Turkish Ports Welcome 490 Cruise Ships in First Half of 2025 - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

From 16 to 18 July 2025, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will host the inaugural World Music and Tourism Festival, held under the High Patronage of His Excellency Mr. Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Republic.

The ancient city of Sardis and the Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe, located in the western Turkish province of Manisa, have officially been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, as announced by Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism on Saturda

Türkiye’s air travel sector saw significant growth in the first six months of 2025, with a total of 108.8 million passengers recorded between January and June, according to the country’s transport minister, Abdulkadir Uraloglu.

Star Alliance has once again been named the World’s Best Airline Alliance at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, marking the fourth consecutive win and the 13th time overall since the category was introduced in 2005.

Banyan Group, the independent global hospitality company, enters the second half of 2025 with strong momentum.

Hilton has announced the signing of Diyar Ajwa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the debut of the lifestyle-oriented Tapestry Collection brand in Saudi Arabia.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, has opened the Fairmont Udaipur Palace in partnership with Keystone Resorts Pvt. Ltd., expanding its footprint in India with a property that blends Rajputana grandeur and modern luxury.

Flights to Europe are surging in 2025, with Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe leading the growth. The current boom is creating new opportunities for emerging destinations, digital nomads, and data-driven tourism strategies.

Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its list of Asia’s most budget-friendly summer destinations for June to August 2025.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a new agreement with FET SYSTEM INC. to rebrand two existing properties as ANA Holiday Inn hotels, marking the first internationally branded hotels in Sanda and Tosu City.

Tickets are now available for Hops in the Hangar, the Delta Flight Museum’s annual fundraising event celebrating exceptional craft beers from Georgia and beyond.

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza Madinah Al Haramain, a 383-room property developed in partnership with Arbah Tayba Real Estate Company.

To mark World AI Appreciation Day, Dubai-based content creator and frequent family traveller Khalifa Alfuqaei released a digitally animated video celebrating Emirates' family-friendly travel experience.

Kempinski Hotels has released its fourth annual Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report, covering the year 2024.

From October 2027, the award-winning fleet of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises—recently named the world’s best by Insight Guides Cruising & Cruise Ships 2025—will launch 28 new routes that will run through early 2028.

The Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism has opened the 2025 call for applications under the Support Programme for Innovative Business Groups (AEI), with a total budget of €9 million.

Thailand Scores Multiple Wins with Bangkok, Phuket, and Ko Samui Also Recognised.

Eastern EU Members Warn of Security Risks Linked to Russian Tourism.

Delta is strengthening its presence at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with two new nonstop routes: daily service to Hong Kong (beginning June 6, 2026) and three daily flights to Chicago O’Hare (starting June 7, 2026).

When the Star Princess sets sail on October 4, guests can expect evenings that go far beyond entertainment — they will enchant.

The Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia has officially launched Event by Indonesia, a digital platform designed as a centralized hub for information on various events across the country.