Mariana Domingues, a sustainability specialist with Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, has been recognised with the prestigious Wolfgang Neumann Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow Award 2025 at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA). The prize was revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism.

Air New Zealand is lifting the curtain on a major refresh of its loyalty programme. From April 2026, the Airpoints programme transitions to Koru – a new name and a new era of recognition.

Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, is evolving its onboard experience with a suite of new offerings across wellness, entertainment, and sports – including two cruise industry firsts: amp, an AI-powered strength training system, and Off the Deck’s SeaDrivePro, a portable golf simulator designed for superyachts. “Our guests expect extraordinary, rarely available experiences, and we’re focused on delivering just that,” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea. “With these new onboard enhancements, we’re elevating our offering to further rival the world’s finest resorts and private clubs, all while giving our guests a unique look at the world.”

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has unveiled a visual tribute to the UAE’s Founding Fathers on the Dubai Metro’s Red Line. The creative display features images of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, along with verses from the poem ‘The People and the Leader’ by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, celebrating the enduring legacy of the Founding Fathers. Implemented in cooperation with the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA), the initiative was launched under the umbrella of the ‘National Month’ celebrations in Dubai and as part of the #ZayedAndRashid campaign.

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, today announced new daily, direct flights between Indore and Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, starting 22 December 2025. This new route makes IndiGo the first carrier to offer direct connectivity between the two cities. The flights on this route will be operated using IndiGo’s ATR aircraft, offering affordable and reliable travel experience to its customers.  With this new service, IndiGo will connect Rewa to its vast destination network, offering convenient onward connections to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Lucknow, and Nagpur. Bookings are now open on IndiGo website (www.goIndiGo.in), the IndiGo mobile app, and across authorized travel partners.

Africa is increasingly in the spotlight as one of the world’s emerging destinations for holidaymakers. With its diverse cultures, natural wonders, and growing appeal among international travellers, the continent is becoming a focus for global tourism. Reflecting this trend, TUI Group continues its strategic expansion across Africa with the addition of seven new hotels to its regional clusters. In North Africa, four resorts joined the portfolio in November, reinforcing TUI’s commitment to offering diversified experiences across the continent. The first TUI Blue hotel in The Gambia has also opened its doors, strengthening the group’s presence in West Africa. Looking ahead, two additional hotels are set to open in Zanzibar by early 2026.