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Villa Vie Residences Releases Tour La Vie - The 4-Year World Cruise
Villa Vie Residences, the leading innovator in residential cruising, proudly announces the launch of its Tour La Vie program, starting at just under $40,000 per year. Residents have the flexibility to join their customized journey at any port during the continuous global adventure for up to 4 years.
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026 with the Best of Canada & New England
For travelers seeking to discover the beauty of the changing colors of the fall leaves, seaside villages and historic charm, Princess Cruises is offering something for everyone with its newly announced 2026 Canada & New England season. Sapphire Princess is sailing her first-ever season in Canada/New England, alongside Majestic Princess, with options to explore the splendor and taste the best seafood of the region from three departure ports – New York, Boston and Québec City.
SANDALS® RESORTS AND BEACHES® RESORTS TURN BLACK FRIDAY CARIBBEAN “BLUE”
Sandals Resorts International invites travelers to bask in the Caribbean’s bright blue hues with its Black Friday sale kicking off today, offering up to 65% off and up to a $1,500 booking credit, plus one night free on select room categories, on bookings made through December 3rd (Travel Tuesday). The limited-time offer includes a flex pay 0% financing option for 12 months, extending a special perk for vacationers to treat themselves during the year’s busiest shopping season, and is valid for travel through December 3, 2025.
ILHA INSPIRE Conference Attracts Leaders in the Luxury Hotel Industry
The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) is thrilled to announce that its highly anticipated INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference, scheduled for December 4-5, 2024, at the prestigious Fontainebleau Las Vegas, is generating unprecedented excitement in the industry. As the premier event for luxury hospitality professionals, INSPIRE promises to deliver unparalleled networking opportunities, cutting-edge insights, and a platform for shaping the future of the sector.
TAP ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE ALTITUDE FILM FEST
On Tuesday 5 November, TAP Air Portugal announced the winners of the Altitude Film Fest, the airline’s first On-Board Film Festival, at an awards ceremony that took place in cinema room 11 of the UCI Cinema El Corte Inglés, in Lisbon. Actor and radio presenter Rui Maria Pêgo hosted the ceremony. This inaugural edition of the Altitude Film Fest invited passengers on TAP long-haul flights to take part in choosing the winners throughout the month of October. The response was extraordinary, with a total of 1,542 votes: 837 in the fiction category and 705 in the documentary category. The winning films were selected from 10 finalists - five in the fiction category and five in the documentary category - chosen by the jury from a total of 355 submissions, which included 101 documentaries and 254 fiction films.
ECOMONDO 2024: THE BIG NUMBERS OF THE LARGEST EDITION EVER.
All the surveys and forecasts say it: sustainability is at the core of urgency and of every future strategy, for society and businesses worldwide. At Ecomondo 2024, the international event on the green and circular economy, organised by Italian Exhibition Group and which ended today at Rimini Expo Centre, this affirmation was translated into a record-breaking edition. +5% total attendance compared to the previous edition (and +4% foreign attendance), 1,620 exhibiting brands occupying 166,000 square metres inside the Expo Centre, which was extended by two new halls in response to companies’ growing demand (+10% of exhibitors compared to 2023). A meeting place for corporate technological innovation, the world of research, industry professionals and international delegations that attended the more than 200 conferences and workshops scheduled, also accessible online thanks to the GreentechInsights b2b platform. While the number of accredited journalists from all over the world reached 650 putting the trade show and Rimini in the international limelight.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Launch ‘Gatherings by Sheraton’ Program in Greater China
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 extraordinary hotel brands, recently launched the ‘Gatherings by Sheraton’ brand program in Greater China. The Gatherings by Sheraton program launch in Greater China kicks off with a captivating collaboration with The ‘Genius Mom’, a public welfare project by the China Women’s Development Foundation. Under the theme of ‘Celebrate Life’s Moments at Sheraton’, nearly 400 pieces of intangible cultural heritage-inspired crafts will be displayed in nearly 100 Sheraton hotel lobbies across the country, inviting guests and visitors to gather the curated and stunning displays of Chinese culture.
oneworld crowned ‘Best Airline Alliance’ during sky-high anniversary celebrations
oneworld® has once again been named the ‘Best Airline Alliance’ by leading corporate travel magazine, Business Traveller, as the alliance continues to soar to new heights during its 25th anniversary year. The victory makes this the 12th consecutive year oneworld has taken home the trophy, as customers continue to value the superior and seamless travel experience provided by its member airlines and the alliance’s first-ever branded lounges, launched in Amsterdam’s Schiphol and Seoul’s Incheon airports earlier this year.
Spirit Airlines Celebrates 20 Years in the Dominican Republic with Savings that Soar
Spirit Airlines is celebrating two decades of soaring between the Dominican Republic and the United States this November with limited-time anniversary fares and a Free Spirit® loyalty program promotion. Spirit first launched service in Santo Domingo (SDQ) in 2004 and has expanded service to include Punta Cana (PUJ) and Santiago de los Caballeros (STI). In honor of the 20-year milestone, the airline is offering Guests one-way flights from the D.R. to the U.S. starting at $129 one way, inclusive of all taxes and fees.*
FOUR SEASONS CELEBRATES WORLD KINDNESS DAY WITH FOOD AT THE HEART
Four Seasons, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, is embracing its culture of care and personalized service by placing food at the heart of its global celebration of kindness. Beginning on World Kindness Day, November 13, and throughout the festive season, Four Seasons is sparking acts of kindness and inspiring communities to connect and give back.
Princess Cruises Debuts Most Destination-Rich Voyage Ever with 131-Day Circle Pacific Cruise
Princess Cruises today announced the cruise line’s most destination-rich voyage ever offered with its new 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage departing January 2026 and visiting 60 ports in 19 countries around the Pacific Ocean. This voyage replaces the previously announced 2026 World Cruise to bypass the Red Sea and surrounding region.
TRAVEL + LEISURE NAMES THAILAND THE 2025 DESTINATION OF THE YEAR
Travel + Leisure has named Thailand as the 2025 Destination of the Year. Known for its rich cultural heritage, dynamic culinary scene, and a seamless blend of tradition with modern innovation, Thailand is a must-visit destination for travelers in the year ahead. This is the tenth year Travel + Leisure editors have selected a Destination of the Year, with previous honorees including Costa Rica, Italy, and Japan.