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World Ski Awards has revealed the finalists of its 2025 programme. A wealth of new entries feature this year, the 13th annual edition, reflecting the momentum of the global ski industry. The announcement comes ahead of the race for votes, opening on 23 June.

Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions, today announced the signing of three new hotel management contracts in Namibia. This follows an announcement earlier this week of two new properties in West Africa that’s been added to its portfolio on the continent, signed at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Cape Town

Only five days remain until the prestigious World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony is set to light up the stunning surroundings of the Johari Rotana, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday, 28 June 2025. As the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, this five-star venue—part of the iconic MNF Square development—will

Qatar Airways, named World’s Best Airline 2025 for a record ninth time by Skytrax, is continuing to set new standards in passenger experience with the launch of its next-generation in-flight entertainment system, powered by Panasonic Avionics’ new Converix platform on its Boeing 777-9 fleet, during the 55th International Paris Air Show. The announcement marks an

Technology is making travel on American Airlines easier and more reliable this summer. From planning a trip to getting to your destination, technology is at the center of customers’ travel experiences. “User-friendly technology is part of our daily life and should extend into what our customers experience when they travel on American,” said Ganesh Jayaram,

Emirates has announced it will ramp up operations to Barcelona with the addition of a third daily flight starting from 26 October 2025. The added service will meet market demand and offer customers greater connectivity to/from the coastal city as well as access to popular destinations across Emirates’ network including Maldives, Bangkok, Bali, Hong Kong

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest fleet operating carrier in Africa, plans to enhance its domestic operations with the latest evolution of the renowned Twin Otter family, The Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft. Solidifying the vision, Ethiopian signed a purchase agreement for two new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft with De Havilland Canada. This new arrangement enables

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Grupo Poma, through its hotel division Real Hotels & Resorts, mark a new chapter in the history of hospitality in South America with the debut of individual yet connected sister properties comprising two luxury and lifestyle brands: InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores and Hotel Indigo Lima Miraflores.

Hyatt Centric Chicago O’Hare, conveniently located less than two miles from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport at 6350 N. River Road in Rosemont, is now open following a highly anticipated revitalization project. Managed by Maverick Hotels & Restaurants, the property features 206 guestrooms, state-of-the-art recreational facilities, complimentary airport shuttle services 24 hours a day, a full-service

The legendary Hotel del Coronado today announced the completion of the revitalization of its iconic Victorian building, the final milestone in Blackstone Real Estate’s more than $550 million restoration plan to enhance and reinforce Hotel del Coronado’s legacy for generations to come. “From its earliest days, Hotel del Coronado has been a pioneer, continuously redefining