Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-09-18

  • Emirates marks 15 Years of Operations to Senegal (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-18 06:56:23)
    Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is celebrating 15 successful years of flying to Dakar, Senegal. Since the inaugural flight in 2010, Emirates has played a pivotal role in connecting passengers and trade from Senegal, with its vast global network, via Dubai.Emirates first began operations to Dakar in 2010, operating an Airbus A340-300 with five-weekly services. This marked the first scheduled air link between the UAE and Senegal, creating a seamless, fast and convenient service for travellers. Beyond connectivity into the Middle East, the new route significantly improved ease of travel between Senegal, China and other Asian markets, a boon for traders and the business community. Likewise, the route also enhanced the journey for thousands of pilgrims, travelling to the holy city of Mecca for Hajj and Umrah.
  • AmaWaterways offer two complimentary nights in Europe (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-18 06:54:57)
    Prefer not to fly on Christmas Eve or December 25th? This year, AmaWaterways are gifting their guests up to two extra nights in Europe, when they book select New Year’s Cruises.Make a booking for any of the included cruises and enjoy a complimentary pre-cruise stay at a beautiful 4- or 5-star hotel with breakfast and an included transfer to your ship the following day. Then, depending on the departure date, either stay on the ship one extra night to celebrate New Year’s Eve, or sleep in on January 1stand be treated to an additional evening on board. For either post-cruise option, all meals will be included, as well as an airport transfer if your flight has been reserved through AmaWaterways.
  • Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Expands Holistic Wellness with New Fitness Hub (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-18 06:52:23)
    Building on last year’s transformation of The Sacred River Spa and the introduction of immersive Niskala Wellness Retreats, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has unveiled the Fitness Hub, a dedicated space perched above the Ayung River that unites modern training methods with restorative therapies. It is the only jungle sanctuary in Bali to offer both time-honoured healing traditions and advanced recovery therapies in one seamless experience.
  • From Bazaars to Baklava - Luxury Escapes Unveils New Signature Series Tour to Hotspot Turkey (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-18 06:49:21)
    Leading Australian travel company Luxury Escapes has announced a new Signature Series tour to Türkiye, as booking demand for the destination takes off.According to Luxury Escapes data, there has been a year-on-year increase in not only hotel bookings, but also flights and tour bookings to Türkiye, in the first six months of 2025.
  • Park Hyatt Sydney Reimagines Christmas: A Sun-Soaked Celebration by the Harbour (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-18 06:47:29)
    Park Hyatt Sydney is inviting guests to celebrate the festive season on the very edge of Sydney Harbour. Moving away from the traditional snowy narrative, the hotel’s Summer Starts with Christmas campaign highlights the distinctiveness of a harbourside Australian Christmas, where long lunches, chilled Champagne, and sparkling waters set the scene.
  • Verbier, Switzerland – What’s New for Winter 2025/2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-18 06:44:18)
    In Verbier, skiing can be savoured for six months of the year – 151 days to be precise, kicking off from November 2025 to the end of April 2026, winter sports lovers will be able to click into their bindings. Initially just at the weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and then, from the first weekend in December, the lift system will operate every day until the end of April 2026.
  • Iceland’s Leading Chef, Gísli Matt, Unveils Revolutionary Farm-to-Table Dining (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-18 06:41:35)
    Laugarás Lagoon is transforming the typical Icelandic thermal bath experience, celebrating the surrounding natural world and Iceland’s local produce across two extraordinary levels.This autumn, Gísli Matt - the chef who put Icelandic archipelago Vestmannaeyjar on the global culinary map - brings his revolutionary approach from the acclaimed SLIPPURINN restaurant (2012-2025) to Ylja restaurant at Laugarás Lagoon, Iceland’s first cascading waterfall geothermal destination.
  • Iberostar Selection Fuerteventura Palace Reopens After an Extensive Renovation (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-18 06:28:29)
    Following an extensive renovation, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts announces the reopening of Iberostar Selection Fuerteventura Palace, a five-star hotel located on Jandía beach. With a focus on quality, guest experience innovation, and responsible tourism, the chain reinforces its commitment to the Canary Islands with this refresh.
  • Turkish Airlines Launches Flights to Port Sudan (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-18 06:24:21)
    Connecting more destinations across Africa than any other global carrier, Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Port Sudan, increasing its number of destinations in Africa to 63. The national flag carrier will operate its Port Sudan flights as two weekly frequencies until 29 September, after which the service will increase to three weekly frequencies on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
  • JW Marriott Debuts in Northern Virginia (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-18 06:22:46)
    JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, and Comstock Holding Companies, Inc today announced the opening of JW Marriott Reston Station, a 247-room luxury hotel located in the heart of Reston Station — the largest mixed-use, transit-oriented community in the Washington, D.C. region. This extraordinary new hotel marks the brand’s debut property in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Aloft Hotels Brings its Bold Energy to Istanbul (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-18 06:17:59)
    Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, has made its debut in Istanbul with the opening of Aloft Istanbul Karaköy. The opening marks the brand’s second hotel in Türkiye and brings Aloft Hotels’ unique blend of urban-inspired design and spirited social energy to one of Istanbul’s most dynamic neighborhoods.