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Emirates’ A350 to be deployed to Montréal offering latest travel experiences to customers

Emirates’ A350 to be deployed to Montréal offering latest travel experiences to customers

27 November 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

The Emirates A350 aircraft will make its debut in Canada on 1 February 2026* and serve the Montréal-Dubai route. The A350 aircraft will replace the current Boeing 777 aircraft operating the daily service and its deployment marks the introduction of Emirates’ latest cabin class, Premium Economy, in Canada.  Emirates’ A350 aircraft features the airline’s latest interiors, industry-first technologies and innovations, and its roll out reinforces Emirates’ commitment to customers in Canada. Customers flying to and from Montréal will now have more choice when making travel plans and can enjoy exceptional levels of comforts onboard. Emirates’ A350 aircraft features three cabin classes with 32 Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 layout, 28 Premium Economy seats with generous legroom, and 238 Economy Class seats.

Monica Galetti Dessert Pots Get Ready for Take Off

Monica Galetti Dessert Pots Get Ready for Take Off

Singapore Airlines is launching a range of gourmet desserts for its Premium Economy Class and Economy Class customers for the first time, designed by Guest Chef Monica Galetti to accompany her new suite of menus. The exclusive dessert range includes a Salted Caramel and Honeycomb Pot for Economy Class – an indulgent layered dessert, encapsulated in a pot with an exclusive wrap-around sleeve featuring the Airline’s signature Batik print. In Premium Economy Class, customers can look forward to a Salted Caramel and Honeycomb Delice, served on elegant custom-made porcelain serviceware. Both dishes take inspiration from Monica’s childhood favourite treat - the Hokey Pokey from New Zealand.

Isère: An Easy Mountain Escape

Isère: An Easy Mountain Escape

27 November 2025 Press Release Tourism News Organisations & Operators

Snow is falling in the French Alps and Isère’s ski resorts are getting ready to open. France’s third largest mountain range is home to 21 ski resorts and 1,200 km of runs from big name resorts including Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski and Les 2 Alpes to smaller but equally impressive ski domains such as Les 7 Laux and Chamrousse. But Isère doesn’t just offer great skiing, it offers an alpine escape that is accessible, affordable and stress-free.

The Hong Kong Suite: A Celebration of Hong Kong by Island Shangri-La

The Hong Kong Suite: A Celebration of Hong Kong by Island Shangri-La

27 November 2025 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

There is only one Hong Kong Suite because there is only one Hong Kong. A key milestone in Island Shangri-La’s multi-year renovation, the hotel proudly announces the launch of Hong Kong Suite. Rising high above the thriving city on the 50th floor, the suite offers sweeping views of Central and Victoria Harbour, giving guests a bird’s-eye view of the city’s vibrant pace

W Maldives Achieves Green Globe Certification, Marking a New Chapter in Its Sustainability Journey

W Maldives Achieves Green Globe Certification, Marking a New Chapter in Its Sustainability Journey

W Maldives celebrates significant moment with its first ever Green Globe certification, a recognition that reinforces the resort’s long standing dedication to sustainability. The achievement reflects the team’s work in building smarter, more responsible systems that support both exceptional guest experiences and the natural environment that surround the island.

EDITION and Sotheby’s Partner with DYNE to Offer a One-of-a-Kind Luxury Experience

EDITION and Sotheby’s Partner with DYNE to Offer a One-of-a-Kind Luxury Experience

EDITION Hotels, in partnership with Sotheby’s, has collaborated with innovative jewelry designer Sarah Ysabel Narici of DYNE to offer an exclusive lot highlighting the singular beauty of Lake Como. Verdant Reverie: The Gem of the Alps at The Lake Como EDITION will be offered in Sotheby’s Fine Jewelry auction – open for bidding from November 26 through December 11 during Sotheby’s inaugural Luxury Week auctions at the iconic Breuer building. Sharpening the ongoing collaboration between Luxury Group and Sotheby’s, this latest iteration furthers their shared mission to blur the boundaries between luxury travel and collectible art.

