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Uno,due,tre: Abu Dhabi's gateway to Milan triples with incredible fares

Uno,due,tre: Abu Dhabi's gateway to Milan triples with incredible fares

Etihad Airways today announced a significant expansion of its Italian network with the addition of a third daily flight to Milan, starting 1 November 2025. The new frequency delivers greater choice and flexibility between Abu Dhabi and Italy's style capital, responding to increasing customer demand. "With our morning, afternoon and evening departures from Abu Dhabi and sensational value fares, our triple-daily Milan flights serve up perfect timings for guests travelling in both directions," said Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad Airways. "This enhanced schedule gives travellers more options to explore Abu Dhabi and connect to our growing global network, while strengthening vital links between two dynamic cities."

Emirates resumes flights to Beirut from 1 February

Emirates resumes flights to Beirut from 1 February

Emirates will restart services to Beirut, Lebanon from 1 February 2025 with a daily flight. The airline will also reinstate daily services to Baghdad in Iraq on the same day. From February, Emirates’ daily flights to Rafic Al Hariri International Airport will be served by a Boeing 777-300ER in three classes, offering more than 5,000 seats both ways each week, and adding more choice, increased comfort and enhanced connectivity from Beirut to Dubai and onwards to the airline’s network of more than 140 destinations.

Tripadvisor Launches All-New Trendcast Report on the Future of Travel

Tripadvisor Launches All-New Trendcast Report on the Future of Travel

Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel platform, today announced the launch of its first ever Trendcast report, exploring the trends reshaping travel and predictions for the years ahead. Informed by Tripadvisor's global insights, the Trendcast is based on search, booking and behavioral data, along with user generated content from the platform's more than one billion reviews and contributions. The inaugural edition is sponsored by leading travel insurance provider Travel Guard, and provides unique forecasting opportunities for the travel industry.

Hilton Closes Out 2024 with Record Levels of Growth

Hilton Closes Out 2024 with Record Levels of Growth

In a year in which Hilton announced new strategic partnerships and acquisitions and accelerated hotel development worldwide, the company set historic records for growth. Hilton added 973 hotels and nearly 100,000 rooms in 2024, the single biggest increase in rooms in Hilton’s more than 100-year history, achieving net unit growth of 7.3%.

CABOT CITRUS FARMS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING AS FLORIDA'S NEWEST LUXURY GOLF DESTINATION

CABOT CITRUS FARMS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING AS FLORIDA'S NEWEST LUXURY GOLF DESTINATION

The Cabot Collection, renowned for its incomparable portfolio of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, announces the grand opening of Cabot Citrus Farms, a 1,200-acre sanctuary nestled among the rolling hills, ancient moss-covered oaks and sand pines of Florida's picturesque Nature Coast. Marking the brand's illustrious U.S. debut, the property features two revitalized 18-hole golf courses, two unique shorter courses, luxury real estate and nightly accommodations, curated experiences and a host of amenities.

Four Seasons Accelerates Growth Strategy Across Hotels, Resorts, Residences and Experiential Journey

Four Seasons Accelerates Growth Strategy Across Hotels, Resorts, Residences and Experiential Journey

Four Seasons, the world's leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company, continues to execute its strategic growth across key global markets, expanding its iconic portfolio of hotels, resorts and residences while redefining experiential travel on land, at sea, and in the air. This growth is anchored in an approach that blends heritage with innovation as the company thoughtfully expands its offerings to meet the evolving needs of today's luxury travellers.

Shanghai celebrates UNESCO recognition of China's Spring Festival

Shanghai celebrates UNESCO recognition of China's Spring Festival

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have added China’s Spring Festival to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The recognition celebrates the Spring Festival’s important role in fostering social practices and community spirit as the Chinese people welcome their traditional New Year. The designation will further boost Shanghai as a must-visit destination during this year ’s Spring Festival celebrations .

OPENING OF FIRST LUXURY HQ RESORT & RESIDENCES, AT THE CELEBRATED HODGES BAY RESORT IN ANTIGUA

OPENING OF FIRST LUXURY HQ RESORT & RESIDENCES, AT THE CELEBRATED HODGES BAY RESORT IN ANTIGUA

HQ Hotels & Residences, the groundbreaking, innovative lifestyle hospitality brand spearheaded by visionary entrepreneur Sam Nazarian through a strategic alliance with Wyndham and its Registry Collection Hotels brand, today announced the opening of its debut resort: Hodges Bay Resort and Spa, a HQ Luxury Resort and Residences. Nestled on the coast of Northern Antigua, its arrival sets the stage for an ambitious pipeline of future HQ openings and marks the start of what is expected to quickly become a carefully curated portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels and resorts—each meticulously tailored to the needs of the modern traveler.