Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-11-14

  • TOURISE Destination Initiative Calls for Global Action for Urban Tourism Safety through AI (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 11:28:44)
    Launched today at the TOURISE Summit, the TOURISE Destination Initiative (TDI) brings together global leaders from government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector, to transform destinations into living laboratories for tourism innovation. Guided by its Declaration of Principles, TDI champions safety, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and community-centered development through responsible technology and multi-sector collaboration.
  • TOURISE, The Future Laboratory, and Together Group Reimagine Luxury Hospitality Through AI (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 11:25:11)
    Launched today at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, the ‘New Codes of Luxury: Elevating the Hospitality Guest Experience with AI’  white paper, produced by The Future Laboratory in partnership with Together Group, reveals how AI will redefine service, personalization, and the very meaning of luxury for a new generation of global travelers.
  • TOURISE 2025 Debuts Agentic Tourism Initiative, Pioneering the Protocol for Intelligent Travel (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 11:19:19)
    The Agentic Tourism Initiative was unveiled today at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, introducing the world’s first Agentic Protocol for Tourism, a universal digital framework set to transform every stage of the traveler’s journey.
  • Agentic AI for Hotels: Mews outlines the future of intelligent hospitality (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 10:52:59)
    Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, has launched a new report exploring how intelligent agents will reshape hotel operations. Hospitality is entering a new stage of digital maturity, driven by agentic AI. According to the new report, Agentic AI for Hotels: The Mews Vision for AI in Hospitality, the shift from assistive to autonomous intelligence will redefine how hotels operate, learn, and deliver experiences in the decade ahead.Building on the connected ecosystem that Mews has been developing for more than a decade – and accelerated by the recent acquisition of DataChat, a leading generative AI analytics company – agentic AI will enable a new level of coordination across revenue, operations, and guest experience.
  • Etihad Delivers Record Nine-Month Profit (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 10:49:51)
    Etihad Airways has continued its record-setting performance, achieving its strongest nine-month results in history and sustaining growth across all core business areas. The performance highlights the airline’s growth, rising customer satisfaction, and continued efficiency improvements.Profit after tax reached AED 1.7 billion (U.S.$ 463 million) for the first nine months of 2025, up 26 per cent compared to the same period last year, lifting the airline’s profit margin to 8 per cent, compared to 7 per cent for the same period last year.
  • Blue Skies, Big Dreams: The Luxury Travel House Redefining Alpine Escape (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 10:20:06)
    In an industry where glamour and gravity coexist, only a handful of travel companies manage to leave a true imprint on the ski world. In 2025, Blue Skies Lifestyle Ltd did just that—claiming the coveted title of World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to France at the World Ski Awards for its flagship brand, Ski In Luxury.
  • Heads Above the Clouds: Northern Escape Heli-Skiing Crowned 2025’s World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 10:09:55)
    They call it the quiet storm—the kind of powder silence that arrives after a storm so perfect it seems conspiratorial. Earlier this month, amid champagne toasts and a room full of ski-industry glitterati, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing accepted the World Ski Awards’ highest nod: World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator. For an outfit that stages its playground across the skeletal, glacier-topped ridges of northern British Columbia, the award felt less like a surprise and more like the inevitable coronation of terrain, service and a brand of cold-air luxury that travellers now chase like a seasonal comet.
  • Heads Above the Clouds: Northern Escape Heli-Skiing Crowned 2025’s World’s Best Heliskiing Operation (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 10:09:52)
    They call it the quiet storm—the kind of powder silence that arrives after a storm so perfect it seems conspiratorial. Earlier this month, amid champagne toasts and a room full of ski-industry glitterati, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing accepted the World Ski Awards’ highest nod: World’s Best Heli-Skiing Operation. For an outfit that stages its playground across the skeletal, glacier-topped ridges of northern British Columbia, the award felt less like a surprise and more like the inevitable coronation of terrain, service and a brand of cold-air luxury that travellers now chase like a seasonal comet.
  • Malaysia Aviation Group announces appointment of new President and Group Chief Executive Officer (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 10:07:37)
    The Board of Directors of Malaysia Aviation Group (“MAG”) today announced that Datuk Captain Izham Ismail will be retiring from his position as Group Managing Director effective 31 January 2026, following an accomplished career spanning more than four decades with the company. In line with the Group’s strategic succession plan, the Board has appointed Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar (“Captain Nasa”) as President and Group Chief Executive Officer, a new designation succeeding the former Group Managing Director.
