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United Set to Hire More Special Olympics Athletes As Customer Service Ambassadors
United announced that it will expand the industry's only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to the airline's hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark. The goal is to welcome 10 more people into the program and reach a total of 28 SOSA employees across all seven of its U.S. hubs, furthering its effort to create employment opportunities for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
EXPLORA JOURNEYS RETURNS TO MONACO FOR FORMULA 1® GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2026
Following an extraordinary debut in 2025, Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today announced that it will return to Port Hercule for the FORMULA 1® GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2026. From Wednesday, June 3 to Monday, June 8, 2026, EXPLORA I will serve as an ultra-elegant sanctuary, elevating the experience of this iconic event with unmatched refinement and style.
Oceania Cruises® Set to Delight Gourmands with Debut of New Gérard Bertrand Food and Wine Pairings
Oceania Cruises®, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, will unveil an exclusive Gérard Bertrand Food and Wine Pairing lunch, an immersive new signature experience designed to further elevate the brand's renowned food and wine offerings.
Disneyland Resort Celebrates 70 Years
Disneyland Resort, known as The Happiest Place on Earth, commemorated seventy years by honoring the people who have made those memories possible: Disneyland Resort cast members. Disneyland Resort kicked off the 70th anniversary with an early morning cast member-only celebration in Disneyland park, filled with unique photo backdrops, such as the 70th Anniversary Hot Air Balloon, live entertainment and a flag raising ceremony in Town Square featuring veteran cast members.
RISE Festival Partners With Globally Renowned Tao Group Hospitality To Unveil "The Sanctuary"
In celebration of its milestone 10th anniversary, RISE Festival is proud to unveil The Sanctuary, a collection of luxury viewing terraces with VIP tables and premium tableside bottle service in collaboration with Tao Group Hospitality, global leaders in luxury nightlife, premium hospitality, and culinary innovation.
Gulf Air to Add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its Widebody Fleet
Boeing and Gulf Air today announced an agreement for the purchase of 12 787 Dreamliner jets with options for six more as the Bahrain-based airline looks to further develop its international network. Once finalized, this order will bring the carrier's firm order book to 14 of the versatile widebody jets and will support 30,000 jobs across the U.S.
Marriott Bonvoy's Hidden Gems Across the Caribbean and Latin America
From the lush rainforests of Guyana to the tranquil shores of Isla Mujeres, Marriott Bonvoy invites travelers to explore the most untouched destinations across the Caribbean and Latin America. These are places where nature still leads the way where serenity meets authenticity, and every journey is a chance to reconnect with the world in its purest form.
More than 1.1 million Spain’s tourist rental beds could be removed from the market this August
More than 1.1 million tourist rental beds in Spain could become unavailable starting this next August if the mandatory registrations in the Spanish National Registry for Tourist and Seasonal Rentals, introduced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda, are not completed. This would require online platforms to remove listings that do not include the Rental Registration Number (NRA, for its acronym in Spanish). These beds represent 87% of the total national short-term rental (STR) offering active in Spain this summer, as of July 15. Mabrian, the global travel intelligence and tourism advisory partner, reached this conclusion after analysing how Spain’s accommodation supply could be impacted by the recently announced agreement between the Ministry and Airbnb, which obliges the platform to remove all listings that do not include the NRA as of August 1, following a 10-business-day grace period after hosts are notified to update their listings accordingly.
Ovolo Hotels Launches Italian-Inspired High Tea 'Dolce & Mare' in Sydney
From July 24, Ovolo Woolloomooloo is redefining Sydney's high tea scene with the launch of Dolce & Mare for a new, elevated culinary experience that brings together coastal Italian indulgence, rich storytelling, and the vibrant energy and Italian history of the iconic Finger Wharf.
Cape Verde Experience Unveils New Island-Hopping Adventure and Unique Hotels
UK tour operator Cape Verde Experience has announced an exciting expansion to its holiday collection for 2025/26, showcasing the diversity of Cape Verde's islands with its new island-hopping itinerary and authentic hotel additions. Renowned for offering the widest choice of Cape Verde holidays from the UK, Cape Verde Experience now invites customers to explore even more of the archipelago with its brand-new Islands of Contrast tour.
Etihad for Business corporate portal goes live
Etihad Airways today launched the Etihad for Business corporate portal, bringing the airline's comprehensive business travel programme fully online. Companies can now access their complete corporate travel management suite through a single digital platform.
Etihad Airways welcomes 20 million passengers and over 100 aircraft
Etihad Airways has reached a landmark by transporting nearly 20 million passengers over a rolling 12‑month period—its first time surpassing this milestone—as it continues its rapid growth trajectory To mark the achievement, the airline surprised a couple traveling from New Delhi to Canada with complimentary upgrades, including full access to “The Residence” aboard its A380 aircraft. Meanwhile, Etihad’s fleet has expanded past the 100‑aircraft threshold, now operating 101 aircraft to support its expanding global network