Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-09-19

  • Kerzner International Assumes Management of The Meydan Hotel Dubai (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:50:17)
    Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”), has assumed management of The Meydan Hotel, Dubai’s iconic trackside hotel, owned by Dubai Holding. The Meydan Hotel, following room and public area enhancements, is now accepting reservations for early 2026.
  • Mleiha National Park: Sharjah’s Premier Eco-Tourism Gem in the Heart of the UAE (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:29:36)
    As the leading eco-tourism destination in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mleiha National Park (MNP) exemplifies a remarkable conservation success story. It offers visitors—both local and international—the unparalleled opportunity to immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring desert landscape and forge a deeper connection with nature.
  • MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL NAMES AYESHA MOLINO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:27:34)
    MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today the appointments of Ayesha Molino as Chief Operating Officer and Gary Fritz as Chief Commercial Officer and President of MGM Digital. Fritz will assume his new role immediately, while Molino’s appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2026.Molino will replace current COO Corey Sanders who the company previously announced plans to retire Dec. 31, 2025, after more than 30 years of service.
  • Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring Now in Full Bloom: Floriade 2025 Transforms Canberra (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:24:39)
    Spring has arrived Down Under, and with it comes Floriade 2025 — the Southern Hemisphere’s largest celebration of flowers and a dazzling display of color, creativity, and culture in the heart of Canberra, Australia’s capital.
  • ADAM STEWART AT SKIFT GLOBAL FORUM (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:24:16)
    Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, returned to the stage at the Skift Global Forum, sharing his vision for the future of all-inclusive hospitality with an audience of industry leaders, innovators, and travel executives from around the world. His fireside chat, “Crafting an Authentic Vision for All-Inclusive Hospitality,” moderated by Skift’s President Carolyn Kremins, offered an inside look at the evolution of all-inclusive travel and the brands’ industry-leading legacy. Stewart also revealed the company’s long-term plans to build a new Beaches Resort in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its Caribbean footprint.
  • AmaWaterways Expands European Orderbook with Eight New Ships (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:22:26)
    AmaWaterways, the largest cruise line dedicated exclusively to river cruising, today announced plans to expand its European orderbook with eight new ships scheduled for delivery by 2030. With these additions, the company’s global fleet will grow to more than 40 vessels – doubling its vessel count since 2020. This expansion reflects the surging demand for AmaWaterways’ immersive river cruise experiences.
  • Oceania Cruises® Unveils 2027-2028 Collection of Voyages (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:20:59)
    Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, presents more than 230 thoughtfully curated voyages, each offering immersive experiences in some of the world’s most alluring and desirable destinations. Encompassing more than a year of itineraries across seven intimate, luxurious ships, sailings range from 7 to 96 days across all seven continents, including a 59-day South Pacific Grand Voyage from Miami to Sydney and a three-month epic adventure from Auckland to Rome, both aboard the highly acclaimed Oceania Vista®. Itineraries run through April 2028 and are open for reservations.
  • Grand Hyatt Bali Celebrates Record-Breaking Year Under the Leadership of General Manager Gottfried B (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:18:34)
    Grand Hyatt Bali proudly announces a historic milestone, achieving the highest revenue in its 34-year history under the leadership of General Manager Gottfried Bogensperger, who has helmed the resort since early 2024.Mr. Bogensperger began his hospitality journey in the culinary world, starting his career as a chef. This foundation instilled in him a deep respect for creativity, precision, and guest delight—principles that continue to guide his leadership today. His culinary background allows him to elevate dining beyond sustenance, transforming it into memorable cultural and sensory experiences that define the guest journey at Grand Hyatt Bali.
  • HAMMOCK COVE ANTIGUA ELEVATES LUXURY WITH NEW SIGNATURE VILLAS AND CURATED GUEST EXPERIENCES (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:17:47)
    Hammock Cove Antigua, part of the Elite Island Resorts collection, is redefining Caribbean luxury with the debut of its Signature Villas alongside a season of elevated cultural and social programming. Designed for discerning travelers seeking privacy, personalization, and immersive experiences, the new villas and guest offerings underscore the resort’s reputation as one of Antigua’s most refined escapes. To celebrate, guests who book by October 31, 2025, for travel through December 20, 2025, can enjoy a seventh night free plus $1,000 in instant savings, making it the perfect time to experience Hammock Cove’s unparalleled accommodations and curated experiences.
  • SEABOURN ENCORE TO MAKE MAIDEN ALASKA DEBUT IN 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:15:02)
    As Seabourn wraps up its 2025 season in Alaska and British Columbia, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel is already looking ahead to 2026, when Seabourn Encore will sail to the region for the very first time.
  • Denver Welcomes Year Three of MICHELIN Guide Colorado Awards (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:12:05)
    The MICHELIN Guide has recognized 32 Denver restaurants in the third year of their Colorado Guide. The famously anonymous MICHELIN Guide inspectors honored a diverse range of restaurants across the city that exude culinary excellence.Denver joins Boulder, Aspen and Snowmass Village, and the Town of Vail and Beaver Creek Resort in the Colorado MICHELIN Guide, the eighth Guide destination in North America, partnering with the Colorado Tourism Office.
  • FAT BEAR WEEK 2025 MARKS 11 YEARS OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION (Breaking Travel News 2025-09-19 05:07:25)
    The bears are back and they are bigger than ever! Fat Bear Week returns for the 11th year September 23-30, 2025, inviting the public to vote for the bear that best embodies preparation for winter. Hosted by explore.org, the world’s leading live nature camera network, and the Katmai Conservancy, this beloved global event celebrates the lives of brown bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park.