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Divi Resorts Offers up to 35% OFF 2025 Caribbean Vacations

Divi Resorts Offers up to 35% OFF 2025 Caribbean Vacations

Ready to swap the winter blues for turquoise waters and sunny skies? Divi Resorts is making it easier than ever to plan your winter getaway with savings of up to 35% on non-refundable stays or 25% on refundable bookings. If you are planning a trip beyond winter, there's excellent news! Divi Resorts has just extended the travel window on this sale, and these discounts will be available on travel through December 19, 2025! You can book your tropical escape to one of Divi's premier Caribbean destinations, from the pristine beaches of Aruba to the vibrant cultural hub of St. Maarten. This limited-time offer ends on March 19, 2025 —use promo code STAYWARM and get more information anytime at www.diviresorts.com/specials to unlock these incredible discounts.

Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu Officially Debuts In Nepal

Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu Officially Debuts In Nepal

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and City Hotel Limited announced today the transformation of Hyatt Place Kathmandu to Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu, which marks the opening of the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in Nepal. The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city, blending modern comfort with Kathmandu’s rich cultural heritage.

Mews Acquires Clarity to Expand Operations in APAC and the UK

Mews Acquires Clarity to Expand Operations in APAC and the UK

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, today announces the acquisition of Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions. Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions (Clarity) was founded in New Zealand in 1992 to provide property and event management systems to upmarket properties and hotels. In 2016, Clarity opened its UK office and now provides its solutions and services to hundreds of hotel groups, event venues and independent hotels across APAC and the UK, managing thousands of rooms and maintaining a profitable business.

Sustainability Spotlight: Agnes Pierce, Global Head of Sustainability, Hospitality, Amadeus

Sustainability Spotlight: Agnes Pierce, Global Head of Sustainability, Hospitality, Amadeus

As Global Head of Sustainability for Hospitality at Amadeus, Agnes Pierce has leveraged her passion for environmental stewardship to play a pivotal role in driving the company’s sustainability initiatives. Justin Cooke of World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards met up with Agnes to find out more about her approaches to sustainability, and how collaboration is the key to building a net positive future for tourism.

Air Arabia launches new non-stop flights to Ethiopia

Air Arabia launches new non-stop flights to Ethiopia

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, announced the launch of its new non-stop flights to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Starting January 30th, the new service will connect Sharjah International Airport with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with a frequency of three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

ATM 2025 to address soaring growth within the aviation sector as connectivity takes centre stage

ATM 2025 to address soaring growth within the aviation sector as connectivity takes centre stage

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 to welcome the world’s aviation industry to discuss the latest trends impacting the sector, in line with this year’s theme, ‘Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity’ New technology, sustainable aviation, corporate travel, and the ‘gate escape’ to be discussed in detail The international travel community will explore a broad range of industry-related opportunities at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April to 1 May 2025

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas to Debut in the Heart of the Alps

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas to Debut in the Heart of the Alps

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas announces the upcoming addition of NH Collection Alagna Mirtillo Rosso to the portfolio of the upper-upscale NH Collection Hotels & Resorts brand in Italy. Located in the heart of the Pennine Alps, the four-star property will undergo a renovation process and officially open its doors under the new brand in March 2025.

United Announces Accelerated Timeline for Starlink's Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky

United Announces Accelerated Timeline for Starlink's Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky

United Airlines have announced an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink – the world's fastest, most reliable connectivity in the sky – to United travelers around the world. The airline now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first commercial flight anticipated to take off this spring on a United Embraer E-175 aircraft. United now plans to outfit its entire two-cabin regional fleet by the end of this year and have its first mainline Starlink-enabled plane in the air before the end of this year.

Qatar Airways to Resume Flights to Syria

Qatar Airways to Resume Flights to Syria

Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, from 7 January 2025. This marks a significant step in reconnecting the region and providing passengers with seamless access to Qatar Airways’ extensive global network of more than 170 destinations.