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Oceania Cruises (r) invites you to celebrate the holiday season on board its luxurious ships in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas between 2026-2027 and 2027-2028.The intimate ships of the line offer a relaxing and rejuvenating way to celebrate the holiday season. They have voyages that range from one week up to almost 40 days. The holiday voyages will span the entire fleet from the Oceania Insignia ™ up to the newly launched Oceania Allura ™ in the 2026-27 period. Holiday sailings will be offered on Oceania Sonata ™ and Oceania Aurelia ™, which are both scheduled to debut in 2027. Itineraries include some the world’s most captivating destinations, including the sun-drenched Caribbean Islands and biodiverse coastlines like Peru and Chile. Other destinations include cultural capitals such as Bangkok and Rome and dramatic natural landscapes like Vietnam and New Zealand. Oceania Cruises’ holiday voyages combine the traditions of Christmas with the excitement of exploring the world. They include overnight stays at ports like Barcelona, Bali, and Singapore, for a more in-depth experience, as well scenic cruising experiences along the Panama Canal and New Zealand’s Milford Sound. “Whether guests are toasting the New Year in a vibrant city or spending Christmas Day in a remote tropical paradise, these sailings offer a rare opportunity to celebrate in extraordinary surroundings, all while enjoying the exceptional cuisine, service and warm elegance that define Oceania Cruises.”ADVERTISEMENTOceania Cruises offers travelers a distinctive way to mark the holiday season, through imaginative itineraries and onboard enrichment programs, designed to deepen guests’ connections to the destinations visited.On many sailings, guests can dive deeper into local cultures through hands-on cooking classes inspired by regional cuisines at The Culinary Center, or venture ashore on a chef-led Culinary Discovery Tour for insider access to local food scenes. Travelers can also choose to explore ancient archeological sites or natural wonders with small group tours, or wander local markets to find meaningful mementos while tasting new favorite dishes and beverages.

A comprehensive journey through Australia and Indonesia including an overnight stay at Darwin on Christmas Eve and another at Bali.

Caribbean to Cape Horn – Miami to Buenos Aires in 36 days on Oceania Insignia departing Dec. 19, 2020

A South America tour that includes a transit of the Panama Canal, several days in Peru including access to Machu Picchu, and scenic cruising along the Chilean Fjords.

Legends of Jade – Hong Kong to Singapore – 15 days on Oceania Nautica ™, departing December 21, 2026

A Southeast Asia itinerary that includes overnights in Hue, Singapore, and visits to Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia.

Iberia and Italian Treasures: Lisbon & Rome: 14 days on Oceania Sirena ™, departing December 21, 2026

A Mediterranean trip with an overnight in Barcelona on New Year’s Eve. Also includes visits to Spain, Portugal, and the French Riviera.

Tropical Serenade – Miami to Miami – 17 days on Oceania Allura departing Dec. 21, 2020

A Caribbean cruise featuring a mixture of destinations in the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including St. Barts St. Kitts St. Maarten.

Highlighted Holiday Voyages for 2027-28 Guests can celebrate 2027-28 holidays aboard Oceania Sonata or Oceania Aurelia. Both are set to debut in the year 2027.Holiday Harbors and Hollywood: Miami to Los Angeles, 29 days aboard Oceania Sonata departing December 6, 2027

A transcontinental trip featuring a Panama Canal Transit, Christmas at Sea and New Year’s Eve on Mexico’s Pacific Coast.

Heavenly Holidays: Athens-Rome: 26 days aboard Oceania Allura departing Dec. 8, 2020

Explore the Mediterranean, from Greece to Turkey, Spain, and North Africa. Includes Christmas in Morocco.

European Holiday: Athens-Barcelona: 10 days aboard Oceania Aurelia departing December 18, 2027

A festive Mediterranean cruise through Greece, Malta Italy, France and Spain including Christmas at sea, calls in Florence, Rome, and Barcelona.

Holiday Horizons: Miami-Miami: 17 days aboard Oceania Marina ™, departing December 20, 2027

A Caribbean cruise with a mix of Western and Eastern Islands, including St. Barts and Puerto Rico, as well as the Dominican Republic.

Barcelona to Rome in 14 days: Oceania Allura departs Dec. 20, 2027.

A Mediterranean itinerary that includes Spain, Morocco Tunisia, and Italy. This is a culturally rich holiday season.

Fairytale Holiday: Hong Kong-Singapore: 14 days on Oceania Riviera departing Dec. 21, 2020

New Year’s Eve in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, followed by a festive trip through Southeast Asia.

