Travel Industry News Page 594
CELEBRITY CRUISES' MUCH-LOVED SHIP CELEBRITY APEX® RETURNS TO SOUTHAMPTON FOR 2025 SUMMER SEASON
Back by popular demand for her second summer season from Southampton, Celebrity Cruises®' award-winning ship, Celebrity Apex® is offering itineraries to stunning destinations in 2025, from Northern Europe to Ibiza and the Canary Islands, including the premium cruise line's first ever Presidents' Cruise sailing in the Norwegian Fjords.
Air New Zealand unveils new uniform
Air New Zealand is proud to reveal its highly anticipated new uniform. This collection embodies the airline's profound sense of pride in Aotearoa and strong cultural heritage. The bold print, colour, and exquisite design showcase the very best of Aotearoa to the world.
Las Vegas Company Debuts Industry-First "Hologram-Style Photo Booth" for Trade Shows and Activations
Smash Booth Interactive Photo Studios, a leader in immersive event tech, has unveiled a groundbreaking new experience designed to captivate trade show attendees: a compact, hologram-style photo booth that merges branded video with the illusion of floating 3D visuals.
The world convenes in Japan for Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai
Fifty-five years after hosting Expo 1970, Osaka is once again set to welcome the world as the curtain lifts on Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai this weekend. The World Expo’s opening ceremony, taking place on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay, will kick off at 2pm JST on 12 April and will be broadcast live in Japan and online.
Terra and Turnberry to Begin Construction of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach with $392 Million in Financing
Terra and Turnberry, two of South Florida's leading real estate development firms, have secured $392 million in construction financing that will help advance the development of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach, an 800-room, 17-story property adjacent to the Miami Beach Convention Center. The financing was provided by TYKO Capital, a multi-billion-dollar commercial real estate private equity and private credit investment management platform, backed by Elliott Investment Management and led by Adi Chugh. With pre-construction sitework already completed, the financing paves the way for the project's groundbreaking, with delivery slated for late 2027.
MSC CRUISES OFFICIALLY NAMES MSC WORLD AMERICA AT NEW MSC MIAMI CRUISE TERMINAL
MSC Cruises officially named its highly-anticipated new flagship, MSC World America, in a dazzling ceremony on April 9 at the line's new state-of-the-art MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, the largest cruise terminal in the world.
Hyatt Place Ha Long Bay Bai Chay Debuts As The First Hyatt Place Branded Hotel In Vietnam
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Holding Thanh Duc Joint Stock Company today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Ha Long Bay Bai Chay, marking the debut of the Hyatt Place brand in Vietnam, expanding the brand’s footprint in key markets globally. As part of Hyatt’s Essentials portfolio, the select-service hotel, features intuitive design and 24/7 conveniences, ensuring a seamless transition from work to relaxation.
Hilton is Streamlining Business Travel Payments by Making it Easier to Go Cardless
Hilton, a leading global hospitality company, is advancing the business travel industry as the world's first hotel group to automate the integration of virtual card payment details into its property management system. This technology will be implemented in thousands of Hilton properties globally, creating a more efficient and secure experience for business travelers and corporations around the world.
Waldorf Astoria New York Announces the Return of Guerlain Wellness Spa to Reimagined Landmark Hotel
Waldorf Astoria New York and Guerlain announced today the return of Guerlain Wellness Spa and Retail Boutiques, serving as the cornerstone of the 375-room hotel's wellness offerings. Anticipated to open late summer, following the hotel’s anticipated debut later this spring, the 30,000-square-foot spa signals a new era of high-end longevity and spa experiences in New York City for locals, residents and guests alike.
IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first voco hotels in Türkiye
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of the first voco hotels in Türkiye. voco Antalya Konyaaltı, in partnership with Pınarlar Kurumsal Hizmetler Turizm A.S, is expected to open in summer 2025, strengthening IHG's growth within Türkiye’s expanding tourism sector.
Double luxury and lifestyle signing in Greece for IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of two properties on the island of Crete, Greece - The Chania Hotel Crete, Vignette Collection and Kimpton La Mer Crete. Both properties, owned by Gelasakis Group, mark brand debuts in the country and are expected to open in 2025 and 2026 respectively. The latest additions will see three IHG brands represented on the island of Crete, following in the footsteps of InterContinental Crete which opened in 2024.
ETIHAD REPORTS MARCH 2025 TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for March 2025, continuing its positive performance as one of the fastest growing global carriers. The airline welcomed 1.6 million guests during the month, up 14% compared to the same period last year, as Etihad’s upward trajectory continued. The airline recorded a passenger load factor of 87% in the first quarter of the year, up from 86% in the same period in 2024, while expanding its capacity, and increasing its operating fleet size by 10%.