Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-09-10

  • Travel Uni launches new AI platform, game-changing travel agent training (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 16:02:24)
    Travel Uni, part of Equator Global, has unveiled its latest training platform upgrade with Tourism Thailand. An innovative new tool, Travel Uni Advanced Intelligence uses cutting edge technology to make learning, product knowledge development and sales support faster and easier for travel agents.
  • Where Heaven Meets the Horizon: A Journey into Overwater Bliss at Vakkaru Maldives (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 10:55:08)
    There are places on Earth that feel like they were whispered into existence by dreams. Vakkaru Maldives is one of them—a secluded island sanctuary where time dissolves into turquoise waters and every breath feels like a rediscovery of peace. Nestled in the heart of the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this resort offers a rare kind of luxury: the kind that awakens the soul.
  • Milan study debunks ‘overtourism myth’ (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 10:50:33)
    The widespread idea that increasing tourist flows inevitably undermine residents’ quality of life does not fully apply to Milan. According to new research, there is no linear correlation between overtourism and urban well-being. In fact, in some areas of the city, a higher tourism presence actually coincides with greater resident satisfaction.This is the main finding of the first white paper on overtourism and quality of life in Milan, conducted by The Data Appeal Company – Almawave Group and Doxa. The study, launched in June 2024, integrates big data analytics with residents’ perceptions to provide a comprehensive picture of how tourism interacts with urban life.
  • Prevention proves decisive against rising bed bug cases (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 10:48:06)
    During the 2025 summer season in the Northern Hemisphere, bed bugs continued to make headlines. High traveller volumes and warmer temperatures created favourable conditions for the insects to spread.According to a study by the French Bed Bug Canine Detection Experts Association (SEDCPL), reported cases of bed bugs in France rose by 50% in June 2025 compared with the same month in 2024. The German Pest Control Association (DSV) has also noted that the situation in Germany has worsened over the last decade. In parallel, fumigation at Madrid Airport in May further underscored the scale of the problem. The cost of inaction can be severe: in California, a jury recently ordered a Ventura hotel to pay $2 million to two guests after they were attacked by bed bugs during their stay. Beyond the financial impact, the case illustrates the reputational harm hotels risk when guest safety is not protected.Yet as public concern grows, hotels are changing how they respond. Once considered especially vulnerable to outbreaks, many properties—particularly in France—are now seen as leading examples of best practice.
  • Emirates to deploy the Airbus A350 to Hangzhou (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 09:22:38)
    Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its Airbus A350 to Hangzhou, China on its daily service from 26 October 2025. Coming just three months after its inaugural service, the deployment reinforces Emirates’ steadfast commitment to providing an outstanding experience for travellers to and from its newest destination in Chinese mainland.The Emirates A350 will operate on flight EK310 which departs from Dubai International Airport at 04:15hrs and arrives in Hangzhou at 16:00hrs; the return flight, EK311, departs Hangzhou at 00:10hrs, landing in Dubai at 06:10hrs.*
  • Qatar Airways Holidays Launch FIFA World Cup 26™ Travel Packages (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 09:09:18)
    Qatar Airways and Qatar Airways Holidays, the airline’s leisure division, have reintroduced FIFA World Cup™ travel packages ahead of the next year’s tri-nation mega event to be hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Official Airline Partner of FIFA and the Official Airline of the Journey, offers a one-stop solution for football fans to reserve their flights, accommodation, and official match tickets and transfers through Qatar Airways Holidays.
  • RX launches WTM Spotlight with inaugural event in Saudi Arabia (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 08:47:47)
    RX, a global leader in events and exhibitions and organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), World Travel Market (WTM), and WTM events in Cape Town and Sao Paulo, has officially announced the launch of WTM Spotlight in Saudi Arabia. The inaugural event is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Centre (RFECC).
  • Emirates to extend Premium Economy to all A380 services to New York (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 07:11:53)
    Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced that its A380 services to New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy cabin.The direct flights EK201/202, which serve the daily Dubai/ New York JFK service, are scheduled to operate with Premium Economy from 1 December.
  • Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines Expand Flights and Codeshare Partnership Ahead of the Chin (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 07:07:14)
    Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines today announce a major expansion of their codeshare partnership and an increase in frequencies between Doha and Beijing ahead of the Golden Week holiday period in China. This growth builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed last year, reinforcing the airlines’ shared commitment to delivering greater connectivity for global travellers from China.
