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VIRGIN ATLANTIC FLYING CLUB UNVEILS LIMITED-TIME TIER POINT BOOST ON HOLIDAY BOOKINGS

VIRGIN ATLANTIC FLYING CLUB UNVEILS LIMITED-TIME TIER POINT BOOST ON HOLIDAY BOOKINGS

8 April 2026 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is giving new and existing members the perfect excuse to stop scrolling and start booking, with a limited-time Tier Point promotion designed to fast-track leisure travellers to Silver status. For two weeks only, Flying Club members will receive 300 bonus Tier Points as the lead booker when they spend £4,000 or more on a Virgin Atlantic Holidays booking, making this the most generous Tier Point promotion ever offered by Flying Club.

Minor Hotels Signs Anantara’s First Resort and Urban Hotel in India

Minor Hotels Signs Anantara’s First Resort and Urban Hotel in India

8 April 2026 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Minor Hotels, a global leader in hospitality with more than 640 properties across 63 countries, announces the first signings in India under its luxury Anantara Hotels & Resorts hotel brand for 2026: Anantara Zanti Coorg Resort and Anantara Kolkata Hotel. Both properties represent firsts for the brand in India: its first resort and first urban hotel in the country.

How Korea is Boosting Domestic Spending Through a Nationwide Shopping Event

How Korea is Boosting Domestic Spending Through a Nationwide Shopping Event

Amid evolving global economic conditions, South Korea is exploring a distinctive approach to economic stimulus – one that goes beyond traditional fiscal or monetary measures, and instead focuses on mobilizing consumption. At the center of this approach is the Donghaeng Festival (K-Shopping Festa or 동행축제 in Korean), a nationwide initiative led by Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups, literally meaning a “shared journey” or collective participation.

Dida signs 5-year partnership with Tsinghua University

Dida signs 5-year partnership with Tsinghua University

Global travel technology company Dida has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Tsinghua x-lab –a non-profit innovation and entrepreneurship platform at Tsinghua University in Beijing– to develop next-generation travel tech solutions and strengthen the industry’s global talent pipeline. The agreement marks a shift from ad-hoc collaboration to a deep, ecosystem-level integration between one of the world’s leading academic institutions and a global powerhouse in travel technology.

Wyndham Will Pay You $20K to Live It Up Exploring Route 66 with Your Grandma This Summer

Wyndham Will Pay You $20K to Live It Up Exploring Route 66 with Your Grandma This Summer

This summer, buckle up—because grandma’s calling shotgun. As Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and its award-winning loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards®, are bringing generations together—paying one lucky road tripper $20,000 (inclusive of a travel stipend) to hit the highway with their grandparent. Dubbed The (Grand) Mother Road Trip, the selected traveler will prove once and for all that the best travel companions might just be family.

European Commission announces European Capitals of Tourism competition 2027

European Commission announces European Capitals of Tourism competition 2027

Today, the European Commission launches the 2027 edition of the European Capitals of Tourism competition1. Tourism destinations across Europe are invited to submit their innovative practices in smart and sustainable tourism and position themselves as leading examples in European tourism. As one of the EU’s largest economic sectors, tourism plays a key role in economic growth and job creation. The initiative recognises cities implementing innovative solutions, including digitalisation, accessibility, sustainability and support to cultural heritage, creativity and local talent.

Oceania Cruises® Announces the Reinspiration of Oceania Marina™

Oceania Cruises® Announces the Reinspiration of Oceania Marina™

8 April 2026 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, today announced plans for a comprehensive reinspiration of its acclaimed ship, Oceania Marina™. Scheduled to enter dry dock in October 2026, Oceania Marina will undergo an extensive transformation. Every stateroom will be thoughtfully redesigned, complemented by considered enhancements across all public spaces, ensuring the ship reflects Oceania Cruises’ signature blend of residential luxury, timeless design and understated elegance.

Sandbox Festival 2026 Brings Dixon, Bedouin & Floorplan to Egypt’s Red Sea

Sandbox Festival 2026 Brings Dixon, Bedouin & Floorplan to Egypt’s Red Sea

Sandbox Festival returns to Egypt’s Red Sea coast this May 7-9, delivering three days of world-class electronic music against one of the Mediterranean’s most stunning backdrops. The festival’s 12th edition brings together Dixon, Bedouin, Floorplan, DJ Tennis, and Craig Richards alongside 50+ international artists across five meticulously designed stages in the luxury coastal town of El Gouna.

New Wave of Wellness at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas

New Wave of Wellness at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas

8 April 2026 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators Spa News

The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas is serving up the latest trend in racquet sports, with the arrival of two new padel courts. The padel courts, illuminated for nighttime play, accompany three Har-Tru tennis courts, all newly resurfaced for a premium court experience. Located steps away from the gorgeous, tiered Versailles Gardens and picturesque waterfall lagoon pool, the courts are easily walkable from the main resort guestroom wings.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES POPS THE CORK ON SANTA ROSA SERVICE

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES POPS THE CORK ON SANTA ROSA SERVICE

8 April 2026 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Southwest Airlines Co. began service in Santa Rosa, California’s Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport today. To celebrate the airline’s wine country expansion, Southwest® will introduce a new Sip and Ship™ program 1, which will allow Southwest Customers to check one case of wine at no cost from select West Coast locations starting later this month.

Universal Studios Japan Hotel “Oriental Hotel Universal City”

Universal Studios Japan Hotel “Oriental Hotel Universal City”

Osaka is one of Japan’s most popular destinations for international travelers. Historically a thriving merchant city, Osaka is famous for its vibrant atmosphere, the warmth of its people, and a rich, diverse culinary scene. From local favorites like “takoyaki” and “okonomiyaki” to world-class shopping and entertainment, the city offers an accessible and exciting experience that draws visitors from across the globe. Of course, being home to the world-renowned theme park, Universal Studios Japan, is another major reason travelers flock to this city.

BLESS Ibiza The Site to Open in June

BLESS Ibiza The Site to Open in June

8 April 2026 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

BLESS COLLECTION HOTELS TO OPEN A NEW ICON OF CONTEMPORARY LUXURY IN IBIZA BLESS Ibiza The Site will open in June, bringing a refined and sophisticated hospitality concept that reinterprets Mediterranean essence to the destination. The Site Ibiza, the innovative destination driven by Palladium Hotel Group, will be home to the second BLESS Collection Hotels property in Ibiza. The Site Ibiza places the island’s creative and innovative spirits at its core and is a result of the group’s deep knowledge of and long-standing commitment to Ibiza.