The World Travel Awards™ (WTA) are celebrating their 32nd anniversary in 2025, marking over three decades of recognizing and rewarding excellence in the travel and tourism industry. Acknowledged globally as the ultimate travel accolade, the WTAs serve as a powerful platform for brands that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence. For travel brands looking to elevate their reputation, gain worldwide recognition, and unlock new business opportunities, participating in the 2025 World Travel Awards is an opportunity that should not be missed.

Wyndham Rewards is back with its biggest celebration of the year: Member Month. Now in its fifth year, the annual celebration brings members five weeks of can’t-miss deals, bonus points and exclusive discounts. With surprise rewards rolling in all month long, it’s the ultimate time to book, earn and bring those dream trips to life.

Hilton has announced the signing of its first Signia by Hilton hotel in Asia Pacific, set to open in Jaipur, India. This signing underscores Hilton’s continued focus on strengthening its luxury portfolio in India, alongside global luxury brands including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts. Signia by Hilton’s debut in India follows the recent opening of Signia by Hilton Amman, the first Signia by Hilton hotel outside of the United States, as the brand aims to grow its portfolio with highly anticipated properties in key gateway locations.

Wing Lei Bar at Wynn Palace is set to revolutionize the hotel bar landscape with a complete transformation that reinvents its appearance, atmosphere, hospitality approach, and beverage program. Under the visionary leadership of Head Mixologist Mark Lloyd, Wing Lei Bar is not just elevating the bar experience; it is establishing itself as a dynamic hub where cocktail enthusiasts and industry professionals unite through innovative mixology that harnesses unexpected global culinary ingredients. This transformation celebrates the ethos of curated hospitality, positioning the bar as a trailblazer for unforgettable experiences in the cocktail world.

Caribbean tourism leadership was showered with high praise at the 25th edition of the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) World Tourism & Aviation Leaders’ Summit and the PATWA International Travel Awards, held during ITB Berlin last week. The region’s exceptional contributions to global tourism were recognized across multiple categories, with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and its Secretary-General, Dona Regis-Prosper, receiving top honors.

JetBlue and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) hosted a vibrant beach party at the base of Loon Mountain in New Hampshire to celebrate JetBlue's new and growing service out of MHT with three new nonstop flights from Manchester, NH to Florida.