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Orlando's Halloween Season Offers 80+ Days of Frights, Fun and Family Friendly Thrills
Orlando, the Halloween Vacation Capital, is set to deliver 80 days of seasonal celebrations, blending family friendly fun with spine-tingling thrills. This year's lineup includes the country's largest horror convention, extended Halloween events at the theme parks, interactive trick-or-treat trails, horror-inspired performing arts shows and even an elegant Vampire Ball to usher in Halloween.
CALVIÀ'S COASTLINE WELCOMES NEW MARINE RESERVE AND CONSOLIDATES ITS NETWORK OF PROTECTED AREAS
Calvià, located in southwest Mallorca, has welcomed the new Illes del Ponent Marine Reserve, marking a decisive step in strengthening the protection of its coastline and its credentials as a sustainable tourism destination. The new protection scheme includes enclaves of high ecological value such as El Toro, the Islas Malgrats, and l'Ila del Sec, covering a total of 2,300 hectares of which 240 are highly protected. With this expansion, the new reserve incorporates an additional 15 hectares of highly protected area and extends the coastal strip included in the protected zone by approximately seven kilometres.
Dubai hotel occupancy climbs to more than 81% as international visitors reach almost 10 million
Hotel occupancy levels across Dubai reached more than 81% - up 4.5% year-on-year- with the number of international visitors climbing 6.1% to almost 10 million between January and June 2025, according to new research and insight from leading real estate advisory group, Cavendish Maxwell. Cavendish Maxwell’s H1 2025 Dubai hospitality sector market performance analysis also reports that the average daily rate (ADR) across Dubai’s hotels and resorts topped AED745, up 5.5% on the same period last year.
ANA Holdings, Joby Aviation to Showcase eVTOL Public Demonstration Flights During Expo 2025 Osaka
ANA Holdings (ANA HD) and Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger services, will showcase public demonstration flights of the Joby S4. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will feature a special ANA livery, from Oct. 1-13, 2025, during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Garner brand to Southeast Asia
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, announces the launch of Garner hotels in Southeast Asia, with Garner Hotel Pattaya Central set to open on the east coast of Thailand this year. The signing marks a significant milestone for Garner, IHG’s rapidly growing midscale conversion brand. Since its launch in 2023, it has expanded to 51 open hotels across countries including Japan, US and Germany, and 87 pipeline properties.
Alaska Airlines launches new route to Reykjavík and unveils elevated comfort and care
Alaska Airlines is taking its global reach further than ever with nonstop service to Reykjavík, Iceland, inviting travelers to book their next adventure at alaskaair.com. With flights starting May 28, 2026, guests can book today to discover Iceland's breathtaking landscapes, with daily summer flights from our global gateway in Seattle, all while enjoying an elevated travel experience thoughtfully upgraded from curb to cabin.
"Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" - New Campaign Doubles Down on Destination's Brand Promise
Since 1959, the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign has served as a beacon to more than 1.5 billion visitors. What began as a greeting has grown into a globally recognized motto spanning decades and transcending languages and cultures. Today, as visitor expectations continue to evolve, Las Vegas is meeting the moment with the launch of a multifaceted campaign spanning broadcast TV, activations, experiences, special offers, and partnerships that will be rolled out in the coming weeks.
WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson is unable to attend the Global Summit in Rome on 28th -30th Sep
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) regrets to announce that due to illness, WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson is unable to attend the Global Summit in Rome on 28th -30th Sep. WTTC and its Members sends its best wishes to Julia during her recovery.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL TO OPEN IN SEOUL, MARKING EXPANSION INTO A KEY ASIAN CAPITAL
Mandarin Oriental is announcing its entry into the South Korean market with the development of a new luxury hotel in Seoul, scheduled to open in 2030. This boutique-style property will bring the Group’s legendary hospitality and refined design to one of Asia’s most culturally rich and dynamic capitals.
Samsonite Launches Paralux™ Collection Worldwide
Samsonite, the iconic and trusted leader in travel gear headquartered in Luxembourg City, LU, and Massachusetts, USA, unveils the Paralux Collection, hardside luggage and bags thoughtfully engineered for travelers who value design, efficiency, and sustainability. Merging exceptional organization with sustainable innovation, the Paralux collection perfects the art of packing, redefining what it means to pack with purpose.
CTO to Launch Groundbreaking Tourism Intelligence Award at SOTIC 2025
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will unveil a landmark regional honor — the Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award — at this year’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), underscoring the region’s push toward knowledge-led growth and evidence-based policy.
Agentic Hotel Distribution: Ride the AI Wave or Wipe Out—the Choice is Yours
The future of hotel distribution is not a mystery. It will either be owned by OTAs or owned by protocols. The choices hotel operators make today—from every global brand to independent inns and three-room B&Bs—will determine whether their businesses thrive or vanish.