Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-11-25

  • Navigating the Dover to Calais and Newhaven to Dieppe Ferry Routes (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 13:22:17)
    Imagine standing on the shores of England, the brisk sea breeze tousling your hair as you gaze across the stretch of water that separates the UK from the enchanting landscapes of continental Europe. The English Channel is not just a historical buffer between cultures; it’s a pathway to adventure, a bridge between ancient castles and charming French villages.
  • Discover Tennessee’s Twinkling Holiday Magic (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 11:10:39)
    Tennessee is glowing brighter than ever this holiday season as warm spirits, dazzling displays and millions of twinkling lights transform the state into a true winter wonderland. Each year, families bundle up and set out to discover a festive kaleidoscope of color, tradition and cheer blanketing every corner of the state. From charming small towns to show-stopping light festivals, Tennessee shines with unforgettable ways to celebrate the season.
  • Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts Unveils Festive Experiences Across Its Global Collection (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 10:08:19)
    This festive season, Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts invites guests to escape the plummeting temperatures and celebrate across its distinctive collection of island retreats with a last-minute festive escape. Each property has curated its own distinct programme; look forward to flavour-led celebrations along the tranquil shores of Mauritius, Santa’s joyful arrival on the sun-drenched shores of Zanzibar, and restorative spa journeys paired with dazzling oceanfront events in the idyllic atolls of the Maldives. The Residence by Cenizaro sets the scene this holiday season, infusing every moment with festive cheer and lasting memories.
  • The Hottest New Walk in Australia for 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 09:05:20)
    Bookings are now open for the highly anticipated Ngaro Track Walk In Comfort, Queensland’s newest multi-day hiking experience on Whitsunday Island. Following a competitive tender process that commenced in June 2024, World Expeditions was appointed as the tourism partner to deliver guided walks along this landmark 32-kilometre trail – the first of its kind in the region.
  • Aimbridge Hospitality Selected to Manage Six-Hotel Portfolio in Mexico (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 06:42:31)
    Aimbridge Hospitality, the world’s leading third-party hotel management company, today announced the addition of a six-property hotel collection strategically located in key markets throughout Mexico. The portfolio will be managed by Aimbridge LATAM, the company’s dedicated division serving Latin America, leveraging regional expertise to deliver operational excellence and brand repositioning.Owned by Alliance Hotel Management, the properties are scheduled for strategic repositionings in 2026, which will involve rebranding them as voco hotels – IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium lifestyle brand. This expansion brings Aimbridge’s voco hotel count to 10, solidifying its position as the largest third-party operator of the brand
  • Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resort,marking significant milestones for the brand (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 06:39:29)
    Waldorf Astoria New York: A Grand Return to Park AvenueThe iconic Waldorf Astoria New York has officially reopened following an unprecedented restoration led bySkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). Once described by Conrad Hilton as “The Greatest of Them All,” the landmark now re-emerges with:
  • Etihad’s A380 set to Dawn in the Land of the Rising Sun (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 05:43:32)
    Etihad Airways has announced it will fly its A380 to Narita, Tokyo for Summer 2026.The renowned double-decker will begin operating between Zayed Abu Dhabi International (AUH) and Narita International (NRT) on 16 June 2026, in time for the busy summer travel season. The world’s only three-room suite in the sky, delivering Etihad’s legendary flying experience, is on its way to Japan.
  • Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Invites Discovery Along Mexico’s Emerald Coast in Riviera Nayarit (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 05:24:25)
    Where the emerald jungles of the Sierra Madre meet the golden edges of the Pacific, a new sanctuary takes shape in Riviera Nayarit. Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, opens within the private 920-acre enclave of Nauka as a rare coastal haven shaped by nature, guided by culture and defined by stillness. The resort unveils Nayarit in a way that honors its land and people, revealing a destination of rare beauty and seclusion, shaped by complete privacy, discreet luxury and the legendary anticipatory service that distinguishes the Ritz-Carlton Reserve experience.