  • “The Best Way to Support Us Is to Visit Us”: Jamaica’s Minister Edmund Bartlett on Resilience (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 10:02:54)
    In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Melissa, Jamaica has shown once again why it is considered one of the most resilient tourism destinations in the world. Heavy rains and localized flooding affected some communities, but the island’s spirit, infrastructure, and tourism industry have remained firmly intact. In a widely viewed FOX News interview, Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett delivered a clear and powerful message to global travellers: “The best way to support us is to visit us.”
  • All-in-One PMS: The Gift that Keeps On Giving (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 10:00:03)
    As we prepare for 2026, hotels embracing unified, all-in-one property-management platforms are redefining efficiency, enhancing guest engagement, and building the foundation for the AI-driven future
  • Canada Invites Americans Into Canadian Homes With Launch of OpenHome (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 09:51:22)
    Destination Canada launches OpenHome, a series of bookable dinners that invite Americans to experience Canada’s signature warmth and hospitality in real Canadian homes, nationwide.From Vancouver to Québec to Halifax, OpenHome hosts represent the diverse fabric of Canada, including teachers, artists, cooks, farmers, and families eager to share a meal and a moment of connection with guests.
  • Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and World Economic Forum Launch ‘Beyond Tourism’ Initiative (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 07:44:15)
    The Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, today announced the launch of Beyond Tourism, a new multi-sector initiative aimed at transforming the global tourism industry through coordinated, measurable action in sustainability, inclusion and resilience. The announcement took place on the sidelines of TOURISE, the global platform bringing together public and private sector leaders to shape the future of tourism.
  • Liwa International Festival 2026: Abu Dhabi’s Winter Festival in the Heart of Al Dhafra Region (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 07:42:35)
    ‘The Desert’s Grand Stage’, the Liwa International Festival, will return from 12 December 2025 to 3 January 2026, bringing 23 days of culture, adventure, motorsports, music, and family fun to the golden dunes of the Al Dhafra region.
  • MGM Grand Completes $300 Million Room and Suite Remodel, Welcoming New Era for Iconic Resort (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 07:39:59)
    Marking a bold new chapter in Las Vegas hospitality, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino unveils an entirely new collection of 3,969 rooms and suites in its main tower, blending sleek contemporary design with exceptional comfort. The $300 million transformation features sophisticated interiors inspired by the glamour and energy of the disco era, embracing the hotel’s vibrant legacy as an icon of entertainment. Guests can now book the remodeled accommodations, which complement MGM Grand’s innovative lineup of new dining and entertainment offerings.
  • Holland America Line Unveils Exclusive Tulip to Celebrate Dutch Heritage and Timeless Traditions (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 07:38:07)
    Holland America Line is proud to announce the creation of a new and exclusive tulip, celebrating the cruise line’s Dutch heritage and maritime legacy. The tulip will make its official debut in April 2026, symbolizing Holland America’s revitalization of its cherished traditions and the company’s enduring connection to the Netherlands, where it was founded in Rotterdam in 1873.
  • Princess Cruises Deepens Connection in the Caribbean and Panama Canal with 2027-28 Voyages (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 07:36:29)
    Expanding its breadth and appeal in the Caribbean and Panama Canal, Princess Cruises revealed its largest and most diverse Caribbean program, with 31 ports sailing from five homeports for the newly announced 2027-28 season.
  • Sommet Education & Tanmeya Capital: Saudi-Swiss Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 07:31:15)
    Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, a landmark Saudi-Swiss partnership was announced at the “TOURISE 2025” Summit in Riyadh to advance innovation, develop national talent, and build human capital in tourism, hospitality, and culinary arts, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
  • PULLMAN HOTELS & RESORTS UNVEILS A NEW ERA (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 07:28:17)
    Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor’s global Premium portfolio, today unveiled its global brand transformation and vision for the future — a milestone designed to inspire, energize and strengthen Pullman’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic hotel brands.The announcement follows the successful international debut of Pullman xChange, a new global event series designed to ignite bold ideas and invite fresh perspectives among leaders, creators, and innovators.
  • Signia by Hilton’s Portfolio Set to Double by 2028 as Growth Momentum Builds Around the World (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-14 07:19:15)
    Signia by Hilton, Hilton’s portfolio of exceptional hotels in gateway cities and resort destinations, is entering a pivotal phase of growth, with new openings set to double the portfolio by 2028. Following its international debut with the opening of Signia by Hilton Amman earlier this year, the brand is continuing its momentum with a strong pipeline of openings and signings. This includes Tainan, with the signing announced today, marking the brand’s first property in Asia Pacific, along with additional international signings in Jaipur, India and Cairo, Egypt. Domestically, expansion continues with new openings and signings in San Antonio, Texas; Hollywood, Florida; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Savannah, Georgia. Since 2021, Signia by Hilton has nearly tripled its room count.