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• Dusit expands Philippines portfolio with signing of ASAI Camaya Coast

  09-12-2025 08:07 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Earth & Shore Leisure Communities Corporation, a prominent real estate and land-development company in the Philippines, to operate ASAI Camaya Coast, a new 150-key lifestyle hotel set to open in 2029 within the expansive and fast-evolving 20 million sq m Camaya Coast development in Mariveles, Bataan.The signing marks a strategic milestone for Dusit as it
  
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• Meet the HSMAI Middle East’s three newly crowned Rockstars

  12-12-2025 13:03 via breakingtravelnews.com
  In this special Breaking Travel News feature, we got to sit down with HSMAI Middle East’s three newly crowned Rockstars, Nawfal Mbamba, Kuda Mukonoweshuro, and Hasan Khan.
  Each brings a distinctive approach to innovation, from elevating product storytelling and unlocking demand in tertiary markets to reshaping F and B performance through real time intelligence. Together they represent a new generation of commercial leaders whose ideas are already influencing how hotels think, operate, and
  
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• Airbus and partners complete successful wake energy retrieval trials

  12-12-2025 13:01 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Airbus in partnership with Air France, Delta Air Lines, French bee, and Virgin Atlantic, and operations partners, AirNav Ireland, DSNA, EUROCONTROL and NATS, has successfully completed a new phase of trials for Airbus’ fello’fly project.Fello’fly takes inspiration from migrating geese and showcases the power of collaboration by pairing flights to reduce fuel consumption. With this flying technique, the first aircraft creates an uplift that drives fuel efficiency for the followi
  
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• CANES & TALES AT WALDORF ASTORIA OSAKA SET TO HOST INAUGURAL ESSENCE SERIES EVENTS

  12-12-2025 12:58 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Canes & Tales at Waldorf Astoria Osaka announces the first program of guest shifts, seminars, cultural exchanges and more as part of The Essence Series.Conceptualized by Hilton luxury brands as an annual event, The Essence Series was designed as a way to foster connection and creativity within the bar community in key cities across Asia-Pacific. Over several days within the host city, members of the trade are invited to a series of immersive events featuring top talent from Hilton bars as we
  
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• Etihad Airways and Sotheby’s Announce Strategic Partnership

  12-12-2025 09:29 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, and Sotheby’s, the global destination for art and luxury announce a strategic partnership which will see Etihad become the Presenting Partner for Sotheby’s once-in-a-lifetime two-part exhibition, Icons: Back to Madison. The exhibition brings together some of the most iconic works ever sold under Sotheby’s banner, offering a rare opportunity to experience masterpieces spanning multiple centuries and collecting categories.
  
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• Emirates ends the year on high scooping 5 more global awards

  12-12-2025 09:25 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Emirates is ending 2025 on a sky-high note with another 5 global accolades won, this time at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, held in Bahrain. Adding to its impressive portfolio of more than 20 accolades received in 2025, the latest titles celebrate Emirates as a leading airline brand, as well as recognising its multi award-winning inflight entertainment system ice, more honours for Emirates First Class onboard experience and First Class Lounges, and another nod to Emirates Skywards –
  
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• Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles Is Officially Open

  12-12-2025 09:22 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles, a 173-room contemporary retreat at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, is officially open, expanding Hilton’s footprint in Southern California and masterfully hosting guests with expertise and care. Located steps from Santa Anita Park and the Los Angeles County Arboretum and minutes from the Rose Bowl and Pasadena’s cultural attractions, the hotel debuts contemporary guest rooms and suites, multiple world-class dining venues—including Arcadia&rsqu
  
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• Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton Marks Debut of Company’s Latest Brand

  12-12-2025 09:19 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hilton proudly announces the debut of Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton, an inspired new property designed for explorers, outdoor enthusiasts and modern nomads. Accepting reservations for stays starting today, this 138-room retreat is the perfect basecamp for discovery nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.“Slackline Moab was created for travelers who feel most alive outdoors, and we’re excited to welcome guests to their new basecamp in red rock country,” said
  
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• York Medellin Opens as Hilton’s First Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Medellín

  12-12-2025 09:13 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hilton announces the opening of York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the lifestyle brand’s debut in Colombia’s vibrant second-largest city. The hotel is the 27th Hilton property in Colombia and the third Curio Collection by Hilton in the country, following Cartagena and Bogota. Hilton’s lifestyle brands are expecting unstoppable growth in the Caribbean and Latin America with nearly 40 open hotels and plans to welcome nearly 40 properties, offering travelers immers
  
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• Marriott Bonvoy Delivers Exclusive Member Experiences at The Snow League’s First-Ever Event in China