  • The Ascott Limited honoured with duo of top titles at World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 05:24:20)
    Hospitality brand The Ascott Limited has been honoured with the title of World’s Leading Sustainable Accessibility & Inclusion Initiative 2025 by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA). At the same time, Beh Siew Kim, Managing Director, Japan & Korea, The Ascott Limited, was recognised as World’s Leading Sustainability Leader 2025.The prizes were revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.
  • Terra, Expo City Dubai honoured with World’s Leading Sustainable Venue title at WSTHA (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 05:22:51)
    Terra, Expo City Dubai has been recognised with the title World’s Leading Sustainable Venue 2025 by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA). The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.
  • Discover Puerto Rico Unveils “Mi Casa Mi Navidad”: An Immersive Digital Journey (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 05:20:00)
    In celebration of the longest holiday season in the Western Hemisphere, Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), proudly launches Mi Casa, Mi Navidad, an immersive digital experience that allows users to truly engage with the warmth, joy, and unique traditions of the Puerto Rican holiday season. Inspired by an original storybook illustrated by a local artist, this interactive hub brings to life the Island’s culture, music, and flavors through interactive storytelling and gamified elements.
  • Private, Resort-Style Island in Fiji Scheduled for Sale at Luxury Auction® Dec 19 (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 05:16:57)
    A private Fijian island in the South Pacific has been slated for sale to the highest bidder on December 19, 2025 at a luxury auction® without reserve. Known as Wavi Island, the 27-acre property is located just off Vanua Levu, Fiji’s second largest island. Wavi has been on-and-off the market, most recently asking $20 million USD. Miami-based luxury real estate auction specialist Platinum Luxury Auctions is managing the sale in cooperation with listing broker Chester Rendell of New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty.
  • Hyundai Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Mammoth Mountain to Elevate Outdoor Adventures (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 05:14:07)
    Hyundai Motor America today announced a multi-year partnership with Mammoth Mountain as part of a campaign designed to inspire outdoor exploration and create memorable experiences for adventure seekers. The partnership highlights the capabilities of the Hyundai SUV and XRT vehicle line up and Hyundai’s commitment to adventure, safety, and innovation on and off the road.
  • Welcome to Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico, Where Nature, Luxury and Culture Thrive (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 05:11:10)
    Set within and surrounded by three nature reserves along two miles (3.2 kilometres) of pristine, palm tree-lined beach, the newly refurbished Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico is now open with an enhanced program of experiences that connect guests with the natural beauty and culture of the island.
  • RESPONDING TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, AMERICAN REVOLUTION EXPERIENCE TRAVELING EXHIBIT EXTENDED 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 05:08:16)
    While millions of Americans are contemplating the people, places and events of our War for Independence, thanks to the acclaimed Ken Burns documentary airing this week on PBS, the American Battlefield Trust and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are taking that history off the screens and bringing it into communities across the country. Responding to immense public appetite for high-quality educational materials to support programming for the 250th anniversary of the conflict, they have extended the run for their joint traveling exhibit, the American Revolution Experience, by two full years, through 2027. Further, two additional copies of the exhibit are being put into circulation to reach the more than 600 sites clamoring to welcome the project, which focuses on the contributions of ordinary people to the American Revolution, rather than generals or statesmen.
  • Gaylord Hotels’ Immersive ICE! Christmas Experience Kicks off the Holiday Season (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-25 05:02:50)
    Step into the season as Gaylord Hotels’ immersive ICE!™ Christmas experience opens at six destination resorts across the country. Guests are invited to explore cherished holiday stories brought to life through more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures, meticulously crafted into floor-to-ceiling scenes. In addition to this larger-than-life frozen showcase, visitors can enjoy a full slate of festive activities, including Broadway-style cirque performances, themed character dining and a variety of classic family-friendly holiday entertainment. To buy tickets to the ICE! experience and book exclusive holiday packages, visit ICE.marriott.com.