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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
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Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai has once again embraced the festive season by giving back to the community, continuing a tradition that has become a cherished part of the hotel’s culture. In a gesture of reflection and gratitude, the hotel’s leadership team dedicated time volunteering at the Al Noor Training Centre for People of Determination, reaffirming their commitment to compassion, inclusion and social responsibility.
The visit brought together all Heads of Department for an enriching two-hour session with the students, designed to inspire connection and joy through interactive activities. The morning began with a warm welcome from the Al Noor team, followed by an introduction and guided tour of the facility, offering participants a deeper understanding of the organization’s transformative work.
Published: Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:49:37 +0000
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As winter sets in, Riyadh transforms into a sweeping festival city, where headline sport, mega-music, design-led nightlife, and immersive zones converge. From late November through early 2026, Saudi’s capital invites visitors to dive into nights that sparkle, zones that thrill, and evenings that linger long after midnight. Here are the essential experiences to lock into your calendar.
Published: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:19:12 +0000
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Under the dazzling lights of the Arabian Gulf, the 2025 World Cruise Awards unfolded last weekend in a glittering gala at Exhibition World Bahrain — a venue transformed into a celebration of ocean-going journeys, luxury voyages, and the dream of exploration at sea. On Saturday evening, cruise-industry leaders, travel editors, seafarers, and luxury-travel enthusiasts gathered in black tie and national dress for pre-dinner cocktails, a sumptuous gala dinner, and the crowning of the world’s most outstanding cruise ships, cruise lines, and maritime experiences.
Published: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:32:27 +0000
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Seabourn, the leader in luxury cruises and expedition travel, unveiled its exclusive annual “Explore More Event,” featuring exceptional savings and offers on most 2026 through 2028 worldwide ocean voyages and expeditions to Alaska, Antarctica, Japan, the Mediterranean, and more. Available now until February 17, 2026, Seabourn’s “Explore More Event” includes the following exclusive benefits:
Published: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:26:15 +0000
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The Global Tourism Economy Forum (“GTEF” or “Forum”), an international platform dedicated to promoting the sustainable development of the global tourism economy, will hold its 2025 edition from December 15 to 17 in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. Under the theme “New Quality Productive Forces: Powering the Global Tourism Economy”, the Forum will gather over 1,000 guests from five continents and more than 30 countries and regions, including the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, heads of international organizations, government officials, ministers of culture and tourism, executives from Fortune Global 500 companies, renowned entrepreneurs, and experts. Together, they will forge a new stage for open cooperation and jointly chart a future blueprint for the global tourism economy.
Published: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:22:16 +0000