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Disneyland Paris Launches First-Ever Disney Music Festival – Running Now Until 7th September 2025
Disneyland Paris has officially launched its first-ever Disney Music Festival – a live celebration of iconic songs from Disney Animation and Pixar films, brought to life across all five lands of Disneyland Park. Part of the resort's latest entertainment offering, the festival is included in the price of admission and runs for a limited time only, until 7th September 2025.
Disney On Ice Presents an Unforgettable Journey Through Your Favorite Disney Stories
Feld Entertainment Inc., the worldwide leader in live touring family entertainment, announced its newest production of Disney On Ice! This tour will launch in Orlando, FL at Kia Center, playing August 29-31, 2025. During the 2025-26 season, the tour will play 36 cities, including Miami, Atlanta, Baltimore, Newark, Philadelphia, Chicago, Montreal, Dallas, and Houston. The magical adventure begins with a tap on the Magical MousePad, ushering you and your family on an unforgettable journey through Disney stories featuring over 50 of your favorite characters. Disney On Ice showcases world-class figure skating, high-flying aerial acrobatics, dazzling special effects, engaging interactive moments, and enchanting music, leaving the audience awestruck and sparking new memories that will last with guests long after the final bow.
ATM 2025: Emirates strikes 8 deals to power global tourism growth
Emirates signed eight memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with tourism boards across Asia, Europe and Africa on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), in a move aimed at strengthening inbound tourism flows to multiple destinations. The airline inked agreements with tourism authorities from Sharjah, the Philippines, Maldives, Britain, Thailand, Japan, Uganda and Hungary, to drive visitor traffic across its network of more than 140 destinations.
Qatar Airways Blends Cultural Relevance with Immersive VR Innovation at ATM Dubai 2025
Qatar Airways, the leading five-star airline in the region, marked the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025 with a standout showcase that captured the spotlight at the event. The airline’s experience stand centred around cultural resonance, immersive innovation, and the evolving needs of today’s Arab traveller, reinforcing Qatar Airways’ leadership in reshaping the future of digital travel in the region and beyond.
ATM 2025: Egypt expects 6% rise in international tourist arrivals this year
Egypt is forecasting a 6 per cent annual increase in international visitors this year to reach 16.8 million travellers, despite the shadow of regional wars. The country, which is preparing for the ceremony marking the full opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in July, aims to diversify its offerings and expand into adventure travel and conference meetings, among other avenues, Sherif Fathy, Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said at a press conference at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai on Monday.
Qatar Tourism, Visit Qatar mark milestones on opening day of ATM Dubai 2025
Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar marked their participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 in Dubai, one of the world’s leading travel and tourism events in the region, by announcing two major developments on the opening day.
SANDALS AND BEACHES RESORTS NAMED USA PICKLEBALL'S "OFFICIAL ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS"
Offering the most pickleball courts under the Caribbean sun, Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have been named the "Official All-Inclusive Resorts" by USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the United States' fastest-growing sport. This exclusive partnership will serve up a whole new level of all-inclusive pickleball action, with new programming, comprehensive staff training, top-quality equipment standards, and plans for exciting new and upgraded courts and facilities at Sandals and Beaches—building on the Caribbean's ultimate pickleball experience.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK, LONDON CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF HYDE PARK GARDEN FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is delighted to announce the reopening of Hyde Park Garden for the summer season. Opening on 2 May 2025, London’s most fashionable al fresco dining spot will be ready to welcome visitors in time for the Early May Bank Holiday.
Australian Tourism Exchange 2025 opens in Brisbane/Meanjin
The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) has officially opened in Brisbane/Meanjin kicking off a four day program of business appointments between members of the Australian tourism industry and global tourism wholesalers and retailers.
Jamaica’s Strategic Tourism Partnership with DNATA Travel Group to Boost Visitor Arrivals
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has welcomed a strategic partnership with DNATA Travel Group, one of the world’s largest and most respected travel services providers, to further strengthen the island’s presence in key global source markets. This collaboration will aim to increase visitor arrivals, enhance destination visibility, and develop innovative travel packages that showcase the unique offerings of Jamaica.
Saudi Captures Global Attention at ATM 2025: Showcasing a Vibrant Summer Season
Saudi tourism made a powerful impact on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, unveiling its new "Saudi Land" pavilion and spotlighting the breadth and depth of its tourism offering. Following a record-breaking 2024 that saw more than 116 million visitors, Saudi tourism enters ATM stronger than ever, offering partners unrivaled opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Bartlett Seeks to Boost Strategic Partnerships at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who departed Jamaica over the weekend for Dubai, has begun his participation in the much-anticipated 2025 staging of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), one of the world’s largest travel and trade events. While en route to Dubai, Minister Bartlett made a brief stop in Florida, where he was the guest speaker at the 29th Anniversary Fundraising Gala hosted by the Friends of Good Shepherd International (FOGS) at the Double Tree Hotel in Sunrise. The event, attended by a full house of patrons from the Jamaican Diaspora, recognised the charitable efforts of the organisation and its founder, Archbishop Emeritus of Kingston, The Most Rev. Hon. Charles Dufour, in support of the Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica.