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Turkish Airlines Launches Flights to Seville, Its Sixth Destination in Spain
Turkish Airlines has added Seville, one of Spain’s most prominent tourism hubs, to its Southern Europe network, further strengthening its global connectivity. With this launch, Seville becomes the airline’s sixth destination in Spain after Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, and Bilbao.
High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (Montreal, 23 September-3 October 2025). ICAO has accepted 14 working papers authored by IATA covering a wide range of topics for the Assembly’s consideration.
ITT Future You Forum lined up for WTM London 2025
World Travel Market London (WTM London), organised by RX, is delighted to announce that the ITT Future You Forum will take place at this year’s event, continuing a partnership that has been in place since 2009.
IBS Software and Emirates Skywards Launch Strategic Partnership
IBS Software, a global leader in SaaS solutions for the travel industry, today announced the successful go-live of its cloud-native iLoyal platform with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai.
oneworld alliance, airlines and Breakthrough Energy Ventures launch investment fund
oneworld alliance and member airlines, in partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), today announced the launch of a new investment fund designed to address the limited availability and high cost of today's Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The fund, led by cornerstone investors Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, seeks to accelerate the global development of long-term aviation fuel solutions that are cost effective, scalable, and have lower emissions than conventional fuels.
TRAVELPORT APPOINTS JOHN MANGELAARS AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND DEPUTY CEO
Travelport, the global technology company powering bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, today announced the appointment of John Mangelaars as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO to boost the company's evolution as the travel industry's foremost Modern Retailing partner. Mangelaars succeeds John Elieson who will be stepping down on September 30.
Princess Cruises Promotes Carmen Roig to Senior Vice President of Sales
Princess Cruises have announced the promotion of Carmen Roig to senior vice president of sales, further cementing her leadership role in expanding consumer demand through strong trade relationships.
Emirates marks 15 Years of Operations to Senegal
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is celebrating 15 successful years of flying to Dakar, Senegal. Since the inaugural flight in 2010, Emirates has played a pivotal role in connecting passengers and trade from Senegal, with its vast global network, via Dubai. Emirates first began operations to Dakar in 2010, operating an Airbus A340-300 with five-weekly services. This marked the first scheduled air link between the UAE and Senegal, creating a seamless, fast and convenient service for travellers. Beyond connectivity into the Middle East, the new route significantly improved ease of travel between Senegal, China and other Asian markets, a boon for traders and the business community. Likewise, the route also enhanced the journey for thousands of pilgrims, travelling to the holy city of Mecca for Hajj and Umrah.
AmaWaterways offer two complimentary nights in Europe
Prefer not to fly on Christmas Eve or December 25th? This year, AmaWaterways are gifting their guests up to two extra nights in Europe, when they book select New Year's Cruises. Make a booking for any of the included cruises and enjoy a complimentary pre-cruise stay at a beautiful 4- or 5-star hotel with breakfast and an included transfer to your ship the following day. Then, depending on the departure date, either stay on the ship one extra night to celebrate New Year's Eve, or sleep in on January 1stand be treated to an additional evening on board. For either post-cruise option, all meals will be included, as well as an airport transfer if your flight has been reserved through AmaWaterways.
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Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan Expands Holistic Wellness with New Fitness Hub
Building on last year's transformation of The Sacred River Spa and the introduction of immersive Niskala Wellness Retreats, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has unveiled the Fitness Hub, a dedicated space perched above the Ayung River that unites modern training methods with restorative therapies. It is the only jungle sanctuary in Bali to offer both time-honoured healing traditions and advanced recovery therapies in one seamless experience.
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From Bazaars to Baklava - Luxury Escapes Unveils New Signature Series Tour to Hotspot Turkey
Leading Australian travel company Luxury Escapes has announced a new Signature Series tour to Türkiye, as booking demand for the destination takes off. According to Luxury Escapes data, there has been a year-on-year increase in not only hotel bookings, but also flights and tour bookings to Türkiye, in the first six months of 2025.
Park Hyatt Sydney Reimagines Christmas: A Sun-Soaked Celebration by the Harbour
Park Hyatt Sydney is inviting guests to celebrate the festive season on the very edge of Sydney Harbour. Moving away from the traditional snowy narrative, the hotel's Summer Starts with Christmas campaign highlights the distinctiveness of a harbourside Australian Christmas, where long lunches, chilled Champagne, and sparkling waters set the scene.