Travel Uni News

  • According to the June 2026 On-Time Performance (OTP) report from aviation data and analytics company OAG, Pegasus Airlines ranked fifth in the world in the ‘Major Airlines’ category for carriers operating more than 20,000 flights in the month - with an on-time performance of 83.10%.
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  • Securing its place among the best of the best of the UK’s independent hotels, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, in the Midlands, has been crowned 2026’s ‘Hotel of the Year – Independent’ at the industry-leading awards, The Cateys. Celebrating the finest operators in hospitality, the glittering award ceremony, which took place at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London on July 7, recognised the pioneering businesses and exceptional individuals setting new standards across the industry.
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  • Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today unveils EXPLORA III, the latest addition to its expanding fleet and the next evolution of its vision for ultra-elegant ocean travel. Designed as a floating luxury hotel, EXPLORA III combines generous residential-style accommodation, exceptional gastronomy, immersive wellness experiences and thoughtfully curated lifestyle offerings, creating a destination in her own right.
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  • This July, MGallery Collection, a portfolio of storied boutique hotels, unveils Bel Hotel Oléron Thalasso & Spa - MGallery Collection, an oceanfront sanctuary designed for reconnection. Nestled between fragrant forests and the Atlantic’s silver-blue horizon, the property graces the storied plage de Gatseau on Île d’Oléron, the celebrated French island off the country’s western coast. At Bel Hotel Oléron Thalasso & Spa -  MGallery Collection, every detail has been curated to stir the senses and slow down, inviting guests into a world where nature and serenity is not merely the backdrop, but the beating heart of the experience.
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  • The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, India’s only pure-play luxury hospitality brand, today unveiled The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, the new identity for its recently acquired retreat in Coorg. The reimagined identity reflects the property’s extraordinary setting amidst 76 acres of ancient forests, coffee plantations and the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats, while reinforcing The Leela’s vision of creating distinctive luxury destinations that are deeply rooted in their surroundings.
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  • This summer, travelers at Terminal 5 of John F. Kennedy International Airport can enjoy a range of new dining and shopping experiences, part of a multimillion-dollar refresh led by JetBlue, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Fraport USA. Once complete, the terminal will feature over 40 new shops, restaurants, communal spaces, and art installations inspired by New York City and its boroughs.
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  • First, it was the laptop we brought home “just in case”. Then it was the smartphone on the bedside table. Now it is the smartwatch on our wrist, vibrating through dinner, school runs, holidays and sleep. We call it convenience, but for many people, it has become a constant state of high alert. Work emails arrive after hours. WhatsApp messages wait for instant replies. We are always ‘on call’.
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  • Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel foreign exchange services provider, has introduced Zero Markup Card by relaunching its One Currency Card with Zero Mark-up and Zero Cross-Currency Conversion Charge. Designed for India’s rapidly growing base of digitally savvy and frequent international travellers, the card offers a smarter, more transparent and cost-efficient payment solution for overseas travel.
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  • Boeing will showcase its leading commercial, defense and services portfolio at the Farnborough International Airshow, reaffirming its commitment to customers, collaboration and the future of aerospace. Boeing’s exhibit and program will spotlight engineering excellence, development programs, investments in new capabilities, and long‑term global partnerships.
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  • Nammos Hotels & Resorts and Smokva Bay have announced a landmark partnership to develop Nammos Resort Montenegro, a fully integrated luxury lifestyle destination located at Smokva Bay on Montenegro’s Budva Riviera.
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  • Vacations By Rail® is rebranding to Great Rail Journeys, bringing together its established U.S. presence with its parent brand to deliver a stronger, more global integrated rail travel proposition for the North American market. While the brand name changes, the fundamentals remain. The same Chicago-based team, easy booking processes and excellent standards will continue. Plus, they are now supported by an expanded range of vacations and have increased access to premium itineraries.
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  • Property management software Hospitable has processed more than $1 million in payments to cleaners and service teams through its platform, a milestone that reflects how short-term rental (STR) operators are increasingly consolidating day-to-day operations into a single property management system (PMS).
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  • Loire Valley Lodges, the boutique treehouse retreat set within 300 hectares of the Duporterie forest in France’s celebrated “Valley of the Kings”, just two hours from Paris, continues to champion a different vision of hospitality - one that is more sensory, quieter and deeply connected to nature. Blending contemporary architecture, immersive art, vibrant gastronomy and wellness, the estate offers a unique approach to luxury focused on experience and emotion.
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  • Jamaica Inn, one of the Caribbean’s most storied luxury resorts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Owen S. Henry Jr. as Hotel Manager. In his new role, Henry will oversee the resort’s day-to-day operations and guest experience initiatives, reporting to Kyle Mais, who was recently promoted to Managing Director and shareholder of Jamaica Inn.
