(IN SHORT) TUI Group unveils TUI Blue Xiamen Seaside Hot Spring—its sixth hotel in China—featuring 340 rooms and a “Beauty Spring” marine hot spring rich in beneficial minerals, located seven kilometres from Jimei Beach. Owner Chen Aiqin highlights the decade of dedication behind the property and anticipates a bright future under the TUI Blue banner…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates Airline has signed an MoU with Crypto.com to explore the addition of Crypto.com Pay to its payment systems, targeting a rollout in 2026. The agreement was inked by Emirates’ Adnan Kazim and Crypto.com UAE’s Mohammed Al Hakim, witnessed by Emirates’ leadership including HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Emirates sees the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates’ summer 2025 data shows global flight searches up 7%, led by France (+35%), Ireland, Canada and Saudi Arabia. Top destinations reveal a shift toward cultural and off-the-beaten-path experiences: Vietnam (+61%) leads, followed by Mauritius (+41%), Sri Lanka (+32%), Japan (+28%) and France (+25%). Regional nuances include increased UAE searches (+13%), US interest… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has opened its first Travel Store in Seoul’s Jongno-gu district, delivering an immersive retail environment that mirrors the airline’s premium onboard experience. The 132 sqm space, designed with soft beige tones, ambient lighting and the UAE’s Ghaf Tree motif, features a full-scale First Class Private Suite, dedicated travel consultancy counters and smart… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) dnata Catering & Retail and PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia have formed a strategic partnership under which dnata will manage and support IAS Food Services’ inflight catering operations at Denpasar International Airport. The 3,005 sqm facility, currently producing over 3.8 million meals per year, will benefit from dnata’s global best practices to expand capacity,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai has claimed the #1 Resort in Thailand title in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, celebrating the property’s three-decade legacy of luxury hospitality. Located in Mae Rim Valley, the resort features private villas and residences amid rice paddies, sustainable gardening in partnership with local farmers, and wellness-centric amenities… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Ben Trodd, a Four Seasons executive of 25 years and former COO of Aman, has been appointed CEO of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd.—the joint venture behind the upcoming Four Seasons Yachts—effective July 1, 2025. Trodd’s extensive background in sales, marketing and hotel operations positions him to oversee the technical, commercial and crew aspects… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Doha has clinched the #1 spot among city hotels in North Africa and the Middle East in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2025, voted for by the magazine’s global readership. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the hotel’s 237 rooms and suites in West Bay feature a private beach,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Anantara Siam Bangkok is undertaking a USD 50 million, two-phase transformation to elevate its status as a living cultural landmark. Phase One (now–Nov 2025) reimagines guest rooms, Kasara Lounge, pool terrace, fitness centre and selected meeting spaces. Phase Two (May–Sep 2026) renovates pool villas, Parichart Court rooms, Spice Market restaurant, Kids’ Club, lobby,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air is launching “My Journey,” a new mobile app feature that centralizes flight tracking, disruption assistance and alternative-travel options. As summer 2025 air traffic in Europe outpaces 2024 by 5% and pre-Covid volumes, the app consolidates status updates (check-in, gate, boarding), eligibility for meal vouchers, hotels or compensation, and the ability to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air has moved up its Tel Aviv restart to 8 August 2025, more than a month earlier than the original 15 September date. Ten routes—connecting Tel Aviv with Budapest, Larnaca, Abu Dhabi, London Luton, Vienna, Bucharest, Iași, Rome, Milan and Sofia—will commence on various dates between 8 August and 1 September, offering… Read the full news article