Goa is gearing up for one of its grandest cultural spectacles, the Shigmo Festival 2025, a spring travel extravaganza that coincides with the Holi weekend. Known as Goa’s festival of colors, music, and folklore, Shigmo is a mesmerizing blend of tradition, community spirit, and vibrant street parades. From March 15 to March 29, 2025, visitors can immerse themselves in Goan heritage as the streets...
Hotel values across Europe experienced a steady 2.0% growth in 2024, supported by lower interest rates, modest improvements in RevPAR, and consistent demand for European travel from international tourists, as revealed in this year’s Hotel Valuation Index (HVI) by global hotel consultancy HVS. The value increase, with some markets exceeding 2019 levels, was driven by a return to pre-pandemic...
Warner Hotels appoints Lisa Snowdon as its first ‘Chief Joy Officer’ to lead a new sensory-driven campaign, redefining luxury adult-only getaways. Warner Hotels, a leader in adult-only luxury escapes, has made history by appointing TV and radio star Lisa Snowdon as its first-ever ‘Chief Joy Officer’. This exciting role comes as the hospitality group unveils its latest campaign, “More...
Riyadh Air has announced the appointment of Bird Travels as its exclusive distribution and sales representative in India, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy. Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, is currently heading a delegation to India to engage in high-level discussions aimed at forging strategic alliances in this vital market. Leveraging its vast network and deep expertise in...
Industry experts had reported that Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) had been making significant strides in enhancing its guest experience, with the cruise line rolling out major improvements in 2025. Under its new brand positioning, “Experience More,” Norwegian had been expected to introduce upgraded onboard offerings and improved infrastructure, both of which had been seen as pivotal in increasing...
Industry observers had reported that Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) had scheduled the resumption of flights to Beirut, Lebanon, starting from June 2025, after a hiatus since December 2023. The airline had confirmed plans to restore direct connectivity between Beirut and Copenhagen as well as Stockholm Arlanda, marking a significant step in rekindling air links between Scandinavia and the Middle...
Aviation analysts had reported that Emirates had scheduled an aircraft swap on one of its four daily Dubai–Johannesburg flights during the first quarter of 2026. According to airline schedules, the EK767/768 service had been set to transition from the Boeing 777-300ER to the 777-200LR from February 22, 2026, to March 28, 2026. This adjustment had been seen as part of Emirates’ broader strategy...
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority warns businesses about a sophisticated chargeback fraud scheme targeting local tourism through the platform “Little Red Book,” causing losses. The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has issued a warning to tourism businesses about a sophisticated chargeback fraud scheme targeting the industry through the social media platform “Little Red Book” (Xiaohongshu). The fraudulent...
The third season of The White Lotus has cast Koh Samui into the international spotlight, with the Thai island resort now poised for a surge in tourism. The popular TV series, which aired in February, chose the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui as its main filming location, drawing attention to the island as a luxurious destination. The previous two seasons of The White Lotus had already influenced...
ixigo, India’s top online travel agency catering to the Next Billion Users, has revealed a remarkable surge in travel bookings to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela (January 13 – February 26, 2025). Flight bookings soared with a 5.4x year-over-year (YoY) increase, while nearby airports in Lucknow and Varanasi saw a 69% YoY growth. Train bookings experienced a 4x YoY rise, but the most...
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