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New Southern California CityPASS® Tickets Bundle Top Theme Parks and Attractions
City Pass, Inc., a leading provider of bundled tickets for discounted admission to the most famous attractions in North America, announces the revamp of the Southern California CityPASS® ticket. The curated lineup provides a flexible, value-driven way for travelers to experience the region’s most iconic theme parks and sought-after attractions. With one streamlined purchase, travelers customize an itinerary by selecting Disneyland® Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, or both, plus two additional top Southern California attractions.
AVIAREPS India appointed as GSA for German Airline Condor
AVIAREPS India has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Condor in India. The partnership will support Condor’s commercial objectives in India while enhancing awareness of the airline’s extensive global network among the travel trade and consumers.
Marriott International and The Coca‑Cola Company Come Together in Strategic Beverage Agreement
Marriott International, Inc. and The Coca‑Cola Company today announced a global agreement that will expand choice and elevate the guest experience across Marriott’s portfolio, bringing The Coca‑Cola Company’s brands to hotels around the world. Under the agreement, The Coca‑Cola Company becomes Marriott’s global beverage partner across several categories, including carbonated soft drinks and a growing range of hydration and functional beverages. Guests will begin seeing Coca-Cola’s brands across guestrooms, restaurants, lounges and meetings and events, with a phased rollout beginning today and continuing worldwide over the coming months.
TRAVELSOFT BRINGS TRAVELPORT AIRLINE CONTENT TO 400+ AGENCIES VIA ORCHESTRA
Travelport, an intelligent travel infrastructure company that powers travel bookings for millions of travelers worldwide, and Travelsoft, a leading travel technology Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, have announced the successful integration of Travelport’s Trip Services API platform via Orchestra, the Transport Hub across the Travelsoft Group.
WTM Spotlight Riyadh research partner highlights rapid rise of Chinese visitors to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for Chinese travellers, as new research from Dragon Trail International, a research partner of WTM Spotlight Riyadh, highlights the Kingdom’s growing appeal among one of the world’s most influential outbound tourism markets.
Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel Opens in the Heart of the Lao Capital
Avani Hotels & Resorts has opened Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel, introducing the brand’s premium lifestyle hospitality to the Lao capital. Set on Fa Ngum Road, overlooking Chao Anouvong Park and the Mekong River, the 197-key hotel offers a fresh base for business trips, city breaks and riverside stays in Vientiane.
Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Enhances its Signature Safari Offering
Nestled within 4,500 hectares protected wilderness in the Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Hotel has long offered a rare combination of safari adventure, intimate luxury and privileged access to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Just minutes from Victoria Falls and paired with expertly guided game drives, the boutique retreat now unveils two new Pool Suites and a tranquil Spa Gazebo, creating even more opportunities for guests to immerse themselves in the African bush while enjoying contemporary luxury in private hideaways.
Minor Hotels Signs First NH Hotels & Resorts Property in the Middle East with Debut in Saudi Arabia
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than 640 properties in operation and under development across 66 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas, is pleased to introduce NH Riyadh Prime Square Hotel to Saudi Arabia, marking the debut of NH Hotels & Resorts brand in the Middle East.
Dubai retail property sales values soar 171% year-on-year to AED2.1 billion in Q1 2026
Sales values in Dubai’s retail real estate market surged 171% year-on-year to AED2.1 billion in Q1 2026, with off-plan transaction values up 225%, says leading real estate advisory group and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Around 485 retail sales transactions were secured in Q1, up nearly 52% on the same period last year, with investors paying an average AED4.3 million for their property – a price rise of nearly 80% year-on-year. Off-plan retail sales generated AED1.3 billion – over 60% of total sales values – from January to March, as the number of transactions rose 75% to 254, according to Cavendish Maxwell’s latest analysis of Dubai’s retail and warehousing sectors.
WTTC and UNEP Forge Landmark Alliance to Fast-Track Sustainable Travel and Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a framework for cooperation to accelerate the transition of the global Travel & Tourism sector towards a more sustainable, circular and resilient future.
WTTC Calls for Coordinated Action to Safeguard EES Implementation Without Disrupting Travel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) notes the concerns raised by Europe’s airport and airline community regarding the implementation of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES), as outlined in an open letter published by Airports Council International (ACI) Europe, Airlines for Europe (A4E) and IATA on 29th June 2026.
Eurowings celebrates ‘Germany’s Next Top Model’ with its own magazine cover
Aurélie Carina, the newly crowned winner of Germany’s Next Top Model (GNTM) and a flight attendant with Eurowings, is featured on the cover of the summer issue of the in-flight magazine WINGS. Following cover stories in leading fashion magazines, she is now set to feature on a truly exceptional cover: that of her own employer. Eurowings is thus celebrating the GNTM winner as a cover star in true fashion-world style – and with exactly the kind of attention reserved for exceptional personalities.