Daily Archives: June 11, 2025

67 RIU Hotels in 18 Countries Win Tripadvisor 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, 12 Earn Best of the Best

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(IN SHORT) Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards recognize 67 RIU hotels across 18 countries for outstanding guest reviews and service quality. Twelve of these properties—representing the platform’s top 1%—received the “Best of the Best” title, including leading resorts in Cape Verde, Spain, Ireland, Mexico, and Sri Lanka. The broader Traveller’s Choice roster highlights top-performing RIU… Read the full news article

Chill Out This Summer in Club Wyndham’s SeaWorld Suite, Complete with Tickets, Penguin Encounter, and More

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(IN SHORT) Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek in Orlando debuts the SeaWorld Suite—a one-bedroom upscale “glamping” experience inspired by SeaWorld Orlando’s new Antarctica Realm—available August 1–September 8, 2024. The suite features Antarctic-themed décor, snow-and-water projections, plush penguin companions, and icicle-inspired ceilings, alongside full kitchens, living/dining spaces, and resort amenities. Bookings include four SeaWorld Orlando tickets (with… Read the full news article

Dusit Hotel AG Park, Chengdu Opens in Xinjin with Villas, Farm-to-Table Dining, and Thai Food Festival

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(IN SHORT) Dusit Hotels and Resorts has opened Dusit Hotel AG Park, Chengdu within Tianfu Agricultural Expo Park in Xinjin, marking its first property in Sichuan Province and eighth in China. The resort features 241 guest rooms, seven private villas, farm-to-table and specialty dining outlets, a pool, spa-style wellness facilities, mahjong rooms, a children’s club,… Read the full news article

World of Hyatt Launches Camp Unwritten Literary Glamping Adventure with Reese’s Book Club and Under Canvas

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(IN SHORT) This summer, World of Hyatt launches Camp Unwritten, an exclusive literary glamping series in collaboration with Reese’s Book Club and Under Canvas. Participants can book immersive weekend retreats—July in Columbia River Gorge with Alexene Farol Follmuth, July in the Great Smoky Mountains with Ally Condie, and August in Moab with the July 2025… Read the full news article

Hyatt Concludes Initial Tender with 82.8% Playa Participation; Subsequent Offer Open Through June 16

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(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation confirmed that 101.9 million Playa Hotels & Resorts shares (82.8% of the outstanding total) were validly tendered by the June 9, 2025 deadline, together with Hyatt’s existing 12.1 million shares bringing total participation to 92.7%, thus meeting all conditions for its $13.50-per-share tender offer (≈$2.6 billion). The subsequent offer period… Read the full news article

Hyatt Debuts Secrets Baby Beach Aruba, Its First Adults-Only Inclusive Collection Resort in Aruba

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(IN SHORT) Hyatt’s new Inclusive Collection property, Secrets Baby Beach Aruba, opens near Baby Beach Bay on Aruba’s southeastern shore as the brand’s first adults-only, all-inclusive resort on the island. The 304-suite property features nature-inspired décor, private balconies or terraces, and an exclusive Preferred Club tier with private pools and butler service. Dining options include… Read the full news article

Toronto Returns to Finnair’s Network as Tri-Weekly Route Resumes Next Summer

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(IN SHORT) Finnair will relaunch its Helsinki–Toronto service on 4 May 2026, operating Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, marking its return to the Canadian market after an 11-year break. Christine Rovelli, Chief Revenue Officer, highlighted Toronto’s appeal and the enhanced connectivity this route brings for European travellers exploring Canada. Toronto’s multicultural vibrancy and proximity to Niagara… Read the full news article

Lucknam Park to Debut as First British Hotel in Accor’s Emblems Collection Late 2025

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(IN SHORT) Lucknam Park, a distinguished country house hotel near Bath, will become the inaugural British property in Accor’s Emblems Collection in Q4 2025. Celebrated for its heritage architecture, Michelin-starred restaurant, luxury spa, and 500-acre estate, Lucknam Park joins a portfolio defined by “quiet luxury” and intimate, character-rich design. Leadership quotes from Maud Bailly (CEO… Read the full news article

ALL Accor and Plusgrade Partner to Let Members Convert Bilt, Capital One, and Citi Points into Reward Credits

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(IN SHORT) ALL Accor has joined forces with Plusgrade’s Points platform to enable members to convert loyalty points from participating programs—like Bilt, Capital One, and Citi—into ALL Accor Reward points. This seamless exchange is powered by Plusgrade’s proven ancillary-revenue technology, offering guests greater flexibility in redeeming rewards across Accor’s portfolio of over 45 brands and… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer Offers Members Priority Access and Mile Redemptions for Jacky Cheung 60+ Concert Tour

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(IN SHORT) KrisFlyer, the loyalty programme of Singapore Airlines, is the Presenting Sponsor for Jacky Cheung’s “60+ Concert Tour 2025” in Singapore, with performances on 21–23 November 2025 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Members will enjoy early access to tickets ranging from S$168 to S$388, available via a priority sale on Ticketmaster using Mastercard. Registration… Read the full news article

From Toy Train to Tiger Hill: The Scenic Beauty of Darjeeling Tour

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NEW DELHI, 2025-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Darjeeling, famously known as the Queen of Hills, is not just about tea gardens, toy trains, and scenic sunrise points. For thrill-seekers and adventure lovers, this Himalayan gem offers much more. From trekking across pine forests and camping near snow peaks to navigating powerful river currents, Darjeeling… Read the full news article