Category Archives: Holidays

Viking and Fincantieri Launch the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship, Viking Libra, Pioneering Zero-Emission Travel with Cutting-Edge Propulsion Technology

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(IN SHORT) Viking® and Fincantieri have announced the Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, set for delivery in late 2026. The ship, built at Fincantieri’s Ancona yard, features a hybrid propulsion system combining liquefied hydrogen and fuel cell technology from Isotta Fraschini Motori, offering up to six megawatts of power and zero emissions…. Read the full news article

IHG Empowers Greater China Owners with New Cost Structures for High Efficiency and Profitability

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a strategic overhaul for its four upper-midscale brands in Greater China—Atwell Suites, EVEN Hotels, Holiday Inn, and Holiday Inn Express—to improve investment structures and operational efficiency. The new strategy aims to offer hotel owners high efficiency and profitable returns by introducing a four-dimensional support system that covers… Read the full news article

Norwegian Aqua Debuts Stunning New Features Ahead of Bermuda Voyages from New York

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(IN SHORT) Norwegian Cruise Line® has released striking new images of the Norwegian Aqua, highlighting its groundbreaking Aqua Slidecoaster—the world’s first hybrid roller coaster and waterslide—just ahead of its return to New York City in August 2025 for voyages to Bermuda. The Norwegian Aqua, which boasts a 10 percent increase in size and capacity over… Read the full news article

La Piscina Unveiled: Amalfi Coast’s First Private Luxury Pool Club Redefines Mediterranean Leisure

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(IN SHORT) La Piscina, A Caruso Pool Club, the first private luxury pool club on the Amalfi Coast, has officially launched at Caruso, A Belmond Hotel. The club features a newly restyled infinity pool that blends modern design with the hotel’s historic 11th-century palatial décor. Guests enjoy a full day-to-night program centered on the Italian… Read the full news article

Marriott Bonvoy Unveils ‘You Are The Greatest Souvenir’: A Celebration of Travel’s Transformative Power

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(IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy, a leader in global hospitality, has launched a new global campaign titled “You Are The Greatest Souvenir,” which celebrates travel as a transformative journey rather than just a hotel stay. Emphasizing that the true value of travel lies in the personal growth, connections, and memorable experiences it offers, the campaign features… Read the full news article

Experience Kenya’s Wonders: Tailored Safaris and Luxurious Journeys with Cruzeiro Safaris

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(IN SHORT) Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya showcases Kenya as a destination that captivates with its natural beauty, cultural richness, and diverse wildlife, making Nairobi a prime starting point for any adventure. The press release outlines several tailored travel offerings, including immersive safaris, luxury packages with Serena Safari Lodges, and multi-country African tours that extend beyond Kenya…. Read the full news article

LUX* South Ari Atoll Launches Unforgettable Easter Escape

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(IN SHORT) LUX* South Ari Atoll is set to host a week-long Easter celebration from 14 to 21 April 2025, featuring a diverse lineup of family-friendly activities, adventurous marine experiences, rejuvenating wellness workshops, and exceptional culinary offerings. The resort, a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award winner, presents a series of events including an Easter Egg… Read the full news article

Chef Eran Tibi Brings Eastern Mediterranean Flair to Anguilla’s Four Seasons Pop-Up

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla will host Chef Eran Tibi for an exclusive pop-up at Bamboo Bar and Grill from April 15-19, 2025, following his popular 2023 visit. Collaborating with Executive Chef Emmanuel Calderon, the Tel Aviv-born chef will present his modern Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, inspired by Tunisian, Syrian, Israeli, and Greek… Read the full news article

Family Fun in the Beautiful Berg at The Cavern

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Drakensberg, South Africa, 2025-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ —   Fondly known as ‘The Resort of Many Happy Returns’, The Cavern is a place where families bond, friendships are formed and memories are made. Why not spend the UK summer holidays in the beautiful Berg, where your kids can run free and wild in the… Read the full news article

Aeroluxe Expeditions Enters U.S. Market with High-Touch Private Jet Journeys—At a More Accessible Price

