Daily Archives: April 24, 2025

Celebrate Mother’s Day in Style at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto with Spa Indulgence, Gourmet Dining, and Bespoke Gifts

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Toronto invites families to honour mothers this May with an array of upscale experiences including elegant Afternoon Tea, a lavish Garden Brunch, and pampering spa services. From curated gift boxes and sweet creations by Chef Kevin Levionnois to Café Boulud’s three-course brunch and dinner menus, the hotel offers heartfelt ways… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Brings Avani+ Brand to Fujairah with New Luxury Beachfront Resort Opening in 2028

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has announced the signing of the Avani+ Fujairah Resort, a new beachfront destination set to open in 2028. Developed in collaboration with long-term partner Al Fahim Group, the resort will offer 232 rooms and 16 villas, some with private pools and lagoon access. Located on the Gulf of Oman, the resort… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Taps Industry Veteran Shobhit Khattri to Lead South Asia Expansion

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Shobhit Khattri as Associate Vice President of Development for India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, signaling its intention to fast-track expansion in the South Asian market. With over 17 years of experience in hotel development across India, the Middle East, and Africa, Khattri will lead the group’s development strategy from New… Read the full news article

Air India Becomes First Indian Airline to Earn Global Good Distribution Practices Certification for Pharmaceutical Cargo

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(IN SHORT) Air India has become the first Indian airline to receive the internationally recognised Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certification for pharmaceutical cargo, affirming its compliance with global standards in transporting time- and temperature-sensitive medicines. The certification enhances Air India’s logistics capabilities across key domestic hubs and international destinations like New York, Frankfurt, and London…. Read the full news article

PATA Launches Landmark Report on Tourism Workforce Challenges and Opportunities Across Asia Pacific

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(IN SHORT) PATA has released a major new report at PAS 2025 in İstanbul, titled The Evolving Tourism Workforce: Human Capital Development in APAC, produced in collaboration with Pear Anderson. Drawing from a year of in-depth research, the report explores the region’s pressing workforce challenges—such as talent attraction, skills gaps, and disconnects between education and… Read the full news article

PATA Annual Summit 2025 Concludes in İstanbul with Renewed Purpose and Global Collaboration

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(IN SHORT) The PATA Annual Summit 2025 in İstanbul united over 260 tourism leaders from 35 destinations under the theme “Timeless Wisdom for a Sustainable Future.” The event saw the ratification of PATA’s new Vision and Mission, strategic governance updates, and the advancement of the PATA 2030 Strategy. With panels on climate change, innovation, aviation,… Read the full news article

PATA Adopts New Vision and Mission to Shape a Meaningful Future for Tourism in the Asia Pacific

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(IN SHORT) At the PATA Annual Summit 2025 in İstanbul, the Pacific Asia Travel Association unveiled a new Vision and Mission to guide its future direction. The new Vision, “A meaningful Pacific Asia tourism economy,” reflects a deeper commitment to long-term, inclusive outcomes that benefit communities, cultures, economies, and the environment. The new Mission highlights… Read the full news article

PATA Honours Dr Chris Bottrill and SanJeet with Prestigious Awards at Annual Summit in İstanbul

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(IN SHORT) During the PATA Annual Summit 2025 in İstanbul, the Pacific Asia Travel Association honoured two key leaders for their exceptional contributions to the tourism industry. Dr Chris Bottrill, Associate Vice President at Capilano University, received the PATA Life Membership Award for his leadership in sustainability, youth engagement, and Indigenous tourism. SanJeet, Director of… Read the full news article

PATA Welcomes New Executive Board Members from Thailand, Malaysia, and the UAE to Advance Responsible Tourism

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(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has elected three new Executive Board members during its 74th Annual General Meeting in Istanbul: Dr. Chuwit Mitrchob of Thailand’s DASTA, Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor of Malaysia’s Sarawak Tourism Board, and Raki Phillips of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority in the UAE. Each brings… Read the full news article

Emirates Unveils Reimagined Travel Store in Jakarta, Elevating Personalized Travel Experiences in Indonesia

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has opened its newly reimagined Travel Store in Jakarta, offering customers an immersive and personalized booking experience that blends modern technology with signature hospitality. Located in Sequis Tower, the 221-square-meter space includes a lounge-style atmosphere, voice-activated selfie station, and curated merchandise, alongside four dedicated service counters for travel consultations. It also features… Read the full news article

Emirates Expands Autism-Focused Initiatives Globally and Becomes the World’s First Autism Certified Airline™

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has officially become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, with over 30,000 staff trained in autism and sensory awareness. As part of Autism Awareness Month, the airline also announced the expansion of its pioneering ‘Travel Rehearsal’ programme to 17 international cities, giving children with autism the opportunity to experience and practice air… Read the full news article

Emirates Launches Matching Donations Drive to Amplify Global Support for Vulnerable Children

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has launched a donation-matching initiative through the Emirates Airline Foundation, pledging to match every contribution up to $10,000 to support 13 grassroots NGOs working with disadvantaged children in nine countries. The initiative aims to strengthen access to food, housing, education, and healthcare, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community 2025. Projects span… Read the full news article

Travel Tech Upgrade: EGL Tours Embraces Amadeus Tools to Power Growth and Efficiency

