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Mondrian Ibiza Returns for the 2025 Season: A Destination for Future-Forward Design, Elevated Balear
Mondrian Ibiza returns for its highly anticipated 2025 season, inviting guests to experience its striking design, dynamic social scene, and breathtaking surroundings in Cala Llonga from 27th April. Set against the bay's lush green hills and crystal-clear waters, Mondrian Ibiza is the go-to retreat for those seeking a sophisticated escape infused with the cultural spirit of the White Isle.
Tierra Atacama Reopens After $20 Million Refurbishment
All-inclusive, eco-friendly, desert hotel, Tierra Atacama, reopens on April 1st 2025 after undergoing a year-long, $20 million renovation. Located just outside the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile, Tierra Atacama originally opened in January 2008. Built around a centuries-old cattle coral, Tierra Atacama was the first in Tierra Hotels' collection of boutique luxury sustainably-led lodges located in Chile. It was created by architect Matias González and Miguel Purcell, the founder of Tierra Hotels using traditional adobe walls and rammed earth.
TAP RECONNECTS THE CITIES OF LISBON AND PORTO ALEGRE
TAP resumed flights to Porto Alegre, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, this Tuesday, 1 April. Flight TP117 left Lisbon at 14:20 and arrived at Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport at 21:45, thus resuming connections to Porto Alegre after the heavy rains of May 2024. TAP will connect Lisbon and Porto Alegre with three flights a week, operated with the modern A330-900 neo aircraft, with capacity for 298 passengers.
Introducing Clap House Ibiza, the All-New Wellbeing & Lifestyle Oasis Coming Soon to Ibiza
Ibiza, 2025 – CLAP HOUSE Ibiza has announced it will be opening its doors in 2025. This 16,000-square-meter sanctuary, located in the serene Talamanca area, is the first of its kind in Ibiza and the debut European outpost of the award-winning AlphaMind brand. Designed to offer a seamless fusion of luxury, al fresco dining, holistic wellness and fitness, CLAP HOUSE Ibiza promises an unparalleled lifestyle experience on the White Isle.
Minor Hotels Announces the Upcoming Debut of the NH Hotels & Resorts Brand in Copenhagen
Minor Hotels, global hotel owner and operator with more than 560 hotels and resorts in 58 countries located in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa, as well as the Indian Ocean, announces the upcoming debut of the NH Hotels & Resorts brand in Copenhagen, the city where the group already has the five-star hotel NH Collection Copenhagen.
Google expands AI Overviews in Europe
Google has officially launched its new AI feature, AI Overviews, in nine European countries, which will alter how users enginage with the traditional search engine. This innovation has sparked significant discussion within the digital marketing and tourism sectors, where search engine visibility is crucial for attracting users. Civitatis, the leading platform for carefully selected Spanish-language tours and activities worldwide, has analyzed the impact of AI Overviews on organic traffic and how it could affect company strategies.
Kyte and PKFARE Forge Strategic Alliance
Kyte, a leading technology provider specializing in seamless access to low-cost carrier (LCC) inventory via a modern API, has announced a strategic partnership with PKFARE, an IATA-certified global travel content aggregator and distribution company. This collaboration will enable PKFARE to integrate and distribute LCC content through Kyte’s advanced API, enhancing its travel retailing capabilities.
Ryanair’s Prime: a subscription, not a loyalty program – but why now?
Ryanair’s surprise launch of its “Prime” subscription last week isn’t a traditional loyalty program—it’s a paid membership model. For €79 annually (or £79 in the UK), travelers get reserved seats, travel insurance, and monthly fare discounts. But why introduce this now? What’s the strategy behind it? The move signals a shift in the airline’s approach, prioritizing upfront revenue and customer retention over traditional loyalty points. While the details of the program have caught attention, the real significance lies in Ryanair’s push to reshape how budget airlines interact with travelers.
Eurostar reinforces commitment to neurodivergent-friendly rail travel
Eurostar has today pledged its commitment to supporting autistic individuals by officially endorsing and signing the ‘Charter of commitments relating to the inclusion of travellers with autism in the rail environment’
Outpayce launches first ‘payments marketplace’ dedicated to travel
Payments are seeing continual innovation with compelling new capabilities being developed to improve everything from payments acceptance to FX services and security, many of which are ideally suited to travel
AW² and Coucoo Cabanes Unveil Four New Eco-Cabins at Les Grands Lacs Estate in Franche-Comté, France
Internationally acclaimed architecture and interior design studio AW², led by Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux, has delivered four new eco-conscious cabins for Coucoo Cabanes at their Grands Lacs estate, nestled within a 150-hectare natural setting in Chassey-lès-Montbozon, Bourgogne Franche-Comté.
The M Collective now represents The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City’s NoMad neighbourhood
The M Collective now represents The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City’s NoMad neighbourhood, across the UK and EMEA markets. Having opened its doors in October 2023, the hotel has quickly cemented itself as a new vision of intuitive and imaginative hospitality for domestic and international guests. Our partnership comes at an exciting time, as New York City celebrates Fifth Avenue’s 200th anniversary.