Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-01-25

  • Trip.com Group Highlights Growth in Spain’s Asia Travel Market and Expanding Inbound Demand (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-25 14:45:17)
    Trip.com Group reports strong growth in travel flows between Spain and Asia in 2025, with rising demand from Spanish travellers to destinations such as Japan, South Korea, Thailand and China, alongside increasing interest in Spain from Asian markets. Hotel bookings are a key driver of this growth, reflecting longer stays and deeper engagement with destinations. Meanwhile, European inbound travel to Spain remains stable, with the UK, France and Germany leading source markets.
  • Meliá Hotels International and Grupo Puntacana join forces to develop Paradisus Miches (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-25 08:46:47)
    Meliá Hotels International, through a strategic alliance with Grupo Puntacana, has announced the signing of Paradisus Miches, an exclusive, newly built resort that will strengthen the company’s presence in the Dominican Republic and support the positioning of Miches as one of the country’s next major tourism destinations.Paradisus Miches will become Meliá‘s eleventh hotel in the Dominican Republic, including properties currently in operation and under development, and will be the first in this high-potential area.
  • A Canyon Oasis: Six Senses Desert Sanctuary to Emerge in Southern Utah (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-25 08:44:37)
    IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the signing of the 480-acre Six Senses Camp Korongo resort and residential community near Kanab, at the heart of southern Utah’s most sought-after destinations. Anticipated to open in 2029, Six Senses Camp Korongo will offer a desert sanctuary anchored in stunning canyon views and pay homage to the location’s cultural history.
  • Hotel Heron, An Aparium Group Hotel, Joins Curio Collection by Hilton (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-25 08:40:09)
    Hotel Heron, an Aparium hotel known for its thoughtful design and connection to the local community, has announced its transition to Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of individually remarkable hotels hand-picked to immerse guests in the world’s most sought-after destinations. The 134-room property will retain its distinct character as it continues to be managed by Aparium.
  • Kids & Teens Stay Free with Hilton for the Ultimate All‑Inclusive Family Getaway in 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-25 08:37:23)
    Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report shows nearly half of global Hilton team members have seen an increase in multigenerational trips — a signal that families are prioritizing quality time with loved ones as part of their travel plans.As families look ahead to spring and summer travel, Hilton is making it easier than ever to plan a getaway everyone will love. For a limited time, select Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts are offering a Kids & Teens Stay Free promotion, giving families more options to explore, relax and reconnect.
  • Visit Frederick Unveils 2026-2031 Strategic Plan to Guide Tourism Growth (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-25 08:34:09)
    Visit Frederick has formally adopted its Strategic Plan for 2026–2031, a five-year roadmap designed to guide tourism growth while protecting quality of life for residents across Frederick County. The plan outlines a clear vision for strengthening the visitor economy through collaboration, stewardship, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring tourism continues to deliver meaningful benefits to the community.
  • Tourism Must Be Led as Economic Infrastructure to Drive Growth and Resilience (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-25 08:32:06)
    At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, delivered a clear message to global leaders: tourism must be led as economic infrastructure if it is to drive growth, resilience, and human connection in an increasingly fragmented world.