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(IN SHORT) EGL Tours, one of Hong Kong’s largest travel sellers, has entered a strategic partnership with Amadeus to support its growth and digital transformation. The collaboration includes a suite of advanced solutions like Amadeus Master Pricer, Ticket Changer, B2B Wallet, and Agency Insight—helping EGL streamline operations, optimize payments, and gain actionable analytics for strategic… Read the full news article

Next-Gen Tech Powers AEGEAN’s Leap Toward Personalized, Digital Air Travel

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(IN SHORT) AEGEAN Airlines is expanding its digital capabilities through a new long-term IT partnership with Amadeus, aimed at ushering in the next era of airline retailing. The agreement includes advanced tools such as Amadeus Digital Commerce and Anytime Merchandising for personalized and real-time sales strategies, along with Outpayce’s Pay-by-Link and Xchange Payment Platform for… Read the full news article

Beloved Blue Moon Mexican Restaurant Expands to Southtown Through a Flavored-Filled Partnership with Chef Johnny Hernandez’s Burgerteca

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(IN SHORT) Chef Johnny Hernandez is teaming up with Blue Moon Mexican Restaurant to launch a collaborative dining experience in his Southtown-based Burgerteca space, starting mid-May 2025. The joint effort will bring Blue Moon’s beloved Mexican dishes into the Southtown spotlight while preserving Burgerteca’s signature menu favorites. This partnership celebrates local heritage and culinary community… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Embraces Visa’s ‘Click to Pay’ for Seamless and Secure Flight Bookings

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa Group is set to launch the ‘Click to Pay’ online payment option across its airline brands—Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines—starting October 2025. In partnership with Visa, this feature allows passengers to complete purchases using just an email address, without re-entering card details. The service enhances both ease of use and… Read the full news article

KLM Reintroduces Bridgetown and Georgetown Flights for Winter 2025 Season

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(IN SHORT) KLM is resuming its seasonal service to Bridgetown, Barbados, and Georgetown, Guyana, for winter 2025, operating three weekly flights from October 26, 2025, through March 26, 2026. The route offers sunny escapes and regional business access with a brief stop in Barbados before continuing to Guyana. Flights will be operated by KLM’s Boeing… Read the full news article

Visit Maldives Teams Up with Liverpool FC to Dazzle Dubai During Arabian Travel Market 2025

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(IN SHORT) Visit Maldives is launching a high-visibility campaign in collaboration with Liverpool Football Club to elevate the Maldives’ profile during Arabian Travel Market 2025. The campaign includes a striking taxi wrap activation in Dubai featuring LFC stars and Maldives visuals, and a dedicated LFC-themed zone at the Maldives stand at ATM 2025. Designed to… Read the full news article

Maldives Captivates Central Asia at KITF 2025 with a Showcase of Sun, Sea, and Splendour

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(IN SHORT) Visit Maldives, alongside 11 co-exhibitors, showcased the beauty and diversity of Maldivian tourism at KITF 2025 in Kazakhstan, reinforcing the Maldives’ position as a dream destination for Central Asian travelers. Through a visually rich stand, MMPRC promoted the island nation’s signature luxury, romantic escapes, and eco-conscious travel. With over 27,000 visitors from the… Read the full news article

Step into the World of Super Heroes as DC Summer Launches at Gaylord Hotels Across the U.S.

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(IN SHORT) Gaylord Hotels has teamed up with Warner Bros. Discovery to launch DC Summer, a dynamic event series debuting across four major resort destinations in the U.S. starting May 2025. From themed dining with heroes and villains to scavenger hunts and nightly light shows, guests can enjoy over a dozen DC-themed activities. The exclusive… Read the full news article

Safari Trends From Acacia Africa: What’s Driving African Travel in 2025

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London, UK, 2025-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As we make our way towards the main safari season, Acacia Africa is releasing five key trends. The tour operator claims safaris are being reshaped by a new mindset, with travellers wanting more than iconic sightings—they are looking for journeys with substance. Whether it’s the rise of… Read the full news article

Bushtops Unveils ‘The Beest’ – a revolutionary new luxury safari vehicle in Tanzania’s iconic Serengeti National Park

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A safari game changer … Bushtops’ Beest raises the bar for comfort and style on safari

Serengeti, Tanzania, 23 April 2025  — /Travel PR News/ — Bushtops Safari Camps will be launching its much-anticipated Bushtops Game Viewer, affectionately known as “The Beest”,  on 1 June 2025, a revolutionary luxury safari vehicle designed to transform wildlife exploration in the Serengeti. Following years of dreaming, design and construction, this one-of-a-kind innovation combines cutting-edge… Read the full news article

Beach hut bookings soar 79% as Brits soak up the spring sunshine

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Beach huts are booming in popularity and the welcome April sunshine has seen bookings rise by 79% over the same period last year. A leading holiday expert says Brits have gone huts nuts as beach huts become the latest spring holiday trend. WEST MERSEA BEACH, UK, 2025-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Whisper it ever… Read the full news article

Canada is Still Surprising Travellers: New Immersive Journeys with Frontier Canada

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Kent, UK, 2025-Apr-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Frontier Canada, a leading specialist in tailor-made holidays, is unveiling an exciting range of new adventures and offers for 2025 and beyond—each journey designed to take travellers off the beaten path and into the heart of Canada’s breathtaking wilderness, rich culture, and storied past. Jeremy Timms, Managing… Read the full news article