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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and trip.com Group Bolster Strategic Alliance
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Trip.com Group, a leading global travel services provider, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at ITB Berlin 2025 to launch a range of new initiatives designed to boost Ras Al Khaimah's appeal as a must-visit destination for Chinese travellers. The signing of the MOU builds on a period of significant momentum for Ras Al Khaimah in China.
Swan Hellenic Opens Bookings for Enhanced 2026-2027 Antarctic Cruises
Swan Hellenic has unveiled an expanded selection of enhanced Antarctic voyages, now available to book directly on its website or by travel agents, offering an industry leading choice for discerning explorers. The offer comprises twenty-four, nine-to-13-night round trips from homeport Ushuaia, plus a 20-night semi-circumnavigation voyage from Cape Town. Swan Hellenic today announced its 2026-2027 Antarctic Season cruises, enabling expedition cruise enthusiasts to plan well in advance and book now to avoid disappointment.
WTTC & Trip.com Group: Transforming Travel
Shaping the Future of Travel: How WTTC and Trip.com Group Are Redefining the Industry Through Technology
FOUR SEASONS RESORT MAUI AT WAILEA INTRODUCES 'THE WHITE LOTUS' INSPIRED EXPERIENCES
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea will unveil a Poolside Escape cabana and The White Lotus Bar, inspired by the HBO® Original Series, The White Lotus. As the celebrated filming location of Season 1, Four Seasons Resort Maui invites guests to set-jet to paradise with these distinctive experiences at its iconic Adult Pool from March 14 to May 16, 2025.
Visit Wales Launch New Girl-Gang Breaks in Response to 38% Rise in Social Mentions
With 'girl gang' breaks on the rise, Visit Wales has launched four new female-focussed itineraries with a focus on wellbeing, adventure and meaningful multi-generational get-togethers. Female group travel has become a key travel trend for 2025. Visit Wales data shows the hashtag #GirlTrip has been viewed more than 7m times on TikTok in the last 120 days. On Pinterest, “Girls Trip” has seen a 20% year on year increase and 38% increase in mentions across social platforms - as well as spawning millions of the 'when the girls trip leaves the group chat' memes.
CITY CRUISES LAUNCHES LIVE EVENT SERIES
City Cruises, the leader in dining and sightseeing cruises worldwide, is proud to introduce "City Cruises Live," a brand new live entertainment series aboard its North American vessels. The first-of-its-kind series will bring notable musical artists, celebrity chefs, sports legends, and other celebrities and entertainers onboard, offering guests a personalized, one-of-a-kind experience all while enjoying the United States and Canada's most iconic city skylines aboard City Cruises' vessels. With the booming sports and music tourism industries expected to hit $1.5 trillion dollars by 2032, City Cruises is excited to launch this out-of-the-box communal experience for visitors of all ages, tapping into the trends of what today's traveler is seeking. City Cruises Live expects to host 100+ events in 2025.
Cendyn goes bold with AI across hotel analytics platforms
Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology company, has advanced its business intelligence solutions with AI-enabled analysis to deliver hotels smarter data with practical commercial insights. Reinforcing its commitment to empowering hotels globally to excel through world-class technology, Cendyn has integrated AI into its CRM and Knowland platform. Hotel sales and marketing teams now have quickly accessible actionable insights reducing manual management of spreadsheets and complex reports.
FHS Saudi Arabia launches NextGen Investment Forum
The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, taking place in Riyadh, 11-13 May, will host the region’s first NextGen Investment Forum to address the challenges – and opportunities – surrounding education, training and talent retention in KSA’s growing hospitality sectors.
Wego and the Egyptian Tourism Authority Announce Strengthened Partnership
Wego and the Egyptian Tourism Authority are pleased to announce the continuation of their successful partnership, reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting Egypt as one of the world's most captivating travel destinations. Building on a history of collaboration, this renewed effort focuses on celebrating Egypt's unmatched heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture while encouraging travelers to experience the country in fresh and exciting ways.
Britain’s Finest website launched! Upmarket hotel site’s relaunch brings travel inspiration
Britain’s Finest, the online booking site for the best in British hotels and accommodation, has relaunched its website. The new site features enhanced user experience for those seeking the finest handpicked places to stay and visit across the UK. The site aims to inspire and inform discerning travellers by featuring a fresh luxury lifestyle aesthetic, improved navigation and the introduction of ‘Travel Inspiration’ alongside detailed hotel reviews.
Tignes: The Perfect End to a Ski Season...
Everything has to come to an end – even the ski season. In the high-altitude resort of Tignes, it does so with an extraordinary bang. From 19 April, Tignes will combine its Spring Break festivities, with the first ever edition of the Tignes Unlimited Festival to see the season out in style before officially switching off the lifts on 4 May 2025.
January 2025 Visitation Shows the Cayman Islands Is in High Demand
The Cayman Islands welcomed 41,418 stayover visitors in January 2025. This was an increase of 7.7% year over year and the second-best January in recorded history setting the destination on pace for a strong 2025. “January's record numbers demonstrate the resilience of the Cayman Islands tourism industry and we look forward to seeing an increase in visitation throughout 2025,” said the Hon. Kenneth Bryan, Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism and Ports.