Latest travel and tourism news from around the world.
On April 12, 2024, Leonardo Hotels announced the acquisition of the Hotel Cicerone Rome from Banco BPM. Following an extensive renovation, the property will reopen in early 2025 as NYX Hotel Rome by Leonardo Hotels, marking the brand’s debut […]
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Responding to the growing demand for winter adventures in the North, SAS is launching five new direct routes to Northern Scandinavia – Tromsø, Kiruna, Rovaniemi, and Scandinavian Mountain Airport Sälen-Trysil. These new routes will allow more travelers to experience
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Turkish Airlines announced it will launch its New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform, TKConnect, on October 1. The airline will begin charging a distribution fee for bookings made through global distribution systems (GDS). According to Ahmet Olmustur, Turkish Airlines’ chief
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Uber announced today the upcoming launch of its Uber Shuttle service in the United States this summer. Initially introduced in Egypt and India, Uber Shuttle aims to provide convenient and affordable transportation to events and airports. Although Uber did
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Most cruise lines prohibit passengers from bringing drones on board due to safety and security concerns. Let’s check cruise line policies regarding drones and figure out what cruise lines allow drones aboard. 5 Cruise lines allow drones onboard Royal
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Recent P&O Cruises alcohol policy changes raised many questions about booze onboard cruise ships. Can passengers bring alcohol before embarkation or booze purchased during port visits? Rustourismnews.com created a comprehensive list of alcohol policies for the most popular cruise
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In recent years, internet speed on cruise ships has improved dramatically, enabling passengers to stream services from the comfort of their cabins—this connectivity leap results from new satellite systems and substantial investments in onboard technology. In recent years, cruise
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Visitors and enthusiasts can see hundreds of these beloved British cars when the British Motor Museum hosts the National Metro & Mini Show supported by Peter James Insurance on Sunday 2 June. This popular show is regarded as the
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Over 260 villages from more than 60 countries, representing the world’s five regions, have applied for the 2024 edition of the Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism. This marks the highest volume of applications ever received in the program’s
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Carnival Corporation announced that 100% of its ships across the global fleet are equipped with Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency global internet connectivity. The completed installation further enhances Carnival Corporation’s onboard experience for its guests and crew to provide even faster
Minor Hotels has announced plans to significantly expand its presence in the Indian market, with a goal to open 50 new hotels over the next ten years. The company has also inaugurated its first office in Bangalore to support
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expanding its all-inclusive offerings by partnering with Colombia-based Decameron Hotels & Resorts. This collaboration adds nine midscale resorts to Wyndham’s all-inclusive portfolio, with four of these properties now under the Ramada brand. New Additions
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Tauck is set to enhance its river cruise program with the introduction of new itineraries in 2025, including a special sailing offering educational and training opportunities for advisors specializing in river cruising. New 14-Day Romantic Capitals Itinerary One of
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On Tuesday, Expedia introduced its new AI assistant, Romie, at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The alpha version of Romie is now available for testing on Expedia’s EG Labs, a digital space dedicated to experimenting with
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Tribute Portfolio has welcomed its first hotel in the Middle East with the launch of The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, in Dubai. Situated in the burgeoning Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) neighborhood, the hotel
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