Holiday & Travel

History was made last night as Miral and The Walt Disney Company celebrated the official announcement of the Middle East and Africa's first-ever Disney theme park resort destination with a record breaking 9,000 drone show and fireworks spectacle.

The Martinique Tourism Authority delivered a compelling case for the French Caribbean island’s expanding cruise market during a well-attended morning session at Cruise360, held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center last month.

The Cocoon Collection has launched the Cocoon Circle, an exclusive new loyalty program designed to reward returning guests with elevated privileges, personalised experiences, and unforgettable touches across its award-winning resorts in the Maldives.

Viking have announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Thoth—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.

Visit Orlando, the Official Tourism Association for Orlando, announced that the destination welcomed 75,333,800 visitors in 2024—an increase of 1.8% over 2023.

Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has revealed The Path Forward - Cleansing, Embodiment & Renewal: An exclusive wellness retreat led by acclaimed healing arts visionary Jamie Bigelow, taking place from 26 to 30 June 2025.

"Runways of Hidden Beauty" is a campaign that highlights the country's natural and cultural richness, positioning Colombia as a top-tier travel destination.

With 45% of parents heading back to their favourite holiday spots from childhood with the family of their own, Nostalgications are the next big thing for summer and beyond. 

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has welcomed the all-new Norwegian Aqua to Port Canaveral, Florida, where the ship kicked off her inaugural season of seven-day Caribbean voyages.

Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has announced the upcoming opening of Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hanoi – a refined urban sanctuary set to welcome guests from 9 May 2025 in the heart of the Vietnamese capital.

With the May bank holiday fast approaching, many will be searching for unique ways to keep themselves and their families entertained.

This June to September, holistic wellness pioneer Chiva-Som Hua Hin invites guests to immerse themselves in Reflection on Wellness, a seasonal celebration of health, sustainability, and self-discovery.

Alexander Gumbs, CEO of Port St. Maarten Group, strongly encouraged Caymanians to embrace cruise berthing infrastructure as an imperative to safeguard the future of the country’s cruise tourism industry.

easyJet and easyJet holidays have today launched their summer sale - the Big Orange Sale - for customers in the Midlands looking to explore more of Europe and beyond with discounted flights available across this summer and next winter.

The Aquila Centre for Cruise Excellence, a global leader in cruise industry training and destination readiness, and Gondens International Advisors, an expert in Latin America destination strategy and stakeholder engagement, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster the growth of cruise tourism in South America and its surrounding regions.

Following the successful launch of two Luxury Hike Cruise itineraries for Summer 2025, Sail Croatia has added a third itinerary into the mix for Summer 2026, with the addition of a new Dubrovnik to Split Luxury Hike Cruise.