Travel News Archive:
Over Half of Brits Concerned Over AI-Generated or Fake Reviews in Travel Sector
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:17:42 +0000
Icelandair has revealed surprising insights into how travellers feel about increased dependence on AI generated content when it comes to online travel listings, reviews and social posts. The study, conducted among 2,000 UK travellers, explores behaviour, trust and how digital content is impacting booking decisions.
Over half (54%) of respondents expressed concerns about AI-generated or fake reviews when researching trips, and 44% noted they have become more wary of travel reviews due to AI and bots than previous years. As such, it’s no surprise that a staggering 67% think any misleading, exaggerated or fake reviews of holiday destinations or hotels were written using AI.
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NaviSavi partners with Arabian Travel Market 2025
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:16:43 +0000
NaviSavi has become an official partner of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 that will take place from April 28th to May 1st at the Dubai World Trade Centre. More than 2,600 exhibitors from around the world will participate in the main travel show in the Middle East, with over 47,000 attendees expected.
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Holiday Inn Express Expands in Switzerland With the Opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sion
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:16:13 +0000
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, in partnership with Cycas Hospitality, celebrates the opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sion, marking the debut of the brand in Switzerland. The hotel opening forms part of the region’s largest urban development, Cour de Gare, which will create over 5,700 m2 of retail space, alongside offices, apartments, parking areas and a concert & conference centre.
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Marriott Bonvoy Unlocks Exclusive Access to the Unstoppable COWBOY CARTER TOUR
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:13:54 +0000
Marriott Bonvoy has your ticket to the hottest destination of the year – Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER TOUR – with exclusive, curated experiences designed to celebrate the energy and artistry of the global icon. From an epic getaway with your Beyhive to exclusive packages starting at just one Marriott Bonvoy point, the award-winning travel program is taking fans to must-see stops from Los Angeles to Paris to Atlanta – delivering VIP access to Beyoncé’s genre-blending, high-energy tour.
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Mondrian Ibiza Returns for the 2025 Season: A Destination for Future-Forward Design, Elevated Balear
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:13:35 +0000
Mondrian Ibiza returns for its highly anticipated 2025 season, inviting guests to experience its striking design, dynamic social scene, and breathtaking surroundings in Cala Llonga from 27th April. Set against the bay’s lush green hills and crystal-clear waters, Mondrian Ibiza is the go-to retreat for those seeking a sophisticated escape infused with the cultural spirit of the White Isle.
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Tierra Atacama Reopens After $20 Million Refurbishment
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:11:26 +0000
All-inclusive, eco-friendly, desert hotel, Tierra Atacama, reopens on April 1st 2025 after undergoing a year-long, $20 million renovation.
Located just outside the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile, Tierra Atacama originally opened in January 2008. Built around a centuries-old cattle coral, Tierra Atacama was the first in Tierra Hotels’ collection of boutique luxury sustainably-led lodges located in Chile. It was created by architect Matias González and Miguel Purcell, the founder of Tierra Hotels using traditional adobe walls and rammed earth.
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TAP RECONNECTS THE CITIES OF LISBON AND PORTO ALEGRE
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:10:22 +0000
TAP resumed flights to Porto Alegre, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, this Tuesday, 1 April. Flight TP117 left Lisbon at 14:20 and arrived at Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport at 21:45, thus resuming connections to Porto Alegre after the heavy rains of May 2024.
TAP will connect Lisbon and Porto Alegre with three flights a week, operated with the modern A330-900 neo aircraft, with capacity for 298 passengers.
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Introducing Clap House Ibiza, the All-New Wellbeing & Lifestyle Oasis Coming Soon to Ibiza
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:08:08 +0000
Ibiza, 2025 – CLAP HOUSE Ibiza has announced it will be opening its doors in 2025.
This 16,000-square-meter sanctuary, located in the serene Talamanca area, is the first of its kind in Ibiza and the debut European outpost of the award-winning AlphaMind brand. Designed to offer a seamless fusion of luxury, al fresco dining, holistic wellness and fitness, CLAP HOUSE Ibiza promises an unparalleled lifestyle experience on the White Isle.
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Minor Hotels Announces the Upcoming Debut of the NH Hotels & Resorts Brand in Copenhagen
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:05:12 +0000
Minor Hotels, global hotel owner and operator with more than 560 hotels and resorts in 58 countries located in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa, as well as the Indian Ocean, announces the upcoming debut of the NH Hotels & Resorts brand in Copenhagen, the city where the group already has the five-star hotel NH Collection Copenhagen.
