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La Quinta by Wyndham Opens its Doors in Beautiful Batumi, Georgia

La Quinta by Wyndham Opens its Doors in Beautiful Batumi, Georgia

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts introduced its highly anticipated La Quinta by Wyndham brand to the Georgian market, opening the beachside La Quinta® by Wyndham Batumi, in one of the fastest-growing travel destinations on the Black Sea coast. Often referred to as the "Pearl of the Black Sea", Batumi is renowned for its vibrant blend of modern and historical architecture, beautiful beaches, subtropical climate and rich culinary scene.

Disney On Ice Presents an Unforgettable Journey Through Your Favorite Disney Stories

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.

Emirates and Kuwait Airways ink interline agreement to strengthen travel options

Emirates and Kuwait Airways ink interline agreement to strengthen travel options

Kuwait Airways and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an interline agreement, offering passengers increased flight options to Dubai and beyond. The MoU was signed at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, reflecting a step forward in strengthening cooperation between the two carriers. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Kuwait Airways Chairman, Captain Abdulmohsen Salem Al-Fagaan, and Emirates’ Deputy President, and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline & Group; and the President of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Kuwait, Sheikh Eng. Humoud Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. The signing ceremony was also attended by other officials of each airline’s executive management and partnership teams.

DATE NIGHT JUST GOT AN UPGRADE ON CELEBRITY XCEL

DATE NIGHT JUST GOT AN UPGRADE ON CELEBRITY XCEL

When it comes to couples' escapes, Celebrity Cruises has it covered. Celebrity Xcel®, the cruise line's newest elevated vacation experience, will give date night an upgrade by offering more variety than ever before to make couples getaways even more unforgettable. From Celebrity's first ever brunch offering at new al fresco restaurant, Bora; to the most expansive entertainment offering across Celebrity's fleet including new theatre and club shows, dance parties, and endless activities in between; guests can look forward to endless ways to keep date night going all day long on Celebrity Xcel.

ATM 2025: Emirates strikes 8 deals to power global tourism growth

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.

Kerzner International Announces One&Only Resort and Private Homes to Open in Hudson Valley, New York

Kerzner International Announces One&Only Resort and Private Homes to Open in Hudson Valley, New York

Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”), an independent developer and operator of luxury hospitality and residential properties, is pleased to announce the signing of One&Only’s second resort and community of Private Homes to be developed in the United States with Nolan Reynolds International (“NRI”). Located in Hudson Valley, New York, this new development will advance Kerzner and One&Only’s strategic growth in the American market, as the brand is gearing to welcome guests to One&Only Moonlight Basin, Montana, this year.

ATM 2025: Egypt expects 6% rise in international tourist arrivals this year

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.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts to Debut a Haven of Enchanted Glamour in Mexico

Raffles Hotels & Resorts to Debut a Haven of Enchanted Glamour in Mexico

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a leading luxury hotel brand of Accor, today announced plans to bring the storied brand to Mexico's Los Cabos region. Raffles Estera East Cape Resort & Residences, created in partnership with ONE Development Group, is slated to debut in 2029, expanding Raffles' presence in North America and marking the global luxury hospitality leader's first resort in the region.

THE NEWMAN UNVEILS ITS “WELLNESS AT THE NEWMAN” CONCEPT

THE NEWMAN UNVEILS ITS “WELLNESS AT THE NEWMAN” CONCEPT

The Newman, the first hotel from hospitality management company Kinsfolk & Co, is delighted to reveal its spa and wellness concept as it prepares to launch later this summer. Wellness at The Newman is an urban sanctuary in the heart of Fitzrovia, an exciting addition to the London wellness scene, driven by the needs of the local community and hotel guests