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San Francisco Travel Launches First-Ever 'Martini Trail' Featuring 23 Perfected Martinis

San Francisco Travel Launches First-Ever 'Martini Trail' Featuring 23 Perfected Martinis

The San Francisco Travel Association today unveiled The San Francisco Martini Trail, a curated journey highlighting 23 standout martinis and local establishments in the City by the Bay. Few drinks are more debated—or celebrated—than the martini. Its exact birthplace may be disputed, but San Francisco played a defining role in shaping its rise to global fame. Conceived in the Bay Area during the Gold Rush and refined in the city's pioneering saloon scene, the martini's simplicity captures San Francisco's spirit: refined yet unpretentious, endlessly reinvented, and impossible to forget.

Introducing Perfect Piste, the Ski-Focused AI-Agent & Tool Redefining How Luxury Skiers Travel

Introducing Perfect Piste, the Ski-Focused AI-Agent & Tool Redefining How Luxury Skiers Travel

Announced today, Perfect Piste is a first of its kind luxury AI ski travel platform that aims to make booking the perfect ski holiday effortless. The trailblazing tool allows skiers to find and book the best luxury ski experience for their ski preferences, and to get up-to-date advice in real time in the lead up to their trip. Booking a ski trip can be a daunting task, with hundreds of destinations, resorts and slopes to choose from, not to mention booking lessons, arranging childcare, sorting equipment and managing logistics. Built by skiers, for skiers, Perfect Piste blends curated and exclusive recommendations with intelligent technology to cut through the noise and focus on what matters most: snow-sure resorts, seamless planning and unforgettable alpine experiences hyper-personalised to the skier. The Perfect Piste team believe that luxury is finite, and as such the platform will launch with an initial cap of 9,000 consumers and 1,000 agent users, ensuring it can connect all users to high quality information, unbeatable ski experience and handpicked properties.

World Travel Awards Europe 2025 winners unveiled at star-studded Sardinia ceremony

World Travel Awards Europe 2025 winners unveiled at star-studded Sardinia ceremony

The finest travel brands from across Europe have been honoured at the World Travel Awards in Sardinia, Italy. The industry elite gathered at Forte Village Resort on the idyllic Mediterranean island for the WTA Europe Gala Ceremony 2025 to discover who among them had been crowned the best of the best. The red-carpet evening marked the fourth leg of the WTA’s Grand Tour 2025 – a global search for the finest travel and tourism organisations.

Travelsoft Now Offers Global Access to Lufthansa Group’s Full NDC Content

Travelsoft Now Offers Global Access to Lufthansa Group’s Full NDC Content

Today the industry’s leading Travel Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company Travelsoft is pleased to announce that Lufthansa Group’s full NDC content is now available on the group’s transport aggregation solution Travelsoft Transport Hub. Through this partnership, Lufthansa Group’s complete content will be accessible to hundreds of tour operators and travel agencies using the Travelsoft Group's platforms – which currently transact bookings travel bookings worth around €40 billion per year –internationally across all of the Group’s brands in particular Orchestra in France and Traffics in Germany, but also Atcore, Travel Compositor and Travel Connection Technology.

BTN Interviews Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench

BTN Interviews Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench

BTN Interviews Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & CEO of The Bench, attributes his nearly 30 years of success in hospitality events to trust, credibility, and a focus on turning conversations into real investments. Reflecting on milestones like the first Arabian Hotel Investment Conference in 2005 and its evolution into FHS World, he highlights Dubai’s strategic location and leadership vision as catalysts for growth. Celebrating the 20th anniversary at Madinat Jumeirah, FHS World 2025 will feature over 200 speakers, new initiatives like PitchPoint and the World Branded Residences Awards, and themes centered on AI, branded residences, sustainability, and empowering next-generation talent. The event aims to continue connecting global visionaries and investors driving hospitality’s future.

