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Experience One of Europe's Most Intense Meteor Showers from the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands offer vibrant skies and untouched landscape akin to a movie. With four UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserves, the archipelago is considered one of the best places on the planet to witness celestial events given its distinction for possessing the clearest skies in Europe.

JA Resorts & Hotels Appoints Khumar Askerova as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Indian Ocean
JA Resorts & Hotels has announced the appointment of Khumar Askerova as the new Director of Sales and Marketing for the Indian Ocean region. Khumar brings with her an impressive 25 years of experience in sales and marketing within the hospitality industry, and a key appointment to the regional team.

Viking Announces 10 Additional River Ships in Europe
Viking today announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships® to its river fleet in the coming years. To meet strong demand for European river voyages, eight of the new vessels will sail Viking's popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while two additional Viking Longships will join the fleet on the Seine River.

Introducing Billnäs Gård, Finland: A New Dedicated Holistic Space Celebrating 'Slow and Local' Life
Introducing Billnäs Gård in Finland, a new design-led hospitality concept located an hour's train and car ride from Helsinki, operating as part wellbeing-focused boutique hotel and part private hire and retreat space intermittently throughout the year. Perched on the Svartå River in the heart of the ancient Billnäs ironworks and surrounded by pristine nature, the spectacular Mediterranean-style property offers a seamless blend of wellness, creative and adventure pursuits enveloped in bespoke, modern luxury.

U.S. Travel Association Selects Detroit as Host of IPW 2028
For the first time, Detroit will serve as host site of U.S. Travel's IPW, the leading international inbound travel trade show and largest generator of travel to the United States, the association announced today. IPW will be held in the city on June 10-14, 2028.

Los Cabos leads global hospitality market over festive period
Heading into the festive season, hoteliers are preparing for a spike in demand as people look to travel. Amadeus is seeing a peak in demand over the Christmas and New Year period across major markets around the world.

Active GCC hotel development pipeline now equal to 40% of existing room supply
Latest STR report reveals GCC has more than 170,000 hotel rooms in its active development pipeline. KSA & UAE lead the GCC with 39,070 & 32,272 rooms respectively under construction. Arabian Travel Market expecting major increase in GCC participation at 2023 event as GCC governments continue to invest heavily in tourism

Amadeus brings Cytric Easy to North America with CWT deal
Amadeus will significantly grow its presence in the United States corporate travel management market by partnering with CWT to launch Cytric Easy to clients.

Marugal Hotel Management is appointed to manage the iconic Grand Hôtel Soleil d’Or in Mégève
Marugal, one of Europe’s leading white-label hotel management companies, has added the Grand Hôtel Soleil d’Or in Mégève to its portfolio of fourteen individual luxury hotels. Each hotel in the portfolio is entirely different to the others, but they are bound by a golden thread of simple luxury, a spirit of generosity - and true excellence.

Gate Gourmet serves up Christmas cheer with its airline partners
Virgin Atlantic dishes up special Christmas treats for the holiday season with turkey meals and a choice of two festive desserts Air Canada will serve traditional Christmas dinners, while LATAM Airlines offers meals infused with holiday spices

ETIHAD AND TAP AIR PORTUGAL CODESHARE OPENS UP EXCITING NEW DESTINATIONS
National carriers of UAE and Portugal team up to offer more destinations and greater choice Networks of both airlines complement each other unleashing seamless travel to destinations across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

Air New Zealand is chasing the Christmas spirit in latest video
High-flying action meets festive fun in Air New Zealand's new Christmas campaign, The Great Christmas Chase, where one flight attendant takes the airline's famous manaaki to new heights – all in the name of Christmas spirit.