Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-10-25

  • Accor strengthens Dubai portfolio with signing of iconic Creekside Hotel (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-25 08:14:26)
    Accor, a global hospitality leader with a portfolio of more than 5,700 properties across 110+ countries, is pleased to announce the signing of the Creekside Hotel in Dubai, one of the city’s most iconic hospitality and sporting landmarks. Owned by Dubai Duty Free and operated by United Hospitality Management, the hotel will join the Accor network under a white-label franchise agreement before being fully repositioned and added to the MGallery Collection following a detailed renovation plan.
  • Kempinski Hotels Welcomes Barbara Biffi as Chief Brand Officer (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-25 08:08:37)
    Kempinski Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Biffi as Chief Brand Officer, a role created to drive the next stage of the group’s transformation. Biffi will lead the strategic overhaul of Kempinski’s brand and marketing ecosystem, guiding the company through a significant evolution that builds on its enduring heritage while redefining its future in luxury hospitality.
  • Tapestry Collection by Hilton to Make Stylish Debut in Sub‑Saharan Africa (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-25 07:48:53)
    Hilton has announced the debut of its lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Sub-Saharan Africa, following the signing of agreements for three properties –  The Sterling Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in South Africa; Ava Hotel Nairobi, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Kenya; and Zaria Court Kigali, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Rwanda. These additions reinforce Hilton’s continued growth across Africa, with plans to open more than 100 hotels on the continent in the coming years.
  • Bear Viewing in Alaska Launches Guided Tours for the Ultimate Grizzly and Brown Bear Experience (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-25 07:23:46)
    One of the most amazing activities to do in Alaska is bear viewing. You can take your family on a guided bear viewing trip for a memorable bear watching in Alaska. Bear Viewing in Alaska. offers exciting grizzly bear viewing in Alaska through their same-day and multi-day guided bear watching tours.Salmon runs are a key explanation for how bears gather in such high numbers. If you are searching for a bear deserving of an untamed life narrative, pick where the fish are running during your visit.
  • From Local Guides to Global Leaders: The Changing Face of Women in Tourism (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-25 07:20:51)
    Tourism leaders and changemakers from across Europe have joined forces to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment through the “Almaty Call to Action”, a landmark outcome of the First Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Europe, held from 22–23 October in Almaty.The initiative, launched under the umbrella of UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO), outlines a roadmap for equality across six key areas: employment, entrepreneurship, leadership and policy, education and training, community engagement, and gender-disaggregated measurement for better policymaking. The Call to Action seeks to turn commitments into tangible results, aligning with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
  • New Marriott Bonvoy Research Reveals Importance of AI for Holiday Planning (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-25 07:18:38)
    Four in five (79%) travellers in EMEA intend to go on more or the same amount of holidays in 2026 compared to 2025, including 39% who plan to go on an increased number, according to new industry research conducted by Mortar, of more than 22,000 adults across 11 key travel markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.Figures from the research, included in Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 EMEA Ticket to Travel Report, suggest continued overall momentum for the region’s travel sector next year. The average traveller in EMEA is planning five holidays in 2026, with two domestic holidays within their own country, two short-haul breaks (a four-hour flight or less), and one long-haul trip.
  • The New Terminal One at JFK Welcomes China Eastern Airlines as Newest Airline Partner (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-25 05:12:55)
    The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport today announced a new strategic partnership with China Eastern Airlines, a member of the SkyTeam alliance. Headquartered in Shanghai, China Eastern will join the rapidly growing community of international airlines that have selected the New Terminal One as their partner to deliver a world-class guest experience at JFK, the largest aviation gateway into the United States.
  • ROYAL CARIBBEAN REVEALS SUMMER 2027 ADVENTURES TO ALASKA (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-25 05:11:29)
    Calling all adventure-seekers: Royal Caribbean has revealed its lineup of summer 2027 getaways for travelers to experience the wonders of Alaska. Vacationers can secure their front-row seats to The Last Frontier on weeklong voyages on Anthem, Quantum, Serenade and Voyager of the Seas. The boldest adventures on land and at sea are on deck with 7-night adventures fromSeattle; Seward, Alaska; and Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada, along with ways to take exploration to the next level with multi-night Cruisetour experiences on land. The 2027 Alaska vacations are now open to book on Royal Caribbean’s websitefor Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members, ahead of the official opening on Thursday, Oct. 23.
  • Vail Mountain Unveils 2025/26 Winter Season Music Lineup Featuring 50+ Live Performances (Breaking Travel News 2025-10-25 05:07:51)
    Vail Mountain, the world’s premier alpine destination, is redefining winter travel with an extraordinary blend of sport, culture, and entertainment for the 2025/26 winter season. More than 50 live music events will span the mountain and the villages, featuring headline performances by GRAMMY-nominated duo Sofi Tukker (Dec. 13 at Ford Park) and EDM icon Dillon Francis (Jan. 9 at Chasing Rabbits). This season kicks off with Stoke Sessions (Nov. 14–Dec. 5), featuring Blu DeTiger, Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, The Runaway Groms, and American Authors in Vail Village, and Après at the Amp (April 10–11) rounds out a season of sound, snow, and celebration.