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Jet2CityBreaks launches fly-drive packages to Iceland

Jet2CityBreaks launches fly-drive packages to Iceland

Jet2CityBreaks has launched fly-drive packages to the south and west of Iceland for the first time, meaning customers can enjoy all the benefits of a package holiday with car hire included for the duration of the trip too. The launch of the new fly-drive packages from the UK’s leading operator of European city breaks gives holidaymakers the freedom to plan their own adventure, discover Iceland at their own pace and stay in rural locations.

SAS calls for policy action to unlock e-SAF potential in Europe

SAS calls for policy action to unlock e-SAF potential in Europe

SAS, as a leading member of Project SkyPower (https://project-skypower.org/), joins 75 leading aviation and energy stakeholders in calling for urgent policy support to accelerate the development of e-SAF (Electric Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in the EU. In a newly signed open letter from Project SkyPower, 75 organisations highlight the transformative potential of e-SAF to enhance energy resilience, strengthen Europe’s industrial base, and support aviation’s future climate goals.

Singapore’s Travel Boom: International Arrivals Set to Break Records in 2025

Singapore’s Travel Boom: International Arrivals Set to Break Records in 2025

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals that Singapore is on track to smash its all-time international arrivals record this year, outpacing other major Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. According to the latest research, international arrivals are projected to reach almost 16MN in 2025 – 9.6% above pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

The Capra Launches Valais Ski Safari

The Capra Launches Valais Ski Safari

The Capra (www.capra.ch), the newly expanded, 5-star luxury wellness hotel announces its Valais Ski Safari experience, which offers a new way for visitors to experience one of Switzerland's most renowned ski regions from its home base in the traditional alpine village of Saas-Fee. Guests can ski along two glaciers and at several bucket list ski areas, including Saas-Fee, Zermatt, Crans Montana and Verbier, via car or helicopter, with professional ski guides, gear and details taken care of by The Capra team.

Vista Ostuni to Debut in Summer 2025

Vista Ostuni to Debut in Summer 2025

Vista, the independent Italian hospitality group by the Passera family, has announced the upcoming opening of Vista Ostuni, a boutique hotel set within a restored 14th-Century palazzo in the ‘White City’ of Ostuni, in Summer 2025.

Kalimera Kriti Unveils Greece's Largest Tennis & Padel Center

Kalimera Kriti Unveils Greece's Largest Tennis & Padel Center

The Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort in northeastern Crete offers you everything you need for your perfect vacation. It is characterized by the excellent location with sandy beaches, a SPA area, several pools & bars and a Wilson Pro Shop. The Resort significantly upgraded its sports facilities in the year 2023. Thus, we can now offer the largest tennis center in Greece directly on the hotel grounds, featuring 20 real clay courts, 6 artificial grass courts,and 5 padel courts with breathtaking sea views.

REMOTE Immersion 2025 Heads to Antigua, Guatemala

REMOTE Immersion 2025 Heads to Antigua, Guatemala

For the first time, Guatemala will host the REMOTE Immersion, the annual travel trade show that brings together tourism professionals who are passionate about Latin America. From May 19 to 22, 2025, the historic city of Antigua, Guatemala will serve as the stunning backdrop for the event's highly anticipated eighth edition, organized by REMOTE Latin America. Held at unusual and unique destinations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, REMOTE Immersion celebrates the region's unique culture, nature and tourism potential.

Five Outstanding Individuals & Entities Win Tourism Resilience Awards

Five Outstanding Individuals & Entities Win Tourism Resilience Awards

Five Jamaican and three Canadian individuals and organizations have been recognized for their outstanding contribution to boosting tourism resilience. The Jamaican winners received their awards from the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), while the Canadian victors earned their accolades from ECO Canada.

SeaWorld San Diego Announces March 15 as Opening Date for All-New Jewels of the Sea

SeaWorld San Diego Announces March 15 as Opening Date for All-New Jewels of the Sea

SeaWorld San Diego is thrilled to announce that its highly anticipated Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience will officially open on March 15, with Pass Members receiving a preview before the official opening. This exciting new attraction is the first of its kind at any SeaWorld park, offering guests a unique blend of unusual aquaria, diverse jelly species, and immersive media to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience never before encountered. This incredible experience provides the opportunity for in-depth exploration of the unknown world of jellyfish, creatures that have existed since before the age of dinosaurs. Featuring exceptional educational components mixed with immersive fun, these jellyfish habitats allow visitors to learn, touch and encounter these fascinating animals like never before.

OTAs make huge inroads in attraction ticket sales, according to new Arival research

OTAs make huge inroads in attraction ticket sales, according to new Arival research

Visitor attractions have seen a dramatic shift in distribution, with online travel agencies (OTAs) more than doubling their share of bookings since 2019. New research released by Arival, the leading research authority and community for the tours, activities, and attractions sector, reveals that OTAs now deliver 18% of all attraction bookings globally from less than 10% before the pandemic.