Forte Village Resort tonight hosts The European Gala Ceremony of the WTA's

Forte Village Resort tonight hosts The European Gala Ceremony of the WTA's

This evening, the prestigious Forte Village Resort in Sardinia is playing host to the European Gala of the 2025 World Travel Awards, bringing together the travel industry’s finest for a night of celebration and recognition. The glamorous event highlighted excellence in European travel, hospitality, and tourism, with nominees from across the continent gathering to witness the announcement of this year’s winners. The stunning resort, known for its luxurious setting and breathtaking views, will provide the perfect backdrop for an evening of elegance, networking, and anticipation. Breaking Travel News extends its best wishes to all nominees as the evening’s results are revealed. Industry leaders, innovative destinations, and standout experiences are being celebrated, showcasing the dedication and creativity that drive European travel forward.

flydubai announces seven new interline agreements

flydubai announces seven new interline agreements

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced seven new interline agreements, bringing the carrier’s total number of interline partners to more than 40. These strategic agreements give flydubai customers access to more than 30 destinations in Europe through Greece’s flagship carrier, Aegean Airlines, and Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways. In addition, flydubai passengers travelling to the Far East and South-East Asia can enjoy greater connectivity to more than 90 destinations with Myanmar Airways International and Chinese airlines Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.

Unwrap the Magic of the Holidays at Omni Hotels & Resorts with the Return of Blitzen's Bar

Unwrap the Magic of the Holidays at Omni Hotels & Resorts with the Return of Blitzen's Bar

Omni Hotels & Resorts welcomes the holiday season with an array of festive experiences across its 50+ destinations in the U.S. and Canada. From the return of the beloved Blitzen's Bar pop-up to over-the-top Santa's Landing rooms, tree lightings, and seasonal Signature Experiences, Omni invites guests to delight in holiday magic with unforgettable moments and exclusive holiday savings.

Holland America Line and Pan Am® Invite Guests to Experience the Golden Age of Travel

Holland America Line and Pan Am® Invite Guests to Experience the Golden Age of Travel

Two icons of travel—Pan Am® and Holland America Line—announced the launch of the first-ever cruise that will trace original flying Clipper routes across the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. The 28-Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage will immerse guests in the glamor and nostalgia of travel's golden age as they sail to 18 destinations throughout the region, not only recreating the route of Pan Am's "flying boats," but also the sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere that remains part of Holland America's personalized service today.

FOUR SEASONS YACHTS UNVEILS CHEF-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

FOUR SEASONS YACHTS UNVEILS CHEF-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Four Seasons Yachts the international culinary talent who will shape its voyages aboard Four Seasons I in 2026. Complementing the expert direction of Executive Chef Armando Ferman Toledo and Chef de Cuisine Gerardo Acunzo, Four Seasons Yachts introduces a renowned roster of Michelin-starred Four Seasons restaurant chefs through a Chef-in-Residence Program. Rooted in culinary craftsmanship, the signature initiative will bring the leading luxury brand's memorable dining experiences and legendary service to select voyages, where ingredients and menus evolve with each destination

New Kids-Only Dining Space Introduced by Heritage Le Telfair in Mauritius

New Kids-Only Dining Space Introduced by Heritage Le Telfair in Mauritius

Heritage Le Telfair in the unspoilt region of Bel Ombre in southern Mauritius has introduced a new Kids-Only dining space on the resort. In a world where families seek holidays that are both authentic and enriching, Heritage Le Telfair — a refined 5-star resort and proud member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World — offers a truly distinctive experience: one where children are placed firmly at the heart of the stay.

Sail Croatia's Private Yacht Tours Go from Strength to Strength - New Lagoon Catamaran Joins Fleet

Sail Croatia's Private Yacht Tours Go from Strength to Strength - New Lagoon Catamaran Joins Fleet

Sail Croatia has expanded its Private Yacht Tour fleet with the addition of a new Lagoon catamaran. Tiny Dancer, a 2026 build Lagoon 55, will join the Sail Croatia fleet next Spring, taking the total fleet size to 21 vessels, including 11 Lagoon catamarans. The impressive catamaran has been designed with space and comfort in mind, offering multiple lounge areas for relaxation, alongside a fully equipped kitchen and open-plan dining space.