Travel Industry News Page 665
Wyndham Caps Banner Year, Poised for Continued Growth Amid Rising Global Travel Demand
Following a banner year capping multiple milestones and accomplishments, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is poised for continued growth and innovation in 2025. Chief among its priorities: complementing its strong foundation of economy and midscale brands with new upscale and lifestyle brands, while scaling technology and digital capabilities to deliver best-in-class experiences for hotel owners and guests.
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Celebrates 28 Years, April 24-27, 2025!
The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, the longest-running music festival in Las Vegas and the largest rockabilly event in the U.S., celebrates its 28th year from April 24–27, 2025, at The Orleans Hotel and Casino. This four-day festival draws 9,000 fans from over 20 countries, with up to 15,000 attendees for its legendary Saturday Classic Car Show. Known for its stylish, head-turning crowd and unparalleled retro-inspired entertainment, VLV is a celebration of music, fashion, and culture.
CELEBRITY CRUISES ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF RIVER VACATIONS AND NEW FLEET
Celebrity Cruises will usher in a new era in river cruising with Celebrity River Cruises, a premium river cruise vacation that will begin taking bookings this year. The brand has signed an initial order for 10 transformative ships that will take guests to historic cities on the world's most iconic rivers, launching in Europe. Celebrity Cruises will bring the elevated design and sophistication of the Edge Series ocean ships to the river. When you combine that with the brand's signature hospitality and unique itinerary offerings, Celebrity River Cruises will deliver unforgettable experiences – The Celebrity Way.
WTTC Welcomes EMBRATUR as Its Newest Destination Partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the integration of the Brazilian Tourist Board (EMBRATUR) as its newest Destination Partner, marking an exciting chapter in collaborative efforts to drive global tourism growth.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025: A Space to Read Balcony Garden sponsored by Viking
Viking, a global leader in experiential travel which offers river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents, today announced a new collaboration with Freddie Strickland and Ben Gifford at the upcoming 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which will take place from 20 – 24 May. As a long-standing supporter of the RHS, this will be the eleventh time Viking has been part of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, often billed as the 'world's greatest flower show' – and its fourth consecutive year of sponsoring a balcony garden.
A Carbon-light Way to Explore Europe – by Rail
For the climate conscious traveller, finding ways to holiday whilst being kinder to the environment, has become a perennial challenge. Rail tour specialist Ffestiniog Travel is assisting by offering no-fly escorted train tour options around Europe that leaves a low carbon footprint in their wake.
Bookings Now Live for Mason and Fifth's Largest Location - Westbourne Park
London-based hospitality and lifestyle brand Mason & Fifth announce bookings are set to go live on January 28th for its largest location in Westbourne Park, set to open in June 2025. Following the continued success of the brand's boutique guesthouses in Primrose Hill and Bermondsey, Westbourne Park will be the first of its kind for flexible stays in the UK - offering a full ecosystem of accommodation, wellness, cultural events and culinary experiences under one roof, whether guests are staying for just a night or settling in for longer.
VisitBritain Launches Global Screen Tourism Campaign With Blockbuster-Inspired Film
To drive inbound tourism across Britain, national tourism agency VisitBritain has this week launched a global screen tourism campaign, kicking off with a blockbuster-inspired film that sees Britain the star of the show. The campaign 'Starring GREAT Britain' rolls out internationally this week with a launch film drawing on iconic film and TV moments from Mission: Impossible to Bridget Jones; Spider-Man to Succession; House of the Dragon to Harry Potter; Paddington to Fast & Furious to Mary Poppins Returns and more.
Grantley Hall Launches Exclusive Afternoon Tea Experience in Partnership With Boodles
Grantley Hall has launched an exclusive afternoon tea experience in collaboration with British fine jeweller Boodles, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic Raindance collection. The Raindance design takes its inspiration from the scattered droplets of a quintessentially British rain shower, capturing the playfulness and charm of those quiet moments outdoors
Minor Hotels to Debut the NH Collection Brand in the Balearic Islands this April with NH Collection
Minor Hotels announces the upcoming debut of NH Collection in Spain's Balearic Islands, with NH Collection Ibiza to launch in April. Sir Joan hotel in Ibiza, recently acquired by AX Partners, will undergo a refurbishment in line with NH Collection's premium standards before relaunching under the new brand this spring.
Marriott International Celebrates Outstanding Development Year With 6.8% Net Rooms Growth
With record annual signings, the company ended 2024 with 3,766 properties (577,265 rooms) in the development pipeline.
Manchester Airports Group chooses Cirium to enable data driven optimization of its operations
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the largest UK airport group which owns and operates Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted airports, has entered into an agreement with aviation analytics firm, Cirium. The multi-year deal will see MAG utilise a range of Cirium’s analytics and solutions - including EmeraldSky CO2 flight emissions and on-time performance data, Diio market intelligence, and Fleets Analyzer, providing a holistic approach to enhance operational efficiency.