Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-10-14

  • Etihad Concludes Unprecedented Week of Route Launches with Sold-Out Inaugural Flight to Krabi (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 12:32:30)
    Etihad Airways has concluded a landmark week of global growth with the successful launch of flights to Krabi, Thailand, celebrating four new routes in one week, including Sumatra (Medan, Indonesia), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). The inaugural flights to all four new destinations were sold out, demonstrating a strong demand for the new routes and the airline’s successful trajectory towards its ambitious growth plans.
  • Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park opens to unlock a new era of family-friendly travel (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 07:55:36)
    IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has opened Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park, offering domestic and international travellers a welcoming base to explore one of Japan’s most dynamic cities.Located within walking distance of both Susukino station and Odori Park, the modern 195-room hotel brings Holiday Inn’s signature warm hospitality and family-friendly amenities to Hokkaido’s capital, renowned as a world-class snow resort destination.
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts continues Nordic expansion with first property in Iceland (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 06:53:20)
    IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces its first signing in Iceland for its midscale long stay brand Candlewood Suites, by IHG. Signed as part of an agreement with ALVA Capital, IHG will look to develop up to 500 rooms in the city or wider Iceland over the next three to five years introducing some of IHG’s leading brands, including Holiday Inn Express and Garner hotels, to the Nordics.
  • Savannah Convention Center Breaks Ground on Signia by Hilton Hotel, Expected to Open in 2028 (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 06:46:55)
    Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority and global hospitality leader Hilton recently broke ground on the 444-room Signia by Hilton Savannah, expected to debut in mid-2028. Owned by SGCCA and developed in partnership with the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA), which also manages the Savannah Convention Center, the hotel will serve as the Savannah Convention Center’s headquarters hotel and will be managed by Hilton.
  • Belize Expands Its Runway to Adventure (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 06:13:52)
    As Belize continues to rise as one of the most sought-after destinations in the Americas, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce expanded international airlift that makes traveling to the Jewel easier than ever before. Three new and returning nonstop routes from JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines are set to enhance access for travelers across the United States, further fueling Belize’s record-breaking tourism growth.
  • 2025 International MICE Summit (IMS) to convene global leaders (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 06:11:31)
    The International MICE Summit (IMS25) will return to Riyadh during 26–27 November 2025, bringing together more than 2,000 global leaders to unlock growth across the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Hosted by the Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA), IMS25 will provide attendees with unparalleled access to the world’s fastest-growing major events destination. Aligned with Vision 2030’s goals of economic diversification and human capability development, IMS25 showcases how business events drive cross-sector innovation and sustainable growth. Saudi Arabia is experiencing unprecedented growth in the MICE sector, as the Kingdom invests across the ecosystem in preparation for Expo 2030 and the 2034 Football World Cup.
  • NORWEGIAN AQUA™ MAKES WAVES WITH HER ARRIVAL TO MIAMI FOR A SEASON OF CARIBBEAN VOYAGES (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 06:09:06)
    Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, celebrated the arrival of Norwegian Aqua to her new homeport of Miami, kicking off her winter season of Caribbean cruises with calls to the Company’s quintessential private island, Great Stirrup Cay.Following her first season of Bermuda sailings from New York City, Norwegian Aqua will offer guests an opportunity to embark on a variety of fun-in-the-sun cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas from Miami through April 2026.
  • Beverly Hills Welcomes New Dining, Retail and Cultural Destinations Ahead of a Milestone Year 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 05:16:45)
    Beverly Hills is experiencing a dynamic period of growth, with the latter half of 2025 bringing a wave of hotel transformations, new restaurants, flagship retail, and cultural experiences that underscore the city’s global influence. Home to visionary hoteliers, world-renowned chefs, and leading luxury brands, Beverly Hills continues to evolve while staying true to its reputation as one of the world’s most iconic destinations.
  • VISIT MYRTLE BEACH LAUNCHES THE FIRST AI-POWERED DESTINATION EXPERIENCE (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 05:10:09)
    Afar, Visit Myrtle Beach, and Mindtrip announced a partnership today that will redefine how travelers discover and plan their vacations. The partnership brings together Afar’s content expertise and Mindtrip’s advanced technology to deliver more dynamic, intuitive, and customized trip planning for travelers heading to one of the top beach destinations in the United States, Myrtle Beach.
  • Oceania Cruises® Unveils Reprise of Its Original French Restaurant, Jacques (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 05:08:29)
    Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, celebrated the reprisal of its signature French restaurant, Jacques, on board its newest ship, Oceania Allura™, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by its namesake, the line’s first-ever executive culinary director, Chef Jacques Pépin.
  • The Best Haunted Attractions to Scream Away Stress—America’s Top States for Haunts (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 05:06:21)
    Across the country, people are finding that a good scare can be surprisingly good for the soul. In a world of constant stress and screen overload, many are forgetting what it feels like to truly be alive. Between news cycles, government shutdowns, social media algorithms, and daily pressures, people are moving through life like zombies.America Haunts — the association of the nation’s premier haunted attractions — says its members are reviving the human spirit, moving thrillseekers from stress and screentime to screams that heal.
  • Stork Club Takes Flight: Eye In The Sky Partnership Redefines Membership Luxury (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-14 05:04:12)
    In a move that reshapes the way modern clubs think about access, Stork Club has partnered with Eye In The Sky, the invitation-only private aviation collective, to offer members an entirely new level of exclusivity.For those who have been following the quiet evolution of Stork Club, known for blending heritage, hospitality, and high-performance culture, the announcement comes as a natural next step. It’s more than dining, cars, spirits, rare cigars, or members-only gatherings. It’s about, literally, lifting off.