Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the success of its partnership with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by upgrading its logo to the coveted ‘front-of-shirt’ position. Following their successful partnership as Associate Sponsor during the 2024 season, where Etihad Airways had its logo on the back of the team jersey, Etihad has taken its sponsorship to the next level, promoting its brand to the front and centre of the famed yellow CSK jersey.

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the highly anticipated opening of Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection. As the first Autograph Collection Hotel in Phuket and third in Thailand, this stylish new resort will become a beacon for travelers seeking a unique blend of natural beauty and immersive cultural experiences.

In the heart of Asia, where tradition meets innovation and skyscrapers punctuate the skyline, Hong Kong emerges as the dazzling host of the prestigious World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025. Scheduled for October 13th, 2025, at the illustrious InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, this event promises to celebrate not only the region’s finest in travel and tourism but also the vibrant spirit and allure of this iconic city.

As data from ibis reveals a third of people (31%) want to travel more in 2025 that they did in 2024 and 22% are prepared to spend more in travel this year, ibis is inviting travellers to ‘Go get it’ with the ultimate travel inspiration – 25 Reasons to Travel in 2025. Partnering with travel trend experts Globetrender, ibis has identified the most exciting events, festivals, and cultural moments across the globe, inspiring travellers to explore new horizons, seize every opportunity, and experience life to the fullest.

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, once again invites travelers to fast track their status and earn bonus points with its fan-favorite global promotion. Registered Marriott Bonvoy members can earn 1,000 bonus points and one bonus Elite Night Credit for each eligible paid night stayed during the promotion earning period from February 11 to April 28, 2025. Registration is open today and runs through until April 14, 2025.

The 75th Sapporo Snow Festival will be held on February 4 - 11, 2025, in the City of Sapporo, Japan’s Northern Capital. As one of the world’s largest snow sculpture festivals, the city will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring over 200 snow sculptures, some towering over 12 meters tall. With 2 million people from around the globe attending each year, the festival has become one of the most anticipated events on Japan’s calendar.