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ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND UNVEILS A DAZZLING LINEUP OF WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT
Atlantis Paradise Island, the Caribbean's most iconic resort, is introducing an exhilarating mix of bold new attractions, exceptional entertainment, and imaginative dining. Following a landmark $150 million transformation in 2024, the spectacular array of new experiences tailored for adventure-seekers, food lovers, and entertainment enthusiasts alike further solidifies Atlantis Paradise Island as the Caribbean's premier destination.
The Godfather of Modern Cooking Returns to Hota for a Three-Day Takeover
The world-renowned and original rockstar chef Marco Pierre White is set to return to the Gold Coast's cultural precinct, HOTA, Home of the Arts, this winter for an exclusive three-day culinary residency. Following the overwhelming success of his 2023 visit, the celebrated restaurateur and youngest ever recipient of three Michelin stars will take centre stage once more – this time bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever.
Malaysia Airlines Unveils Manchester United Livery, Resumes Brisbane Service
Malaysia Airlines have announced a series of exciting developments aimed at elevating its global presence and connectivity, including the unveiling of its latest co-branded aircraft livery in partnership with Manchester United. The airline also confirmed its return to Brisbane starting from November 2025 alongside increased flight frequencies across its Asia-Pacific network as it seeks to strengthen its global connectivity as the gateway to Asia and beyond
Celebrate Whisky Month in Glasgow
May is National Whisky Month, and with World Whisky Day falling on Saturday 17 May, what better place to raise a dram than Glasgow? Known as the "water of life" in Gaelic, whisky is Scotland's national drink. While you're in the city, be sure to sample a dram, take a distillery tour, and even book your accommodation at a working distillery.
Premier Inn and Emirates Leisure Retail support 18th Emirates Physical Fitness Championship
Team members from Premier Inn Middle East, in collaboration with Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), participated in the 18th Emirates Physical Fitness Championship for People of Determination organised by the Emirates Autism Center. As part of the initiative, they distributed 500 lunch boxes to children with autism at a special fitness event at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi on 24 April.
ATM 2025’s Informal Influencer Networking Session Hits 150+ Registrations — And counting
More than 150 influencers have already registered for the “Informal Influencer Networking Session” at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 on April 30th in Dubai. NaviSavi, the B2B2C platform dedicated to travel User Generated Content (UGC) short videos, will host the event to bring together travel content creators and travel brands. Registrations are still open for both influencers and companies.
TIME Hotels to reveal bold growth strategy with 12 new openings by Q1 2026 during ATM
TIME Hotels, the UAE-born hospitality brand, is accelerating its global growth with bold expansion plans unveiled ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2025. With a strategic focus on high-growth markets, the company aims to open 12 new properties across Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Morocco, and the Indian Ocean by Q1 2026, and is targeting an ambitious milestone of 100 hotels within the next five years, cementing its position as a regional powerhouse in the hospitality sector. The announcement follows confirmation that TIME Hotels strategic global expansion will see the launch of two new hospitality brands HALO by TIME, the company’s upscale brand and VIVI by TIME, a newly launched lifestyle brand, will debut in the Maldives in 2026.
BTN Reports from Day 2 of Dubai AI Festival 2025: Shaping Tomorrow’s Tech Landscape
Breaking Travel News brings you comprehensive coverage of Day 2 video interviews from the Dubai AI Festival 2025, a landmark event that stands at the forefront of global innovation in artificial intelligence. Held in one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities, the festival is a dynamic platform that showcases the profound and accelerating influence of AI across industries and societies.
Longevity & Hospitality Summit to Debut at FIBO 2025 with Bold Vision for Wellness
Global experts gather to define how hospitality can drive healthier, longer lives – and unlock a powerful commercial opportunity
Airline developments at Arabian Travel Market 2025
Breaking Travel News’s aviation correspondent Phil Blizzard, ahead of ATM 2025, looks at the the major airlines attending the Middle East’s premier travel event - what they are expected to showcase, their innovations & technology and the introduction o0f new routes.
Bucket List Adventures Curated by Kempinski Hotels
Travelling the world has never been so stylish thanks to the collection of rare and exclusive experiences available at Kempinski Hotels. From aerobatic jet flights and skydives to bear watching and spiritual awakening, this curated collection of bucket-list adventures immerses travellers in one-of-a-kind experiences at Kempinski hotels in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Paired with indulgent stays at the constellation of beautiful havens that make up the Kempinski family, these specially curated encounters promise unforgettable moments and lasting memories for every kind of traveller.
Emirates’ journey to ‘Accessible Travel for all’
As part of Autism Awareness month, several milestones have been achieved on Emirates’ journey to make travel more accessible for all. One year after Emirates’ first successful ‘travel rehearsal’, the programme is now being rolled out across 17 cities – allowing children with autism to practice the journey through the airport in order to prepare for real flights. Emirates has also achieved its designation as the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, with more than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff now trained to support customers with autism. For the month of April, Emirates highlighted autism awareness to millions of passengers globally, showcasing a selection of movies, podcasts and TV shows about neurodiversity on its inflight entertainment system, ice.