A Kiwi Holiday: Sydney-Auckland: 12 days on Oceania Vista(r), departing December 23, 2027

A scenic journey through Australia and New Zealand. Includes cruising Milford Sound, and celebrating New Year’s in Wellington.

Iberian New year: Barcelona to Lisbon in 7 days on Oceania Aurelia departing Dec. 28, 2020

A New Year’s cruise along the Iberian Peninsula, including an overnight stay on New Year’s Eve in Malaga, and another in Seville.

Iberia to New World Passage – Barcelona to Miami – 21 days aboard Oceania Aurelia departing Dec. 28, 2020

Enjoy the New Year’s celebrations at Malaga, a visit to the Canary Islands, and a relaxing transatlantic journey.

Visit OceaniaCruises.com for more information about Oceania Cruises and its collection of small, luxurious vessels with curated global itinerary. You can also call 855-OCEANIA.

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It is important that this tool helps diversify Peru’s tourism offering by promoting lesser known destinations and making trip planning easier for travelers, says Ricardo Baraybar Incoming Tourism Director of PROMPERU. By highlighting lesser-known destinations, new routes, and authentic experiences, it promotes a more balanced distribution of visitors and creates greater opportunities for regions across the country.ADVERTISEMENTThis solution integrates artificial intelligence and data analytics to deliver a dynamic and up-to-date experience aligned with global tourism trends, while strengthening Peru’s international positioning.For further destination information and to plan your trip, visit www.peru.travel

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Paris Society, the hospitality company behind some of the world’s most iconic dining and entertainment addresses, brings Le Piaf to Dubai for the very first time. Le Piaf, the first location outside of Europe, will open on May 20th in Jumeirah Emirate Towers. Previously operating in Paris, Megeve and Val-d’Isere. Since its opening in Paris’s eighth arrondissement in 2017, this concept has gained a loyal following for its French cuisine, its signature interiors in red velvet, and its atmosphere rooted in spontaneity and live music. The Dubai edition is the next chapter in the story of Paris Society, a group whose addresses have been known to create experiences that guests remember long after the evening has ended. “Le Piaf’s music has inspired people for years across Paris and the French Alps, and we are happy to bring this spirit here for the very first time,” said Rizwan Kassim CEO of Paris Society. “It is friends gathered round the piano, and strangers who sing the same songs. The music takes over. Someone starts singing, then another joins in and the whole room starts singing. We try to create an environment where it happens naturally with the right elements. A room full people singing together. It’s what they remember. Le Piaf, he concludes. A LEGEND FROM PARISPiaf is a 19th-century Parisian slang term for a small bird. Le Piaf, a charming sparrow who sings and rejoices. Le Piaf is elegance and indulgence, songs and friendship. Le Piaf is dinner, raising your glass, dancing, singing. Le Piaf is dinner, dancing, singing, raising your glass. It opened in September 2017 in the 8th arrondissement of Paris at 38 rue Jean Mermoz, just steps away from the Champs Elysees. The format was simple but effective: a pianist played from the first course, starting softly, and gradually building throughout the evening, until tables were singing along to French classics and English rock. Later, a DJ takes over, and the night continues into the early morning hours. Its success led to the opening of outposts in France’s most sought-after locations: Le Piaf Megeve, and Le Piaf Val-d’Isere in partnership with Airelles in one of the Alps’ greatest ski resorts. Each one stays true to its original soul, while adapting the scenography for its location. Dubai is the next evolution in that story.THE SETTING : JUMEIRAH EMIRATES TUBELe Piaf has moved into Jumeirah Emirates Towers. This is one of Dubai’s most iconic addresses, located at the intersection of Emirates Towers and DIFC. The World Trade Centre is also nearby. The location has been a magnet for the world, and is the perfect place to house a concept that aims to bring people together. The interiors are a reflection of the brand, with walls draped in crimson-red velvet, crystal pendant chandeliers, frames gilded with old paintings and banquettes in the brand’s signature red. The materials are those of French architecture at their most extravagant: red velvet, black lacquer and mirror. The room is intimate. The menu stays true to Le Piaf’s founding promise of generous, French and unapologetically scrumptious cuisine. The menu has been designed for Dubai to reflect a city who takes their food seriously. It draws on classic French techniques while embracing the local produce and tastes. Gillardeau oysters are served with finger lime. Wagyu is shaved and paired with aged balsamic, truffle and peach chutney. Foie gras is served with toasted brioche and a peach chutney. The raw bar offers everything from Imperial caviar to bluefin tuna, while the Truffle Croque Monsieur is served at the bar. Mains include sole meunière with capers and citrus, miso-black cod with pickled daikon and roasted lobster with lemongrass bisque. A duo of Australian Wagyu is also served with two side dishes. The lemon roasted chicken is a tribute to the French bistro tradition. It is one of the most popular dishes at all Le Piaf addresses. Le Piaf Paris’s signature dessert is chocolate mousse with hazelnuts pralined and caramelised hazelnuts. THE EXPERIENCE

