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Virgin Voyages has launched a new limited-time offer giving Sailors (guests) up to $400 in onboard credit on select 2027 Mediterranean, Alaska and Transatlantic voyages.
The offer applies to 58 sailings departing between May and October 2027, with Sailor Loot (onboard credit) varying by cabin category. The onboard spending money can be put towards experiences including Shore Things (shore excursions), spa treatments, speciality drinks and retail purchases.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:05:38 +0000
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The MICHELIN Guide announces its expansion to Phu Quoc, the fourth Vietnamese destination, with the Vietnam 2027 restaurant selection to be revealed in mid-2027.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:04:36 +0000
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Nobu is pleased to announce Nobu Hotel and Restaurant San Juan, the brand’s first venture into Puerto Rico. The intimate luxury hotel will bring Nobu’s distinctive approach to hospitality to one of the Caribbean’s most recognized historic destinations.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:01:50 +0000
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Fusion Hotel Group has signed a long-term hotel management agreement with Han Spaces to develop Fusion Resort Tuyen Lam Lake Da Lat, a new wellness-led resort overlooking Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat, recently named by Travel + Leisure as Asia’s “New Retreat Capital.”
Set across 11 acres at the foot of a lush hillside, surrounded by pine forest and overlooking Tuyen Lam Lake, the resort will comprise 15 villas and a 90-room hotel. Facilities will include all-day dining and specialty restaurants and bars, meeting and event spaces, a kids’ club, swimming pool, yoga and fitness center, and Fusion’s signature Maia Spa featuring 14 treatment rooms.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:56:55 +0000
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Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has appointed actor and creator Riisa Naka as its new brand ambassador for Japan and has launched a new brand campaign, “GO GO with Agoda!”, nationwide in Japan from 1 October 2026.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:27:15 +0000
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To mark the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, The Pavilions Phuket welcomes Chef Joshua Purwo Caroko, Executive Chef of REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Bali’s MICHELIN Key wellness sanctuary, for a special culinary collaboration with Executive Chef Arnaud Violtat.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:25:50 +0000
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Digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with Singapore’s landmark integrated resort, Marina Bay Sands to unveil a bespoke Marina Bay Sands Flagship Store on the Agoda platform. The customized luxury digital storefront brings together Marina Bay Sands’ rooms, suites, and select resort experiences, allowing travelers to explore and book them seamlessly in one place.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:20:34 +0000
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This October, Pink Takes Over Naumi Hotels as the group comes together across its international portfolio to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, creating moments of awareness, connection and support for the cause.
From Singapore and Dubai to New Zealand and Australia, Naumi teams will be wearing pink ribbons throughout October, while participating hotels bring the campaign to life through pink-themed experiences, fundraising initiatives, dining offers and guest activations.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:16:47 +0000
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Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official destination marketing organization (DMO), today announced it has engaged Satisfi Labs to develop a new AI-powered experience and intent-matching platform for DiscoverPuertoRico.com. Designed for both leisure travelers and meeting and event planners, the platform will turn natural-language conversations into personalized recommendations and qualified referrals to relevant, vetted tourism businesses across the Island.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:14:46 +0000
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Over a quarter of men across the UK are hesitant to discuss their mental health with family or friends, fearing that their loved ones won’t be able to support them. One in five men also hide away from these
key conversations, with a third (35 per cent) trying and failing to start a conversation for fear of not knowing how or when to approach the topic.
The findings come from the latest research from VisitGuernsey* – the Channel Island that welcomes more than 150,000 visitors from the UK a year, famous for its natural spaces, slower way of living and
well-being focussed lifestyle – who have identified that talking about mental health can be daunting, and for many, the fear of burdening family and friends remains a significant barrier to seeking help.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:08:10 +0000
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As temperatures begin to cool across the region, Six Senses Zighy Bay invites guests to spend more time outdoors and discover the natural beauty of the Musandam Peninsula through a collection of experiences designed around the landscape.
With rugged mountains, quiet trails and the clear waters of the Gulf of Oman surrounding the resort, the cooler months offer an opportunity to explore the destination at a more unhurried pace.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:06:40 +0000
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The Hoxton is heading to Hamburg. Opening in summer 2027, The Hoxton, Hamburg will be the brand’s second hotel in Germany and third in the German-speaking region, following Berlin and Vienna. Founded in London in 2006 and celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, The Hoxton is known for its neighbourhood-rooted approach and community-led programming. The upcoming Hamburg debut marks the next step in the brand’s European growth, with openings also planned in Oslo and Madrid next year.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:02:04 +0000
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Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, has unveiled an expansive collection of 2027 and 2028 European voyages, offering guests more opportunities to explore Europe through thoughtfully crafted itineraries, local traditions and exceptional culinary experiences.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:45:32 +0000
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Pegasus Airlines today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of customary closing conditions.
The completion of the transaction marks an important milestone in Pegasus Airlines’ international expansion and Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group’s future growth. This strategic partnership brings together two established aviation businesses with complementary strengths and a shared ambition for long-term growth. The combined fleet includes more than 175 aircraft, with significant growth potential based on existing firm orders covering 140 aircraft, already secured by both airlines.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:42:58 +0000
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Today marks a new chapter for Kandooma Maldives, one of the South Malé Atoll’s best-known island resorts, as it officially begins life under its new brand. For the past 17 years, travellers have known the island as Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. From today, the resort steps forward simply as Kandooma Maldives – refreshed, all-inclusive and with an experience-led approach designed to make family holidays easier, richer and considerably more fun.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:30:18 +0000
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Viking® announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Sekhmet took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
“The Nile has connected people with the history and culture of Egypt for thousands of years, and it continues to be a destination that inspires curious travellers,” said Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking. “With the arrival of the elegant Viking Sekhmet, we are pleased to offer even more opportunities for curious travellers to explore Egypt in Viking comfort.”
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:28:34 +0000
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Five years of family adventures, splash-filled days, and unforgettable stays are being celebrated this October at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai. The fun loving, family-friendly destination is marking its fifth anniversary in spectacular fashion on October 14th, when a full day of fun filled activities for guests awaits. Throughout October, UAE residents who book a stay can also enjoy daily buffet breakfast, 25% savings on rooms, dining, drinks, and spa treatments, unlimited access to the waterpark, pools, lazy river, and private beach, plus Kids Club adventures and the choice of early check-in or late check-out.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:24:10 +0000
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Pinwheel has been named in the Sifted 250, the annual ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing startups and scale-ups. We placed 77th, making us the fastest-growing carbon and nature company in Europe in the list.
That growth reflects a shift in how companies approach climate and nature. Over the last year, we’ve worked with some of the world’s most progressive and iconic businesses, supporting them at every stage of a beyond value chain strategy. Our focus is on strategies that support wider company objectives, built on high-integrity portfolios, often complex, that deliver a clear commercial return.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:23:47 +0000
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Propellic, the leading travel marketing and advertising agency, has published The state of AI visibility for travel, a behavioral study of how travelers research, trust and book trips with AI. It’s the agency’s second study of AI in travel. Its 2025 research, From Search to Purchase, examined how AI was changing every stage of travel booking inside Google AI Mode. This year’s study widens the lens to more AI tools, with each traveler free to use whichever they AI tool already had, and follows them for a full week. Fielded with Touchstone Research in August 2026, it recorded travelers’ screens as they chose destinations, researched hotels, built multi-day itineraries, found day tours and moved to booking. Nobody was asked to rate AI. The brief was to plan a trip.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:21:13 +0000
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Minor Hotels, a global hotel owner and operator with more than 640 properties across 67 countries, has signed a management agreement to operate Dukes London at 35 St James’s Place. The landmark property will join the newly launched Minor Reserve Collection, marking the luxury brand’s debut in the UK.
