Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-09-14

  • Emirates takes home 2 global accolades at the 2026 APEX awards (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-14 06:32:23)
    Emirates has received global recognition yesterday at the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, California, winning 2 notable awards – the 2026 APEX Best™ Global Entertainment Award for its inflight entertainment system - ice, and a 2026 APEX WORLD CLASS™ award for all aspects of the airline’s customer experience and brand.
  • Emirates Skywards introduces flight rewards in Premium Economy (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-14 06:30:33)
    Emirates Skywards has officially unlocked flight rewards for Premium Economy travel – a move highly welcomed by its more than 35 million members worldwide. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai is now offering members a chance to redeem Skywards Miles on Classic Rewards and Upgrade Rewards on all Emirates’ Premium Economy cabins. The highly anticipated offering underscores Skywards’ commitment to redefine the loyalty experience and always offer members more rewards, benefits, and greater travel options.
  • Fiji Airways Celebrates Historic Win as APEX World Class 2026 Airline (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-14 06:27:56)
    Fiji Airways, the national carrier of Fiji and a proud member of the oneworld® alliance, has achieved a historic milestone by being named an APEX World Class Airline for 2026, the most prestigious recognition in global aviation. This honor places Fiji Airways among the Top 10 Airlines in the World, making it the smallest airline by fleet size ever to receive the distinction, and the only carrier in Oceania to be recognized.
  • IRONMAN and Experience Oman Announce Landmark Global Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-14 06:25:42)
    IRONMAN, the global leader in triathlon and Experience Oman, the promotional arm of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, today announced a comprehensive and multi-faceted global partnership which will see Experience Oman become the “Official Global Destination” and Global Premier Partner of the IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® Global Series through 2030, as well as receiving naming rights for the IRONMAN Pro Series beginning in 2026, as well as all IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races in Oman.The partnership marks one of the biggest investments Oman has ever made into sports tourism, signalling the power of the IRONMAN brand to help bring to life Oman’s 2040 vision and become a premier sports endurance destination on a global stage.
  • Wynn Redefines the Luxury Exhibition Experience (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-14 06:23:23)
    Wynn is set to transform the traditional auto exhibition experience with its third edition of the “Wynn Signature – 2025 Hypercar Exhibition”, showcasing over 20 of the world’s most coveted supercars alongside exclusive collaborations between automotive legends and luxury powerhouses. Running from September 29 through November 16 at both Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, the exhibition coincides with the Macau Grand Prix, creating the city’s ultimate celebration of speed, luxury, and craftsmanship through a series of specially curated experiences found #OnlyAtWynn.
  • Los Cabos Unveils Transformative New Global Brand Campaign: “Where the Land Ends, Your Story Begins” (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-14 06:21:21)
    The Los Cabos Tourism Board today announced the launch of its new brand campaign, “Where the Land Ends, Your Story Begins.” The campaign invites travelers to explore the unparalleled beauty and diverse experiences of Los Cabos, a destination where the desert, mountains, and sea converge to host a range of travelers and cater to every need, offering opportunities for relaxation, exploration, and inspiration.
  • Las Vegas Unveils Redesigned Rideshare Pickup at Harry Reid International Airport (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-14 06:18:34)
    Las Vegas has debuted the new Fabulous Pickups at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) with a completely reimagined rideshare pickup area at Terminal 1. The unveiling was celebrated in true Las Vegas fashion with showgirls and a DJ welcoming visitors arriving for a weekend of festivities, including Mexican Independence Day concerts and events, and the Canelo vs. Crawford fight at Allegiant Stadium.
  • SIMONE GIORGI APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER OF ORIENT EXPRESS LA MINERVA, ROME (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-14 06:15:08)
    Orient Express is pleased to announce the appointment of Simone Giorgi as General Manager of Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, effective October 1st.With more than two decades of experience in luxury hospitality, Simone Giorgi brings a rare depth of leadership to one of Italy’s most anticipated hotel openings. At the helm of the recently opened Orient Express La Minerva, the first hotel of the brand owned by Arsenale Group and developed in partnership with Orient Express, he will oversee strategic positioning, development, and day-to-day operations, with a vision rooted in excellence and timeless Italian hospitality.