Travel Industry News Page 583
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, 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.
Princess Cruises Debuts Most Destination-Rich Voyage Ever with 131-Day Circle Pacific Cruise
Princess Cruises today announced the cruise line's most destination-rich voyage ever offered with its new 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage departing January 2026 and visiting 60 ports in 19 countries around the Pacific Ocean. This voyage replaces the previously announced 2026 World Cruise to bypass the Red Sea and surrounding region.
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.
Cunard Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Exclusive Black Friday / Cyber Monday Promotion
Cunard kicks off the holiday season by offering travelers Black Friday / Cyber Monday promotions, available on select itineraries, sailing from January 2025 through November 2026. Voyages are available all around the world on all of Cunard's Queens – flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and their newest just launched this year, Queen Anne.
Marriott Int Presents Destinations and Experiences You Must Include in Your Trip to Colombia
Colombia is establishing itself as a top tourist destination, offering a rich variety of experiences and places that should not be missed on your itinerary. From the vibrant capital to the charming coasts and natural landscapes, these are the locations and accommodations that will make your trip an unforgettable experience.
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
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
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 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
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.
Airlines take control: Direct bookings soar as air retailing evolves
The airline industry is increasingly prioritizing direct sales, recognizing the importance of owning the customer relationship in the evolving landscape of air retailing. This key trend emerged from the "Next 10 Years: Air Retailing" session at the Web in Travel (WiT) Singapore conference today.