Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-10-10

  • World Aviation Festival 2025 – Day 3 highlights (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 15:21:16)
    Day 3 of World Aviation Festival 2025 in Lisbon placed airports and passenger experience firmly in the spotlight, with global leaders exploring how infrastructure, technology and customer centric innovation will shape the future of air travel.Growth and transformation in Saudi ArabiaIn a fireside chat, Steven Greenway, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier flyadeal, outlined the airline’s rapid growth trajectory.  Founded in 2017 and now operating 42 aircraft, flyadeal expects capacity to grow by 42% next year as new aircraft join the fleet.
  • JCTI Partners with Toronto Metropolitan University to Boost Tourism Workforce (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 14:45:07)
    Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has announced that initial discussions have started to have the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) collaborate to develop comprehensive training and certification programs for tourism professionals across Jamaica.
  • Ajdan: Shaping Saudi Arabia’s Lifestyle Future (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 13:21:02)
    As Saudi Arabia’s skyline rises to match the ambition of Vision 2030, one name has rapidly emerged as a symbol of design excellence and lifestyle innovation — Ajdan. Founded in 2016 in Al Khobar, the company has grown from a pioneering coastal developer into a national leader shaping the Kingdom’s new urban era. Its debut at Expo Real 2025 marks not just a milestone for Ajdan but a statement about Saudi Arabia’s expanding global footprint in real estate and investment.
  • Emirates empowers customers with accessibility requirements through suite of new services (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 13:00:53)
    Empowering customers to fly with confidence, Emirates has unveiled a suite of new services and products for people with disabilities at the 7th edition of AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai World Trade Centre. Emirates’ latest services and enhanced offerings include a new Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub available on emirates.com for global customers – providing a wealth of information for travellers with varying accessibility requirements and enabling them to plan their journey by specific need. Emirates also revealed new onboard sensory products and fidget toys for children and adults, and an array of process enhancements across the inflight experience, as well as improved on-ground features in its hub of Dubai, and several innovative and future-focused ideas that are currently in development
  • Caption By Hyatt Expands To Tokyo With The Opening Of Caption By Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 12:58:19)
    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo, located in Nihonbashi Kabutocho, Tokyo. Steps away from Kayabacho and Nihonbashi subway stations, the 195-room hotel places guests within easy reach of Tokyo Station, Marunouchi, and Ginza, with convenient connections to both Haneda and Narita airports. Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo serves as a new neighborhood hub anchored by Talk Shop—an all-day social space where guests and locals can eat, drink, work, and meet.First launched in 2022, the Caption by Hyatt brand is an upscale focused-service hotel brand featuring self-activated and intuitive touchpoints. Caption by Hyatt Kabutocho Tokyo joins a growing global brand portfolio in Shanghai, Osaka and Nashville.
  • Etihad Airways Expands Network With New flights to Kabul, Connecting Abu Dhabi with Afghanistan (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 10:07:15)
    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is further expanding its regional network with the launch of flights to Kabul, Afghanistan, starting 18 December 2025.The new service responds to growing demand for travel between the UAE and Afghanistan, providing direct access between Abu Dhabi and Kabul while offering seamless onward connections to key markets across the GCC, Europe, Australia and North America.
  • British Airways showcases the future of its lounges with brand-new openings in Miami and Dubai (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 09:29:12)
    British Airways is proudly celebrating the launch of its new lounge design concept with the opening of two new lounges on its global network, marking a significant step change in the airline’s premium offering.Working in partnership with global architecture and design firm Gensler, these openings debut the flag carrier’s new design concept that will serve as the vision for future lounge developments.Calum Laming, British Airways’ Chief Customer Officer, said: “We’re thrilled to be unveiling our new design concept with new lounges in both Miami and Dubai. These unique spaces have been created with our customers in mind and are the next step in our extensive lounge transformation plan. Whether they’re looking to relax, dine, work or enjoy a drink at the fully staffed bar, there’s something for everyone.
  • Portugal Stopover grows 74 percent in the first half of the year (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 09:16:29)
    From January to June 2025, more than 193,000 TAP Air Portugal customers added the Portugal Stopover to their travel options, reflecting a 74% increase over the same period last year. This means that during this period, 5% of tickets issued by TAP worldwide included the Portugal Stopover option.
  • Riyadh Air Announces Inaugural London Flights & Groundbreaking Sfeer Loyalty Program (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 08:37:44)
    Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today reveals two significant milestones as it announces a landmark on its journey towards its 2025 debut: the commencement of its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on October 26th. Riyadh Air is also proud to unveil Sfeer, its groundbreaking loyalty offering, which will provide exclusive benefits to its early Founding Members through “The Founders”.
  • FOR RESOURCEFUL GEN Z AND MILLENNIALS, WORK TRIPS ARE A LIFESTYLE UPGRADE (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 06:35:22)
    Hotels.com research reveals that for younger professionals, business travel is far more than a job requirement — it’s a chance to elevate their everyday experiences. According to a new Hotels.com Business Trip Report released today, 85%1 of Gen Z and 88% of Millennials say work trips are a chance to upgrade their lifestyles. The chance to stay in a nicer hotel, score a coveted restaurant reservation or earn rewards, makes traveling for business a pleasure — especially when they can share it all on their social feeds.
