Day Headlines in Travel News: 2025-12-16

  • Backpacking Colombia: How Check Mig Paperwork Changed Our Plans (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 09:56:20)
    Flying to Colombia? Don’t get caught by the mandatory Check Mig (Entry & Exit) forms. See the two-form reality that throws off most backpackers’ spontaneous plans.
  • LATAM Brasil and Revo launch unique partnership offering exclusive benefits for loyalty customers (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:42:33)
    In a first-of-its-kind partnership for both the commercial and urban aviation sectors in South America, LATAM Airlines Brazil and Revo are introducing exclusive benefits for their most loyal customers. Beginning December 10, Black Signature and Black members of LATAM Pass, LATAM Airlines’ loyalty program, will earn miles when flying with Revo on the routes connecting Faria Lima (São Paulo) to Guarulhos International Airport.
  • His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Launches “Al Khail Square” (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:39:17)
    His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Supreme Chairman of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, has launched Al Khail Square, an integrated development project at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club designed to elevate the equestrian sector and celebrate its deep-rooted heritage within a contemporary urban setting.
  • Cirque du Soleil and Grupo Vidanta Presented the Highly-Anticipated World Premiere of LUDÕ (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:37:46)
    Some stories are not meant to be told, they are meant to be lived. Last night, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Grupo Vidanta proudly unveiled LUDÕ, a first-of-its-kind submersive aquatic dinner show where the language of water, memory, and imagination collide to create an unprecedented sensory experience. LUDÕ marks Cirque du Soleil’s second resident production in Latin America and a historic new chapter for entertainment in Mexico.
  • SEABOURN SECURES DEAL WITH IMG TO BROADCAST FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ LIVE ACROSS OCEAN FLEET (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:35:42)
    Seabourn, the leader in luxury cruising and expedition travel, announced that it has secured the rights from IMG to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 26™ live across its ocean fleet. From June 11 through July 19, 2026, guests aboard Seabourn’s three ocean ships will have the opportunity to watch all 104 matches of the tournament, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, on Sport 24 Special Event Channels.
  • Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai Welcomes Heath Gordon as Executive Chef (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:33:35)
    Marking a fresh chapter in its culinary journey, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai announces the appointment of Heath Gordon as its new Executive Chef. Bringing over two decades of experience spanning Australia, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Chef Heath takes charge of the Resort’s entire dining portfolio, blending global influences with the vibrancy of Central Vietnam.
  • From Ibizan Shores to Alpine Snow: Cult restaurant Pom Thaï Opens in Courchevel 1850 (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:30:38)
    This December, the spirit of Ibiza meets the slopes of the French Alps as beloved Thai restaurant Pom Thaï officially opens its doors in Courchevel 1850. After years of building a cult following among Ibiza’s gastronomes, DJs, and creatives, the restaurant is proud to bring its signature blend of authentic Thai flavours, artful ambience and wine-centric hospitality to one of Europe’s most sought-after ski resorts.
  • RWANDAIR’S NEW KIGALI–ZANZIBAR–MOMBASA ROUTE GAINS STRONG EARLY MOMENTUM (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:28:48)
    RwandAir’s newly launched Kigali–Zanzibar–Mombasa service is already recording strong early uptake, just a week after the inaugural flights linked the three destinations for the first time. The route, which marked RwandAir’s return to Mombasa and introduced Zanzibar as its new island destination, is operated four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
  • St. Regis and STAUD Unveil a Winter Capsule Inspired by Après Ski Style (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:25:37)
    St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and STAUD debut their second capsule collaboration, unveiling an exclusive winter collection shaped by the elegance and energy of the St. Regis Snow Polo Championship in Aspen, alongside a dedicated pop-up boutique at The St. Regis Aspen Resort. Following the success of their inaugural resort accessories collection earlier this year, the winter capsule extends the partnership between the luxury heritage hospitality brand and the acclaimed fashion label—evolving from intimate capsule moments into a ski-centric collection and a fully immersive retail experience that brings St. Regis and STAUD’s world to life in Aspen.
  • Cheval Blanc Courchevel introduces the Guerlain Winter Hive (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:22:27)
    Cheval Blanc Courchevel introduces the Guerlain Winter Hive, a dedicated alpine beauty and wellness space located directly at the foot of the slopes. Open throughout the winter season, the Winter Hive offers express Guerlain treatments and High Perfumery services designed for guests seeking efficient, high-performance care before or after skiing.Architecturally conceived as a compact, glass-enclosed structure inspired by Guerlain’s Bee emblem, the Winter Hive integrates seamlessly into its alpine surroundings. Featuring honeycomb detailing, reflective surfaces, and locally sourced woods, the space combines durability, thermal efficiency, and contemporary design while maintaining a strong environmental focus.
  • Club Med Expands Brand Presence in Canada (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:16:40)
    Club Med, the world leader in premium all-inclusive mountain and beach resorts, today announced the development of Club Med Tremblant, marking a strategic expansion of its presence in North America. The new resort marks the brand’s second Canadian resort, after the successful opening of Club Med Québec Charlevoix in 2021 and elevates Club Med’s global mountain leadership with existing resorts in Canada, France, Italy, China, Switzerland, and Japan.
  • BTN Exclusive interview with Alex Mifsud, co-founder and CEO of embedded finance platform Weavr (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:11:17)
    Alex Mifsud, co-founder and CEO of embedded finance platform Weavr, discusses the state of the industry, some of 2025’s key themes and predictions for 2026.Prior to founding Weavr, Alex co-founded Entropay, launching Europe’s first consumer virtual prepaid card.Later, Alex co-founded Ixaris, a B2B payments technology company that pioneered the use of virtual cards in the Insurance and Travel value chains.Some of Alex’s biggest achievements as Weavr CEO have included raising a $40m Series-A round, acquiring digital-payments platform, Comma, and most recently securing an EMI licence from the Maltese Financial Services Authority.Now, with airlines going bust from time to time, the refund process for customers is often complex and long. Weavr’s embedded finance solution for travel agents is simplifying this process and making it much easier for customers.
  • WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES AS ROMA PARTNERSHIP (Breaking Travel News 2025-12-16 07:07:00)
    Wizz Air – one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines and a top carrier in Italy’s aviation landscape – is proud to unveil a major new partnership with Serie A club AS Roma.The agreement – the airline’s first with a football club – names Wizz Air as a Main Partner of the Club and introduces a prominent sleeve sponsorship debuting on 15 December. Under this partnership, Wizz Air will also become the Official Airline of AS Roma, flying the First Team to their domestic matches throughout the season.