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HAMMOCK COVE ANTIGUA ELEVATES LUXURY WITH NEW SIGNATURE VILLAS AND CURATED GUEST EXPERIENCES

HAMMOCK COVE ANTIGUA ELEVATES LUXURY WITH NEW SIGNATURE VILLAS AND CURATED GUEST EXPERIENCES

19 September 2025 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Hammock Cove Antigua, part of the Elite Island Resorts collection, is redefining Caribbean luxury with the debut of its Signature Villas alongside a season of elevated cultural and social programming. Designed for discerning travelers seeking privacy, personalization, and immersive experiences, the new villas and guest offerings underscore the resort’s reputation as one of Antigua’s most refined escapes. To celebrate, guests who book by October 31, 2025, for travel through December 20, 2025, can enjoy a seventh night free plus $1,000 in instant savings, making it the perfect time to experience Hammock Cove’s unparalleled accommodations and curated experiences.

SEABOURN ENCORE TO MAKE MAIDEN ALASKA DEBUT IN 2026

SEABOURN ENCORE TO MAKE MAIDEN ALASKA DEBUT IN 2026

19 September 2025 Press Release Cruise News

As Seabourn wraps up its 2025 season in Alaska and British Columbia, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel is already looking ahead to 2026, when Seabourn Encore will sail to the region for the very first time.

Denver Welcomes Year Three of MICHELIN Guide Colorado Awards

Denver Welcomes Year Three of MICHELIN Guide Colorado Awards

The MICHELIN Guide has recognized 32 Denver restaurants in the third year of their Colorado Guide. The famously anonymous MICHELIN Guide inspectors honored a diverse range of restaurants across the city that exude culinary excellence. Denver joins Boulder, Aspen and Snowmass Village, and the Town of Vail and Beaver Creek Resort in the Colorado MICHELIN Guide, the eighth Guide destination in North America, partnering with the Colorado Tourism Office.

FAT BEAR WEEK 2025 MARKS 11 YEARS OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

FAT BEAR WEEK 2025 MARKS 11 YEARS OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

19 September 2025 Press Release Tourism News Sustainable Tourism News

The bears are back and they are bigger than ever! Fat Bear Week returns for the 11th year September 23-30, 2025, inviting the public to vote for the bear that best embodies preparation for winter. Hosted by explore.org, the world’s leading live nature camera network, and the Katmai Conservancy, this beloved global event celebrates the lives of brown bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park.

Etihad Airways adds the world’s oldest city, Damascus, to growing global network

Etihad Airways adds the world’s oldest city, Damascus, to growing global network

18 September 2025 Press Release Airline News

Etihad Airways continues expanding its global network with the announcement of a key new destination in the Middle East, Damascus, Syria from June 2026. The new route reflects growing demand from travellers in the UAE and GCC to connect directly to Damascus. Etihad’s new airbridge with Damascus also provides travellers from Syria with direct access to the beautiful emirate of Abu Dhabi. Travellers benefit from access to Etihad’s expansive global network, with seamless connections through Zayed International Airport.

Experience WTM Spotlight

Experience WTM Spotlight

18 September 2025 Press Release Travel Events News

WTM Spotlight is coming to the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre (RFECC) for three unforgettable days of inspiration, connections, and exciting opportunities. 

InterLnkd brings e-commerce to the sky with first inflight shopping mall

InterLnkd brings e-commerce to the sky with first inflight shopping mall

InterLnkd has introduced AirMall – the first solution to turn an airline’s inflight Wi-Fi into a full-scale digital shopping platform, connecting travellers to more than 20,000 brands in the air. Dynamic by design and deployable across an airline’s entire route network, AirMall gives carriers a way to offset the cost of inflight connectivity while delivering unparalleled choice in the cabin, with zero onboard stock or crew involvement.

Civitatis reports global growth and focus on transforming travel agencies’ mindset

Civitatis reports global growth and focus on transforming travel agencies’ mindset

18 September 2025 Press Release Organisations & Operators

Civitatis, a leading global online platform for tours, activities, and guided experiences, is reporting strong growth in the first half of 2025, with more than 46,000 travel agencies registered worldwide. The company projects 40% growth in 2025, driven by innovation, partnerships, and a focus on helping agencies deliver personalized, destination-focused experiences. Verónica de Iscar, B2B Sales Director at Civitatis, emphasized that the company is growing faster than the industry average. “More agencies are registering with us, and those already using our platform are increasing their bookings. Our strategy combines local support, training, and partnerships, allowing agencies to optimize their sales and provide unique experiences to travelers,” she said.

Data Appeal and Mabrian join forces with the European Travel Commission as Official Research Partner

Data Appeal and Mabrian join forces with the European Travel Commission as Official Research Partner

18 September 2025 Press Release Travel Technology News Organisations & Operators

The Data Appeal Company and Mabrian, both part of Almawave Group, have officially signed a strategic agreement with the European Travel Commission (ETC), becoming recognized research partners and contributing key tourism data and intelligence to support Europe’s national tourism organizations (NTOs). Founded in 1948, ETC is a non-profit organization representing 36 European NTOs. Its mission is to strengthen sustainable tourism development across Europe and promote the continent in long-haul markets. ETC facilitates knowledge sharing, market intelligence, and best practices among its members while promoting Europe as a top destination.

oneworld alliance, airlines and Breakthrough Energy Ventures launch investment fund

oneworld alliance, airlines and Breakthrough Energy Ventures launch investment fund

18 September 2025 Press Release Organisations & Operators Sustainable Tourism News

oneworld alliance and member airlines, in partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), today announced the launch of a new investment fund designed to address the limited availability and high cost of today’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The fund, led by cornerstone investors Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, seeks to accelerate the global development of long-term aviation fuel solutions that are cost effective, scalable, and have lower emissions than conventional fuels.