  • SeaLink Joins Tourism Queensland’s Carrie-Van adventure along the Pacific Coast Way (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 07:04:17)
    Dreaming of the perfect Australian road trip? Then type in Pacific Coast Way in your navigation console and head to the Queensland coast for a truly epic road trip like no other.SeaLink Marine & Tourism is hitting the highway with Tourism & Events Queensland (TEQ), joining forces with Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little to encourage travellers to load up the car and explore an amazing road trip adventure full of sunshine, coastal views, rest and relaxation.
  • The St. Regis Maldives Launches The Tastemaker Series (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 07:03:52)
    The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort has announced the launch of The Tastemaker Series, a new lineup of curated experiences debuting in Q4 2025. This thoughtfully designed program will bring together world-class chefs, acclaimed mixologists, renowned wellness practitioners, and global tastemakers to deliver exceptional moments for guests of the resort.
  • Malaysia Aviation Group Accelerates Growth With New Routes, Added Frequencies and Elevated In-Flight (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 07:01:08)
    Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) today unveiled significant enhancements to its network and product offering, reinforcing the Group’s growth strategy and commitment to delivering greater connectivity and elevated travel experiences across its airlines. With new routes, added frequencies, and innovative in-flight dining, MAG continues to build momentum as it strengthens its regional presence while charting Malaysia Airlines’ journey towards becoming one of the world’s Top 10 global airlines by 2030.
  • ‘Beautiful Autumn’: Roger Federer and Halle Berry Light Up Autumn in Switzerland in New Short Film (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 06:59:32)
    In a humorous and inspiring new film shot amid the breathtaking scenery of Lake Lucerne, tennis legend Roger Federer meets Hollywood star Halle Berry while travelling on some of the country’s most iconic public transport routes. Once again, the campaign highlights the tourism potential of this colourful season and its growing significance for the travel industry.
  • Ski Safari Launches Three New & Exclusive Japan Ski & City Safaris for 2025/26 (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 06:56:56)
    With demand for Japan at an all-time high - search traffic up 50% and enquiries soaring 124% year-on-year - Ski Safari has created three all-new Ski & City Safaris that combine Japan’s legendary powder with the very best of its culture, cuisine and history.New for winter 2025/26 and ahead of their 30th anniversary in 2026, Ski Safari’s exciting themed trips build on the success of their popular Taste of Japan Ski Safari, offering a fresh, immersive way to discover more of the country - both on and off the slopes.
  • Royal Caribbean Celebrates Start of Construction on Fourth Icon Class Vacation (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 06:55:53)
    Royal Caribbean’s fourth Icon Class vacation has officially started physical construction and marked the milestone with a keel-laying ceremony. The moment took place at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, where the first block of the ship was lifted and placed on top of a layer of freshly minted coins.
  • RateGain rolls out the first CRS-integrated AI voice agent for hotels (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 06:53:57)
    RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the rollout of UNO VIVA, the first CRS-integrated AI voice agent built for hotels.UNO VIVA is built on UNO, RateGain’s AI-powered hotel commerce platform, and is designed to streamline and optimize the voice reservation journey for hotels. After its release in Asia last April, UNO VIVA is now expanding across Europe, offering a scalable solution that can be deployed independently or alongside CRS/PMS systems to handle reservation-related calls with speed, intelligence, and consistency.
  • TAP Air Portugal introduces Bluetooth connectivity on board (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 06:51:03)
    TAP Air Portugal has enhanced the in-flight entertainment experience on its long-haul aircraft with the implementation of a software update that allows Economy Class passengers to connect their personal Bluetooth headphones to the individual screens of the in-flight entertainment system.This innovation reinforces TAP’s commitment to offering a more comfortable and sustainable travel experience. The Bluetooth functionality offers greater comfort and convenience to passengers, generally with superior sound quality compared to the disposable headphones provided free of charge.
  • Air Canada Unveils Palma de Mallorca as its First New Route for Airbus A321XLR Starting Summer 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-10 06:49:40)
    Air Canada announced today Montréal to Palma de Mallorca as its first brand new route to be operated by its Airbus A321 extra-long range (XLR) aircraft. Delivery of the XLR fleet begins in the first quarter of 2026, and in June 2026, Air Canada will inaugurate service from Montréal to the Spanish island in the western Mediterranean onboard this new aircraft. Seats are available for sale now at aircanada.com and through Travel Agents.