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(IN SHORT) Aeroluxe Expeditions is entering the U.S. luxury travel market with its inaugural private jet journey, Colors of the World, set to depart in March 2026. Spearheaded by Piet Visser—an acclaimed expert with 30 years’ experience in designing bespoke European private jet expeditions—Aeroluxe aims to offer a boutique, intimate travel experience at a more… Read the full news article

Wyndham Launches Revolutionary Debit Card to Reward Everyday Spending with Premium Travel Perks

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(IN SHORT) The Wyndham Rewards Debit Card is a pioneering product designed to help cash-savvy travelers earn Wyndham Rewards® points on everyday purchases, targeting younger consumers and those favoring a debt-free lifestyle. Powered by Galileo Financial Technologies on SoFi’s innovative platform and issued by Sunrise Banks N.A. with Mastercard as its network partner, the card… Read the full news article

Bawe Island Named Connoisseur Circle’s Best Hospitality Newcomer 2025

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The Cocoon Collection team Maisha Aishath, Lucrezia Leggiero, Jihad Ahmed, Attilio Azzola, Thoha Ali, Diana Libbra and Anna Privileggio

Bawe Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania 2025-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ —   Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection, just off the coast of Zanzibar, has been named the “Best Hospitality Newcomer Worldwide” at the 2025 Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards, establishing itself as one of the most exclusive destinations in the luxury hospitality landscape. The Connoisseur Circle… Read the full news article

Bored of Borough? Check the insider’s guide to London’s tastiest street food hotspots.

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If you’re thinking Borough Market isn’t what it used to be, help is at hand. A new online guide lists four tasty alternatives, where you can be sure of getting some great street food without breaking the bank. LONDON, UK, 2025-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Tired of tussling with tourists and dismayed at how… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr Offers a Unique Ramadan Experience Combining Moroccan Traditions with Exceptional Hospitality

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr offers an immersive Ramadan experience that blends authentic Moroccan traditions with exceptional hospitality. Guests can enjoy a special Ftour buffet at Flamme restaurant, featuring a variety of Moroccan and international dishes. Extended evenings at Laila Lounge, a serene stay package, and an Eid brunch mark… Read the full news article

Pedals powering impact in Botswana’s Mashatu Game Reserve

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Mashatu Land of the Giants Cycle event 2025

Mashatu, Botswana, 2025-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ —   From 6th to 12th June 2025, riders from across the world will be participating in the 2025 Land of the Giants (LOTG) cycling event, hosted by Stephen Lansdown, Mashatu Game Reserve majority owner and passionate conservationist. The event, being held at Mashatu for the third year… Read the full news article

Travel Promoters to represent Ol Lentille in Kenya

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Ol Lentille, Laikipia, Kenya, 2025-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ —   Travel Promoters is delighted to share its appointment as UK Sales & Marketing representatives for Ol Lentille in Laikipia, Kenya.  Ol Lentille is an exclusive luxury safari lodge perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking its vast 40,000-acre private conservancy, with the breathtaking backdrop of… Read the full news article

Britain’s Finest website launched! Upmarket hotel site’s relaunch brings travel inspiration

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LONDON, UK, 2025-Feb-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Britain’s Finest, the online booking site for the best in British hotels and accommodation, has relaunched its website. The new site features enhanced user experience for those seeking the finest handpicked places to stay and visit across the UK. The site aims to inspire and inform discerning… Read the full news article

1 in 4 Brits (including 4 in 10 under-30s) feel lonely. Could a monastery stay be the antidote?

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  A new Government survey reveals 25% of UK adults say they feel lonely often or some of the time. In particular, a worrying 40% of younger Brits feel lonely and experience lower life satisfaction and higher anxiety than other age groups.  A leading tourism expert says a monastery or convent stay could offer a… Read the full news article

FishPal users raise over £27K for conservation and young anglers

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  Anglers using FishPal to book their fly fishing permits and accommodation have donated more than £27k to leading conservation and angling charities. Their biggest single donation was over £8,000 to TweedStart, which seeks to guard our rivers and wildlife for the next generation by giving young people hands-on experience in fly fishing, conservation and… Read the full news article

