Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-11-29

  • On March 29, 2026, World of Frozen - will open within Disney Adventure World (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-29 07:17:42)
    120 days before Walt Disney Studios Park transforms into Disney Adventure World with the opening of Adventure Way— a majestic new main avenue featuring entertainment, a brand-new attraction inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Tangled, 14 new dining locations — and the debut of an immense lake called Adventure Bay, with a breathtaking nighttime spectacular. The highlight of this expansion, the impressive brand-new World of Frozen, will fully immerse guests into the heart of the iconic films. The Kingdom of Arendelle, recreated on a life-size scale, will feature a new family-friendly attraction, a daytime show, a royal encounter with queens Anna and Elsa, interactions with beloved characters including a true-to-size Olaf made possible thanks to next-generation robotic figures demonstrated today by Walt Disney Imagineering team, a tavern, and shops. This monumental expansion is set to captivate and amaze guests at every turn.
  • Baymont by Wyndham Makes Asia Pacific Debut in Kunming, China (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-29 07:09:55)
    Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has expanded its global footprint with the Asia-Pacific debut of its Baymont by Wyndham® brand, opening the Baymont Kunming Wuhua in the heart of the Yunnan capital’s commercial center. The arrival marks Baymont’s first property outside the Americas and underscores Wyndham’s continued strategic push into the region’s fast-growing midscale hotel segment.
  • SAN ANTONIO LIGHTS UP THE 2025 HOLIDAYS WITH PARADES, FOOD, AND FESTIVE FUN (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-29 07:07:42)
    San Antonio’s holiday season celebrates the city’s rich mix of cultures and traditions. From the candle-lit processions of Las Posadas at San Fernando Cathedral and the UNESCO World Heritage Spanish Colonial Missions, held December 16-23, to La Gran Tamalada on December 13 at Historic Market Square, where families gather to make tamales by hand, the season is filled with warmth and connection. Here are some Alamo City holiday happenings:
  • CLUB MED LAUNCHES 2025 BLACK FRIDAY SALE WITH UP TO 50% OFF PREMIUM ALL-INCLUSIVE ESCAPES (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-29 07:05:36)
    Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, operating nearly 60 resorts in stunning locations around the world including North and South America, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean, announces its highly anticipated 2025 Black Friday Sale, offering travelers some of the brand’s best deals of the year across its premium sun and ski resorts.Now through December 4, 2025, U.S. guests can book travel for stays from December 6, 2025, through June 19, 2026. The Black Friday sale includes:
  • USA, France and Canada Lead the World’s Most-Visited Destinations of 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-29 07:02:18)
    The USA, France and Canada stand at the top of this year’s ranking, followed by Italy, Australia, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan and Portugal. Together, these ten destinations outline the evolving emotional and cultural priorities of modern travellers around the world.
  • Deepika Padukone Becomes Experience Abu Dhabi’s Newest Brand Ambassador (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-29 06:59:04)
    Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, has announced Deepika Padukone as the newest regional brand ambassador. Deepika joins her husband, Bollywood Icon Ranveer Singh, who has been Experience Abu Dhabi’s brand ambassador since 2023, officially making them the first Bollywood power couple to represent the destination together.
  • THE LEELA PALACES, HOTELS AND RESORTS CERTIFIED AS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-29 06:57:01)
    Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work®, reaffirming its position as one of India’s most respected hospitality brands and an employer of choice. The certification is awarded by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. It is based entirely on employee feedback along with an independent and rigorous evaluation of the organisation’s culture, trust index and people practices.
  • InterContinental New York Times Square Celebrates the 2025 Holiday Season With Festive Programming (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-29 06:55:55)
    InterContinental New York Times Square ideally situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan’s Theatre District, welcomes guests to a season of memorable holiday magic. With spacious accommodations, spectacular skyline views, and a host of festive on-property experiences, the hotel invites visitors of all ages to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in true New York style.
  • Spirit Airlines’ Black & Yellow Friday Deals Have Landed (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-29 06:50:56)
    The gift of travel savings is wrapped in black and yellow this holiday season. Spirit Airlines today unveiled its Black & Yellow Friday deals, giving travelers savings on their next trip this holiday season and into 2026. Travelers can take advantage of exclusive deals from the carrier including one-way flights starting at $251 for Saver$ Club members and $301 for non-members, exciting Spirit Vacations® packages, Free Spirit® bonus points promotions, discounted Spirit Saver$ Club membership and more.“It’s one of the best times of the year to score great deals on travel, and we’re kicking off our Black & Yellow Friday with great offers for booking that next vacation,” said Rana Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Spirit Airlines. “We’re here to deliver unmatched value, and we will continue to show up for our Guests this holiday season and beyond with an elevated experience and great deals.”
  • Jubilee drives St Peter’s Basilica in Rome to a +93% surge in visitor activity (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-29 06:45:59)
    A new report by The Data Appeal Company, the leading tourism intelligence firm part of the Almawave Group, by analysing thousands of reviews, OTA rates, and digital traces, reveals how the Holy Year reshaped tourism, visitor experience, and the global perception of Rome.The Jubilee ultimately redirected visitor flows, spread spending across flexible accommodation types, and enhanced the perception of Christianity’s symbolic sites.Although traditionally popular attractions such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon remained on the podium, Vatican landmarks saw unprecedented growth. St Peter’s Basilica experienced a remarkable +93% increase in digital traces, while maintaining an exceptionally high Sentiment Score of 94.5/100. Much of this growth was likely fuelled by Jubilee pilgrims coming specifically to cross the Holy Door, a key rite available only during the Holy Year. In parallel, the Vatican Museums recorded a more moderate yet significant rise with +10% in digital traces and a Sentiment Score of 89.7/100, up 2.4 points from 2024.
  • City Breaks surge in Europe, with Barcelona and Madrid among fastest-growing destinations (Breaking Travel News 2025-11-29 06:41:37)
    RateGain’s hotel booking data for the Christmas holidays — covering stays from December 20 to January 4 [1]— shows a clear surge in European city breaks. Paris and London, traditionally high-demand destinations, continue to top the list, but this time with more moderate growth of 22% and 31% respectively compared to the same period last year.Spain is leading hotel bookings growth, with Madrid (+75%) and Barcelona (+46%) at the forefront, placing them in third and fourth position in the global ranking of most demanded European cities. Rome, renowned for its cultural heritage, ranks fifth with a notable 49% increase in bookings, while Warsaw records a 51% rise, highlighting travellers’ growing interest in cultural tourism.