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THE CHARLES HOTEL LAUNCHES FAIRYTALE ESCAPE TO BAVARIA'S UNESCO CASTLE WONDERS
After years of captivating visitors with their fairytale charm, the legendary castles of King Ludwig II have now been officially recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. To celebrate this honor, The Charles, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is offering guests the opportunity to experience these architectural masterpieces up close with individually organised tours to each of the four castles, steeped in history, fantasy, and royal grandeur.
British Airways announces “The End of Summer Sale” for flights and holidays
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched “The End of Summer Sale”, offering customers the chance to banish their summer blues by booking their next adventure with savings across flights and holiday packages. Running until 30 September 2025, the sale features a range of destinations designed to suit the most discerning traveller, from cultural city breaks in Prague to tropical escapes in Mauritius.
Pursue Mozambique’s Marlin at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort
Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago, a protected national park since 1971, remains one of the world’s most coveted destinations for deep-sea sport fishing with its rich biodiversity. At Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, the Indian Ocean's warm, turquoise waters beckon both seasoned anglers and adventurous newcomers to cast off into one of the world’s richest marine playgrounds. Recognised globally for its prolific giant black marlin population and legendary catches, Bazaruto is Africa’s crown jewel for big game fishing. It has earned its reputation as one of the top three places in the world to land giant black marlin exceeding 1,000 lbs, including the All-Africa record of 1,298 lbs, an emblem of its enduring angling legacy.
Discover Living History at Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts
At Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts, discovery stretches far beyond the shoreline. Home to the extraordinary Arabian Wildlife Park and three distinctive resorts, the island is also a land of remarkable history. Recently, that history has been illuminated once more with the discovery of a 1,400-year-old Christian cross, unearthed during excavations led by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) at the ancient monastery site on the island’s eastern coast.
FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS TURNS UP THE VOLUME ON LUXE AUDIO WITH NEW DEVIALET SOUND PARTNERSHIP
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, world-renowned hospitality brand and one of Accor's leading luxury brands are setting a new standard for sound across Fairmont's 96 hotels and resorts globally through a newly curated partnership with Devialet. The global leader in luxury sound technology will further elevate Fairmont's signature guest experience, with cutting-edge audio innovation. Serving as the sound solution provider across Fairmont's iconic global destinations, Devialet will further develop a series of guest touchpoints at partner properties including enhancing the Fairmont Gold, in-room and in-lobby experiences; providing a hand-picked range of audio products available for purchase at the Fairmont Store; as well as Making Special Happen in audio through special Fairmont pop-ups and events throughout the year.
4th Kid-Only Candy Spa to Pamper Young Explorers
For kids, family vacations mean more than just time away from home – they are chances to make new friends, discover different cultures, try exciting activities, and feel more special. Now, following the opening of the world’s fourth Candy Spa at Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, young guests can take their first little steps into a whimsical world of wellness. Centara Mirage, the vibrant themed resort concept from Centara Hotels & Resorts, is dedicated to sprinkling magic on family holidays and helping young explorers to make everlasting memories. And no aspect of the resort experience is as wonderous as Candy Spa. Now available at all four Centara Mirage resorts worldwide, nestled on prime stretches of beach in Thailand, Vietnam, Dubai, and the Maldives, this unique concept immerses young guests in a colourful, sweet-scented sanctuary of personal beauty and pampering.
Banyan Group Marks Upcoming 100th Property Milestone with 100 Days of Global Celebrations
Banyan Group, an independent global hospitality company, has unveiled 100 Journeys – a hundred days of global celebrations across its portfolio in the lead-up to the grand opening of its 100th property. This milestone reflects three decades of growth and purpose-driven hospitality, from the Group's first resort in Phuket to 100 resorts and hotels under 12 brands across 20 destinations, including its latest landmark, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in Singapore.
Al Khozama Investment Selects Yardi to Manage its Commercial Real Estate Portfolio
Al Khozama Investment Company, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's premier developer and manager of luxury commercial properties, has chosen Yardi® to manage its portfolio, including Al Faisaliah Tower, a 267-meter-high commercial skyscraper and mixed-use complex in Riyadh. This strategic collaboration reinforces Al Khozama's leadership in luxury real estate by integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiency and tenant experience.
Battle of the Airline Apps: Global Carriers Compete at World Aviation Festival 2025
Qatar Airways, Air India, Copa Airlines, Saudia and Air Canada to compete in live app showdown judged by leading passenger experience experts
Emirates and AGEOP Ricerca lift spirits of young cancer patients
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has partnered with AGEOP Ricerca to bring moments of joy and comfort to young cancer patients in Bologna. As part of this initiative, 200 backpacks and activity books have been donated to children receiving treatment at the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Department of IRCCS Policlinico di Sant’Orsola. AGEOP Ricerca is an independent association that has supported children with cancer and their families since 1982. Young patients from Italy and abroad come to this centre to access therapies that are not readily available in their hometowns. This collaboration reinforces Emirates’ commitment to ‘connecting communities’ by building enduring relationships and making meaningful differences in the destinations it serves.
Accessible Tourism is no longer a niche
Accessible tourism has burst beyond the margins to become one of the fastest-growing and most influential sectors in the global travel industry. This is the key insight from the latest TUR4all Travel Accessible Tourism Trends Report, released today by TUR4all Travel, the world’s leading platform dedicated to fully accessible travel experiences and a purpose-driven agency that reinvests 100% of its profits into improving the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Global airlines go head-to-head for best app in ‘Battle of the Airline Apps"
The World Aviation Festival (WAF), the world’s largest aviation technology event, has revealed the finalists for its highly anticipated Battle of the Airline Apps competition, set to take place during WAF 2025 from 7th – 9th October at FIL, Lisbon.