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Enjoy sunshine without the sweat in one of Spain's best shoulder season getaways
Trade in the hot summer sun and leave behind the hordes of tourists. Discover a new, more intimate way to see Spain. Beach resorts and cultural attractions shine in spring and autumn without the heat and crowds.
Riyadh Air announces order of up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 large widebody aircraft at Paris Air Show
With a range of up to 16,000 km, the Airbus A350-1000 will support Riyadh Air’s ultra long-haul ambitions as it targets 100+ global destinations by 2030. The new agreement expands its total fleet to 182 aircraft, complementing its existing order of 132. The airline, which recently secured its Air Operator’s Certificate, is on track for its 2025 maiden flight and will soon announce its inaugural destinations.
BIE General Assembly grants registration to World Expo 2030 Riyadh
The 176th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has formally registered World Expo 2030 Riyadh. Organised under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow”, Expo 2030 Riyadh will take place in the capital of Saudi Arabia from 1 October 2030 to 31 March 2031.
Outpayce from Amadeus launches next generation payments reconciliation system
Ineffective payment reconciliation creates high volumes of manual work for airlines, can lead to issues for finance teams and can potentially result in flying passengers with unpaid tickets
Thrive in 2025 – Minister Bartlett to Deliver Visionary Tourism Address in Sectoral Debate
All eyes will be on Parliament this Tuesday as Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, takes the national stage for his much-anticipated presentation in the 2025 Sectoral Debate. Set to begin at 2:00 PM, the Minister’s address will be broadcast live via Facebook and YouTube @TEFJamaica, ensuring Jamaicans at home and abroad can witness the unveiling of bold plans and key achievements that will shape the tourism sector’s future.
Qatar Airways Partners with Yannick Alléno to Elevate its Culinary Experience
Qatar Airways is proud to announce a new gastronomic collaboration with acclaimed French chef Yannick Alléno, one of the world’s most celebrated culinary figures. With 17 MICHELIN stars across 19 restaurants in seven countries, Chef Alléno brings his visionary approach to modern cuisine to the airline’s award-winning experience — from the skies to its most exclusive lounges.
Emirates launches new range of kid’s toys and bags onboard globally
Staying true to its family-friendly promise, Emirates is launching a full range of new toys and amenities for kids onboard this summer, ahead of the busy school holiday travel period when almost one million children are expected to fly better with Emirates. The new kids’ kits highlight the excitement and action of Emirates’ impressive sponsorships portfolio supporting and celebrating football, tennis, basketball, sailing, golf, horse riding, cycling, cricket, rugby, music and literature. There are 12 collectible items available, in separate kits for 0-2 years, 3-6 years and 7-12 years. As part of Emirates’ commitment to consuming responsibly, the new children’s range includes bags and plush toys that are made with a minimum of 50% recycled content, incorporating recycled post-consumer polyester and paper sourced from responsibly managed forests.
THE BAHAMAS TAKES AGGRESSIVE STEPS TO COMBAT CORAL REEF CRISIS
The Bahamas has launched an aggressive national conservation initiative to address and reverse the devastating effects of warming ocean temperatures and a disease ravaging its coral reefs. The country's first coral gene bank opened today at Atlantis Paradise Island to house, propagate, and replant healthy coral on damaged reefs. The coral rescue initiative is the result of a powerful collaboration between the government of The Bahamas through the Department of Marine Resources, the Department of Environmental Planning and Protection and the Office of the Prime Minister, as well as Atlantis Paradise Island and the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation, the Perry Institute for Marine Science (PIMS), the University of The Bahamas, and the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI).
Choose Chicago Launches New Community-Driven Marketing Campaign to Amplify Civic Pride
Choose Chicago today announced the global launch of a new marketing campaign to position Chicago as a premier global destination for leisure travel, meetings, and events. The new "Never Done. Never Outdone." campaign was informed and influenced by a year-plus long brand strategy effort consisting of over 300 community and industry listening sessions, focus groups, sentiment surveys, social listening research, and brand showcases.
Indonesia’s International Visitor Spend to Reach a Record-Breaking IDR 344TN in 2025
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has revealed international traveller spend is on track to break all records this year, cementing the nation’s position as a Travel & Tourism powerhouse in Southeast Asia. According to WTTC’s 2025 Economic Impact Research (EIR), produced in collaboration with Oxford Economics, the country’s international visitor spend is expected to reach an all-time high of IDR 344TN this year – nearly 12% above the previous record in 2019.
New F&B team reshaping the culinary experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert.
A new F&B team is reshaping the culinary experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert.
IHG Hotels & Resorts to open first Kimpton in Malaysia
IHG Hotels & Resorts will debut its luxury lifestyle brand Kimpton in Malaysia with the opening of Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur in Q4 2025. A striking new landmark within the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Malaysia's first international financial district and Kuala Lumpur's Central Business District, Kimpton Naluria Kuala Lumpur will bring an artful take on modern luxury to the city, redefining what it means to stay, dine, and gather in style.