The strangest Oxford and Cambridge events visitors shouldn’t miss this year

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  Did you know that May Week in Cambridge is in June and Christmas happens in November or that there’s an annual tortoise race at Oxford and students celebrate May Day by singing from a tower at dawn? A leading travel expert says it’s great to stay in an Oxford or Cambridge College at any… Read the full news article

Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection Announces New Marine Reserve in Zanzibar

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Bawe Island, Zanzibar, 2025-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection, the only 5-star resort in Zanzibar boasting the exclusive formula “one island, one resort”, continues its path of environmental enhancement with a new initiative dedicated to the protection of the ecosystem. In collaboration with the government of Zanzibar, a new… Read the full news article

Mashatu and Bristol Bears Announce Historical Partnership

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Mashatu, Botswana, 2025-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mashatu in Botswana has become the first private game reserve to sponsor a professional rugby team, aligning with English club Bristol Bears for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.  This revolutionary collaboration merges elite rugby and African wilderness with the shared values of community, sustainability, and a maverick… Read the full news article

There’s been a 20% rise in beach hut bookings this winter. Are Brits going mad?

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  The popularity of the traditional British beach hut has boomed in recent years and their average value has soared by over 100% in some areas. Even so, a 20% rise in winter bookings by hardy British holidaymakers is unexpected. A leading holiday expert says it’s easy to see their cosy, out-of-season charm, no matter… Read the full news article

Frontier Canada Celebrates Launch of ‘Where to Next?’ Series with Exclusive Savings

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Francois Newfoundland small ship expediton Frontier Canada

Kent, UK, 2025-Feb-05 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate the launch of Frontier Canada’s “Where to Next?” series, running every Thursday on Facebook and Instagram, the specialist tour operator is offering an exclusive 20% saving on Adventure Canada’s 13-night Newfoundland Circumnavigation small-ship expedition. The journey begins in the vibrant capital of St. John’s, where… Read the full news article

Introducing Tanzania’s new Lemala Osonjoi Lodge

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The new Lemala Osonjoi Lodge at Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, 2025-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Promoters, recently appointed as UK Sales & Marketing representatives for Lemala Camps & Lodges and sister company Adrift in East Africa, has hit the ground running ahead of the launch of Lemala Osonjoi Lodge, which is due to welcome its first guests on 15th July… Read the full news article

The insider’s guide to visiting Rome for Jubilee 2025

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 2025 is an historic Catholic Jubilee year. 60 million visitors are expected to visit Rome for a series of events and celebrations. Demand for affordable accommodation is sky high but a leading travel expert’s pro tip is highly appropriate: stay in a monastery! ROME, Italy, 2025-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Record numbers of visitors… Read the full news article

This year’s River Tay opening launches with traditional ‘quaich’ of whisky blessing  

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 It was the moment all anglers had been longing for when the River Tay’s traditional opening ceremony took place on 15 January. Amid the skirl of pipes and whisky splashing into the river, TV presenter Paul Murton made the first cast of the season. Through FishPal, anglers can now book permits on the Tay and… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Virgin Atlantic Launch ‘Destination Unknown’ Challenge for Travel Agents

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Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Virgin Atlantic tease 2025 travel agent challenge to win unmissable prizes for agents and their travel agency (IN SHORT) Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Virgin Atlantic have teamed up to launch Destination Unknown, a unique sales incentive for travel agents in 2025. The competition will challenge 10 agents from… Read the full news article

Bear Viewing in Alaska offers the best bear watching trips

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Bear viewing in Alaska

Homer, Alaska, 2025-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Brown colored bears and wild bears are much more popular in Alaska. With three sorts of amazing (yet not cuddly) vertebrates living across Alaska, that is almost 140,000 bears meandering the state. Bear watching in Alaska brings you some of the best bear watch tours in Alaska that… Read the full news article

Alaskan Gamefisher offering Customized Fishing trips in Alaska

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Soldotna, Alaska, 2025-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fishing in Alaska is always fantastic, but it will be difficult if you don’t choose the right fishing charter for fishing. The Alaskan Gamefisher is one of the most reputed Alaska fishing charters that is now offering customized fishing tours and trips keeping in mind the specific needs… Read the full news article