Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-10-09

  • Up Norway Unveils “Arctic Women Blazing Trails” A New Seven-Day Women-Led Arctic Survival Expedition (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 15:58:22)
    Scandinavia’s premier sustainable luxury travel curator launches expedition where learned survival skills complement transformative, skills-based, community-driven experiences in the Norwegian Arctic, March 25–April 1, 2026
  • The Calile Hotel awarded One Key in the inaugural MICHELIN Global Key Award Ceremony (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 15:54:17)
    The Calile Hotel has been awarded One Key in the MICHELIN Guide Hotels’ inaugural global Key award ceremony held in Paris last night, becoming one of the first hotels in Australia to receive this prestigious accolade.
  • Travel to Thailand and discover the best tropical beaches (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 15:50:49)
    Embark on an unforgettable journey to Thailand, where the best tropical beaches await. Experience the pristine beauty and vibrant culture of Thailand’s coastal paradises, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
  • Etihad Airways Lands in Ethiopia with New Daily Flights Connecting Abu Dhabi to Addis Ababa (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 09:48:11)
    Etihad Airways has launched new daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa, strengthening links between the UAE and Ethiopia while enhancing onward connectivity across Africa.The service marks Etihad’s debut into Ethiopia, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation hubs. The launch also coincides with the formal activation of Etihad’s landmark Joint Venture with Ethiopian Airlines, announced earlier this year, which enhances collaboration between the two flag carriers and expands seamless travel options between Africa, the Middle East and Asia.Under the new Joint Venture, Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines will coordinate schedules and jointly develop routes, offering guests more choice and convenience while strengthening trade, tourism and cultural links between both regions. The agreement also paves the way for broader cooperation in areas including loyalty programmes, training and cargo, underscoring the airlines’ shared commitment to deliver a smoother, more connected travel experience for guests.
  • Italy among Europe’s top destinations: new report reveals (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 09:45:08)
    Italy strengthens its position as the top destination among European travellers, according to the latest Italy Digital Destination Report 2025, conducted by The Data Appeal Company in collaboration with Mabrian, both part of the Almawave Group.This year’s analysis examined 29.5 million digital traces across 772.000 points of interest — including accommodations, short-term rentals, attractions, cultural sites, and restaurants — to capture travellers’ perceptions and experiences across the country between 1 September 2024 and 16 August 2025.
  • Dida launches the ‘Future of travel’ innovation challenge (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 09:42:44)
    Dida, a global AI-first travel technology group, has announced the launch of its pioneering ‘Future of Travel’ Innovation Challenge, in partnership with Headstart Global, designed to empower UK university students to reimagine the future of global travel through creativity, innovation, and technology.Hosted by Dida, the challenge brings together elite teams from leading universities across the UK - including the London School of Economics, University College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Warwick and the University of Manchester among others - to develop solutions that address some of the most exciting frontiers in travel technology.
  • World Aviation Festival 2025 – Day 2 highlights (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 09:40:48)
    Day 2 of the World Aviation Festival 2025 in Lisbon brought together some of the most influential voices in global aviation, with government leaders, airline CEOs, and industry innovators addressing the sector’s defining challenges – resilience in a geopolitical world of uncertainty, the urgent need for decarbonisation, and the transformative potential of technology.Over 4,500 global leaders are attending the festival at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, with more than 600 speakers and 400 travel tech companies showcasing the latest developments in aviation.
  • MSC CRUISES OPENS SALES FOR SECOND ALASKA SEASON - SUMMER 2027 ITINERARIES NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 06:35:29)
    MSC Cruises opened sales today for its Summer 2027 Alaska cruises. Starting April 26, 2027, MSC Poesia will sail from Seattle and offer seven-night itineraries to some of the region’s most breathtaking destinations, departing each Monday through September 2027.
  • Trip.com Group and Google’s New Report Reveals Next Big Shifts in Travel (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 06:21:50)
    Food as the destination. Sweat-and-spa escapes. Tech-enhanced experiences. Travellers are rewriting the rulebook on why they travel, opting for meaning over mileage, and experiences over rote itineraries. Trip.com Group and Google explore this shift in Why Travel?, a new global consumer report that examines the intersection of purpose, people and place in travel.
  • Chicago ranked best globally for the rising travel trend noctourism (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 06:19:00)
    Noctourism, the recent trend of exploring the world after dark, is making its mark on travel this year.Nocturnal excursions rose by 25 percent in 2024. A recent survey showed 62 percent of global respondents are considering trips with nighttime experiences.Amid overtourism, noctourism offers visitors opportunities to experience renowned sights in a transformed ambience after sunset.
  • Inside Anantara Bophut’s Reimagined Beachside Retreat (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 06:16:25)
    Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is ushering in a fresh chapter of family-focused luxury on the island’s northern coast, unveiling a collection of reimagined spaces and experiences that bring together culture, creativity, and connection. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the serene waters of Bophut Beach, the resort invites families to slow down, explore, and rediscover the joy of shared experiences through its newly launched facilities and signature programmes.
