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Hilton Announces Partnership with INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea
Hilton has announced the signing of a landmark agreement between its flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, one of Asia’s premier leisure destinations. INSPIRE Entertainment Resort will continue to manage the property under a franchise agreement. South Korea is a premier destination for leisure travel within Asia, attracting a growing number of visitors each year. The nation’s vibrant tourism industry shows no signs of slowing down, with increasing interest from both domestic and international travelers.
Hilton Debuts Hilton Garden Inn Mexico City Polanco
Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Mexico City Polanco, a 10-story hotel strategically located in the stylish Polanco neighborhood known for its cultural attractions, posh shopping district and worldly cuisine and vibrant nightlife. Owned by Grupo Hotelero Gosa, the hotel features 81 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and an outdoor restaurant with views of the Chapultepec Castle, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Oman to open 9,600 new hotel rooms by 2030 as hospitality sector enters new era
Oman is set to open 9,600 new hotel rooms between now and 2030, with 2,600 scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, says leading real estate advisory group and property consultant, Cavendish Maxwell. The upcoming keys will boost Oman’s existing inventory of 36,000 rooms by more than 25%, the company said. Cavendish Maxwell’s latest Oman Hospitality Market Performance insight and analysis reveals that 3-5 star hotel revenues rose to OMR141.2 million (US$367 million) in the first half of 2025, an increase of 18.2% on H1 last year. Room revenues contributed OMR83.7 million (US$217.5 million) – up nearly 22%.
Synergy – the Retreat Show Returns for Fourth Edition With Dynamic International Line-Up of Speakers
With just days to go before this year's Synergy – The Retreat Show takes place, the world's only international trade show exclusively dedicated to wellness travel is excited to reveal its programme and speaker line-up of its fourth and most resonant edition. Held in the enchanting blue zone of Sardinia, Italy, from 7th to 10th October 2025, the show will gather global wellness leaders, visionaries and creatives under the transformative theme “The Role of the Arts in Healing.”
A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection by Global Mixologist Rob Floyd Now Available on Amazon
Created in partnership with Princess Cruises, world-renowned global mixologist and Princess ambassador Rob Floyd presents Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection – an imaginative and interactive cocktail book now available on Amazon and onboard all 17 Princess ships.
FAIRMONT MAYAKOBA REIMAGINES DÍA DE MUERTOS WITH BESPOKE THREE-DAY CELEBRATION
Fairmont Mayakoba, the luxury beachfront haven set in the heart of Mexico's Riviera Maya, unveils a multi-day celebration of Día de Muertos, one of the country's most vibrant and beloved holidays. From October 31 to November 2, the idyllic seaside escape will bring treasured traditions to life through vibrant celebrations, hands-on workshops, and chef-driven experiences amidst the lush mangroves, tranquil canals, and pristine white-sand beaches.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism announces curatorial team and exhibition venues
Building on the success of its inaugural edition, Manar Abu Dhabi will once again illuminate the archipelagos, mangroves, and oases of Abu Dhabi from November 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), this public light art exhibition aims to inspire creativity and celebrate the emirate's unique natural landscapes.
British Airways Holidays Partners with Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, today announced it has been selected by British Airways Holidays to support in the design and delivery of a market-leading digital retail platform that will offer customers an improved experience which aims to guide and assist them throughout their travel experience.
World Travel Awards winners unveiled at star-studded Saint Lucia ceremony
The finest travel brands from across the Caribbean and North America have been honoured at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in Saint Lucia. The industry elite gathered on the paradise island for the Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 to discover who amongst them had been crowned the best of the best. The red carpet evening, hosted at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian, marked the third leg of the WTA’s Grand Tour 2025 – a global search for the finest travel and tourism organisations. The breadth and depth of Saint Lucia’s tourism offerings were reinforced with two key awards: the majestic island was named ‘Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Adventure Destination’. Turks & Caicos was voted ‘Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination’. The Bahamas took the title of ‘Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination’. Jamaica emerged triumphed as ‘Caribbean’s Leading Destination’, as well as ‘Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination’ and ‘Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board’.
SAN ANTONIO DECLARES OCTOBER "SPIRIT SEASON"
This October, San Antonio invites visitors to experience Spirit Season, a citywide, more-than-month-long celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) filled with vibrant altars, illuminated river parades, live performances, art installations, and community festivals. From October 3 to November 14, 2025, the city transforms into the nation's premier destination for this moving cultural tradition.
Zip Aviation Makes History at 2025 Ryder Cup with Record-Breaking Helicopter Operation
Zip Aviation made aviation history at the 2025 Ryder Cup, executing a record-breaking helicopter operation that set a new benchmark for event airlift logistics. Over the course of the championship at Bethpage Black, Zip Aviation conducted more than 300 flights carrying over 2,000 passengers, marking a historic milestone in both scale and precision for the aviation industry.
SOUTHWEST IS ADDING ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, TO ITS NETWORK IN 2026
Southwest Airlines Co is keeping the sun up all night on its network expansion party with the intention to begin service at Anchorage, Alaska's Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the first half of 2026. Southwest Airlines® is scheduled to make flights available for purchase as part of its next schedule extension coming this month.