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Google expands AI Overviews in Europe
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:02:10 +0000
Google has officially launched its new AI feature, AI Overviews, in nine European countries, which will alter how users enginage with the traditional search engine. This innovation has sparked significant discussion within the digital marketing and tourism sectors, where search engine visibility is crucial for attracting users. Civitatis, the leading platform for carefully selected Spanish-language tours and activities worldwide, has analyzed the impact of AI Overviews on organic traffic and how it could affect company strategies.
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Kyte and PKFARE Forge Strategic Alliance
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:52:56 +0000
Kyte, a leading technology provider specializing in seamless access to low-cost carrier (LCC) inventory via a modern API, has announced a strategic partnership with PKFARE, an IATA-certified global travel content aggregator and distribution company. This collaboration will enable PKFARE to integrate and distribute LCC content through Kyte’s advanced API, enhancing its travel retailing capabilities.
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Ryanair’s Prime: a subscription, not a loyalty program – but why now?
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:49:07 +0000
Ryanair’s surprise launch of its “Prime” subscription last week isn’t a traditional loyalty program—it’s a paid membership model. For €79 annually (or £79 in the UK), travelers get reserved seats, travel insurance, and monthly fare discounts. But why introduce this now? What’s the strategy behind it?
The move signals a shift in the airline’s approach, prioritizing upfront revenue and customer retention over traditional loyalty points. While the details of the program have caught attention, the real significance lies in Ryanair’s push to reshape how budget airlines interact with travelers.
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Eurostar reinforces commitment to neurodivergent-friendly rail travel
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:50:58 +0000
Eurostar has today pledged its commitment to supporting autistic individuals by officially endorsing and signing the ‘Charter of commitments relating to the inclusion of travellers with autism in the rail environment’
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Outpayce launches first ‘payments marketplace’ dedicated to travel
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:21:48 +0000
Payments are seeing continual innovation with compelling new capabilities being developed to improve everything from payments acceptance to FX services and security, many of which are ideally suited to travel
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AW² and Coucoo Cabanes Unveil Four New Eco-Cabins at Les Grands Lacs Estate in Franche-Comté, France
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:17:13 +0000
Internationally acclaimed architecture and interior design studio AW², led by Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux, has delivered four new eco-conscious cabins for Coucoo Cabanes at their Grands Lacs estate, nestled within a 150-hectare natural setting in Chassey-lès-Montbozon, Bourgogne Franche-Comté.
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The M Collective now represents The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City’s NoMad neighbourhood
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:57:12 +0000
The M Collective now represents The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City’s NoMad neighbourhood, across the UK and EMEA markets.
Having opened its doors in October 2023, the hotel has quickly cemented itself as a new vision of intuitive and imaginative hospitality for domestic and international guests. Our partnership comes at an exciting time, as New York City celebrates Fifth Avenue’s 200th anniversary.
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Tulip Festivals for Families: Fun Activities and Stunning Views
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:24:21 +0000
Spring break often calls for something low-pressure, easy to plan, and packed with fresh air. Tulip festivals check all those boxes. They give families a reason to slow down and take in acres of color while squeezing in a little movement and memory-making. For anyone trying to build a day trip that doesn’t feel overly choreographed, a tulip festival can be the right call.
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Visiting Versailles in France
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:10:16 +0000
A visit to Versailles is a must for anyone exploring France. This grand palace, known for its opulent architecture, stunning gardens, and rich history, was once the royal residence of King Louis XIV. Today, it remains one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, this guide will help you make the most of your trip.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts & Grupo Presidente bring legacy luxury brand InterContinental back to Monterrey
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:23:46 +0000
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, proudly introduces InterContinental Presidente Monterrey in alliance with Grupo Presidente. Located in Monterrey’s San Pedro Garza García neighborhood, the hotel is a minimalist retreat that feels worlds apart from its bustling urban surroundings.
Designed by Francesc Rifé Studio in Barcelona, InterContinental Presidente Monterrey beautifully juxtaposes its considered, contemporary style, quietly decadent touches, and modern amenities with a stunning mountain backdrop. The hotel’s striking façade has been thoughtfully crafted from metal and mobile wooden panels to protect the property from the sun’s intensity while still inviting in plenty of natural light. Inside, the use of natural materials like wood and stone have been carefully selected to create a refined, relaxing atmosphere.
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Spring Adventures and Activities in Isère
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:17:41 +0000
Isère has long been at the forefront of sustainable tourism and, thanks to its extensive public transport network, there are myriad ways to access the region’s spectacular landscape without setting foot inside a car.
Some of the region’s best car-free hikes include the route along the cliffs of the Petites Roches plateau in the Chartreuse mountains, past lookouts and hang-gliding launch sites. At just under 7km long, it’s an enjoyable half-day hike - or longer if you pack a good picnic, and maybe a small bottle of the famous Chartreuse liqueur.
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