Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-11-03

  • ZentrumHub expands across Europe after reaching 30M+ daily API requests (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 13:50:44)
    ZentrumHub, a travel technology platform that helps OTAs connect with suppliers globally through a universal API connection, announced at the World Travel Market London 2025 its strategic expansion into the European market, after reaching the milestone of over 30 million daily requests to its unified AI-powered API.Building on its strong position in North America, one of the company’s key markets, ZentrumHub is now accelerating its international expansion with a focus on Europe. The goal is to further its vision of offering a more efficient alternative to traditional hotel integrations—where online travel agents can seamlessly connect to a wide portfolio of hotel rooms from suppliers worldwide through a single, unified connection.
  • Turkish Airlines is Relaunching its Sulaymaniyah Flights (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 13:47:34)
    Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world relaunched its flights between Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah which were stopped on April 2023. Already possessing a strong network in the country with flights to Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Kirkuk, and Najaf, flag carrier once again connects Iraq to the world with a total of six gateways.Starting on 2 November 2025, flights between İstanbul Airport and Sulaymaniyah International Airport are going to be operated with four weekly frequencies reciprocally on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. On 2026 Summer Schedule, flights are set to be increased to daily as of 27 March 2026.
  • BTN Inteviews Anju Gautam, founder of Mann Marzi where food becomes poetry (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 09:36:53)
    In this Breaking Travel News exclusive, Anju Gautam, founder of Mann Marzi, shares how her debut fine-dining restaurant in Dubai redefines culinary storytelling. From her Jalandhar roots and global travels to transforming a personal diary into a dining experience, Anju reveals the emotional philosophy behind Mann Marzi — a space where heritage meets theatre and every dish tells a story. She discusses the challenges of being a first-time restaurateur, her mission to inspire women entrepreneurs, and her vision to turn Mann Marzi into a global cultural movement driven by heart, creativity, and soulful entrepreneurship.
  • Mercury Holidays Reports 55% Surge in Solo Escorted Tour Bookings (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 09:25:10)
    Mercury Holidays has reported a 55% year-on-year increase in solo escorted tour bookings, reflecting a strong rise in demand from older, independent travellers seeking structured, sociable holiday experiences.
  • Virgin Atlantic launches non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Phuket (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 07:51:40)
    Virgin Atlantic is delighted to be launching new services between London Heathrow and Phuket for Winter 2026, connecting sunshine seekers with Thailand’s breathtaking beaches and vibrant nightlife.The three times a week service will operate seasonally from 18th October 2026, capturing the growing demand for luxury winter escapes. As the only direct route from London Heathrow to Phuket, Brits will now be able to enjoy a seamless journey to one of Thailand’s most popular holiday destinations. Customers will be able to book package holidays with Virgin Atlantic Holidays from 30th October 2025, with prices starting from £999 per person. Flights will also be available to book from 26th November 2025 on virginatlantic.com.
  • 3.6% Air Passenger Growth in September (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 07:45:09)
    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.6% compared to September 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 3.7% year-on-year. The September load factor was 83.4% (-0.1 ppt compared to September 2024).
  • Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp, Zambia: A Sanctuary Suspended Above the Wilderness (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 07:41:25)
    Anantara, the purveyor of immersive hospitality, is unveiling its first safari tented camp – Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp – set to launch in April 2026. Poised high above the banks of the Kafue River, one of Zambia’s most vital waterways, the luxury camp connects guests directly to Kafue National Park, the country’s largest and oldest reserve, drawing them into a vast, protected wilderness where wildlife roams across untouched terrain.
  • Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort Introduces Mekong Explorer Pool Suites (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 07:37:28)
    High above the confluence of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, where mist rolls over jungle-cloaked hills and elephants roam freely through bamboo groves, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort invites travellers to embrace the spirit of adventure with the launch of its new Mekong Explorer Pool & Mekong Explorer Family Suites. Available for bookings starting from November 1st, the four reimagined sanctuaries offer a fresh perspective on jungle luxury, inspired by the legacy of adventurers who once charted the Mekong River’s winding course.
  • Minor Hotels Announces the Expansion of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts in Italy (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 07:35:53)
    Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, announces a new Tivoli Hotels & Resorts in Italy, in the heart of Puglia. Following a comprehensive renovation, the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce is set to open in April 2026, establishing itself as a new landmark in luxury hospitality for one of Italy´s most sought-after and fastest-growing travel destinations.
  • Accor Wins World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Award for Supply Chain Decarbonization Program (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 07:31:59)
    Accor has won the World’s Leading Climate Action Initiative category at the 2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) for the Group’s high-impact supply chain decarbonization program.Organised by the World Travel Awards in partnership with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, the award recognises Accor’s engagement in embedding sustainability into hospitality procurement through its Achieving Net Zero Together program.
  • Radisson Hotel Group surpasses 210 signings and openings in 2025 as global growth accelerates (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 07:29:06)
    Building on a record-breaking 2024, Radisson Hotel Group has carried its momentum into 2025, accelerating growth across EMEA and APAC while staying true to its Responsible Business commitments.With more than 210 signings and openings already secured this year, the Group is steadily advancing its transformation towards becoming one of the world’s most prominent hotel companies, anchored by a portfolio designed for today’s travellers and tomorrow’s priorities.
  • The Peninsula Welcomes Guests Around the Globe “Home” for the Holidays (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 07:26:38)
    Festive-season visitors at its worldwide hotels can mark the season with special enchantments – including music performances, sumptuous meals, tree-lighting ceremonies, and chances to giveAs it does each year, The Peninsula will greet holiday guests with a collection of marvellous, time-honoured festive experiences across its portfolio of luxurious global properties. In classic Peninsula style, the hotels will offer visitors and their loved ones plentiful occasions to make merry, enjoy traditional holiday pleasures, and share cherished moments together.
  • Discover Bali: Your Next Luxury Beachfront Escape at The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 07:24:13)
    Bali, Indonesia – Known for its golden beaches, vibrant sunsets, and rich cultural heritage, Bali continues to be one of the world’s most iconic luxury holiday destinations. Perfectly positioned along the famous Seminyak Beach, The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa invites travelers to experience a five-star sanctuary that blends modern tropical elegance with authentic Balinese hospitality — making it one of the best beachfront resorts in Seminyak, Bali.
  • Maine Emerging as a Rising Sports Destination in the U.S. (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 07:22:03)
    Known primarily for its rugged coastline and outdoor recreation, Maine is quickly gaining recognition as one of America’s most exciting new sports destinations. This past spring, Maine’s first professional soccer team, the Portland Hearts of Pine, created a buzz even before they took to the field. From the start, the club has framed itself as not only a sports franchise, but as a community-forward movement: “culture-led, community-built, and city-backed.” The team and their fan base signaled a new era for sports in Maine.
  • COP30 to Feature Regenerative Tourism Experiences in the Brazilian Amazon (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-03 07:18:44)
    During COP30, MUDA! – The Brazilian Collective for Responsible Tourism invites conference participants and visitors to take part in two regenerative tourism experiences on islands near Belém (PA). These initiatives showcase how community-based tourism and bioeconomy practices can inspire new ways to address the climate and social crises.