Occupying a coveted address in St James’s, London’s historic royal district, Dukes has welcomed statesmen and cultural icons since opening in 1908. Currently undergoing an extensive multi-year transformation led by Russell Sage Studio, the 85-key property will reopen in Q2 2027 as Dukes London, Minor Reserve Collection, with redesigned guest rooms and suites, including 13 executive suites and five signature suites inspired by the notable characters and rich heritage of St James’s.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:16:14 +0000
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The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort and Farina est. 1709 bring together European fragrance heritage, fine dining and signature rituals in an immersive island experience
How do you preserve a moment? Johann Maria Farina already found an answer to this in 1709. He described his Original Eau de Cologne as a memory of an “Italian spring morning after the rain” – a composition that distilled freshness, lightness and emotion into scent. More than 300 years later, the new collaboration between The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort and Farina est. 1709 returns to exactly this idea
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:13:10 +0000
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Amari is inviting international travellers to discover two contrasting sides of Laos in one journey, combining the culture, cuisine and laid-back riverside life of the capital, Vientiane, with the dramatic mountain landscapes and outdoor adventures of Vang Vieng.
Connected by rail, the two destinations offer a compelling twin-centre itinerary for travellers looking to experience more of Laos beyond a traditional sightseeing trip. Amari Vientiane and Amari Vang Vieng provide bases at either end of the journey, allowing guests to move from life beside the Mekong River to the limestone mountains and waterways surrounding the Nam Song River.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:09:28 +0000
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British Airways is set to increase services between London Gatwick and Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport, by extending its daily winter schedule throughout April, adding over 3,000 seats as UK visitor numbers to Antigua and Barbuda continue to rise.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:51 +0000
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The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) today presented Red Sea Global (RSG) with two operating licenses for AMAALA Marina and Shura Marina. The move strengthens the marinas’ readiness to welcome yachts and supports the integration of marine services across RSG’s destinations along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.
Eng. Mohammed Bukhari, Vice President of Coastal Tourism Operations at SRSA, handed over the licenses to Mr. Raed Albasseet, Chief Operations and Sustainability Officer at RSG, in Riyadh.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:28:46 +0000
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Anguilla Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports Cardigan Connor has underscored the critical role of regional air connectivity in supporting tourism, trade, business and family ties across the Caribbean.
Speaking at yesterday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for Trans Anguilla Airways’ (TAA) new office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, Connor said Anguilla and St. Kitts and Nevis share longstanding ties through family, culture, commerce and travel, and that TAA’s continued growth strengthens those connections.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:21:50 +0000
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The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has selected ETM to lead its European marketing and communications activity through 2029. Operating as Hawaiʻi Tourism Europe (HTE), the account will be led from the UK by ETM, with dedicated account management and PR representation in Germany through New Age Marketing, part of ETM.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:51:44 +0000
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This October and November, attention turns to the Chicago and New York marathons, two of the largest races in the world, attracting tens of thousands of runners and spectator crowds estimated in the millions
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:03:19 +0000
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The coalition is seeking a balanced regulatory approach that enables a more efficient and convenient experience for air travelers and maintains strong safeguards around the responsible use of biometric technologies
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:37:33 +0000
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ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA today announced the formation of the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition, calling on EU policymakers to ensure the Digital Omnibus actively supports the voluntary and secure use of biometrics in travel while protecting passenger choice and privacy.
The coalition is seeking a balanced regulatory approach that enables a more efficient and convenient experience for air travelers and maintains strong safeguards around the responsible use of biometric technologies.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:37:03 +0000
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Matthias Spohr, previously Managing Director of Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH, joins the Eurowings Executive Board today as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will be responsible for Crew Operations, Flight Operations, Ground Operations & IOCC, Safety, Security & Compliance Monitoring, Crew Training and Technical Fleet Management / Eurowings Technik. As a member of the three-person Executive Board alongside CEO Max Kownatzki and CFO Kai Duve, Spohr succeeds Edi Wolfensberger. Wolfensberger will become the new CEO of Switzerland’s leisure airline Edelweiss, which is also part of the Lufthansa Group.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:36:34 +0000
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Uganda will host Future Hospitality Summit Africa for the first time in February 2027, bringing international investors, hotel developers, operators and tourism leaders to Kampala as the country accelerates its ambitions for tourism-led economic growth.
