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PEBBLE BEACH FOOD & WINE ANNOUNCES 2025 TICKET SALES, PACKAGES, AND FEATURED CULINARY TALENT
Pebble Beach Food & Wine, the nation’s premier culinary celebration, today announced the launch of ticket sales for the 2025 festival, scheduled for Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13. Held along the Monterey Peninsula at The Inn at Spanish Bay, this celebrated weekend gathers the nation’s finest in food, wine, and hospitality, offering attendees an extraordinary lineup of over 125 acclaimed chefs and 150 world-renowned wine and spirits producers for a weekend of signature tastings, and luxury dining events nestled against an iconic coastal setting.
Air Premia Expands Fleet with 6th Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Plans New Routes for 2025
Air Premia, Korea’s leading hybrid carrier, today announced the addition of its sixth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking its first fleet expansion in over 18 months. The airline also revealed plans to add three more aircraft in 2025. As Korea’s sole hybrid service carrier (HSC), Air Premia delivers premium services focusing on essential amenities at competitive prices, adhering to its philosophy of being “an airline loved for its premium yet essential services.”
EFTA’s record graduate cohort creates steady pilot pipeline for aviation
Courage, commitment and passion were all in evidence today at Emirates Flight Training Academy’s (EFTA) fifth graduation ceremony, which marked the academy’s biggest cohort to date. EFTA also announced the launch of an Advanced Diploma in Pilot Licensing Training (Aeroplane) on the back of the academy’s recognition as an Accredited Training Provider (ATP) by the UAE National Qualifications Centre (NQC).
RwandAir Announces Global Sale
RwandAir has announced the launch of its global sale, offering discounts of up to 40% across its entire route network this festive season from today. Throughout December and January, RwandAir guests can take advantage of exclusive discounted fares to over 23 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe through the airline’s Kigali hub.
TAP REACHES TWO MILLION PASSENGERS ON PORTUGAL-BRAZIL ROUTES
TAP Air Portugal has once again reached a historic milestone in its operations between Portugal and Brazil. For the first time in its history, the airline surpassed the mark of two million passengers carried in a single year between the two countries. This figure represents a significant increase in demand for flights between the two continents and consolidates TAP’s position as one of the main operators of transatlantic routes. With daily and frequent flights between Lisbon and various Brazilian cities, the airline has been an essential bridge for cultural, tourist and business exchange between the two nations. The milestone of two million passengers is one that has never been reached before in a single year.
2025 Caribbean Travel Deals Heat Up with Divi Resorts’ Spectacular Winter Sale
Dreaming of crystal-clear waters, warm tropical breezes, and golden sands? Divi Resorts has a way to help make your 2025 vacation a reality with unbeatable savings of up to 35% off non-refundable stays or 25% off refundable bookings on travel through April 20, 2025. The offer ends on March 19, 2025, and reservations can be made at www.diviresorts.com/specials with promo code STAYWARM to unlock these exclusive discounts and plan your ultimate Caribbean getaway.
Sadhguru Headlines Kayan Wellness Festival in Abu Dhabi
From January 30th to February 2nd 2025, Fahid Island in Abu Dhabi will host Kayan Wellness Festival, the region’s largest wellness event headlined by renowned visionary leader, Sadghuru. The festival offers a transformative journey of yoga, meditation and mindfulness with world-class experts – the perfect opportunity to awaken your mind, body and soul in an inspiring and serene setting. Presented in partnership with Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, the event invites guests from around the world to experience an immersive journey that blends ancient wisdom with modern innovation.
The World, Residences at Sea Announces 2025 Journey
The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth, reveals its 2025 Journey featuring unrivalled worldwide adventure. Sailing across five oceans and visiting six continents, a once-in-a-lifetime voyage awaits our international community of travellers featuring almost 100 ports of call. The only ship of its kind in operation today, The World offers a one-of-a-kind ultra-luxury lifestyle of global exploration from the comfort of a home at sea. Renowned for its explorations to the planet’s most remote and undiscovered regions as well as to diverse cosmopolitan cities, The World begins 2025 in Cabo San Lucas on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and ends the year in historical and picturesque Hobart, Tasmania, Australia where it will ring in 2026.
NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK: HYATT CENTRIC SOUTH BEACH MIAMI DEBUTS ELEVATED STYLE AND LUXURY
Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami is proud to announce the completion of its highly anticipated renovations, redefining luxury and sophistication in the heart of South Beach at 1600 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Designed by Lang & Schwander to embody the vibrant energy and upscale charm of Miami, the updates include newly reimagined rooms and suites, check-in lobby, inclusivity spaces, from food and beverage and communal lounge areas that celebrate the hotel’s commitment to connecting guests to the pulse of the city.
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - GRAND OPENING DATE FOR THE NEW $270+ MILLION LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA
The Cordish Companies today announced the highly anticipated GRAND OPENING of the new $270+ million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA will take place on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025 (pending approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board).
JA Manafaru Maldives Achieves Prestigious Worldwide Kids Accreditation for Second Consecutive Year
JA Manafaru Maldives is pleased to announce that it has once again received the respected Worldwide Kids (WK) Accreditation for the second consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to providing a family-friendly experience. This independent seal of excellence recognises resorts that uphold the highest international standards in childcare training, health and safety, and consistently enhance the experience for families and young guests.
Turkish Airlines sets world record for flying to most countries
Turkish Airlines has been recognised by Guinness World Records™ for flying to more countries than any other carrier – a record that Türkiye’s national flag airline has unofficially held since 2012. The record certificate for “Most Countries Flown to by an Airline” was presented at Santiago Arturo Merino Ben�z International Airport following Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to Chile. The ceremony was attended by Turkish Airlines executives and Guinness World Records™ officials.