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09/10/2025

Scandinavia’s premier sustainable luxury travel curator launches expedition where learned survival skills complement transformative, skills-based, community-driven experiences in the Norwegian Arctic, March 25–April 1, 2026

09/10/2025

The Calile Hotel has been awarded One Key in the MICHELIN Guide Hotels’ inaugural global Key award ceremony held in Paris last night, becoming one of the first hotels in Australia to receive this prestigious accolade.

09/10/2025

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09/10/2025

Etihad Airways has launched new daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa, strengthening links between the UAE and Ethiopia while enhancing onward connectivity across Africa.

The service marks Etihad’s debut into Ethiopia, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation hubs. The launch also coincides with the formal activation of Etihad’s landmark Joint Venture with Ethiopian Airlines, announced earlier this year, which enhances collaboration between the two flag carriers and expands seamless travel options between Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Under the new Joint Venture, Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines will coordinate schedules and jointly develop routes, offering guests more choice and convenience while strengthening trade, tourism and cultural links between both regions. The agreement also paves the way for broader cooperation in areas including loyalty programmes, training and cargo, underscoring the airlines’ shared commitment to deliver a smoother, more connected travel experience for guests.

Etihad Airways has launched new daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa, strengthening links between the UAE and Ethiopia while enhancing onward connectivity across Africa. The service marks Etihad’s debut into Ethiopia, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the world’s fastest-gr...

09/10/2025

Italy strengthens its position as the top destination among European travellers, according to the latest Italy Digital Destination Report 2025, conducted by The Data Appeal Company in collaboration with Mabrian, both part of the Almawave Group.

This year’s analysis examined 29.5 million digital traces across 772.000 points of interest — including accommodations, short-term rentals, attractions, cultural sites, and restaurants — to capture travellers’ perceptions and experiences across the country between 1 September 2024 and 16 August 2025.

Italy strengthens its position as the top destination among European travellers, according to the latest Italy Digital Destination Report 2025, conducted by The Data Appeal Company in collaboration with Mabrian, both part of the Almawave Group. This year’s analysis examined 29.5 million digital tr...

09/10/2025

Dida, a global AI-first travel technology group, has announced the launch of its pioneering ‘Future of Travel’ Innovation Challenge, in partnership with Headstart Global, designed to empower UK university students to reimagine the future of global travel through creativity, innovation, and technology.

Hosted by Dida, the challenge brings together elite teams from leading universities across the UK - including the London School of Economics, University College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Warwick and the University of Manchester among others - to develop solutions that address some of the most exciting frontiers in travel technology.

Dida, a global AI-first travel technology group, has announced the launch of its pioneering ‘Future of Travel’ Innovation Challenge, in partnership with Headstart Global, designed to empower UK university students to reimagine the future of global travel through creativity, innovation, and techn...

09/10/2025

Day 2 of the World Aviation Festival 2025 in Lisbon brought together some of the most influential voices in global aviation, with government leaders, airline CEOs, and industry innovators addressing the sector’s defining challenges – resilience in a geopolitical world of uncertainty, the urgent need for decarbonisation, and the transformative potential of technology.

Over 4,500 global leaders are attending the festival at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, with more than 600 speakers and 400 travel tech companies showcasing the latest developments in aviation.

Day 2 of the World Aviation Festival 2025 in Lisbon brought together some of the most influential voices in global aviation, with government leaders, airline CEOs, and industry innovators addressing the sector’s defining challenges – resilience in a geopolitical world of uncertainty, the urgent ...

09/10/2025

MSC Cruises opened sales today for its Summer 2027 Alaska cruises. Starting April 26, 2027, MSC Poesia will sail from Seattle and offer seven-night itineraries to some of the region’s most breathtaking destinations, departing each Monday through September 2027.

09/10/2025

Food as the destination. Sweat-and-spa escapes. Tech-enhanced experiences. Travellers are rewriting the rulebook on why they travel, opting for meaning over mileage, and experiences over rote itineraries. Trip.com Group and Google explore this shift in Why Travel?, a new global consumer report that examines the intersection of purpose, people and place in travel.

Food as the destination. Sweat-and-spa escapes. Tech-enhanced experiences. Travellers are rewriting the rulebook on why they travel, opting for meaning over mileage, and experiences over rote itineraries. Trip.com Group and Google explore this shift in Why Travel?, a new global consumer report that....

09/10/2025

Noctourism, the recent trend of exploring the world after dark, is making its mark on travel this year.

Nocturnal excursions rose by 25 percent in 2024. A recent survey showed 62 percent of global respondents are considering trips with nighttime experiences.
Amid overtourism, noctourism offers visitors opportunities to experience renowned sights in a transformed ambience after sunset.

Noctourism, the recent trend of exploring the world after dark, is making its mark on travel this year. Nocturnal excursions rose by 25 percent in 2024. A recent survey showed 62 percent of global respondents are considering trips with nighttime experiences. Amid overtourism, noctourism offers visit...

09/10/2025

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is ushering in a fresh chapter of family-focused luxury on the island’s northern coast, unveiling a collection of reimagined spaces and experiences that bring together culture, creativity, and connection. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the serene waters of Bophut Beach, the resort invites families to slow down, explore, and rediscover the joy of shared experiences through its newly launched facilities and signature programmes.

Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is ushering in a fresh chapter of family-focused luxury on the island’s northern coast, unveiling a collection of reimagined spaces and experiences that bring together culture, creativity, and connection. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the serene waters of...

09/10/2025

Costa Rica’s luxury hospitality scene is experiencing a defining moment as world-renowned hotel brands unveil new developments and transformations that promise to elevate the nation’s position as a premier global destination. From sweeping renovations along Matapalo Beach to new luxury launches on the Gulf of Papagayo, the country is attracting travelers seeking immersive experiences rooted in its Pura Vida spirit and natural beauty.

Costa Rica’s luxury hospitality scene is experiencing a defining moment as world-renowned hotel brands unveil new developments and transformations that promise to elevate the nation’s position as a premier global destination. From sweeping renovations along Matapalo Beach to new luxury launches ...