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Spirit Airlines Celebrates 20 Years in the Dominican Republic with Savings that Soar

Spirit Airlines Celebrates 20 Years in the Dominican Republic with Savings that Soar

Spirit Airlines is celebrating two decades of soaring between the Dominican Republic and the United States this November with limited-time anniversary fares and a Free Spirit® loyalty program promotion. Spirit first launched service in Santo Domingo (SDQ) in 2004 and has expanded service to include Punta Cana (PUJ) and Santiago de los Caballeros (STI). In honor of the 20-year milestone, the airline is offering Guests one-way flights from the D.R. to the U.S. starting at $129 one way, inclusive of all taxes and fees.*

FOUR SEASONS CELEBRATES WORLD KINDNESS DAY WITH FOOD AT THE HEART

FOUR SEASONS CELEBRATES WORLD KINDNESS DAY WITH FOOD AT THE HEART

Four Seasons, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, is embracing its culture of care and personalized service by placing food at the heart of its global celebration of kindness. Beginning on World Kindness Day, November 13, and throughout the festive season, Four Seasons is sparking acts of kindness and inspiring communities to connect and give back.

TRAVEL + LEISURE NAMES THAILAND THE 2025 DESTINATION OF THE YEAR

TRAVEL + LEISURE NAMES THAILAND THE 2025 DESTINATION OF THE YEAR

Travel + Leisure has named Thailand as the 2025 Destination of the Year. Known for its rich cultural heritage, dynamic culinary scene, and a seamless blend of tradition with modern innovation, Thailand is a must-visit destination for travelers in the year ahead. This is the tenth year Travel + Leisure editors have selected a Destination of the Year, with previous honorees including Costa Rica, Italy, and Japan.

Europe’s Growing Cultural Appeal for India’s Expanding Middle Class

Europe’s Growing Cultural Appeal for India’s Expanding Middle Class

As Europe gains traction among India’s travel demand, destinations have a unique opportunity to better align their offerings with the needs and expectations of this diverse market, with outbound tourism poised for remarkable growth. Mabrian, the global travel intelligence platform, gather the latest insights on India in its new data intelligence report, "India Market Insights: Outbound & Inbound," launched during the panel devoted to this country’s travel market surge at the Global Travel & Tourism Resilience Council, held at World Travel Market London 2024.

Palma Consolidates Itself as a Top Cultural Destination

Palma Consolidates Itself as a Top Cultural Destination

In recent years, the Balearic capital of Palma has been consolidating itself as a top destination for a cultural city break. With its captivating blend of history, architecture and artistic heritage, the cosmopolitan Mallorcan city offers the perfect urban escape for travellers seeking to immerse themselves in the essence of Mediterranean culture in 2025. From traditional festivals to new art exhibitions and live performances, Palma is the place to be in 2025. In a presentation at World Travel Market in London on 5th November 2024, Fernando Gomez de la Cuesta, General Director of Tourism and Culture at Palma City Council, outlined how the city's cultural renaissance is reshaping travel to Palma, as visitors seek out the city's artistic experiences, adding a new dimension to its appeal as a tourist destination.

Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel Becomes Newest Hotel Property in Daytona Beach Area

Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel Becomes Newest Hotel Property in Daytona Beach Area

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The Daytona Beach area has a new upscale hotel offering – the 190-room Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel – which officially opened last month and joins the growing list of new luxury properties that have come online in the Daytona Beach area in recent years. Located at 640 North Atlantic Avenue, the Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel is just a short walk to the Ocean Center Convention Center and only 15 minutes to Daytona International Speedway. It’s also easily accessible to Daytona Beach International Airport, the Main Street Pier, the Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure, the Museum of Arts and Sciences and many more great attractions and restaurants located in the destination.

The Balearic Islands Government Announces New Funding to Support Responsible and Sustainable Tourism

The Balearic Islands Government Announces New Funding to Support Responsible and Sustainable Tourism

The Government of the Balearic Islands has announced the allocation of over €470 million in funding from the Sustainable Tourism Tax, in addition to €260 million from European funds, to establish the destination as a benchmark of responsible and sustainable tourism At World Travel Market 2024, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport for the Balearic Islands, Jaume Bauzà, emphasised the archipelago's commitment to working with local communities on its tourism strategy

FLYERS CAN EARN SIX TIMES THE AIR MILES AS TAP CELEBRATES SIX YEARS OF MILES&GO

FLYERS CAN EARN SIX TIMES THE AIR MILES AS TAP CELEBRATES SIX YEARS OF MILES&GO

TAP Air Portugal is celebrating the sixth anniversary of TAP Miles&Go by giving the eight million members of its loyalty programme the chance to earn up to six times more air miles. Status Miles for each trip purchased between 6 and 10 November 2024 are multiplied by six, up to a limit of six thousand extra miles. This offer is valid for bookings on flytap.com, for flights between 6 November 2024 and 5 November 2025, on all TAP routes. All conditions at www.flytap.com/en_gb/discount-flights.