How First-Time UK Travellers Navigate India’s E-Visa and Airport Immigration Flow

How First-Time UK Travellers Navigate India’s E-Visa and Airport Immigration Flow

26 November 2025 Press Release Tourism News

For many UK travellers booking tickets to India for the first time, the most critical preparation step is understanding how the e-visa system works and how airport immigration procedures unfold on arrival. India’s entry process is structured, document-heavy and very dependent on following instructions carefully. Knowing each stage—from online application to customs clearance—helps reduce delays and prevent avoidable complications.

Game On in Paradise – Campioni Soccer Academy Returns to Kuramathi Maldives

Game On in Paradise – Campioni Soccer Academy Returns to Kuramathi Maldives

Back by popular demand, Kuramathi Maldives – available exclusively through Kuoni in the UK - is thrilled to announce the return of Campioni Soccer Academy next Summer, a two-week celebration of sport, sunshine, and island spirit. Set against the turquoise backdrop of the Indian Ocean, Campioni transforms Kuramathi’s pristine football pitch into a world-class training ground for aspiring young players aged 4 to 16 years. Welcoming one of England’s best known and most loved football icons Stuart Pearce MBE, and Manchester United’s treble-winning defender Wes Brown, each joined by UEFA ‘A’ licensed coach Adrian Whitbread, this year Campioni promises two unforgettable weeks of daily training sessions in paradise.

Sustainable Tourism Push from Hedonistic Hiking in 2026

Sustainable Tourism Push from Hedonistic Hiking in 2026

The introduction of dinners at Green Michelin starred restaurants, visits to organic wine producers and more private guided visits are some of the new elements brought in by Hedonistic Hiking for 2026 to further boost its commitment to sustainable tourism.  The new measures will increase the current support given to local communities and businesses at the same time as improving guests’ overall experience on the gastronomic hiking tours in Italy, Australia and the UK.

DISCOVER FESTIVE JOY ONE BIT AT A TIME WITH THE INNSBRUCK REGION’S ADVENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DISCOVER FESTIVE JOY ONE BIT AT A TIME WITH THE INNSBRUCK REGION’S ADVENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Since the Innsbruck region is so full of wonder and delights in the festive season, our advent calendar starts well before December: in fact, the Christmas markets in the old town and on the market square open their doors as early as 15 November. The air is filled with the sound of trumpets, the magnificent Christmas tree appears tall and resplendent in front of the Golden Roof, and – a little later – stalls start drawing visitors in with their unique gifts and delicious delicacies.

Air Canada to Launch New Flights to Berlin, Nantes, Ponta Delgada; Adds New Route to Brussels

Air Canada to Launch New Flights to Berlin, Nantes, Ponta Delgada; Adds New Route to Brussels

26 November 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Air Canada today announced a further expansion of its Summer 2026 global schedule to Europe with new destinations from Toronto and Montréal, plus a new European route from Halifax. From Montréal, Air Canada will offer non-stop service three times weekly to Germany’s capital, Berlin, and three times per week to Nantes, France. The airline will launch service to Ponta Delgada in the Azores from Toronto, and it is also adding a second international destination from Halifax to Brussels. Additionally, Air Canada will be resuming its Montréal -Tel Aviv seasonal route for next summer.

CAMBODIA OPENS A NEW CHAPTER IN AIR TRAVEL WITH TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN TECHO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

CAMBODIA OPENS A NEW CHAPTER IN AIR TRAVEL WITH TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN TECHO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

26 November 2025 Press Release Airline News Tourism News Organisations & Operators

Air travel in Southeast Asia is growing at a rate well above the global average. According to SITA’s latest Travelers’ Voice, Passenger IT Insights 2025 report, nearly two in three travelers now expect faster airport processing and more control over their journey. Cambodia has responded with Techo International Airport (KTI) — a landmark project by Cambodia Airport Investment Co. Ltd. (CAIC), a subsidiary of Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation, in partnership with the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA)— bringing world-class infrastructure and SITA’s next-generation airport systems to the country’s new capital gateway.