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Blossom Hotel Houston proudly announces its transformation into Blossom Hotel Houston, Curio Collection by Hilton, which debuted on September 30, 2025. This highly anticipated rebrand ushers in a new era for the property, pairing the individuality of an independent lifestyle hotel with the global recognition, reach and loyalty benefits of Curio Collection by Hilton.

To celebrate its debut, the hotel is offering Hilton Honors members an exclusive opening promotion of 1,000 Bonus Points per night, available for stays from October 2025 through March 2026.

Etihad Airways has been ranked among the top airlines globally in the prestigious 2025 AirHelp Score, achieving an exceptional overall score of 8.07 out of 10 and jumping an impressive nine places year-on-year.

Widely recognised as one of the world’s most comprehensive and trusted airline rankings, the AirHelp Score evaluates carriers equally on three key pillars: on-time performance, customer opinion and claim processing. The 2025 results are based on flight data from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025 and surveys from more than 11,500 passengers across over 60 countries.

Air Canada, the largest Canadian airline and Canada’s flag carrier, is offering discounted return fares this Black Friday for UK and Irish customers travelling to Canada, the US, Mexico and the Caribbean.

From 09:00 on 27 November to 11:59 on 3 December, UK customers will receive an up to £50 discount when booking Economy seats. Meanwhile, travellers in Ireland will get up to €50 off select fares.

Web in Travel (WiT) kicks off WiT Seoul 2025 today, convening many of APAC’s most influential leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs, to debate what the next two decades hold for the travel industry.

The theme, “The Next 20”, challenges the industry to look beyond recovery cycles and short‑term gains, and instead design travel that is smarter, more connected, and more conscious.  Sessions will spotlight how AI, sustainability, and shifting consumer expectations are reshaping discovery, booking, and experiences.

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Middle East and Africa (MEA) has successfully wrapped up its 8th annual Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai. 400+ delegates, 83 speakers, 55 different discussions across 9 formats, 39 ROCKSTAR award submissions and a 15 percent increase in attendance compared to last year

British Airways is expanding its network with the launch of two new short-haul additions to its route map, including Tivat in Montenegro and Guernsey in the Channel Islands.

The UK’s flag carrier will launch seasonal flights to Tivat from London Heathrow Terminal 3 on 14 May 2026, operating during the summer season. British Airways has also announced year-round flights to Guernsey, commencing on 19 April 2026.

Two of the world’s most remarkable open-air heritage destinations, AlUla in north-west Saudi Arabia and Pompeii in southern Italy, have come together in a new collaboration that will redefine how travellers experience the past. UNESCO World Heritage destinations unite to share knowledge, improve conservation, and inspire travellers through living history and cultural exchange.

Fasten your seatbelts as the Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Fanzone is back from December 3 to 7, 2025, bringing fans an elevated, Ferrari-inspired race-week experience. Every year during the electrifying Formula 1 season, the award-winning theme park becomes the ultimate destination to follow the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, broadcasting every practice session, qualifying round and the final race live under its iconic red roof. With the action taking place just moments away at Yas Marina Circuit, fans can enjoy five days of F1 excitement from the heart of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

Jamaica’s tourism Mecca, Montego Bay, has signalled its readiness for the phased resumption of tourism activities following Hurricane Melissa, with the homeporting of TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 1 vessel carrying 2,894 passengers.

On December 2, TIME will announce the recipients of the first-ever TIME100 Impact Awards Abu Dhabi, recognizing leaders shaping the future of their industries and communities. TIME will host a celebration in Abu Dhabi on December 5 during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix weekend.