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Edmonton's 2025 Winter Festivals Celebrate The Frost And Bring The Fun
Known as Canada's Festival City, Edmonton is set to captivate locals and visitors alike with an array of vibrant winter festivals in early 2025. Celebrating the city's rich cultural heritage, artistic diversity, and love for outdoor adventure, these festivals transform Edmonton into a unique winter wonderland.
Turks and Caicos Islands’ Bambarra Beach Voted #1 Best Beach in the Caribbean
The Turks and Caicos Islands’ Bambarra Beach is the Best Beach in the Caribbean! Located in Middle Caicos, the beach was adjudged the #1 Beach in the Caribbean in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. The world-famous Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales was voted the #10 Best Beach.
Embark on a Culinary Voyage at Angsana Velavaru
A new era of culinary discovery awaits as Angsana Velavaru unveils refreshed dining spaces and reinvented gastronomic offerings. Nestled amidst the turquoise waters of the Maldives, the resort features three distinctive restaurants and two vibrant bars, inviting guests to savour global flavours while basking in reimagined settings designed for ultimate relaxation and indulgence.
LATAM Airlines Group transported 82 million passengers during 2024
During December, LATAM Airlines group transported 7.3 million passengers, representing a 5.4% increase compared to the same month of 2023. In total, the group transported 82 million passengers between January and December 2024, an 11% increase compared to the previous year, marking the highest number of passengers transported historically.
Revolutionizing Electric Travel: The Updated Tesla Model Y is Here
Tesla’s Model Y, the world’s best-selling electric car, has received a major upgrade, raising the bar for electric vehicles once again. Currently, the new Model Y is only available in China and Australia, but it’s expected to make waves globally soon. As a leader in EV innovation and efficiency, this updated Model Y is a glimpse into the future of sustainable travel.
easyJet trials new paint that lowers the weight and fuel burn of the aircraft in a world first
easyJet has become the first airline in the world to trial a new state-of-the-art lower-weight paint, which will enable the operator to make further savings on fuel. easyJet and its partner Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings have developed a new system that reduces the amount of paint previously needed to create the iconic easyJet livery colours. The innovative solution has already been applied to 38 aircraft and will be rolled out gradually to easyJet’s entire fleet, with the airline due to complete the transition by 2030.
Technology and Innovation Theatre: rethinking the future of tourism with innovation and humanization
Between April 14th and 16th, 2025, Expo Center Norte, in São Paulo, will host WTM Latin America, the largest B2B event in the travel and tourism industry in Latin America. Recognized as an essential platform for business, networking and learning, the fair also stands out for fostering enriching debates and sharing good practices to support the improvement of professionals in the sector.
Rotana Announces Expansion Plans in KSA
Rotana unveiled its ambitious regional and international expansion plans at the Saudi Tourism Forum (STF)
STARLUX orders five more A350F freighters
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for five more A350F freighters. This doubles an initial order from the airline last year for five of the all-new cargo aircraft. The A350F fleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo on some of the world’s busiest freight routes.
Delta employees to receive an average five weeks of pay in annual profit sharing
On the company’s Profit Sharing Day – aptly falling on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day – eligible employees across Delta will receive an estimated payout of 10% of their eligible earnings, representing an average five weeks in additional pay.
The Great British Holiday Audit
Extensive report from airline easyJet and package holiday company easyJet holidays features contributions from travel expert and podcaster Holly Rubenstein, influencer Tonia Hope and travel blogger Vicky FlipFlop
Walt Disney World Offers Florida Residents Savings with a Discover Disney Ticket
As Florida residents ring in the New Year, they can discover joyful moments at Walt Disney World Resort with the return of the 4-day Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket. There’s nothing like a Walt Disney World vacation. Walt Disney World provides a wide variety of ticket, dining and hotel options and promotional offers during the year to help families save on their vacations.