Travel Industry Events News Page 137
Valor Hospitality Partners signs three deals in Namibia expanding its continental footprint
Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions, today announced the signing of three new hotel management contracts in Namibia. This follows an announcement earlier this week of two new properties in West Africa that’s been added to its portfolio on the continent, signed at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Cape Town this week.
2 Days to Go: World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
Only two days remain until the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony lights up the stunning surroundings of the Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday, 28 June 2025.
Minor Hotels Receives Two Top Honours at Global Alliance Awards in Brussels
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, with the award-winning loyalty programme GHA DISCOVERY, has announced the winners of its 2025 awards. Minor Hotels was recognised in two categories, Best Use of Technology and Best-Cross-Brand Contribution for its NH Hotels & Resorts brand. GHA also acknowledged Minor Hotels’ Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand for its 15 years of membership in the alliance.
Hilton & Hilton Global Foundation Open Doors of Opportunity for People, Deliver Sustainable Stays
In a world where connection and community matter more than ever, Hilton has never been more committed to its founding purpose of spreading the light and warmth of hospitality. For more than 105 years, Hilton has believed that hospitality can – and should – be a force for good. That belief comes to life through Travel with Purpose, Hilton’s strategy to drive positive impact and deliver lasting value to the people, hotels and communities where we all live, work and stay. Travel with Purpose is good for business—enabling Hilton to grow responsibly while creating meaningful change.
Cunard launches "185th Anniversary Sale" across 185 voyages
In celebration of its 185th anniversary, luxury cruise brand Cunard is launching its 185th Anniversary Sale*, featuring fares starting at $899 per person plus $185 in Onboard Credit per stateroom, available across 185 voyages.
Emirates and USTA Foundation present new tennis courts to the youth of East Palo Alto
Emirates and the United States Tennis Association Foundation (USTA Foundation) have joined forces to present brand new tennis courts to the community of East Palo Alto as part of Emirates' "Force for Good" court rejuvenation initiative. The world's largest international airline's contribution of USD 500,000 supported the construction of one of the six new courts in the California city in addition to funding programmes by East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring (EPATT) to benefit youth in the community.
AI and the travel experience: Interview with TravelTech Show Speaker LJ Rich
LJ Rich will be a keynote speaker at this year’s TravelTech Show which takes place at London’s Excel, 25-26 June. Here she shares her thoughts on the impact of AI on the travel experience.
Malaysia Airlines, MYCEB and LADA host landmark global Trade Elevation Summit 2025 in Langkawi
Malaysia Airlines, in strategic collaboration with the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MYCEB) and the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), successfully hosted the second edition of its flagship Trade Elevation Summit (TES) from 10 to 12 June 2025. As the largest airline trade event in Malaysia, TES 2025 brought together key industry stakeholders on the stunning island of Langkawi – the jewel of Kedah and a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Newmarket Holidays Launches New North America Tour Celebrating the Sounds of Motown & Rock 'n' Roll
Escorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has launched a new music-themed itinerary exploring the roots of Motown and the rhythms of rock 'n' roll, before culminating in a powerful finale at Niagara Falls. The nine-day Motown, Rock 'n' Roll & Niagara Falls tour begins in Toronto and heads south along the banks of Lake Ontario to Detroit, with guests enjoying a guided tour of the city's Motown Museum at Hitsville USA, where legends including Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye and the Jackson Five were propelled to stardom.
G Wellness Company Limited Partners with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
G Wellness Company Limited, a subsidiary of MP Trading Group, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, to debut the first internationally branded resort in Banjul, The Gambia, under the globally recognized Ramada by Wyndham brand.
Arabian Travel Market underscores the vital role of Asia Pacific in the future of tourism
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised for significant tourism growth, with spending on international travel forecast to hit US$2.5 trillion and domestic travel to reach US$4.3 trillion by 2029, according to the latest data from Euromonitor International. Outbound travel from APAC is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7%, with intra-regional journeys expected to account for 61% of all trips by the end of 2025. By 2029, one in three trips is anticipated to be outside the APAC region, with 75% of bookings set to be made online.
VidantaWorld Launches Cirque du Soleil LUDŌ, the First Resident Immersive Water Show Latin America
Grupo Vidanta and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group are proud to announce the premiere of LUDŌ, a breathtaking show that heralds a new era of immersive entertainment and solidifies VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta as a global benchmark in luxury tourism. This groundbreaking production redefines the boundaries of live entertainment by merging water, storytelling, cutting-edge technology, and culinary art into a singular, multisensory format.