  • Cruise Planners Travel Franchise Launches Next-Generation Technology & AI Enhancements (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 06:33:22)
    Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network, introduced several new travel technology enhancements during its annual convention onboard the Wonder of the Seas. These free tools streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and provide smarter ways for advisors to serve clients, reinforcing Cruise Planners’ position as a leader in travel franchise technology and innovation.
  • oneworld Innovation Summit showcases airlines and innovators powering the future of flight (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 06:31:15)
    oneworld® hosted its first-ever Innovation Summit on Monday as a precursor to the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon. The event connected digital, customer experience and sustainability leaders from across the alliance with innovators, industry partners, start-ups and scale-ups for a deep dive into new technologies that are being both successfully deployed and considered for future implementation.
  • The Culinary Institute of America’s Worlds of Flavor® International Conference and Festival (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 06:29:34)
    This November, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is convening leading voices in culinary innovation and Mediterranean cuisine and culture at the 27th annual Worlds of Flavor® International Conference and Festival. The three-day conference, which is widely regarded as one of the industry’s leading resources on flavor and culinary trends will take place November 5–7 at the CIA at Copia in Napa, CA. This year’s theme, “Roots of Culture, Seas of Discovery,” explores the Mediterranean’s influence on global cuisine, the rising prevalence and prestige of fast-casual, elevated, and formal Mediterranean restaurants in the United States, and how ancient traditions inform modern dishes. This conference is for chefs and foodservice industry professionals and aimed at helping them unlock creativity and drive their bottom lines.
  • Spice Up Your Fall at Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 06:27:45)
    Whether seeking a romantic escape, a spa retreat, fabulous dining, or an adventurous getaway, now is the time to spice up travels and save. Monterey’s iconic Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa announces the “Linger Longer, 50/50/50” offer: book one night of luxury and receive the second night at 50% off. At the award-winning Estéban Restaurant, culinary enthusiasts can enjoy a second entrée at half price with the purchase of a full-price dish. And, rejuvenation is doubly indulgent at DESUAR Spa, offering a 50% off a second spa treatment
  • Strong recovery of the Global MICE Sector at IMEX America 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 06:22:56)
    Held from October 7–9, 2025, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, IMEX America 2025 set a new benchmark for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. The event drew over 3,500 exhibitors and thousands of hosted buyers from across the globe, making it the largest IMEX edition to date (IMEX Press Release). Growth was evident across every continent—U.S. and Canadian destinations like St. Louis, Kissimmee, and Long Beach expanded their booths dramatically, while global participation surged from Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and China, whose pavilion nearly doubled in size.
  • Dusit Thani Bangkok earns coveted Michelin Key, reaffirming its place among the world’s finest (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 06:19:21)
    Dusit Thani Bangkok, the reimagined flagship of Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has been awarded a prestigious Michelin Key – a highly respected accolade that recognises hotels offering outstanding stays and remarkable hospitality experiences.
  • Why Nova Scotia Is the Perfect Road Trip Destination (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 06:18:44)
    If you’re dreaming of the kind of road trip where every twist and turn comes with a view, where small towns feel like storybook settings, and where lighthouses, beaches, and seafood await around every corner – Nova Scotia is calling your name.Nova Scotia was made for road tripping. With coastal routes that hug the ocean, plenty of roadside photo ops and welcoming communities to explore, it’s easy to slow down, take the scenic route and enjoy the ride. Here are a few of scenic drives that make the journey the destination:
  • The Gambia Experience Celebrates First Flight With a Vibrant Cultural Welcome (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 06:16:00)
    The Gambia Experience has launched its first flight of the season, marking the start of its extended programme and 37 years of holidays and flights to The Gambia. The charter flight with the tour operator’s new airline partner, Ascend Airways, departed from Gatwick on Saturday October 4th. This new Saturday service adds to The Gambia Experience’s existing Tuesday and Friday Gatwick services.
  • TUI Takes Action as Accessibility Concerns Keep a Third of Travellers Grounded (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 06:13:53)
    Nearly a third (32%) of people have avoided travelling due to accessibility concerns, according to new insights from TUI, that reveal the most common barriers include a lack of sensory-friendly spaces, poorly designed facilities, and limited wheelchair access.The findings also show that two-thirds (66%) of respondents believe travel challenges are an expected part of life for people with disabilities while 27% feel the UK isn’t doing enough to support disabled and neurodivergent individuals to access travel equally. From inaccessible booking systems to long waits at airports, inadequate support from airline and hotel staff, and unsuitable lifts, the frustrations are widespread.
  • Soul X Science – A Health & Wellbeing Day (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-10 06:11:34)
    29 November 2025 | &Soul The Sanctuary, Shoreditch, LondonA transformative full-day immersion where ancient wisdom meets modern science.Through inspiring keynotes, expert panels, and embodied practices, Soul x Science offers evidence-based tools and timeless rituals to help people reconnect with themselves, strengthen community bonds, and cultivate lasting vitality.