pumping excitement for racing enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. With the second track, guests can look forward to more variety and overtaking opportunities in a state-of-the-art, indoor setting.
  • Embrace Unparalleled Exclusivity This New Year’s Eve at Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-19 05:48:11)
    Curate the perfect end-of-year event for your inner circle with an ultra-luxurious takeover at Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat. Unwind with family and friends at a private 22-room sanctuary inspired by the shoreline resorts of Greece. Relish complete relaxation and personalised festivities in timeless Mediterranean elegance at the water’s edge of Ghantoot, halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Make the biggest celebration of the year unmistakably, exclusively yours.
  • Banyan Group Expands East China Portfolio With Opening of Angsana Zhoushan and Homm Wenzhou Nanxijia (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-19 05:45:12)
    Celebrating its 20th year in China, Banyan Group (“Banyan Tree Holdings Limited” or the “Group” – SGX: B58), an independent global hospitality company, has expanded its largest market to 36 operating hotels with the opening of Angsana Zhoushan and Homm Wenzhou Nanxijiang in Zhejiang Province in Eastern China. Two more hotels - Banyan Tree Zhuhai Phoenix Bay and Dhawa Beihai Weizhou Island - are set to open later this year. The Group is on track to celebrate a global milestone in November with the grand opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in Singapore, its 100th hotel.
  • Lisbon in August: Sunsets and Local Festivities (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-19 05:42:08)
    Lisbon is set to welcome Festas do Mar from 28 August to 7 September 2025 in Cascais, just a 40-minute train ride from the city centre. For ten days, the bay will come alive with free open-air concerts by some of the country’s biggest artists, colourful fireworks over the Atlantic, traditional boat processions honouring Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes, artisan markets and freshly grilled seafood served just steps from the water.Perfectly timed for late-summer travellers, the festivities pair beautifully with Lisbon’s world-famous sunsets, which are at their most captivating during the warmer months. As the heat of the day fades, the skies melt into pink, orange and lilac, casting a golden glow over the River Tagus and the Atlantic coast.
  • Rediscover World-Class Golf at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-19 05:42:00)
    Fairmont’s golf courses offer an unmatched blend of championship play and breathtaking scenery, creating unforgettable experiences for players of all levels. Set against stunning backdrops—from the rugged peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the sun-soaked coastlines of California, the lush landscapes of Mexico to Scotland in St Andrews, the home of golf —each designed by leading architects. These world-class fairways not only challenge and inspire golfers but also celebrate the beauty and character of their surroundings, all while delivering the signature hospitality and personalized service that define the Fairmont experience.
  • Weaving Moonlight into Tradition: A Mid-Autumn Ode at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-19 05:37:59)
    As the full moon rises and autumn unfolds, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing presents a poetic tribute to the Mid-Autumn Festival — a celebration of reunion, craftsmanship, and refined taste. Inspired by the timeless elegance of traditional bamboo weaving, the hotel introduces three exquisitely designed mooncake gift boxes: Classic (时月), Deluxe (星域), and Lava (鎏金).From the moment the box is opened, guests are greeted with woven silk threads that echo moonlight’s gentle embrace — a tactile metaphor for heartfelt connections.
  • Qatar Airways to Begin Operations at The New Terminal One at JFK (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-19 05:13:09)
    Qatar Airways, named World’s Best Airline 2025 for a record ninth time by Skytrax, has selected The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as its new home in New York. The award-winning carrier will move its operations to the state-of-the-art terminal in 2026 and unveil a premium, 15,000-square-foot Qatar Airways lounge – the airline’s first dedicated lounge in both New York City and the United States.
  • The St. Regis Red Sea Resort Reimagines Rituals in Saudi Arabia (Breaking Travel News 2025-08-19 05:10:55)
    On a remote private island in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea - one of the world’s most intriguing emerging destinations - The St. Regis Red Sea Resort is redefining modern luxury through the art of ritual and the power of place.Since opening in 2023, the resort has ushered in a new chapter for the storied St. Regis brand, blending over a century of timeless elegance with the pristine beauty and cultural richness of this still-undiscovered region.