AmaWaterways has forged a new partnership with Smithsonian Journeys , the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution, to offer co-branded river cruises which will set sail next year.

Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) this week revealed its 2025 Star Awards, which this year expanded to Restaurants on Cruise Ships, as flagged first by LATTE a month ago.

Explora Journeys is inviting race-goers to stay aboard EXPLORA II during the prestigious Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2025.

Beyond Green has welcomed nine more properties into its global portfolio, with the new additions reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and impactful travel.

The doors to The EVE Hotel Sydney are now officially open, with the latest offering from TFE Hotels bringing its boutique luxury concept to the Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct.

Nobu Hospitality will continue to expand its global footprint in 2025 with a series of new hotel openings around the world.

Meliá Hotels International is forecasting a “pivotal year for tourism” in 2025 as the Spanish hospitality company hones in on a strategic expansion and a repositioning plan centred on the premium and luxury segment.

More than 700 Tauck employees, family members, Tauck Director guides, board members and sponsoring partners gathered in Florence, Italy last week to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary and kick off its second century of hosting travellers around the globe. Traveling to Florence from 32 countries, attendees assembled in 13 hotels across the city from 3 to 6 February 2025, gathering for general plenary meetings and focused breakout sessions, daily sightseeing excursions, gala evening events and an array of volunteerism activities.

The appointment of two experienced industry professionals, Judith Crompton and Narendra Kumar, to the board of TravelManagers’ parent company, House of Travel Australia (HOTA), comes as the company seeks to capitalise on growth opportunities for the company in 2025 and beyond.

Hurtigruten Expeditions Holdings Ltd has completed its acquisition by a consortium of investors, marking the final stage of the separation of HX from Hurtigruten Group AS (together with its subsidiaries, “HRN”). The split includes approximately EUR 140 million of new junior funding for HX to support new growth and destination opportunities.

The Scenic Group held its first Night of Stars awards event since February 2020 at the weekend, with the event’s revival a celebration of record-breaking sales in 2024 as well as the industry’s triumphant return to form.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts this week launched its new Travel Advisor Portal, a platform designed to empower travel professionals with a comprehensive suite of tools and resources.