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ECTAA reacts to European Parliament vote on Package Travel Directive revision

BRUSSELS – The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) has responded to European Parliament Plenary vote on the revision of the Package Travel Directive (PTD). While acknowl...

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Mandarin Oriental to open first Austrian hotel in Vienna

HONG KONG – Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Vienna on 20 October 2025, marking the luxury brand’s first hotel in Austria. Situated on Riemergasse 7 in...

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GO7 enables two-way interlining for WorldTicket partner airlines

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – GO7 has announced a development that could simplify interline cooperation for its WorldTicket partner airlines. Through its W2-coded carrier, FLEXFLIGHT, partners can now esta...

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Avelo orders up to 100 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

WASHINGTON D.C., USA – Avelo Airlines has signed a landmark agreement with Embraer for up to 100 E195-E2 aircraft, in a deal valued at US$4.4 billion at list price for the firm order. The transacti...

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Fraport reports August 2025 passenger growth across global airports

Frankfurt, Germany Fraport AG has reported continued growth in passenger volumes across its airport network in August 2025, with Frankfurt Airport (FRA) handling 6.3 million passengers, up 4.1% ye...

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Crescent opens world’s largest dual-branded AC/Element in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, USA – Crescent Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park, developed by Jackson-Shaw. The o...

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Global hotel rates expected to remain steady through 2026, Amex GBT report shows

Hotel pricing across key markets is projected to remain broadly stable through 2026, according to the latest Hotel Monitor by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). The report highligh...

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Supercity Aparthotels opens The Jubilee in Leeds

Supercity Aparthotels has opened its newest property, The Jubilee, located in a restored Grade II-listed building on The Headrow in Leeds city centre. The aparthotel offers 63 suites, including 23...

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Oceania Cruises enhances voyage inclusions for all guests

MIAMI, FL – Oceania Cruises has enhanced its guest experience even further with a new choice of amenities under its “Your World Included” program. On bookings made on or after September 17, 2025, ...

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APEX/IFSA Global EXPO 2025 spotlights the future of airline passenger experience

The APEX/IFSA Global EXPO 2025, held from 9 to 11 September at the Long Beach Convention Center in California, brought together nearly 2,500 airline executives, suppliers, and innovators to examine...

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Tauck expands river cruise fleet with two new ships in 2027

Tauck has announced the addition of two new riverboats to its fleet in 2027, marking the largest expansion in the company’s river cruising history. Together with two ships already scheduled to laun...

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Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons to undergo major redevelopment, honouring Raymond Blanc’s legacy

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel in Oxfordshire, has announced plans for a significant redevelopment beginning in January 2026, with a grand reopening scheduled for summer 2027. Founded ...

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Adventure travel market nears trillion dollars as demand diversifies globally, ATTA report shows

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has released its 2025 Adventure Travel Market Sizing Report, offering the most comprehensive analysis of outbound international travelers since 2018. S...

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ESC Congress drives record August hotel performance in Madrid

Hotel sector of Madrid recorded its strongest August performance on record in 2025, boosted by the annual European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress, according to preliminary figures from CoStar...

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JetBlue expands Fort Lauderdale operations with new routes and record winter schedule

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – JetBlue has announced a significant expansion of its operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), reinforcing its position as the leading carrier at ...

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GuestEzee introduces real-time guest management system for hotels

Technology continues to reshape the hospitality sector, influencing not only how guests experience a stay but also how hotels manage operations behind the scenes. Addressing one of the industry’s p...

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Nocturne Luxury Villas appoints Craig Reid to advisory board

JACJKSONVILLE, FL – Scott Wiseman, Chief Executive Officer of Nocturne Luxury Villas, announces Craig Reid, former President and CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection, to its advisory board. The move m...

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American Airlines to launch nonstop flights from Miami to Bimini in February

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – American Airlines will become the only U.S. carrier offering nonstop service to Bimini, Bahamas, when it launches flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) on February 14, ...

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PM Hotel Group debuts RESET Hotel near Joshua Tree National Park

PM Hotel Group has announced the opening of RESET Hotel, a new design-forward retreat located in Twentynine Palms, minutes from Joshua Tree National Park. As the first new-build hotel in the region...

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Ryanair partners with Skyscanner to expand low-fare flight access

Ryanair has announced a new partnership with Skyscanner, enabling the metasearch platform to provide its users with direct access to Ryanair’s low-fare flights and full transparency across fares an...

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ITA Airways and United Airlines launch new codeshare to boost Italy–USA connectivity

ROME – ITA Airways and United Airlines have announced a new codeshare agreement designed to strengthen transatlantic connectivity and enhance travel options for passengers flying between Italy and ...

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