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Viking Announces 10 Additional River Ships in Europe
Viking today announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships® to its river fleet in the coming years. To meet strong demand for European river voyages, eight of the new vessels will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while two additional Viking Longships will join the fleet on the Seine River.
Introducing Billnäs Gård, Finland: A New Dedicated Holistic Space Celebrating ‘Slow and Local’ Life
Introducing Billnäs Gård in Finland, a new design-led hospitality concept located an hour’s train and car ride from Helsinki, operating as part wellbeing-focused boutique hotel and part private hire and retreat space intermittently throughout the year. Perched on the Svartå River in the heart of the ancient Billnäs ironworks and surrounded by pristine nature, the spectacular Mediterranean-style property offers a seamless blend of wellness, creative and adventure pursuits enveloped in bespoke, modern luxury.
U.S. Travel Association Selects Detroit as Host of IPW 2028
For the first time, Detroit will serve as host site of U.S. Travel’s IPW, the leading international inbound travel trade show and largest generator of travel to the United States, the association announced today. IPW will be held in the city on June 10-14, 2028.
Riding into the Heart of the Jungle: Exploring Belize on Horseback
Belize, a small yet mesmerizing country nestled on the eastern coast of Central America, is a haven for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. While the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea and the ancient mysteries of Mayan ruins often steal the spotlight, the lush jungles of Belize remain an undiscovered gem waiting to be explored.
Marugal Hotel Management is appointed to manage the iconic Grand Hôtel Soleil d’Or in Mégève
Marugal, one of Europe’s leading white-label hotel management companies, has added the Grand Hôtel Soleil d’Or in Mégève to its portfolio of fourteen individual luxury hotels. Each hotel in the portfolio is entirely different to the others, but they are bound by a golden thread of simple luxury, a spirit of generosity - and true excellence.
Gate Gourmet serves up Christmas cheer with its airline partners
Virgin Atlantic dishes up special Christmas treats for the holiday season with turkey meals and a choice of two festive desserts Air Canada will serve traditional Christmas dinners, while LATAM Airlines offers meals infused with holiday spices
ETIHAD AND TAP AIR PORTUGAL CODESHARE OPENS UP EXCITING NEW DESTINATIONS
National carriers of UAE and Portugal team up to offer more destinations and greater choice Networks of both airlines complement each other unleashing seamless travel to destinations across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
Air New Zealand is chasing the Christmas spirit in latest video
High-flying action meets festive fun in Air New Zealand’s new Christmas campaign, The Great Christmas Chase, where one flight attendant takes the airline’s famous manaaki to new heights – all in the name of Christmas spirit.
HKTB Wins World’s Leading MICE Event - Inaugural IBTM Asia Pacific 2025 to be Staged in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Hong Kong has won IBTM, the world’s leading Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) event brand, to organise its inaugural MICE trade show IBTM Asia Pacific 2025, in Spring 2025 in Hong Kong.
IHG Hotels & Resorts continues voco’s growth momentum with new signing in Gosford
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is delighted to announce the signing of the seventh voco in Australasia, partnering with leading Sydney developer ALAND to open voco Gosford in regional New South Wales in early 2025. The brand-new voco Gosford will form part of Archibald by ALAND, a landmark mixed-use development precinct overlooking the magnificent Brisbane Water.
DFDS Retains ‘World’s Leading Ferry Operator’ Title at World Travel Awards
Global ferry operator DFDS has sailed to victory once again after being named the ‘World’s Leading Ferry Operator’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards.
Just out Southern French Alpes winter 2023-2024
What will it be, views over the Med or a sea of summits? Dog sledding in the larch forests or meandering down a blue slope in the sunshine? A friendly old hamlet or MKII resort? Or how about all above the above?! The mountains and valleys of the Southern Alps promise a thousand treats to share. And the cherry on the cake? You’ll find all the space you need there…