Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-12-04

  • A BETTER WAY TO FLY (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 11:57:56)
    TAP Air Portugal introduces a new cabin that offers more space, more privacy, comfort, and a superior travel experience.Starting summer 2026, TAP Air Portugal will launch a new cabin, designed to give the consumer more choice between Economy and Business class. Available on long-haul flights aboard the A330 and A321LR fleets, this innovative product responds to evolving travel trends and the growing demand for enhanced comfort, privacy and differentiated services.
  • Soundstorm 2025: 5 Reasons Why This Riyadh Festival Is the Only Place to Be This Winter (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 11:54:01)
    Soundstorm is back and ready to electrify Riyadh this December, and trust us, you do not want to miss this unforgettable party under the stars. The three-day event, set against the backdrop of Banban, in the outskirts of Riyadh, brings together hundreds of thousands of attendees, global superstars, and emerging regional talent in the largest music festival in the region.Since 2019, Soundstorm has signaled a new rhythm for Saudi. It’s a celebration of sound, artistic expression, and creative energy that embodies an evolving musical identity and Saudi’s incredible trajectory as a major player in the entertainment and music space.From ground-breaking performances to Saudi’s evolving cultural landscape, here’s why Soundstorm 2025 is THE destination this winter:
  • WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES SIX NEW ROUTES TO GREEK ISLANDS AND EUROPEAN HOTSPOTS (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 11:51:40)
    Wizz Air today announces the launch of six new routes from London Luton Airport.From next spring, Wizz Air customers will be able to reach four new destinations across Greece: Chania, Mykonos, Rhodes, Zakynthos, alongside two additional routes to the European cities of Bordeaux and Dortmund.
  • Design Hotels Boosts Growth in Asia Pacific with Fourteen Landmark Signings (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 10:30:13)
    Design Hotels, a global community for independent, design-driven hotels, has announced the addition of more than 14 properties across Asia Pacific, with the region accounting for a record 28% of the brand’s overall portfolio global growth in 2025, a first for the brand.The strategic expansion underlines the brand’s commitment to strengthening its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality markets, while supporting pioneering hoteliers who redefine travel through design, culture, and authentic local connections.
  • Why Visibility Over Vehicle Fleets Matters for Logistics and Travel Providers (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 10:28:08)
    Keeping a fleet on schedule isn’t always easy. Delays occur, costs fluctuate, and drivers require clear direction to prevent downtime. For firms managing logistics or operating in the travel sector, better visibility over vehicle activity isn’t something to overlook. It enables teams to manage resources in real-time and make faster decisions, helping everything run more smoothly.
  • Montego Bay on Track for December 15 Reopening as Tourism Earnings Hit US$2.9 Billion (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 10:17:56)
    Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett wrapped up a recent Tourism Recovery Tour of Montego Bay with news that despite the impact of Hurricane Melissa last month, the destination area is on target to officially reopen for business on December 15, 2025. The announcement comes as Minister Bartlett also revealed that since the start of 2025 the sector has recorded tourism earnings of US$2.9 billion.
  • St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Introduces St. Regis Estates (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 10:02:54)
    St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today unveils St. Regis Estates, an ultra-exclusive brand expression reserved for legacy-rich, leisure-led estates – rarified hotels defined by significant history, expansive grounds, and extraordinary amenities.Born from a rising desire for privacy, authenticity, and a deeper emotional connection to place, St. Regis Estates brings the House of Astor’s tradition of grand estate living into the modern era. Just as generations of Astors cultivated extraordinary homes both within the city and across the countryside, their retreat estates offered another expression of their lifestyle – places where natural beauty, refined simplicity, and cultural connection created space for meaningful celebration. St. Regis Estates continues that legacy for today’s luxury traveler, introducing destinations shaped by character, setting, and heritage rather than spectacle or trend.
  • Lufthansa joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 09:29:15)
    Lufthansa joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program on December 1. The global program to support people with invisible disabilities enables affected individuals to discreetly indicate their needs in public spaces. The symbol is a yellow sunflower on a green background, usually in the form of a lanyard with a pendant. The “Sunflower” is used in many public, high-traffic locations such as airports, train stations, supermarkets, theaters, and universities. The Lufthansa Group’s goal is to have all its airlines join the program by the end of 2026. Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, SWISS, and now Lufthansa are already on board.
  • Etihad Airways Set for a Record Winter Travel Period as Demand Peaks Across Global Network (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 07:38:10)
    Etihad Airways is preparing for one of its busiest winter travel seasons to date, with December expected to welcome more than 2 million guests through Abu Dhabi as travellers celebrate the festive season. While UAE residents take advantage of extended school holidays to travel, the capital’s expanding cultural and leisure offerings are attracting visitors from around the world. The strong demand reflects Abu Dhabi’s rising appeal as a global destination and Etihad’s accelerated network growth throughout 2025.With newly launched routes, additional frequencies across high-demand markets, and enhanced connectivity through Zayed International Airport, guests flying to or transiting through Abu Dhabi this December will benefit from a smooth, efficient, and well-coordinated airport experience. Etihad continues to enhance the end-to-end journey in collaboration with its airport partners, ensuring guests enjoy reliable and seamless travel throughout the peak season.
