Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is thrilled to announce the launch of ten new destinations starting in 2025. This announcement, part of the airline’s rapid expansion programme, fulfills its promise to provide guests with a route map featuring destinations they want to fly to, with connections and frequencies that suit their needs. It also allows Abu Dhabi to extend its renowned hospitality to more visitors from around the globe as a world-class tourism and business hub.

Kaizen Hoteles, a rising star in the hospitality industry, has achieved a landmark victory by being named World’s Leading Independent Hotel Group 2024 at the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards. The prestigious event, held last weekend in Madeira, Portugal, celebrated excellence across the global travel and tourism sectors, with Kaizen Hoteles taking center stage for its exceptional contributions to independent luxury hospitality.

Bahamasair and its celebrated Up and Away magazine have soared to new heights, winning the prestigious title of World’s Leading Inflight Magazine 2024 at the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards. Held last weekend in Madeira, Portugal, the event recognized excellence across global travel and tourism, with Bahamasair’s inflight publication earning top honours for its captivating content and innovative design.

Dark Sky Alqueva, Portugal’s pioneering astro-tourism destination, has won the World’s Responsible Tourism Award 2024 at the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards. Held last weekend in Madeira, this prestigious accolade recognizes Dark Sky Alqueva’s exceptional commitment to sustainability, innovation, and promoting eco-conscious travel.

The newly reimagined Rio Hotel & Casino has officially joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, following the completion of the resort’s first phase of its $340 million property-wide transformation. As part of the Destination by Hyatt brand and award-winning World of Hyatt loyalty program, Rio connects guests and members to both the people and place of Las Vegas – offering guests a sense of belonging and the immersive experiences they crave. Rio is owned and managed by Dreamscape Companies.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Danang City Centre under a management agreement with Regis Bay Vietnam Investment Joint-Stock Company. Scheduled to open later this year, the 283-key property will help meet the growing demand for meetings and events in the city while offering guests a choice of rooms and suites with picturesque views of the Danang landscape or Han river.