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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES ANNOUNCES NEW 2026/2027 ANTARCTIC EXPEDITIONS
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, announces Polar Expeditions by Atlas to Antarctica beginning November 2026 through March 2027 are now available for bookings. Offering discerning travelers unparalleled access to remote and awe-inspiring corners of Antarctica, guests booking by June 30 will receive a complimentary stateroom or suite category upgrade and save up to $10,400 with bonus savings of up to 20% per stateroom. Marking the fifth season in Antarctica, World Navigator and World Traveller will operate 23 departures as World Voyager is under full charter.
Hamad International Airport Unveils State-of-the-Art Concourses D and E
Hamad International Airport (DOH), ranked as the World’s Best Airport and Airport Shopping by Skytrax 2024, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Concourses D and E, marking a major milestone in its expansion and increasing its capacity to over 65 million passengers annually.
XTERRA Croatia, the Off-Road Cross-Triathlon Will Arrive in Mali Lošinj This May! Enter Now!
The adrenaline-packed spectacle, XTERRA Croatia, will be held in Mali Lošinj from May 8 to 11, 2025. This much-anticipated off-road adventure promises a richer program and exciting new challenges, set against the stunning backdrop of one of the Adriatic’s most beautiful islands. This event promises thrilling races, stunning landscapes, a vibrant sense of community, and unforgettable moments for all participants.
InsideJapan Launches Overtourism Strategy, Highlighting Five Under-Touristed Destinations
In response to the growing challenges of overtourism in Japan, Inside Travel Group and InsideJapan are launching a new ‘under-tourism’ initiative – an overtourism strategy aimed at balancing visitor distribution, easing pressure on hotspots, and propelling more sustainable travel. This year marks the 25th anniversary of InsideJapan offering small group tours and self-guided cultural adventures. Inside Travel Group Co-Founder Simon King reflects on how the landscape of travel to Japan has drastically changed over the past two and a half decades.
WorldHotels™ Signs Wenlan Hotel Northern Hangzhou, Its Second Hotel in Culturally Rich Hangzhou
WorldHotels™, a dynamic brand within the BWH® Hotels portfolio, continues its strategic expansion in China with the signing of Wenlan Hotel Northern Hangzhou, a stylish hotel that will join the prestigious WorldHotels Elite collection. This marks the brand’s second location in Hangzhou, one of China’s most culturally rich and dynamic cities.
2000-2025: 25 Years of Dover to Dunkirk Ferries
DFDS is marking a quarter of a century on the Dover to Dunkirk route. To celebrate, the company is offering passengers specially discounted fares, recognising its long-standing employees, and looking ahead to the next 25 years and the decarbonisation of cross-Channel ferry travel.
Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe
Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The delivery took place when the ship was presented at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rockstock-Warnemuende, Germany. The 168-guest Viking Nerthus joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships on the Seine River and will sail Viking’s popular 8-day itinerary, Paris & the Heart of Normandy, and the new 8-day Christmastime in Paris & Normandy itinerary.
InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef Celebrates 75 Years of Luxury and Adventure
In 2025, Hayman Island marks its 75th anniversary, celebrating over seven decades of Australian luxury, exceptional hospitality, and unforgettable guest experiences. To mark the occasion, InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef has unveiled a renewed focus on sustainability and natural beauty, reinforcing its place as a world-class destination. Last year’s name change from InterContinental Hayman Island to InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef highlights its deep connection to the Reef and breathtaking natural wonder.
Introducing Inclu: A Pioneering New Inclusive Luxury Hospitality and Travel Group
The UK’s most established accessible and inclusive hospitality experts have unveiled Inclu - a revolutionary new brand encompassing a plethora of products and services created to realise their vision of enabling travel for all, and encapsulated by the strapline “It means the world. To everyone.” More than a specialist accessible travel company, Inclu is set to galvanise the whole industry from top to bottom, engaging at scale with hotels, restaurants, travel providers, agents and service suppliers, and drive a sea change in the way customers book and experience travel.
Jordan to Host the Inaugural MENA Travel Market Forum – A Game-Changer for Regional Tourism
Jordan is set to make history with the launch of the first-ever MENA Travel Market Forum, taking place in May 2025. This landmark event, organized in collaboration with the Jordan Tourism Board as a strategic partner, is already generating buzz, with key players in the regional and international tourism sectors eager to participate.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Unveils New Autumn/Winter Programme for 2026
The programme includes several standout sailings, such as Fred. Olsen’s three-ship Fleet Fiesta in Gran Canaria in December 2026, a Mystery Cruise, three festive Christmas and New Year sailings and the return of the line’s You Choose Your Cruise adventure. There will also be a 71-night Grand Voyage, encompassing a new Mediterranean fly-cruise programme, taking in Corsica, the Adriatic, Greece, the French Riviera, the Amalfi Coast and more, while featuring new calls into the Italian ports of Messina, Siracusa and Savona, plus Lesvos and Samos in Greece.
Abu Dhabi Modest Fashion Week 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Lineup of Designers and Industry Icons
The highly anticipated Abu Dhabi Modest Fashion Week 2025 is set to take centre stage from April 14 to 16 at the prestigious The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, as the 10th edition of the global Modest Fashion Weeks. Organized by Think Fashion and Red Events, in partnership with Miral Destinations, a subsidiary of Miral and the trusted one-stop trade and promotional partner for Saadiyat Island, the event will bring together some of the most celebrated designers and influential figures shaping the global modest fashion movement. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi was voted Abu Dhabi’s Leading Hotel Suite 2024 at last year’s World Travel Awards.