  • Jetstar celebrates 20 years in Christchurch (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 07:34:02)
    Jetstar’s first-ever direct flight between Hamilton and Christchurch took off Monday, as the airline celebrated 20 years of operations in Christchurch.The new daily service, operated by Jetstar’s A320 aircraft, will provide more than 135,000 new low-cost seats annually on the route
  • TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways (SAA) announce new codeshare agreement (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 07:31:34)
    TAAG Angola Airlines and South African Airways (SAA) proudly announce a strategic codeshare agreement to enhance regional and intercontinental connectivity. This partnership strengthens the networks of both airlines, leveraging Luanda, Johannesburg, and Cape Town as key hubs for seamless travel across Africa and beyond.
  • Lufthansa Group further expands group-wide fuel efficiency program (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 07:27:28)
    The Lufthansa Group is further expanding its group-wide fuel efficiency program, “OPS Sustainability.” The aim is to make the operational processes of all Lufthansa Group airlines more sustainable by increasing efficiency. Since 2022, more than 90 individual measures have helped to save a total of around 54,000 metric tonnes of kerosene, thereby permanently avoiding around 170,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. This corresponds to the fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions of 640 round-trip flights on the Munich–New York route with an Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Now, further measures are being added: The company has set itself the goal of avoiding around 50,000 additional tonnes of CO₂ annually across the group by the end of 2028, among other things by using new digital tools and data-based decision models. This corresponds to an additional annual fuel saving of over 15,200 metric tonnes.
  • Steppes Travel Announces New Cultural Journey to Iraq Led by Artist, Sylvie Franquet (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 07:25:17)
    WHY IRAQ? WHY NOW?Long overlooked and often misunderstood, Iraq is re-emerging as a destination of profound cultural and historical significance. Known as the heart of ancient Mesopotamia - where writing, law, and urban life first took shape - Iraq has thousands of years of human history. Today, as the country gains interest in the tourism industry, travellers have a chance to witness a place where ancient legacies and modern resilience coexist.
  • Move Over, London: Milan Just Unveiled Europe’s Most Elegant Ice Rink (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 07:22:54)
    Portrait Milano, part of the Lungarno Collection, has transformed its Piazza del Quadrilatero into a winter destination with the launch of The Gift: Portrait of a Winter’s Tale - a large open-air ice-skating rink set in the heart of Milan. Open daily from 11am to 7pm until 6 January 2026, the rink invites residents, families, and visitors to experience the festive season in a uniquely atmospheric setting.Admission is €15, with all proceeds donated to Fondazione Mente, the Milan-based organisation supporting children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Experience the Yukon’s Authentic Indigenous Culture in 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 07:20:24)
    First Nations history runs as deep as the rivers in the Yukon. The territory has a rich and varied Indigenous culture, and visitors can experience this diversity in 2026 through vibrant events, historic attractions, and new immersive adventures. Here, travellers can step into a lifestyle dating back more than 12,000 years and learn about the 14 distinct First Nations, each with its own traditions and heritage.
  • New Cycling, Tea and Tasting Experiences Launch in Shizuoka (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 07:15:41)
    Shizuoka, just an hour from Tokyo by bullet train, is welcoming visitors with a host of new experiences that spotlight its scenery, flavours and culture. This season brings the opening of Bentenjima Cycle Gate on the shores of Lake Hamana, offering bicycle rentals and a new beginner-friendly route, the return of the popular Suruga Afternoon Tea and the debut of the Soratto Makinohara roadside station - making it an ideal time to explore the region.
  • Abu Dhabi Welcomes the World: Zayed National Museum Opens Its Doors (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 07:05:59)
    A New Cultural Beacon on Saadiyat IslandYesterday, Abu Dhabi unveiled a landmark that’s long been anticipated — the Zayed National Museum. Located in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District, the museum rises like a modern monument, its sleek steel-winged towers reaching skyward as a symbolic tribute. Designed by the acclaimed architectural firm Foster + Partners, the building’s shape is inspired by a falcon in flight — a nod to a deeply rooted cultural symbol in the UAE.From above you’ll see five soaring towers — each evocative of a falcon’s feather — that together create a dramatic skyline against the Abu Dhabi coast. As dusk settles, the museum glows, bridging the city’s past and its ambitious future.
  • United Airlines and Travelport Announce Long-Term Strategic Relationship (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 07:03:07)
    United Airlines and Travelport have entered into a strategic relationship that represents a new model of collaboration between an airline and a multi-source content provider.This marks a significant evolution from the traditional airline-distributor relationship, with teams from both companies working closely together to enable new capabilities and functionality for agency and corporate buying communities.
  • A NEW ERA FOR MAURITIUS’ MOST PRESTIGIOUS COASTAL ESTATE (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-04 06:59:48)
    Anahita Golf & Spa Resort has unveiled, on the 1st of December, its new identity: The Bay Club at Anahita. Set on the stunning bay of Mauritius East coast, the new brand celebrates a refined seaside lifestyle-where life unfolds by the water, on the water, and along the gentle flow of the lagoon. Guests and residents are invited to savour the island’s tropical charm and rediscover one of its most exceptional estates.