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UK Travellers to Prioritise Value, Heritage, Bold Adventures, and Exclusive Luxury in 2025
In 2025, UK travellers are set to redefine their holiday experiences through bold adventures, deeper cultural connections, and smarter spending. Marriott Bonvoy’s latest ‘Ticket to Travel’ research conducted amongst 21,374 adults in ten markets across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, including more than 2,000 travellers in UK, reveals that holidaymakers are focused on value-driven travel, heritage exploration, and exclusive luxury journeys that leave a lasting impact.
Synergy – the Retreat Show Announces Sardinia as the Destination for Next Year’s Show
Fresh from the success of the 2024 show hosted last month in Bali, Synergy - The Retreat Show has unveiled the location and date of next year’s show, which will take place in Sardinia, from 7th to 10th October 2025. A historic island known for its beautiful beaches and fascinating rock formations, Sardinia also reflects the art and culture that Italy is known for, and the 2025 Synergy show will focus on showcasing how the arts can intersect with wellness and healing.
EVA Air and TAT Renew Partnership to Promote Thailand as a World-Class Tourist Destination
EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and today announced the renewal of their strategic partnership with the signing of a new Letter of Intent (LOI). This agreement builds on the success of their previous collaboration and outlines a comprehensive plan to further boost tourism to Thailand from key markets around the world.
Marriott International Expands Branded Residences Portfolio in Europe, Middle East & Africa Region
Yesterday at the Resort and Residential Forum, Marriott International announced its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (“EMEA”) region, with 70 projects in the portfolio, including 43 projects in its signed pipeline and 27 open properties. In the past two years, the global hospitality leader has signed 26 agreements to bring branded residences to iconic destinations in the region, more than double the amount from the preceding two years. With locations ranging from luxurious resort addresses, such as The St. Regis Residences, Casares – Costa del Sol, a highly anticipated project announced last month, to premier urban destinations like the W Residences at Dubai Harbour, there is something for every type of home buyer in the company’s pipeline.
Renaissance Hotels Fuels Local Discovery on a Global Scale with the Debut Of ‘R FINDS’
Introducing R FINDS: a global marketplace featuring over 175 locally-sourced treasures from neighborhoods across 20 countries; created to empower creative economies, encourage travelers to embrace the art of discovery, and elevate the stories of over 175+ small businesses around the globe
Asia Pacific travel market sees uneven recovery, India emerges as a powerhouse
The Asia Pacific travel market is experiencing an uneven recovery, with India emerging as a key growth driver while China’s outbound travel remains slower than anticipated. This was one of the key takeaways from the “Intelligence Watch: Next Generation Trends” session at the Web in Travel (WiT) Singapore conference last month.
ONE ALDWYCH GAINS B CORP CERTIFICATION
One Aldwych, London’s cultured independent hotel in Covent Garden, is delighted to announce that it has become B Corp ™ certified, the first and only five-star hotel in London to achieve this recognition and one of only 18 within the accommodation sector across the UK.
PhocusWire Unveils Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
PhocusWire, the leading source for travel technology news and analysis, has announced its highly anticipated Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025. Revealed just in time for The Phocuswright Conference, taking place from November 19-21 in Phoenix, Arizona, the 2025 list showcases a diverse group of companies from around the globe that are reimagining the travel industry through innovation and a focus on addressing key traveler pain points.
Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo Launch New Strategic Partnership
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, is proud to announce the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. This partnership, inaugurated today by Qatar Airways Cargo’s Chief Officer Cargo, Mr Mark Drusch, and MASkargo’s Chief Executive, Mr Mark Jason Thomas, marks a significant milestone in enhancing global cargo connectivity and operational efficiency.
Emirates joins the Move to -15C Coalition
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has joined the Move to -15oC global coalition, securing its place as the first airline to bring its expertise to the initiative. As a world-leader in the transport of perishable goods, Emirates will lend its wealth of knowledge and experience in handling and shipping to the practical application of this potentially industry-changing initiative.
Great food and Gratitude - Thanksgiving in the skies with Emirates
To celebrate the season of gratitude, Emirates will be offering Thanksgiving food, drinks and entertainment on flights to and from Dubai and USA, between the 23-30 of November. Traditional festive fare will also be served in the lounges of Dubai, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
SERBIA’S CAPITAL UNVEILS THE GLAMOROUS SPIRIT AND ICONIC TRADITIONS OF ST. REGIS HOTELS & RESORTS
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the debut of The St. Regis Belgrade, marking the brand’s first entry into Serbia. Founded in New York by John Jacob Astor IV more than a century ago, St. Regis celebrates its 120th anniversary this year with this significant addition to its global portfolio. Combining timeless glamour and vanguard spirit with local heritage the property is developed by Eagle Hills, a private investment and real estate development company based in Abu Dhabi and designed by the internationally recognized design firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Global (SOM).