Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World is showcasing Albania’s wide and diverse range of hospitality investment opportunities with a dedicated pavilion highlighting the country’s fast-growing tourism sector, sustainable vision and plans to become a year-round, multi-sector tourism destination.The Albania Pavilion, presented by the Territorial Development Agency, will promote the country’s ambitious … [Περισσότερα...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Hotel Schloss Reinhartshausen, Vignette Collection, in Germany. Owned by Dana Qadir and to be managed by IHG, the property joins the recently signed Bristol Berlin and Alte Post in Reit im Winkl, becoming the third Vignette Collection signed in Germany - reinforcing and strengthening IHG’s luxury … [Περισσότερα...]

Say goodbye to blaring alarms and the dreaded snooze spiral – Holiday Inn Express by IHG has unveiled a world-first hotel experience designed to transform mornings, one mouth-watering scent at a time. Introducing the Holiday Inn Express Breakfast Alarm Clock: a clever new in-room device that helps to wake guests with the irresistible smell of breakfast. As part of its ongoing mission to help … [Περισσότερα...]

Hilton is bringing two incredible new hotels to the heart of Manchester UK – Hampton by Hilton Manchester City Centre and Motto by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly – following the signing of an agreement with owner-partner, Dean Street Developments Limited. The two hotels will bring over 500 new guest rooms to the city, including the debut of lifestyle brand, Motto by Hilton, and Manchester’s second … [Περισσότερα...]

Madeira is set to become even more accessible for UK travellers this winter, with an 4.9% increase in weekly flights between October 2025 and March 2026 compared to the previous year. The updated schedule shows services rising from 245 in winter 2024/25 to 257 in 2025/26, with brand-new routes from Bournemouth and London Luton further strengthening the island’s robust air connectivity. New routes … [Περισσότερα...]

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) convened its landmark Global Leaders’ Dialogue during its 25th WTTC Global Summit in Rome today, bringing together government ministers and global CEOs to tackle some of the sector’s most pressing challenges. The Dialogue opened with remarks from WTTC Interim CEO Gloria Guevara and the Italian Minister of Tourism, Daniela Santanchè, who underscored … [Περισσότερα...]

Tourism and hospitality dignitaries from across Latin America convened in Cancún, México for the second leg of World Travel Awards 2025 to honour the organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation across the region. The World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025, staged at AVA Resort Cancún, was attended by the who’s who of travel and tourism, with delegates sampling … [Περισσότερα...]

United has announced the FAA certified its first mainline Starlink-equipped aircraft, and the first commercial flight is planned for October 15. This certification comes less than five months since the first Starlink-equipped United customer flight on the Embraer 175 regional aircraft and less than a year since United signed the industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring … [Περισσότερα...]

Seoul’s global tourism campaign, “Absolutely in Seoul,” starring global K-pop artist JENNIE, has reached a cumulative 600 million views worldwide since the videos were released. This milestone sets a new record in the history of Seoul’s global tourism campaigns - the biggest achievement in eight years - and underscores the powerful synergy between JENNIE and Seoul.Centered on the theme “Anything … [Περισσότερα...]

Fauchon L’Hotel Paris recently conducted a survey among luxury travel advisors to determine what really matters to their clients when selecting a hotel. One of the key findings — which was 100% unanimous by all respondents — was that it is important for a hotel to offer “an authentic sense of place” versus a “cookie-cutter brand design.” This is clearly a departure from when travelers preferred … [Περισσότερα...]

Star Princess - the second Sphere-Class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet - was officially delivered today during a celebratory handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The stunning Star Princess is the 17th ship in the cruise line’s dynamic line up of vessels sailing worldwide. The Star Princess handover ceremony was attended by Gus Antorcha, President of Princess … [Περισσότερα...]

MSC Cruises is bringing its award-winning luxury cruising concept, the MSC Yacht Club, to MSC Poesia as part of a major upgrade – one of the largest of the cruise line’s history. The revamp will also include new Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar specialty restaurants, a new All-Stars Sports Bar, a refreshed MSC Aurea Spa and enhanced MSC Gym Powered by Technogym®. MSC Poesia’s Alaska cruises will … [Περισσότερα...]

Alaska Air Group today announced several leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s commitment to operational excellence and its people-first culture. After nearly 15 years of dedicated service to Alaska Airlines, Chief Operating Officer, Constance von Muehlen will retire. Von Muehlen joined Alaska in 2011 and became COO in 2021, where she led the airline through a period of … [Περισσότερα...]

Life is short. We all know the phrase, but how often do we live by it? As people spend hours scrolling screens, numbed by endless AI prompts and algorithm-driven feeds, many realize they’re drifting into a zombie-like autopilot. That’s why bucket lists matter — the intentional quests to embrace the best of life before we “kick the bucket.” For thrillseekers, that pursuit isn’t about beaches and … [Περισσότερα...]

Breeze Airways is expanding its footprint by launching its first-ever international route, connecting Charleston International Airport directly to Cancun, Mexico. Starting January 17, 2026, the “Seriously Nice” airline will offer weekly nonstop flights, marking a milestone for both Breeze and Charleston International, which will see its first nonstop service to the Caribbean. The new connection … [Περισσότερα...]

The Lufthansa Group’s loyalty program, Miles & More, is enhancing its sustainability focus by awarding both miles and Points to members who purchase CO₂-offsetting packages. These packages, available during booking, before departure, or even after flights, allow travelers to offset their flight-related emissions through a mix of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and contributions to certified … [Περισσότερα...]

Air India has announced a new partnership with food delivery platform Zomato that connects its Maharaja Club loyalty programme with one of India’s most widely used lifestyle apps. Effective immediately, Zomato users can link their Maharaja Club accounts to earn rewards while ordering food, further expanding the reach of Air India’s loyalty ecosystem beyond air travel. Customers will earn 2% … [Περισσότερα...]

The Michelin Guide Tokyo has once again honored SÉZANNE, the celebrated French restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, with a three-star rating on September 25, 2025. This marks the second consecutive year that Chef Daniel Calvert and his team have received the Michelin Guide’s highest recognition, further cementing SÉZANNE’s position among the world’s most acclaimed dining … [Περισσότερα...]

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and its agricultural subsidiary, JAL Agriport Co., Ltd., have announced a historic milestone: for the first time, Japan Airlines has received recognition at one of the world’s three most prestigious liquor competitions. The company’s authentic sweet potato distilled spirit, Tsurusora PREMIUM, produced in collaboration with Kitaya Co., Ltd., captured the highest gold award … [Περισσότερα...]

Minor Hotels is inviting guests to mark the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 with a wide array of festive programmes that highlight connection, culture, and discovery. Spanning iconic properties in Thailand, Laos, and the Maldives, each celebration draws inspiration from local traditions while weaving in the spirit of the holidays, creating unforgettable seasonal journeys for families, … [Περισσότερα...]