Uganda has secured one of Africa’s most influential hospitality investment gatherings, with FHS Africa set to take place at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, on February 2nd and 3rd, 2027.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:22:34 +0000
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Eurowings is expanding its route network from Berlin, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg, Hanover and Stuttgart in Winter 2026. New destinations and additional winter connections will link these airports with Northern and Southern Europe, the Canary Islands, Egypt and the Middle East.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:19:20 +0000
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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced the opening of ticket sales for its four-times weekly service between Riyadh and Milan, marking Riyadh Air’s fifth European route and its 15th destination now on sale, a key addition to its rapidly expanding global network. Commencing December 16, 2026, the route expands Riyadh Air’s footprint across Europe and creates a strategic connection between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of southern Europe’s commercial and cultural capitals, supporting the mission to connect major global hubs through Riyadh.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:16:18 +0000
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is the Global Airline Partner at LIVEX 2026, joining Abu Dhabi government entities and more than 30 partner organisations at the emirate’s inaugural Liveability and Investment Exhibition. Powered by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), LIVEX takes place from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “Liveability and connectivity go hand in hand. When people decide where to live, work or invest, they look at how easily a city connects them to the world, and Abu Dhabi has built a city worth connecting to.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:13:02 +0000
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will fly double daily between Abu Dhabi and Sydney from 15 December 2026, in time for the Australian summer holidays.
Etihad has served Sydney since 2007. Four weekly flights join the current ten, giving guests a choice of two departures every day of the week, all on the Etihad Airbus A350, and over 5,000 seats a week between the two cities.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:11:44 +0000
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As Dubai gears up for a busy winter season, Emirates is inviting travellers from across its global network to experience the city, with care, comfort, and exclusive value at every step. Timed with Dubai’s packed winter season of festivals and world-class events, Emirates’ multi-market campaign is giving travellers even more reasons to explore the city.
Travellers booking a return trip to Dubai with Emirates will receive a bundle of complimentary passes, worth AED 535, to three of the city’s favourite attractions. They can enjoy the slides at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, come face to face with sharks and rays at Lost World Aquarium, and hop on and off the Dubai City Sightseeing bus to take in landmarks from the Burj Khalifa to the historic Al Fahidi district, at their own pace.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:07:25 +0000
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Emirates is welcoming a new season of entertainment on its award-winning inflight entertainment system ice, with the debut of Dubai+, the first dedicated Emirati entertainment channel onboard, alongside a fresh line-up of movies, complete box sets and distinctive new content collections.
Bringing UAE-produced drama, comedy, documentaries, family entertainment and podcasts to Emirates’ global audience, Dubai+ joins more than 20 leading entertainment brands already available across ice, including HBO Max, Paramount+, Disney+, Bloomberg, Spotify, CBeebies, Nickelodeon, BBC, BBC Earth, BBC News, Sport 24, Sky News Arabia and CNN.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:02:26 +0000
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Rove Hotels and IRTH Group today announced a multi-year partnership that will bring a new pipeline of standalone Rove Home residential developments to communities across the UAE, formalising the next phase of a collaboration that has already delivered successful residential and commercial concepts across Dubai.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:39:48 +0000
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Following the successful soft launch of its new hospitality concept, SunRay Social & Swim Club, at SAii Koh Samui Villas earlier this year, S Hotels & Resorts has announced its expansion to SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton ahead of a portfolio-wide rollout concluding at SAii Laguna Phuket later this year.
Designed to rethink the traditional beach club, SunRay shifts the focus from after-dark revelry to everything that happens under the sun: movement, good food, great music and time together. From sunrise to sunset, its programme follows the rhythm of the day, building towards golden hour and the Maldives’ spectacular sunsets.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:35:06 +0000
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Houston’s creative side stretches across world-class museums, independent galleries, performing arts venues and colourful public spaces, with a year-round calendar of exhibitions and events adding even more reasons to visit. From exploring one of America’s leading museum districts and catching a performance downtown, to experiencing interactive digital art and watching hundreds of extraordinary art cars take to the streets, here are seven ways to discover the best of Houston’s arts and culture scene.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:32:28 +0000
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