  • Where Pura Vida Meets Prestige: Costa Rica’s New Wave of World-Class Resorts (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 06:11:45)
    Costa Rica’s luxury hospitality scene is experiencing a defining moment as world-renowned hotel brands unveil new developments and transformations that promise to elevate the nation’s position as a premier global destination. From sweeping renovations along Matapalo Beach to new luxury launches on the Gulf of Papagayo, the country is attracting travelers seeking immersive experiences rooted in its Pura Vida spirit and natural beauty.
  • Spain, a Destination for Cultural, Nature, and Gastronomic Activities and Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 06:08:17)
    Cultural activities remain the star product in Spain’s tourism offering, although travellers—especially international visitors—show strong interest in active tourism, nature, and gastronomy. This is one of the main conclusions of the report Radiografía de la oferta y demanda de actividades y experiencias en España (Mapping Activities and Experiences Supply and Demand in Spain), presented at the 5th Turespaña Convention in Cáceres by Mabrian, the global travel intelligence and tourism advisory partner.This is the first study to provide a comprehensive analysis of the online market for tourist activities in Spain. For this report (available for free download), Mabrian examined supply and demand trends for experiences marketed through major online activity platforms (Civitatis and GetYourGuide) across Spain’s 17 autonomous communities, using data from June, July, and August 2025.
  • InterLnkd and Viasat to offer targeted onboard shopping to airline passengers (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 06:06:08)
    InterLnkd has partnered with Viasat to offer the provider’s airline customers access to AirMall – the first full-scale digital inflight shopping mall – giving carriers a new way to monetise their onboard Wi‑Fi investment. Viasat is a global leader in satellite communications providing inflight broadband connectivity to more than 60 airlines worldwide.Announced at the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon, the agreement will see AirMall available on Viasat’s Connected Partner Platform, which hosts curated applications, allowing Viasat airline customers to opt in to a global retail channel that connects travellers to more than 20,000 brands in the air.
  • WiT Celebrates the Next 12 Warriors at WiT Singapore: The Next 20 (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 06:03:12)
    WiT (Web in Travel) has named the latest recipients of the WiT Warriors Awards, honouring 12 individuals who have shaped online travel in Asia-Pacific and beyond. The awards were presented during a private dinner held in conjunction with WiT Singapore: The Next 20 on October 7, 2025.First launched a decade ago when WiT celebrated its 10th anniversary, the WiT Warriors Awards recognized 10 individuals who had the biggest influence on online travel in APAC and who played a pivotal role in building the WiT community. This year, those original Warriors came together to nominate a new generation of leaders who embody the spirit of “The Next 20.”
  • 40 years on: Celebrating the handback of Uluṟu and a new era of Aboriginal Tourism (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 06:01:56)
    26 October 2025 marks a profound national milestone – 40 years since the Australian Government returned the title deeds of Uluṟu–Kata Tjuṯa National Park to its Traditional Owners, the Aṉangu People.The 1985 handback was not just a legal shift. It was a cultural and spiritual affirmation of connection to Country, the recognition of Traditional Ownership, and a new beginning for Aboriginal-led tourism - built on respect, storytelling and deep time knowledge. It sparked a national conversation about custodianship and paved the way for other landmark returns of land across Australia.
  • Celebrate a Season of Splendour at Centara Reserve Samui (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 05:58:00)
    This festive season, Centara Reserve Samui – the island’s most iconic luxury resort, invites you to step into Heaven on Earth. Set against the pristine sands of Chaweng Beach, the resort transforms into a world of shimmering celebration where timeless traditions meet refined indulgence. From elegant Christmas feasts to a sparkling New Year’s Eve gala under the stars, every moment is crafted to enchant.
  • Undiscovered Destinations Ventures Into the Unknown With Extraordinary 2025-27 Group Tours (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 05:56:53)
    Award-winning tour operator Undiscovered Destinations is unveiling its carefully crafted collection of small group and tailor-made journeys for 2025–2027, reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s leading specialists in authentic, truly off-the-beaten-track travel.Founded in 2004, Undiscovered Destinations (ABTA, ATOL and AITO protected) has built a reputation as a trusted expert for adventurous travellers seeking meaningful, culturally immersive experiences to lesser-known destinations that they can enjoy with likeminded companions.
  • Skyscanner peers into future with Travel Trends 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 05:54:20)
    Skyscanner has launched Travel Trends 2026, a report showcasing the seven key trends which will define travellers’ behaviour in the coming year and outlining the big trends shaping the future of travel
  • Skyscanner Reveals Next Year’s Top Travel Trends (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-09 05:54:18)
    From hotels over destinations to solo connections and multi-generational trips, global travel app Skyscanner reveals the latest trends shaping travellers’ behaviour in its 2026 report: Beyond escape: Travel as an expression of self.New data from Skyscanner reveals traveller demand and spend is set to increase. 84% of the 22,000 people we surveyed globally said they’d travel more in 2026. Not only is demand looking up but spend is too. 37% of travellers say they’ll spend more on flights, 31% will up their hotel budget, and 16% will put more into car hire.