Dusit to launch first all-inclusive lifestyle Resort in Maldives
Dusit Hotels and Resorts is set to soft launch dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives on 27 July 2025 — its first all-inclusive lifestyle resort and second property in the Maldives. Located just seven minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, the resort features 127 stylish beachfront and overwater villas with private decks and plunge pools. The resort promises effortless stays for modern travellers seeking connection, freedom, and adventure.
ETAA announces 2nd edition of Business Partners Meet 2025
The Enterprising Travel Agents Association (ETAA) has announced the 2nd edition of its flagship event – Business Partners Meet 2025, scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, at the IMC Building, Churchgate, Mumbai, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 pm. This exclusive B2B networking event is open to B2C travel agents, both ETAA members and non-members, and aims to foster meaningful connections between travel professionals and key industry stakeholders.
SFO named among “World’s Most Beautiful Airports” for 2025
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been among the World’s Most Beautiful Airports by Prix Versailles, a series of international awards to recognize outstanding achievements in architectural and interior design. SFO’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 was conceived as a space that blends relaxation and sustainability. It was designed with a focus on sustainable operations and featuring inspiring artwork and museum exhibits.
The Humpback Highway reopens along Australia’s Coral Coast
Humpback whale season has officially begun along Western Australia’s Coral Coast and the Humpback Highway is officially open with the first whales making a splash off the coast of Ningaloo. This week, Coral Bay Eco Tours celebrated their first humpback whale swim of the season, while Ningaloo Discovery recorded its first whale sighting just off Exmouth, confirming that the annual migration is underway.
#First Opinion
“MICE movement out of India is a goldmine contributing nearly 15–20% of the total outbound leisure travel market. We’ve observed a strong upward trend in MICE travel from India to Sri Lanka with a growth of over 30% in recent months. At SriLankan Airlines we’re extremely excited to partner with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau to double MICE arrivals to Sri Lanka. Series of Road Shows across key Indian cities will undoubtedly boost our efforts and reinforce Sri Lanka’s position as a leading MICE destination in the region.”
Fawzan Fareid, Regional Manager India, Bangladesh & Nepal, SriLankan Airlines
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