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Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Dubai — World’s Leading Shopping Mall Hotel 2025
Last night in Bahrain, amid a glittering celebration of global travel excellence, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Dubai was crowned World’s Leading Shopping Mall Hotel 2025 at the World Travel Awards Grand Final. For those who have experienced the seamless fusion of luxury accommodation and unparalleled retail indulgence, the accolade comes as no surprise. For others, it is an invitation to discover the ultimate combination of five-star comfort and extraordinary shopping in the heart of Dubai. This is where retail therapy meets resort-style elegance, creating an experience that delights every sense.
S Hotel Montego Bay — Jamaica’s Best MICE Hotel 2025
In a night of Caribbean pride and global recognition, S Hotel Montego Bay was crowned Jamaica’s Best MICE Hotel 2025 at the World MICE Awards held yesterday evening in Bahrain. For a property that has already redefined contemporary luxury on Montego Bay’s famous Doctor’s Cave Beach, this award confirms what event planners, business travellers and holidaymakers alike already know — this is a resort that brings style, sophistication, and seamless service together under one glittering Jamaican sun. This is five-star living, five-star meeting space, and five-star Caribbean flair — all in one irresistible destination.
Paradise Vietnam — Asia’s Best River Cruise Line 2025
Under the glow of chandeliers and celebration, at last night’s World Cruise Awards in Bahrain, Paradise Vietnam was crowned Asia’s Best River Cruise Line 2025 — a triumph that reflects not only excellence in cruising, but the soul of a nation defined by its rivers. The award is more than a title. It’s a testament to a company that has reimagined river travel as an art form, offering journeys that are as serene as they are spectacular. For anyone dreaming of drifting through landscapes of legend and living culture, this is the river experience that belongs on every bucket list.
A Better Flying Experience Cannot Be Found - Royal Brunei Airlines — World’s Leading Cabin Crew 2025
In a shimmering ballroom in Bahrain last night, amid the applause of travel leaders from around the world, Royal Brunei Airlines was crowned World’s Leading Cabin Crew 2025 at the World Travel Awards Grand Final. For those who have flown with the boutique national carrier of Brunei, the win comes as no surprise. For the uninitiated, it is an invitation to discover a style of inflight hospitality that feels almost lost in modern aviation — warm, intuitive, genuine, and deeply human. This is not just cabin service. It is cabin serenity.
Paradise Found: Vakkaru Maldives crowned Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort 2025
Last night, at the glamorous Grand Final of the World Travel Awards in Bahrain, Vakkaru Maldives was crowned Indian Ocean’s Leading Resort 2025 — a recognition that captures everything guests experience from the moment they land until the moment they leave. This isn’t just a holiday spot: it’s a place where the world feels genuinely suspended, and paradise becomes real.
World Travel Tech Awards reveals 2025 winners at Kingdom of Bahrain ceremony
World Travel Tech Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the travel tech sector – has unveiled the winners of its 2025 programme at a glittering gala reception held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The finest travel technology brands from around the world attended the 5th annual World Travel Tech Awards Gala Ceremony for a night of celebration and industry recognition.
New Details About What’s Coming to Walt Disney World in 2026
The countdown is on to the new year, and at Walt Disney World Resort, 2026 will bring ten all-new and reinvigorated attractions and experiences, plus nine returning festivals and special events. Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming in 2026, offering even more reasons to visit this magical destination all year round:
Jet2 announces the launch of flights and holidays to Egypt
Jet2 has revealed more exciting news for customers today, by announcing the launch of flights and holidays to Egypt, as well as a special offer on holidays to celebrate the arrival of the new destination. From February 2027, the award-winning tour operator and airline will operate year-round to two hugely popular sunshine destinations in Egypt – Hurghada and Sharm-El-Sheikh – a move that will be warmly welcomed by holidaymakers.
SAS launches SAS Holidays – a brand-new all-in-one travel product
SAS expands its offering with the launch of SAS Holidays. The new concept reflects the rising demand for integrated leisure travel solutions, giving customers the possibility to arrange their entire journey in one place. By combining flights with accommodation, transfers and tailored extras, SAS strengthens its position in the growing holiday market. With SAS Holidays, the entire trip can now be managed in one place, reflecting SAS’ ambition to expand its offering in the leisure market. The product will be actively marketed going forward, with the campaign line “There’s holidays. And there’s SAS Holidays.” playing a central role.
Norwegian Group with 1.8 million passengers in November
In November, Norwegian had 1.5 million passengers, while Widerøe had 324,000 passengers, bringing the Group total to 1.84 million passengers. The November load factor of 85.5 percent was a record high for Norwegian. “We had a strong performance overall during November. The load factor for Norwegian is the highest we have ever recorded for this month, showing that the network and capacity adjustments we made for the winter season are making a positive impact. We are also pleased with an increase in the unit revenue in November for Norwegian, and that operational performance continues to be solid into the winter season,” said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian.
Delta to recognize 100,000 acts of kindness to celebrate 100 years of service
Every holiday season, Delta welcomes hundreds of thousands of customers to the skies who are eager to reconnect with loved ones or recharge on vacation. While holiday travel brings its own share of pressure, Delta is shifting the spotlight to the simple acts of humanity that make our journeys memorable. To celebrate 100 years of flight, Delta will highlight the simple acts of care that connect us all – the true reason for the season. For the winter holidays, the global airline is introducing Centennial Cheer, a program that will recognize 100,000 acts of kindness shared among Delta employees and customers.
Korean Air and Hanjin Group airlines to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink fleetwide
Korean Air, alongside Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, will introduce Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to its entire fleet. This marks the first time a South Korean airline will adopt Starlink for in-flight connectivity, an initiative that aims to significantly elevate the passenger and crew experience ahead of the airlines’ full integration. Starlink, SpaceX’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, delivers peak broadband speeds of up to 500 Mbps, enabling passengers to enjoy seamless streaming, online gaming, video calls, cloud-based work, shopping and messaging. With Starlink, customers across all cabins will have access to fast, reliable in-flight Wi-Fi, allowing them to stay connected in the air as effortlessly as they would on the ground.