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  • As Southern California gears up for another busy summer event season, Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® is encouraging travelers to leave the car behind and take the train to many of the region’s most anticipated destinations. From international sporting events and Comic-Con to horse racing, wine festivals and county fairs, Pacific Surfliner offers a convenient alternative to sitting in traffic and paying increasingly expensive parking fees. For some of the summer’s most popular events, additional seating capacity and amenities will be added to select trains.
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  • Today, Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, the brand’s first property in Hawaiʻi, debuts following a thoughtful $100 million reimagining, marking a new chapter for this landmark destination along the Honolulu coastline. More than a redesign, the transformation elevates Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach into a fully realized resort destination defined by a profound sense of place. From the arrival experience and vibrant social spaces to reimagined accommodations and culinary offerings, every touchpoint has been thoughtfully crafted to weave together contemporary luxury, the spirit of Waikīkī, and the natural beauty and cultural legacy of Hawaiʻi.
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  • As the 13th Annual MICE India & Luxury Travel (MILT) Congress prepares to welcome the world’s leading corporate travel buyers, hospitality brands, tourism boards and event professionals to ITC Grand Goa, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa on 23–24 July 2026, one message is emerging loud and clear—the future of MICE and luxury travel will be defined by experiences, trust and meaningful partnerships rather than transactions alone.
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  • Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury resort on Mudhdhoo Island within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, has unveiled thoughtfully refreshed villas that build on the resort’s signature blend of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality, generous sense of space, and natural island character, offering guests an even more comfortable and contemporary island retreat.
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  • Discover secret restaurants in London that locals swear by for unique dining experiences, hidden settings, and unforgettable food from around the world.
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  • Following its bespoke Wimbledon menu, Emirates is extending the celebration of the British summer with the return of the popular seasonal strawberry menu, available on flights between Dubai and the UK from 13 to 31 July. A quintessential highlight of the British summer, strawberries are at the heart of many beloved seasonal dishes, from strawberries and cream to the classic Eton Mess. Inspired by these timeless flavours, Emirates has curated a selection of strawberry-inspired desserts across all cabin classes, bringing the taste of the British summer to customers both in the air and on the ground.
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  • Debuting for the 2027 Arctic season, Arcora Boutique Hotel & Villas will open this January in the lakeside village of Torassieppi, Muonio, north of the Arctic Circle. Set on the edge of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, where reindeer have roamed for centuries and vast fells, forests and frozen lakes stretch beyond the horizon, Arcora introduces a new expression of luxury in Finnish Lapland - immersed in the raw beauty, cultural heritage and profound stillness of the Arctic.
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  • Minor Hotels welcomes the arrival of Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, the brand’s first tented safari camp and a key milestone in Anantara’s 25th anniversary year. The new 13‑key camp is located within Kafue National Park, one of Africa’s largest protected areas, supporting the Government and African Parks’ long‑term ecological restoration in Zambia.
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  • Rosewood Jeddah is proud to announce its participation in the Ministry of Tourism’s Hospitality Ambassadors initiative, a national on-the-job qualification program designed to empower Saudi talent through practical training opportunities within leading international hotels.
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  • Ottawa Tourism is celebrating the launch of Air Transat’s new non-stop service between London Gatwick and Ottawa, further strengthening access between Europe and Canada’s capital for association, corporate and incentive event organisers. The seasonal route will operate three times a week on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays until 23 October 2026. It adds a third transatlantic connection from Ottawa International Airport, building on Air France’s non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa, and Air Canada’s direct service between London Heathrow and Ottawa.
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  • For the latest in its ‘Best of Japan’ series, Palace Hotel Tokyo is launching ‘Couture Tokyo: The Art of Japanese Fashion’, a stay package created to elevate travelers’ understanding of Japanese culture and aesthetics through the lens of fashion and textile artistry. Designed to highlight the substance and creativity behind Japanese fashion design and sensibilities, the experience is anchored by an insider’s introduction to some of Japan’s most exemplary brands with a selection of tours curated by Kaori Nakano, a scholar of fashion and luxury culture.
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  • AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line, has launched a redesigned website to enhance its distinctive guest experience across every stage of the journey. The website now brings planning, booking, check-in, guest services and personalisation into a connected guest-facing digital ecosystem. Linked with AROYA’s booking system, CRM and wider operational systems, it supports a more consistent experience across every guest touchpoint, including web, mobile, kiosks and digital signage.
