Malaysia Airlines have announced a series of exciting developments aimed at elevating its global presence and connectivity, including the unveiling of its latest co-branded aircraft livery in partnership with Manchester United. The airline also confirmed its return to Brisbane starting from November 2025 alongside increased flight frequencies across its Asia-Pacific network as it seeks to strengthen its global connectivity as the gateway to Asia and beyond

This move to renewable power is just one part of the castle’s broader mission to embed sustainability into every aspect of its operations. With a deep-rooted focus on environmental responsibility, Lough Eske Castle has implemented a variety of impactful changes to enhance its energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts have announced that it is set to unveil The St. Regis Le Morne Resort, Mauritius on 6th May 2025. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Le Morne Brabant Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with cliffs that soar down to one of the Indian Ocean’s most coveted beaches, the resort will bring the brand’s celebrated traditions, sophisticated dining and signature family programming to the island’s best beachfront address.

May is National Whisky Month, and with World Whisky Day falling on Saturday 17 May, what better place to raise a dram than Glasgow? Known as the “water of life” in Gaelic, whisky is Scotland’s national drink. While you’re in the city, be sure to sample a dram, take a distillery tour, and even book your accommodation at a working distillery.

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have launched a strategic partnership to expand service between Doha and Manila, enabling greater connectivity for passengers from the Philippines traveling to Qatar and onwards to other regions of the world. Starting from 16 June 2025, Philippine Airlines will offer daily nonstop flights between Manila and Doha. Qatar Airways will codeshare on the seven weekly flights operated by Philippine Airlines in the first phase of this strategic cooperation.

easyJet holidays has today announced a rebooking discount for holidaymakers who were due to travel on Balkan Holidays, whose holiday has been cancelled due to the tour operator ceasing trading. Customers who make a new booking with easyJet holidays for a seven-night break will get £50 off per person by emailing [email protected] within 24 hours of making their booking, by the Balkan Holidays confirmation email showing the names and ages of all travellers, along with the easyJet holidays booking reference number. Travel agents are able to claim on behalf of their customers, with the discount available on bookings made by 31 May 2025.

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has extended its partnership with Olympique Lyonnais, one of the most iconic clubs in the French league. The airline will remain the club’s shirt sponsor for another five years, until the end of the 2029-2030 season. Boutros Boutros, Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand at Emirates said: “We’re pleased to announce our extended commitment to Olympique Lyonnais – one of the most loved and respected teams in France. We began sponsoring Olympique Lyonnais in 2020 and the partnership has yielded significant brand visibility for Emirates. We share values of excellence, community engagement, and an innovative spirit, and we will continue building […]

Thousands of British travellers have had their holidays cancelled after a major travel provider abruptly closed on Thursday. As of 24 April, operations by Balkan Holidays shut in the UK, with “all forward holiday bookings” cancelled after almost 60 years of trading.

Team members from Premier Inn Middle East, in collaboration with Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), participated in the 18th Emirates Physical Fitness Championship for People of Determination organised by the Emirates Autism Center. As part of the initiative, they distributed 500 lunch boxes to children with autism at a special fitness event at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi on 24 April.

More than 150 influencers have already registered for the “Informal Influencer Networking Session” at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 on April 30th in Dubai. NaviSavi, the B2B2C platform dedicated to travel User Generated Content (UGC) short videos, will host the event to bring together travel content creators and travel brands. Registrations are still open for both influencers and companies.

TIME Hotels, the UAE-born hospitality brand, is accelerating its global growth with bold expansion plans unveiled ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2025. With a strategic focus on high-growth markets, the company aims to open 12 new properties across Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Morocco, and the Indian Ocean by Q1 2026, and is targeting an ambitious milestone of 100 hotels within the next five years, cementing its position as a regional powerhouse in the hospitality sector. The announcement follows confirmation that TIME Hotels strategic global expansion will see the launch of two new hospitality brands HALO by TIME, the company’s upscale brand and VIVI by TIME, a newly launched lifestyle brand, will debut in the Maldives in 2026.

Breaking Travel News brings you comprehensive coverage of Day 2 video interviews from the Dubai AI Festival 2025, a landmark event that stands at the forefront of global innovation in artificial intelligence. Held in one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities, the festival is a dynamic platform that showcases the profound and accelerating influence of AI across industries and societies.

Global experts gather to define how hospitality can drive healthier, longer lives – and unlock a powerful commercial opportunity

An extraordinary suspended stay under the stars: to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park, the Azimuts Treetrop Adventure Course is inviting guests to spend the night in Le Collet, a net suspended among the trees, four metres above ground.

Breaking Travel News’s aviation correspondent Phil Blizzard, ahead of ATM 2025, looks at the the major airlines attending the Middle East’s premier travel event – what they are expected to showcase, their innovations & technology and the introduction o0f new routes.

Travelling the world has never been so stylish thanks to the collection of rare and exclusive experiences available at Kempinski Hotels. From aerobatic jet flights and skydives to bear watching and spiritual awakening, this curated collection of bucket-list adventures immerses travellers in one-of-a-kind experiences at Kempinski hotels in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Paired with indulgent stays at the constellation of beautiful havens that make up the Kempinski family, these specially curated encounters promise unforgettable moments and lasting memories for every kind of traveller.

As part of Autism Awareness month, several milestones have been achieved on Emirates’ journey to make travel more accessible for all. One year after Emirates’ first successful ‘travel rehearsal’, the programme is now being rolled out across 17 cities – allowing children with autism to practice the journey through the airport in order to prepare for real flights. Emirates has also achieved its designation as the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, with more than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff now trained to support customers with autism. For the month of April, Emirates highlighted autism awareness to millions of passengers globally, showcasing a selection of movies, podcasts and TV shows about neurodiversity on its […]

Hilton proudly unveils the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, expanding Hilton’s luxury portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America. Situated along the tranquil shores of Playa Penca on Punta Cacique, the 188-room resort provides a refined haven with stunning views of Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific Coast.

In 2024, The Club Commercial (“the Club”) – a unique and dynamic expert community at the intersection of Revenue, Sales, M&E, Web and Voice strategies for hotels – achieved unparalleled expansion and success, marking it as a year of remarkable synergy, consolidation and growth. Building on its strong foundation, the Club united the key commercial disciplines of Revenue, Sales, Meetings & Events, Voice, and Web Management into one cohesive and integrated unit. This consolidation has resulted in a dynamic 360° commercial service model, designed to optimize performance and drive robust revenue growth across global hotel portfolios.

On April 22, viaim hosted the world’s first “Silent Party” in Shanghai, harnessing its innovative AI-powered RecDot earbuds to bridge communication gaps and empower barrier-free interactions. Dedicated to inclusivity and environmental sustainability, the event celebrated Earth Day by uniting diverse communities, particularly highlighting hearing-impaired individuals, through music and cutting-edge technology.