Travel Industry Events News Page 169
Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 Ignites with Grand Parade in Bangkok
Thailand officially opened the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 last night with a spectacular celebration in the heart of Bangkok. Hosted at Sanam Luang from 11–15 April, the festival is the centrepiece of the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism & Sports Year 2025, with the Thailand Summer Festival campaign spotlighting Thai heritage, creativity, and cultural unity.
dnata brings global cargo investments and future-focused infrastructure to the spotlight
As the air cargo industry gathers in Dubai for the World Cargo Symposium, dnata is spotlighting three major facility launches as part of global infrastructure investments exceeding US$ 110 million. New developments in The Netherlands, UAE and Iraq are set to go live in 2025, strengthening dnata’s cargo and logistics capabilities across its global operations. “As supply chains evolve and customer expectations shift, we’re focused on investing in infrastructure that’s fit for purpose today and adaptable for tomorrow”, said Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, dnata’s CEO – Airport Operations. “Our latest investments prioritise automation, scalability and energy efficiency, enabling us to support our customers more effectively in a fast-changing logistics environment.”
Alma Frequency Scales New Heights at Six Senses Crans-Montana in the Swiss Alps
Six Senses is broadening the horizons of Alma Frequency powered by Aníma to Six Senses Crans-Montana from June 5 to 8, bringing together a handpicked tribe of visionaries and pioneers in health and well-being. True to its original ethos of community, connection, and celebration, this four-day mountain edition will feature a curated program of progressive wellness, longevity science, holistic healing, and immersive practices in an extraordinary environment. Crans-Montana’s natural charms include 300 days of sunshine a year and exceptional air quality to reinvigorate the spirit and awaken all the senses.
IHG’s community partnerships in 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts has published a new report to showcase the impact of the community partnerships it has forged in East Asia & Pacific. With 334,000 lives improved in 2024, the report shines a light on the inspirational partnerships established by IHG teams across this geographically diverse area.
The UK's National Forest Marks 30 Years of Transformation
As the National Forest marks 30 years of bold vision and vibrant growth, the 2025 National Forest Walking Festival is inviting walkers to step into the story—one footpath at a time. Running from 16 to 26 May, the festival is now in its 16th year, offering more than 80 walks across Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire. Whether you're looking for a gentle meander or a challenging trek, every walk offers a chance to explore this incredible landscape that has been reimagined and regenerated over the past three decades.
Tourism Fiji Launches Loloma Hour - a Happy Hour for the Environment
A New Approach to Sustainable Travel Tourism Fiji created the 'Loloma Hour' initiative as part of the country's overarching sustainability goals that aim to preserve its natural beauty and cultural heritage by unifying and amplifying sustainability efforts across Fiji's vital tourism industry. The goal in the first year is for Loloma hour to contribute at least 5,000 hours towards sustainability efforts across Fiji, ensuring meaningful impact for the ecosystems, coastlines and deeper engagement with local communities.
Marathon Weekend at W London: Stay, Spa, Celebrate
With the London Marathon fast approaching, W London is lacing up for the city's biggest race weekend with a calendar of high-energy happenings — from a limited-edition Marathon Weekend Package to recovery rituals, carb-loaded dining, and race-day celebrations. Available from Saturday 26 to Monday 28 April, it's Soho's most stylish spot to stay, refuel and raise a glass to the finish line.
The Best Spring Carnivals and Festivals by Ferry
Spring is a great time to consider a short break in Europe, with a variety of festivals and carnivals to discover. Ferry company DFDS, which runs three routes to France, has shared its guide to the best festivals to enjoy now.
Pure Energy, Pure Escape: Verbier in Summer 2025
Welcome to Verbier for summer 2025: Why not discover the lesser known and more remote parts of the valley that offer an exhilarating, enriching and endlessly surprising escape into the wild heart of the Swiss Alps. This is a destination that brings together all walks of life into one fabulous valley. The region comprises six villages with different vibes: Cultural Le Châble, cosmopolitan Verbier, wild Upper Val de Bagnes, authentic Bruson, discreet Vollèges or family friendly La Tzoumaz: each has a unique quality that you can use as a starting point for your immersion in the Bagnes region.
Tignes: The Mountains – Just as We Love Them
This summer Tignes is championing real mountain experiences with active holidays in mind. Discover the thrill of the newly designed bike trails, go hiking on the easy-to-follow routes equipped with handy digital guides, go on family adventures or come together with friends and share the love of the mountains.
Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai sets sights on Future Society
The first visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai arrived on the 155-hectare site on Yumeshima Island this morning following a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony. The opening of the World Expo marks the beginning of six months of global exchange and dialogue centered around the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”.
Las Vegas Company Debuts Industry-First "Hologram-Style Photo Booth" for Trade Shows and Activations
Smash Booth Interactive Photo Studios, a leader in immersive event tech, has unveiled a groundbreaking new experience designed to captivate trade show attendees: a compact, hologram-style photo booth that merges branded video with the illusion of floating 3D visuals.