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  • The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Eberjey unveil an exclusive pajama collection featuring a limited-edition print inspired by the sea, marking the luxury travel brand’s first-ever sleepwear collaboration and celebrating Eberjey’s 30th anniversary. Rooted in the shared belief that the most memorable journeys leave space to slow down and recharge, the collection invites moments of calm wherever you are.
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  • Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech is proud to announce its inclusion in La Liste’s Top 1000 Hotels 2026, the prestigious annual ranking of the world’s finest hotels. With an outstanding score of 98.5/100, the resort is ranked among the three highest-rated hotels in Morocco this year.
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  • The Maine Office of Tourism has partnered with Calm, the mental health company with the #1 app to help you sleep more, stress less and live mindfully, to create a suite of immersive experiences showcasing the restorative power of Maine’s woods and waters. Amid the enduring popularity of wellness-oriented travel, this partnership is designed to inspire Calm users to see Maine as a space to reflect, rejuvenate, and reconnect with themselves and loved ones.
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  • As people look to make the most of the long summer days, Steam Dreams Rail Co. is encouraging friends, families and couples to swap the usual lunch, dinner or drinks for an unforgettable day out together aboard its The Spirit of Summer Lunch and The Sunset Steam Express journeys on Thursday 16th July and Thursday 20th August, both steam-hauled by the legendary 70000 Britannia locomotive
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  • For those seeking sunshine without the extremes, Barbados offers a refreshing alternative. Cooled by year-round Atlantic trade winds and located outside the principal Atlantic hurricane belt, the island combines warm temperatures, turquoise waters and authentic Caribbean hospitality with exceptional value during the summer months. Ocean Hotels Barbados has three distinctive properties on the South Coast of Barbados, an area renowned for its lively bars, signature restaurants, and authentic island experiences:
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  • Madeira has been named one of Europe’s leading island destinations after ranking third in Saga Holidays’ Europe’s Best Island Getaways 2026 and second for nature. The latest accolades reinforce the Portuguese archipelago’s reputation as a year-round destination for outdoor adventures, spectacular scenery and unforgettable island escapes.
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  • Choice Hotels International®, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has added Liberté 33 in Poznań to its Ascend Collection, marking Choice Hotels’ arrival in one of Poland’s most vibrant cultural and commercial destinations. Strengthening Choice Hotels EMEA’s relationship with Hotellabs, the opening is focused on bringing distinctive independent hotels into the Ascend Collection brand while preserving the unique identity and character that define each property.
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  • Guyana is preparing to host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), Oct. 5-9, 2026, amid sustained tourism growth. Speaking during Caribbean Week in New York last month, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues reported that Guyana welcomed a record 453,489 visitors in 2025, a 22% increase over 2024.
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  • While big trips and plans often the attention, some of the best days out are wonderfully simple and affordable: a bike, a scenic path, and a good café stop. British commuter bike brand, Quella, is a firm believer that cycling doesn’t have to be about speed, distance or personal bests. Some of the most memorable rides are the ones that involve a long lunch, a spontaneous detour or an excellent slice of cake. Experts at the brand have rounded up five accessible, enjoyable cycle routes across the UK - ideal for families, casual riders, or anyone looking to spend more time outdoors without the faff of planning or travel. From the Thames Path and Richmond Park to the Camel Trail in Cornwall, each route offers relaxed riding, great views and plenty of places to pause for coffee, cake or a long lunch.
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  • Apaleo, the API-first property management platform for hospitality businesses, has appointed Connor Neeson as Country Lead, UK & Ireland, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to expanding its presence across both markets as they modernise their technology infrastructure.
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  • Saudi have tapped into the hydration break trend by announcing a social competition launching on Instagram, giving UK fans the chance to swap frustrating pitch-side hydration breaks for an unforgettable escape to The Red Sea As football fans around the world tune into this summer’s World Cup tournament, one recurring feature of the action has become a talking point in its own right: the hydration break.
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  • Extended role reinforces IHCL’s commitment to global growth and leadership excellence across its luxury portfolio in Europe and the United States
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  • Nicolas Scott has been appointed as the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) new program coordinator in the department of resource mobilization and development. Scott previously served as technical assistant in the department and now assumes this expanded role in support of the organization’s strategic priorities.  
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  • Few buildings are as synonymous with Madrid as the Metrópolis. Crowned by the Winged Victory that has watched over the city for generations, its dome dominates the celebrated intersection of Gran Vía and Calle de Alcalá and has secured its status as one of Spain’s most important architectural landmarks since 1911. For more than a century, Metrópolis has defined the Madrid skyline, its Beaux-Arts façade emblazoned on postcards and etched into the city’s collective imagination, yet behind that iconic silhouette the building itself has stood largely empty.
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