  12-12-2025 09:10 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform teamed up with Shaun White, legendary snowboarder and founder of The Snow League, to welcome the league’s first event to China, its second event of the league’s inaugural season. As the official hotel and loyalty partner of The Snow League, Marriott Bonvoy further expanded its offerings in the sports and outdoor sector, following a successful debut in March 2025 in Aspen, Colorado, providing members with ex
  
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• Las Balsas Wins Relais & Châteaux Sustainability Trophy 2026

  12-12-2025 09:08 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Argentine hotel Las Balsas is proud to announce it is the recipient of the Sustainability Trophy 2026 and revieved the award during the 2025 Relais & Châteaux Rendez-Vous event held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
  The award was presented to the hotel’s General Manager Sebastián Tuvio, by Laurent Gardinier, President of Relais & Châteaux, and Anthony Torkington, CEO of Relais & Château
  
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• Hotel Arts Barcelona Kicks Off Exclusive Partnership With FC Barcelona

  12-12-2025 09:05 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hotel Arts Barcelona has announced a landmark partnership with FC Barcelona, one of the world’s most celebrated football clubs and a symbol of Catalan pride, unveiling the “FC Barcelona Match Experience” stay package. The collaboration includes seats in the coveted Players’ Zone at Spotify Camp Nou, Barça’s home stadium.Combining the thrill of elite football with the sophistication of a stay at Hotel Arts Barcelona, the experience grants guests privileged acc
  
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• Journeyscape Reveals Canada’s Top National Parks to Visit in 2026

  12-12-2025 09:03 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Specialist tour operator Journeyscape, in partnership with Destination Canada, has unveiled its definitive ranking of the most inspiring Canadian national parks to explore in 2026. The list compares parks using data on wildlife diversity, Instagram popularity, visitor reviews, accessibility, and park size - helping visitors to plan for unforgettable adventures.
  
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• Lisbon Named Europe’s Best MICE Destination

  12-12-2025 09:01 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Lisbon has been named as Europe’s Best MICE Destination in 2025 at the 6th edition of the World MICE Awards, announced in Sakhir, Bahrain. The city once again stands out among the leading international destinations for congresses, meetings, and corporate events.This distinction, awarded for the third time, highlights Lisbon’s performance in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) segment, which has gained increasing economic relevance and international visibilit
  
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• WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE FROM LONDON GATWICK TO VALENCIA, SPAIN

  12-12-2025 08:58 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Wizz Air today announces a new route connecting London Gatwick with Valencia, further expanding the airline’s connections from the UK to Spain.The route is the sixth new Spanish route Wizz Air will launch in 2026, joining recently announced connections between London Luton and Bilbao, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Seville, reiterating Wizz Air’s position as a key provider of low-cost travel to Spain.
  
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• Phocuswright releases ‘Travel Forward: Data, Insights & Trends for 2026’, sponsored by Travel Guard

  12-12-2025 08:56 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Phocuswright today released Travel Forward: Data, Insights & Trends for 2026, sponsored by Travel Guard, its annual year-end and year-ahead report that provides a clear, data-driven view of the $1.67 trillion global travel market. The free report brings together the company’s most insightful analysis and presents it through interactive charts and visuals that reveal the forces shaping the year ahead.The global travel industry enters 2026 with steady momentum. Total gross bookings are p
  
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• Aloft Energizes Shanghai Hongqiao Transport Hub with New Hotel Opening

  11-12-2025 13:49 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, recently announced the opening of Aloft Shanghai Hongqiao. Nestled in the core of the West Hongqiao Business District, the new hotel neighbors the National Exhibition and Convention Center and the Hongqiao transportation hub. Offering a vibrant, social, and stylish stay for modern explorers, Aloft Shanghai Hongqiao features energetic public spaces, tech-savvy rooms, and a design-driven experience that&rs
  
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• Where coconut palms hum and sustainability feels like luxury: Ana Mandara Cam Ranh

  11-12-2025 13:33 via breakingtravelnews.com
  There’s a certain hush that falls the moment you slip off the beaten track and find yourself on Bai Dai’s sun-baked sand, palms tilting like ushers toward a long, quiet sea. At Ana Mandara Cam Ranh, that hush is intentional — not the silence of isolation but the carefully curated stillness of design that lets the ocean, garden and sky do the talking. It’s a place that has quietly been collecting accolades for that very balance: in 2025 Ana Mandara Cam Ranh was crowned Vie
  
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• Turkish Airlines Opens its First European Lounge Abroad in Edinburgh