Le Piaf, in the traditional sense of the word, is not a restaurant. It is a living room. The evening is already in motion when guests arrive for dinner. The pianist is present from the beginning, setting an atmosphere that is warm and relaxed. The music grows as the night progresses and the glasses are filled again. By the time the dessert arrives, everyone is singing. The evening is not something that can be planned but rather surrendered to. The dress code is the room, elegant and uninhibited. The service team in their signature white shirts with bow ties and braces moves through the crowd like people who know the best hospitality is hidden. The DJ takes over when the pianist steps away. Le Piaf is transformed into a club. The night ends when the last guests decide it should.Stay tuned to book: https://www.jumeirah.com/en/stay/dubai/jumeirah-emirates-towers/dining

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Travel Compositor announced today a strategic evolution in its leadership structure. Travel Compositor is a leading provider for booking engine solutions to online leisure travel sellers. It is part of Travelsoft – the global Travel SaaS Group that powers travel distribution and packaging technology worldwide. This step marks the beginning of a new phase in growth, international consolidation and long-term continuity of business within the broader strategy. This transition is not a sudden one, but a gradual evolution that has been carefully planned over several months. There are still six months to go. The process is based on meritocracy, stability, and continuity of a corporate culture that has positioned Travel Compositor as one of the fastest-growing and most internationally recognized travel tech companies.For this new stage, the Board has decided to appoint two new Managing Directors:Miguel Angel Garoz, currently CFO (Chief Financial Officer), who will assume responsibility for Operations, Human Resources, Finance, and Corporate Structure.ADVERTISEMENTGonzalo Salvador, a POL (Product Owner Lead) currently, will lead the areas Marketing, Product, and Solutions Development.

Both executives embody Travel Compositor’s DNA, having worked with the founder for many decades and actively contributed to its construction and international expansion. This transition is not a change in the company’s direction, but a reinforcing of it. Manuel Aragones stated that the accumulated knowledge, shared experiences, and a joint vision will ensure the continuity of our values, our firm commitment to continuous innovation, sustainable rapid expansion, and the success our clients. “Travel Compositor’s mission to transform the way in which travel is sold is more alive than ever today, shaping the future. The company is now entering a new phase, backed by the greatest asset it could have: a management group formed within its own culture of innovation and hard work. “We are obsessed with daily improvement,” he said.Furthermore Manuel Aragones has announced that he will step down from his position as CEO of Travelsoft Services. This platform, launched in January 2025, is an evolution of Travel Compositor’s white-label consolidation. Pedro Camara will take on the role. He is the CEO of Travelgate, one of Travelsoft’s key technology leaders. We are building a fully-integrated ecosystem where each company can contribute to accelerating innovation and connectivity for our global clients. This transition reinforces this strategy and ensures consistency across all levels of group. The company emphasizes that the reorganization will strengthen synergies among the group’s different entities, accelerating global innovations and execution capabilities. It remains a strategic asset in Travelsoft’s ecosystem and actively contributes to the group’s goal of transforming the travel distribution industry through scalable high-performance technology.

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TripWorks, a booking and operations platform powered by AI and BI, built specifically for tour operators and activity providers, announced today that it was named Travel Tour Platform in the 2026 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards. The annual program recognizes innovative companies, products, and services that are shaping the future of travel tech. Thousands of nominations were submitted from around the globe. TripWorks was chosen for its operator-built designs, enterprise-grade architecture, and its unique combination AI automation and business insight that helps operators grow revenues, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. The platform’s hybrid AI supports everything from dynamic prices and automated communications to operational workflows and real-time reports. Aaron Fessler is the Founder and CEO at TripWorks. The TravelTech Breakthrough Awards, part of the Tech Breakthrough Organization, evaluate innovation in the most competitive technology areas, including IoT and AI, cybersecurity, fintech and digital health. Winners are selected based on innovation, performance, ease of use, functionality, and overall impact on the travel and hospitality ecosystem.TripWorks’ recognition places it alongside leading global travel brands honored across other categories this year, including Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group, SAP Concur and Mews.ADVERTISEMENTThis award follows a period of rapid momentum for TripWorks, including its recent $6M Series A funding round, expansion of its AI and analytics capabilities, and continued growth across North America and Europe.