Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-09-16

  • Amadeus and Lufthansa test EU Digital Identity Wallet for seamless travel (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 08:42:52)
    During this summer, Amadeus and Lufthansa, both participating partners of the EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium Large Scale pilot project, successfully tested the wallet for online check-in and in-person travel scenarios
  • Vakkaru Maldives: A Sanctuary of Serenity and Wellness (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 08:07:37)
    Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Vakkaru Maldives is a tropical paradise that transcends the ordinary. With powdery white sands, turquoise waters, and lush coconut groves, this luxury resort offers more than just breathtaking beauty—it’s a haven for rejuvenation, balance, and inner peace.
  • Dates for St. Croix’s Crucian Christmas Festival 2025-26 (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:42:25)
    The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals are excited to announce the official dates for the 2025–26 St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival. Taking place from December 26, 2025, through January 3, 2026, this annual holiday tradition will once again highlight the best of Crucian culture through music, food, parades, and community spirit.
  • Secret Retreats Launches “The Butler” — A Dedicated Partner for Travel Professionals (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:40:41)
    Secret Retreats has launched The Butler by Secret Retreats, a new B2B division created for travel agencies and tour operators seeking elegant, authentic and seamlessly delivered experiences across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and more generally around Asia.
  • Sir Hotels Opens Its First London Address with Sir Devonshire Square (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:38:48)
    Amsterdam-based boutique hotel group Sir Hotels is proud to announce the opening of Sir Devonshire Square, its first London outpost. Set within East London’s historic Devonshire Square courtyard between the infamous creative and culinary scenes of the iconic Spitalfields Market, and the bustling business district of The City of London, the hotel blends history, design, art and culture in one of the capital’s most dynamic neighbourhoods.
  • The Island Escape Everyone’s Talking About: Inside Crios Paros (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:36:43)
    In just its second year, Crios Paros – the island’s most exclusive beach bar and lifestyle destination, located in the Cyclades, Greece, has firmly established itself as the ultimate hotspot for the world’s elite, attracting international figures, tastemakers, and celebrities to its shores. This season alone, it welcomed H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, who made headlines with his visit, alongside Hollywood star Walton Goggins, basketball legend Dejan Bodiroga, football mastermind Ange Postecoglou, and fashion entrepreneur Natasha Oakley.
  • DoubleTree by Hilton London Unveils Multi £Million Refurbishment of 201 New Guestrooms (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:34:46)
    The sixth floor will feature the Tower Deluxe rooms, while the seventh and eighth floors will house the Tower Executive category. The “Tower” naming was chosen to honour the area’s rich historical heritage, blending the hotel’s local roots with a fresh design approach suited for today’s travellers.
  • Peru on a Plate: A Culinary Journey Through the Land of Flavour (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:32:50)
    Peru’s capital Lima has truly cemented its star status on the global stage as a gastronomic powerhouse this year with four of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 located in Lima - Maido (1st), Kjolle (9th), Mérito (26th) and Mayta (39th), truly making it a city of international influence. While Lima shines brightly, Peru’s culinary story goes far beyond its capital. From the Pacific coast to the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountains, each region offers a distinct flavour profile shaped by centuries of tradition, biodiversity, and cultural fusion.
  • Lisbon Celebrates Fado as Caixa Alfama Festival Returns (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:29:04)
    Lisbon’s historic Alfama district will once again host the Caixa Alfama Festival on 26-27 September 2025, celebrating Portugal’s most iconic musical tradition. Over two days, more than 40 artists will perform across 12 stages - from churches and auditoriums to plazas and cultural venues - transforming the neighbourhood into a living stage and confirming the festival as a standout event in Lisbon’s cultural calendar.
  • Autumn and Winter Events in Okinawa 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:27:42)
    This autumn and winter, Okinawa will come alive with festivals that showcase the islands’ traditions, community spirit and natural beauty. Highlights include the Guinness World Record-holding Naha Great Tug-of-War and centuries-old gratitude festivals such as the Tanadui Festival on Taketomi, the Shichi Festival on Iriomote and the Kitsugansai Festival on Kohama. Adding to the season’s appeal, the internationally acclaimed Tour de Okinawa brings world-class cycling to the subtropical landscapes of northern Okinawa.
  • EVA Air Adds Extra Flights to Milan and Brisbane Routes (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:24:05)
    EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has introduced new flights to its services between both Taipei and Brisbane and Taipei and Milan. From 16 January 2026, the Taipei-Milan-Taipei route will be offering a daily service, representing an increase of 3 flights per week (the route currently operates flights 4 days per week). What’s more the Taipei-Brisbane-Taipei route will see additional flights operate every Tuesday between 2nd December 2025 and 24th February 2026.
  • Marriott Bonvoy and Miles & More Join Forces to Elevate Member Benefits (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:22:36)
    Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform, today announced a preferred partnership with Miles & More, the loyalty programme of the Lufthansa Group, designed to enhance travel experiences, reward loyalty and provide more ways for members of both programmes to earn and enjoy rewards through travel.
  • Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring the Iconic St. Regis Brand to the North of Bodrum (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:20:08)
    Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Kuzu Group to bring a luxury resort and branded residences under the iconic St. Regis brand within the secluded enclave of the Kazikli Cove in Bodrum. Anticipated to open in 2030, the beachfront project will bring the brand’s celebrated rituals, bespoke spirit, storied heritage and signature Butler service to Türkiye’s renowned Aegean coast.
  • Quore Empowers Hotel Housekeepers with Technology Tips to Make Their Jobs Easier (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-16 06:18:41)
    In honor of International Housekeeping Week, September 14 to 20, Quore is celebrating the vital role housekeepers play in hotel operations and highlighting how technology can simplify the hardest and often most thankless job they perform. Quore’s Cleanings Plus gives housekeeping teams a smarter way to stay connected. By streamlining communication and enhancing efficiency across shifts, the platform helps housekeepers and managers stay on the same page. And when paired with a hotel’s property management system, it adds another layer of seamless integration to keep operations running smoothly.