  11-12-2025 13:24 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Turkish Airlines has opened its first-ever European lounge at Edinburgh Airport, aside from the world-famous one at its Istanbul hub, bringing another dimension of its world-renowned hospitality to travellers in Scotland. The new lounge further elevates Edinburgh’s premium travel offering while reinforcing the airport’s growing role as an international gateway.Türkiye’s flag carrier, which flies to more countries than any other, hosted a celebratory event at Edinburgh Inte
  
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• Etihad for Business Enables Corporate Clients to Purchase Carbon-Offsets

  11-12-2025 13:22 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Leveraging its existing collaboration with CarbonClick*, Etihad Airways has introduced a new enhancement to its Etihad for Business (EYB) platform, enabling corporate clients to redeem EYB credits for carbon-offsets directly through the Etihad for Business portal.
  
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• Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Celebrates 15 Years with Star-Studded Anniversary

  11-12-2025 11:44 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi celebrated its 15th anniversary on December 3, 2025, in the presence of Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 Driver, Ferrari executives including Maria Carla Liuni, Ferrari’s Chief Brand Officer, Julien Kauffmann, CEO of Miral Experiences, tier 1 media outlets, and the park’s dedicated annual pass holders and VIP guests. The milestone event brought together partners, fans and long-time supporters to honor 15 years of record-breaking rides
  
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• HKIA Voted “World’s Leading Airport for Customer Experience” at World Travel Awards

  09-12-2025 17:22 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has been voted the “World’s Leading Airport for Customer Experience”, as the airport won an array of accolades in the prestigious 32nd World Travel Awards, in recognition of the airport’s relentless efforts to enhance passenger facilities and provide excellent services.
  
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• The Ultimate Maldives Romance Guide: Where to Stay, Swim, Dine & Dream Together

  09-12-2025 14:53 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Maldives remains the world’s ultimate destination for romance, where overwater villas, starlit dinners and crystal-blue lagoons create the perfect setting for couples to reconnect. DW Travel’s experts have handpicked the most extraordinary resorts—each offering its own blend of seclusion, luxury and unforgettable experiences—to help you plan a truly personalised escape in paradise.
  
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• Fermata Announces Its December 20 Opening

  09-12-2025 14:32 via breakingtravelnews.com
  A New Landmark for Refined Coastal Hospitality in Santa Teresa. Santa Teresa has entered a new moment. Its long golden beach, restless surf and calm forest backdrop have attracted travelers who seek privacy and authentic connection. On December 20 Fermata will open its doors and introduce a new chapter for the region. The property blends luxury, surf culture and family comfort into a unified vision shaped for the modern traveler. It is a thoughtful response to the rising demand for elevated sanc
  
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• Aleph Hospitality and Hilton announce Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel in Dammam

  09-12-2025 13:36 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, has secured the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand for an upcoming 84-key hotel in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, owned by AREA Investment and Real Estate. This marks Aleph Hospitality’s third Tapestry Collection by Hilton property under management, further strengthening the company’s partnership with global hospitality company Hilton and expanding its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Ar
  
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• Melbourne transforms bag drop with Amadeus seamless solution

  09-12-2025 12:18 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Passengers at Melbourne Airport will benefit from a unique side-loading design that makes it easier to load bags and manoeuvre large items like wheelchairs, pushchairs and trollies
  
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• VIRGIN ATLANTIC LAUNCHES THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL PLANNING: YOUR PERSONAL CONCIERGE IS HERE

  09-12-2025 10:45 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Virgin Atlantic has today unveiled the full rollout of its innovative Virgin Atlantic Concierge across both the Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays websites, giving every guest access to an intelligent, always-on travel companion that redefines how journeys are planned and booked.
  Powered by OpenAI and built in partnership with Tomoro​ teams​, Virgin Atlantic’s digital Concierge combines the warmth and personality of Virgin Atlantic with cutting-edge AI technology. Whe
  
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• Travel Trends in Australia’s Wine Regions

  09-12-2025 09:44 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Australia’s wine regions are pulling in a different crowd these days. What used to be an area that focused on serious wine collectors now attracts families, young professionals, and travelers who simply want a weekend that feels more real than another hotel in the city.
  
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• Qatar Airways Group Appoints Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer

  09-12-2025 08:37 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Qatar Airways Group today announced the appointment of Mr. Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Sunday, 7 December 2025. Mr. Al‑Khater succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer.
  
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• flynas Celebrates Launching Its First Direct Flight Between Madinah and Baghdad

  09-12-2025 08:24 via breakingtravelnews.com
  flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, celebrated today launching its first direct flight between Madinah and Baghdad, adding one more route to its flight network connecting the two brotherly countries, in line with flynas growth and expansion plan and in parallel with the national goals in the aviation sector
  
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