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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, innovation and unforgettable family experiences under the park’s iconic red roof.
Published: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:44:36 +0000
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It may not snow in Queensland in December, but underwater, the Great Barrier Reef is putting on its own kind of snowfall in a dazzling underwater exhibition of new life. Giant clams, molluscs and gastropods joined the Great Barrier Reef’s headline event, the annual synchronised coral spawning, across much of the 2600km/1615 miles length of the Reef last night (10 December 2025), putting on a jaw-dropping show after some corals performed a curtain raiser in November. This underwater snowstorm of coral sperm and eggs showcases one of the world’s most visually incredible natural phenomena.
Published: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:52:01 +0000
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The five-star resort, based in Limassol Cyprus, joins an exclusive lineup of winning properties which includes some of the world’s finest venues for global meetings, incentives, conferences and events. Voted for by MICE professionals, media and consumers, the award recognises City of Dreams’ commitment to excellence in this field.
Grant Johnson, property general manager at City of Dreams, Mediterranean commented: “What an honour it is to be recognised by the World MICE Awards as Cyprus’ leading MICE Hotel
Published: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:43:53 +0000
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The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) today shared the leading insights emerging from the 2025 Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), which recently took place in Barbados. CHTA also announced that CHIEF 2026 will be held November 16–18, 2026, running concurrently with Taste of the Caribbean. The annual event brought together hotel executives, policy makers and tourism partners from across the region to examine the strategies reshaping Caribbean hospitality and the operational shifts required for long-term resilience and competitiveness.
Published: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:38:57 +0000
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Captain’s Choice is known for its carefully researched and flawlessly organised journeys. Several upcoming itineraries in 2026 will be led by expert guides whose insight brings each destination to life, from wine connoisseurs and rally car champions to cultural historians.
In February 2026, escape the winter on Captain’s Choice’s recreation of the legendary Kangaroo Route from Sydney to London. Inspired by the original 1947 Qantas journey, this modern adventure combines comfort and discovery aboard a privately chartered Qantas Airbus A330. Travellers are joined by aviation expert and retired Qantas Captain Greg Fitzgerald as well as cultural historian Kenneth Park, an experienced tour guide and the former Curator of Collections at Wesley College Melbourne, whose knowledge and stories bring each stop, from Singapore to Italy, to life.
Published: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:31:54 +0000
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Today, Hilton and Explora Journeys – the privately owned and ultra elegant ocean travel brand of the MSC Group – announce an exclusive collaboration. As part of this exciting new travel offering, Hilton debuts Hilton Honors Adventures, an extension of Hilton’s award-winning guest loyalty program focused on immersive, adventure-driven travel.
Published: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:06:05 +0000
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Star Alliance has once again been recognised as the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2025, continuing its six-year winning streak. This year’s recognition reflects the Alliance’s continued focus on shaping a more seamless experience across the customer journey — from booking and airport to connections and loyalty. The honour was announced at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held in Bahrain.
Commenting on the achievement, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said, “We are truly honoured to be named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance once again, especially knowing it reflects the trust of travellers and industry peers. Our focus has always been on making customer journeys feel effortless, and our lounges bring the experience to life. This recognition belongs to the teams across member airlines and the Alliance headquarters who make that possible every day, and we’re deeply grateful to our customers for their continued support.“
Published: Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:22:31 +0000
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Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, celebrated the winners of The Extraordinary Challenge during a special ceremony held at the Etihad Guest Terrace during the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix over the weekend. Recognising and rewarding 10 extraordinary guests as the first to fly to complete the challenge and announcing the top three winners to become Miles-millionaires.
Launched in May of this year, The Extraordinary Challenge dared Etihad Guest members to visit 15 of the year-round new destinations the airline had announced at the time. Since the launch of the competition Etihad continues its strategic and rapid expansion having announced 31 new route launches to date, including Palma de Mallorca, Salalah and Krakow to begin operating from next year.
Published: Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:19:00 +0000
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A new chapter is unfolding on the Thames as the official Tower of London River Tour is unveiled, introducing a voyage through London’s past aboard the UK’s first electric tour boat.
Operated by Woods Tours and in official partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, the Tower of London River Tour is set aboard the purpose-built Silver Raven, a state-of-the-art electric vessel designed to glide cleanly and quietly along the Thames, offering panoramic views as London’s stories unfold.
Published: Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:03:10 +0000
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The Algarve has been voted World’s Leading Beach Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards, securing the title for the fourth time and setting an unprecedented record. With this victory, the region becomes the only beach destination in the world to be distinguished in four editions (2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025), surpassing iconic destinations such as the Maldives and the Turks and Caicos Islands, both with three titles.
The distinction was announced at the World Travel Awards 2025 ceremony held on the 6th December 2025 in Bahrain.
Published: Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:58:38 +0000