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Millennium Hotels and Resorts Marks Three Decades in Hospitality
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), a global leader in hospitality with a legacy of award-winning excellence, enters its third decade of unparalleled service. To mark this milestone, MHR has launched The Millennium Way campaign to redefine guest experiences and inspire travels through its diverse offerings.
Emirates expands global network with the official introduction of three new destinations
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to further strengthen its presence across Asia with the launch of daily non-stop flights between Dubai and Shenzhen from 1 July 2025*. The airline will also introduce four weekly services to Da Nang on 2 June and three weekly flights to Siem Reap from 3 June with both cities connecting via Bangkok.
CITY CRUISES LAUNCHES LIVE EVENT SERIES
City Cruises, the leader in dining and sightseeing cruises worldwide, is proud to introduce “City Cruises Live,” a brand new live entertainment series aboard its North American vessels. The first-of-its-kind series will bring notable musical artists, celebrity chefs, sports legends, and other celebrities and entertainers onboard, offering guests a personalized, one-of-a-kind experience all while enjoying the United States and Canada’s most iconic city skylines aboard City Cruises’ vessels. With the booming sports and music tourism industries expected to hit $1.5 trillion dollars by 2032, City Cruises is excited to launch this out-of-the-box communal experience for visitors of all ages, tapping into the trends of what today’s traveler is seeking. City Cruises Live expects to host 100+ events in 2025.
Holland America Line Debuts New Global Brand Campaign
Holland America Line has revitalized its tagline and positioning with the rollout of a new global brand campaign that underscores the cruise line’s differentiation in the market as well as its commitment to servicing guests. The introduction of “Savour the Journey: Experiences with us are too good to hurry through” reinforces the brand’s dedication to the art of leisurely travel with exceptional voyages designed to connect travelers to the world and each other. The campaign honors Holland America Line’s more than 150-year history while positioning the brand for future growth.
FHS Saudi Arabia launches NextGen Investment Forum
The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, taking place in Riyadh, 11-13 May, will host the region’s first NextGen Investment Forum to address the challenges – and opportunities – surrounding education, training and talent retention in KSA’s growing hospitality sectors.
Wego and the Egyptian Tourism Authority Announce Strengthened Partnership
Wego and the Egyptian Tourism Authority are pleased to announce the continuation of their successful partnership, reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting Egypt as one of the world’s most captivating travel destinations. Building on a history of collaboration, this renewed effort focuses on celebrating Egypt’s unmatched heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture while encouraging travelers to experience the country in fresh and exciting ways.
Britain’s Finest website launched! Upmarket hotel site’s relaunch brings travel inspiration
Britain’s Finest, the online booking site for the best in British hotels and accommodation, has relaunched its website. The new site features enhanced user experience for those seeking the finest handpicked places to stay and visit across the UK. The site aims to inspire and inform discerning travellers by featuring a fresh luxury lifestyle aesthetic, improved navigation and the introduction of ‘Travel Inspiration’ alongside detailed hotel reviews.
Tignes: The Perfect End to a Ski Season…
Everything has to come to an end – even the ski season. In the high-altitude resort of Tignes, it does so with an extraordinary bang. From 19 April, Tignes will combine its Spring Break festivities, with the first ever edition of the Tignes Unlimited Festival to see the season out in style before officially switching off the lifts on 4 May 2025.
W Maldives Unveils W Presents With Pretty Girl
W Maldives is setting the tone for bold, creative escapes with the launch of W PRESENTS, W Hotels global live music series spotlighting a diverse mix of emerging and established artists designed to connect guests to the rhythm of the island. On 28 March 2025, the series is coming to the shores of W Maldives’ Gaathafushi private island, featuring Australian-born, London-based electronic artist, Pretty Girl, whose live performance will transform the island into an immersive soundscape.
January 2025 Visitation Shows the Cayman Islands Is in High Demand
The Cayman Islands welcomed 41,418 stayover visitors in January 2025. This was an increase of 7.7% year over year and the second-best January in recorded history setting the destination on pace for a strong 2025. “January’s record numbers demonstrate the resilience of the Cayman Islands tourism industry and we look forward to seeing an increase in visitation throughout 2025,” said the Hon. Kenneth Bryan, Deputy Premier and Minister of Tourism and Ports.
The Cruise Globe, Launches With Over 50,000 Cruises Logged by Users in the First Week
The Cruise Globe, the world’s first digital platform that allows global travellers to accurately map out their entire cruise history, has launched with over 50,000 cruises logged in just one week. This ultimate visual logbook allows users to see all their cruises in one place, as well as track, re-live and share their entire cruise history with, for the first time ever, total accuracy.
Make the Most of Spring Skiing This Year in Vialattea
Skiers seeking dependable snow this Easter should look to Vialattea - one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious ski areas. Vialattea’s recent upgrades to its snowmaking system, combined with 80% of its slopes being above 1,900m, make Vialattea the ultimate destination for snow-sure spring skiing.