Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-11-15

  • YOUR HAPPY PLACE HAS ARRIVED - CELEBRITY XCEL OFFICIALLY SETS SAIL (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-15 08:58:51)
    The happy place of vacationers has officially arrived. Celebrity Xcel has arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, introducing seven brand-new experiences designed to offer guests endless possibilities on their dream vacation. The fifth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ groundbreaking Edge Series, Celebrity Xcel was created with the help of vacationers globally through the Xcel Dream Makers program, where participants played a key role in finalizing many elements of the vacation experience from culinary through to entertainment.
  • SAIL INTO THE SEASON: SEABOURN LAUNCHES ITS 2025 “BLACK FRIDAY SAIL” WITH EXCEPTIONAL VALUE (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-15 08:54:14)
    Seabourn, the leader in luxury cruising and expedition travel, is set to kick off the holiday and gift-giving season in style and with savings through its annual ‘Black Friday Sail.’ Available now through December 2, 2025, choose the gift of seamless travel with exceptional, value-added benefits on select 2026 and 2027 luxury ocean and expedition voyages across all seven continents, including:
  • Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Enters a New Era of Legendary Hospitality (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-15 08:45:45)
    With the return of Waldorf Astoria New York, Hilton’s flagship luxury brand ushers in a new era defined by cultural cachet and an expanded global footprint. The legendary Park Avenue landmark has officially opened following an unprecedented restoration – a moment punctuated by a grand opening celebration that reintroduced one of the world’s most iconic ballrooms to a new generation of tastemakers.
  • Hilton Expands Luxury Portfolio with Signing of Signia by Hilton Tainan (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-15 08:22:58)
    Hilton has announced the signing of Signia by Hilton Tainan in partnership with Forte Hotel Group. The newest brand in Hilton’s luxury portfolio invites guests to experience the aura of distinction and sophistication with refined moments of personalized service, cosmopolitan amenities and signature spaces to celebrate special milestones or worldly events.Debuting in July 2026 in the heart of Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city and a rich cultural heritage destination, the 344-room hotel will make its mark as the first Signia by Hilton in Asia-Pacific.
  • China MICE Summit 2026 to be launched in Saudi Arabia by China Travel Online (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-15 08:19:30)
    China Travel Online (CBISN) and Taiba Investments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during WTM London to launch the China MICE Summit (CMS) in Riyadh in 2026, marking the first dedicated China-focused MICE B2B event in the Middle East.The initiative aims to link top-tier Chinese MICE decision-makers with tourism and hospitality suppliers from Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East—supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions to strengthen its global business events presence.
  • Star Princess to “Sail” Down Colorado Boulevard in America’s New Year Celebration® (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-15 07:00:46)
    Princess Cruises will ring in the new year with a spectacular “cruise” down Colorado Boulevard as a larger-than-life floral replica of its newest ship, Star Princess, “sets sail” in the world-famous Rose Parade® presented by Honda, on January 1, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif. Designed to capture the awe and wonder of sailing through Alaska’s legendary Inside Passage, the float will celebrate the upcoming 2026 inaugural Alaska season for Star Princess, the newest star in the Princess fleet.
  • oneworld reveals top 10 destinations for Round the World travel in 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-15 06:57:48)
    oneworld’s top 10 most-searched-for destinations for Round the World travel in 2026 on oneworld.com reveal a mix of iconic cities and global gateways. The top destinations are:
  • Alaska Airlines opens ticket sales for new nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-15 06:08:36)
    Alaska Airlines is now selling tickets to Rome from our expanding global gateway in Seattle – another milestone as a growing global airline. We’ll offer daily, seasonal summer service between Seattle and Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport in Rome beginning on April 28, 2026.
  • Paramount Business Jets Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Private Aviation (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-15 05:49:21)
    Paramount Business Jets (PBJ), one of America’s most trusted names in private aviation, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary—marking two decades of industry leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment to transparency and client care.Founded in 2005 by CEO Richard Zaher with a $5,000 family loan and an unshakable belief that honesty and safety should define air charter, PBJ has grown from a small startup into a global leader in private jet charter services.
  • A New Era of Coastal Grandeur: The Algonquin Resort Embarks on Landmark Transformation (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-15 05:47:15)
    Canada’s most storied coastal resort has entered a bold new chapter. InnVest Hotels proudly announces a multi-million dollar reimagination of The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection, ushering in a new era that blends historic East Coast charm with modern sophistication. This transformation marks a once-in-a-generation investment to the legacy of one of New Brunswick’s most treasured landmarks. As part of this transformation, the resort is redefining itself as a premier year-round destination, with enhanced experiences and the same exceptional service guests have come to expect.
  • Four Seasons Introduces New World Icons 2027 Private Jet Experience Itinerary (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-15 05:45:57)
    Celebrating 10 years in the skies, Four Seasons announces the debut of New World Icons, an all-new Private Jet Experience itinerary that invites guests to be the first to explore five first-time Private Jet destinations alongside the return of two beloved favourites, Hong Kong and Langkawi.