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Balloon Safaris Tanzania: Soaring to New Heights in Adventure and Life-Changing Experiences

Balloon Safaris Tanzania: Soaring to New Heights in Adventure and Life-Changing Experiences

28 May 2025 Focus

Tanzania, known for its vast savannahs, iconic wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes, continues to be a beacon for travelers seeking adventure and connection with nature. At the forefront of this enchanting experience is Balloon Safaris Tanzania, a company that has not only set new standards in adventure tourism but also garnered global recognition for providing some of the most life-changing experiences in the world.

SHA Spain: A Global Leader in Luxury Wellness and Spa Hospitality

SHA Spain: A Global Leader in Luxury Wellness and Spa Hospitality

28 May 2025 Focus

In the rarefied world of luxury wellness, where excellence is the minimum and distinction is hard-earned, SHA Spain continues to soar above its peers. With its latest nomination for World’s Best Wellness Clinic in the 2025 World Spa Awards, SHA reaffirms its position as a benchmark of innovation, elegance, and holistic healing on the global stage. For those familiar with the brand, this recognition comes as no surprise — it is a natural reflection of SHA’s consistent and visionary approach to wellness.

International SOS Reopens Enhanced Dubai Assistance Centre Amid Rising Regional Risk Demands

International SOS Reopens Enhanced Dubai Assistance Centre Amid Rising Regional Risk Demands

As organisations across the Middle East and Africa face growing complexities in health, security, and operational risk, International SOS - the global leader in health and security risk management—has announced the reopening of its upgraded Dubai Assistance Centre. The relaunch marks a significant milestone, coinciding with the Group’s 40th anniversary, and underscores its four-decade legacy of safeguarding workforce wellbeing and delivering critical support during times of crisis

MassiveMusic Dubai wins industry gold for KSA’s AROYA Cruises sonic branding

MassiveMusic Dubai wins industry gold for KSA’s AROYA Cruises sonic branding

MassiveMusic Dubai, the Middle East’s leading sonic identity and music agency, has won its third gold in a row at the 2025 Transform Awards Middle East and Africa. MassiveMusic, a Songtradr company, won gold in the Best Evolution of an Audio Brand category for its work with KSA-based AROYA Cruises at this year’s event, complementing gold awards last year and in 2023. 

The Global Footprint of Youth Action in Camps International’s Latest Report

The Global Footprint of Youth Action in Camps International’s Latest Report

Camps International, a social enterprise that provides school expeditions for student volunteers worldwide, including the UAE, today released its 2025 Impact Report, which outlines significant measures in education, environmental conservation, and community development. The report reflects more than two decades of purpose-driven impact, including over 413,000 hours in 2023 and 2024 of hands-on project work contributed globally, and details the organisation’s work across education, environmental restoration, and community development, efforts that align closely with global sustainability goals and regional youth development strategies.

Air New Zealand strengthens regional links with domestic jet service for Hamilton

Air New Zealand strengthens regional links with domestic jet service for Hamilton

28 May 2025 Press Release Airline News

From 18 September, select services between the two cities will be operated by a 171-seat Airbus A320, marking a major milestone as Air New Zealand brings domestic jet services back to Hamilton for the first time in 25 years. These flights will operate alongside the airline’s ATR 72 turboprop services, maintaining choice for customers throughout the day while adding approximately 25,000 seats a year on the route.

TUI boosts capacity at Cardiff Airport for Summer 26 with new routes and flights

TUI boosts capacity at Cardiff Airport for Summer 26 with new routes and flights

28 May 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

TUI has announced a further major expansion at Cardiff Airport with new routes added to its flying programme, as well as boosted frequency to some of the most popular holiday destinations for Welsh travellers. The additional capacity gives holidaymakers even more choice and flexibility for a summer getaway from their local airport. New routes From summer 2026, a fourth aircraft will be based at Cardiff Airport, increasing the choice of holiday destinations for customers.

Jet2holidays pioneers new functionality, customers can track their departure transfers in real-time

Jet2holidays pioneers new functionality, customers can track their departure transfers in real-time

Jet2holidays has become the first UK tour operator to enable customers to track their coach transfer to the departure airport in real time, giving customers added assurance which has already seen a significant reduction in call volumes. The brand-new ‘Live Transfer Status’ functionality is rolling out to Jet2holidays customers taking a coach transfer back to their departure airport when returning home from their holidays across all destinations in the Balearics, Canaries, Mainland Spain, Morocco, Turkey and Bulgaria.

Delta Air Lines’ 100th year takes flight

Delta Air Lines’ 100th year takes flight

28 May 2025 Press Release Airline News

In 1925, what would become Delta Air Lines started as the world’s first aerial crop-dusting operation in the Mississippi Delta region. Nearly a century after its first passenger flight, the airline has survived mergers, recessions and bankruptcy, growing from a single passenger route to an international carrier with more than 5,000 flights a day. Correspondent Kris Van Cleave talks with Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian about the airline’s future amid worries about the economy and aviation safety; visits the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta; and attends a “garage sale” where the airline’s fans can buy pieces of aviation history.

JetBlue Expands Transatlantic Service from Boston

JetBlue Expands Transatlantic Service from Boston

28 May 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

JetBlue New England’s leading leisure airline, expands its transatlantic network with the launch of two new nonstop routes from Boston to Madrid, Spain (MAD) and Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI). These daily seasonal flights, operating through October 25, 2025, mark JetBlue’s latest step in expanding its European reach from Boston Logan International Airport and strengthening its commitment to Boston as a key international gateway. In addition to these new destinations, seasonal service between Boston and London-Gatwick returns.

Icelandair adds Edinburgh and Malaga to its winter schedule

Icelandair adds Edinburgh and Malaga to its winter schedule

28 May 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Icelandair will start four new destinations this fall. Edinburgh and Malaga will be added as new destinations in September, in addition to the previously announced Istanbul and Miami. Due to high demand, the flight schedule to Nashville has been extended into January and flights to Hamburg have been extended through October. Additionally, frequency has been increased to Alicante, Barcelona and Brussels.

Marella Cruises announces Denise van Outen as Chief Chill-out Officer

Marella Cruises announces Denise van Outen as Chief Chill-out Officer

New research conducted by Marella Cruises, TUI UK&I’s ocean cruise line, has revealed a definitive list of signs you are ready for heading abroad or stepping onto to that glorious cruise, with spending hours Googling things to do (41 percent), getting your suitcase out, even though you don’t leave for weeks (32 percent), ordering a million holiday outfits online (24 percent) and repeatedly checking your passport is in date (23 percent). One in four (23 percent) say that checking and planning excursions is a sign you need a getaway, while zoning out in work meetings is a big indicator for a fifth (15 percent).