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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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Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, announces the signing of ExCelle Hotel San Gimignano, Colbert Collection, its second Colbert Collection property in Italy and a strategic addition to one of the company’s most important growth brands. Scheduled to open in 2027 in the heart of San Gimignano, Tuscany, the hotel will strengthen the global expansion of Colbert Collection, Minor Hotels’ premium soft brand for independent properties shaped by cultural discovery, culinary expression and meaningful social connection.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:28:19 +0000
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) is enhancing its in-flight dining experience with new and refreshed menus, refined beverage offerings, custom-designed serviceware, and distinctive presentation and service touches for selected dishes in Suites and First Class.
This is one pillar of SIA’s broader investment in its end-to-end travel experience, alongside next-generation cabin products and KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system, new amenities, high-speed connectivity, and on-ground services. This elevated travel experience will be unveiled in Singapore in November 2026.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:11:08 +0000
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Uga Resorts, the boutique Sri Lankan hotel group renowned for its world-class hospitality, is delighted to announce that its eighth property, Uga Ghiri, is now open in Sri Lanka’s central highlands region.
Nestled within the grounds of Ella’s historic Sutherland Estate, Uga Ghiri comprises 15 standalone villas with a luxurious yet contemporary design alongside a meticulously restored colonial-era manor – which serves as the property’s main house and culinary destination – an infinity pool, and a state-of-the-art spa. A private haven surrounded by sweeping panoramas of Ella’s emerald tea plantations, rolling hills and world-famous Nine Arch Bridge, the all-inclusive property offers world-class dining, healing wellness treatments and endless activities both on property and in the surrounding central highlands.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:06:51 +0000
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Flae Robotics has reported that BE-A, its AI receptionist for hotels, completed more than 3,400 hotel bookings without human intervention during July and August, according to updated company figures.
The announcement comes as hotels increasingly adopt AI-powered guest communication tools to manage routine enquiries across email, WhatsApp and phone, while hotel teams focus on guests on site and more complex requests.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:05:52 +0000
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HiJiffy, the AI-powered Guest Communications Platform for hotels, launched today From Imposed to Owned: The Guide to Hotel AI That Sticks, a white paper arguing that the industry’s growing scepticism around AI isn’t a rejection of the technology itself, but of how it is being sold, implemented and managed.
When HiJiffy surveyed hoteliers for its 2025 white paper, 86% said AI automation had already helped them save time on routine, repetitive work. What has changed, HiJiffy argues, is their patience for hype. After years of vendor pitches, product launches and conference keynotes, the question is no longer whether hotels should use AI, but whether the AI they already have delivers that value consistently, across the whole team.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:02:54 +0000
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InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, which is nestled in 39 hectares of jungle on Central Vietnam’s Son Tra Peninsula, has achieved the rare honour of simultaneously holding a MICHELIN Star and a MICHELIN Key, positioning this five-star sanctuary at the pinnacle of global gastronomy and hospitality.
Earlier this year, La Maison 1888, the resort’s French fine dining destination, was awarded a prestigious MICHELIN Star, making it the only restaurant in Central Vietnam to achieve this accolade. Now, InterContinental Danang has become one of only 21 hotels and resorts in the country to have been awarded a MICHELIN Key, which celebrate the world’s best places to stay
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:56:51 +0000
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AVIS Singapore is bringing its self-service kiosk to local travellers, following successful rollouts across key overseas markets, including the United Kingdom, Italy, and France. The automated kiosk experience reduces pick-up time to under 30 seconds, giving travellers a faster, counter-free way to collect their rental vehicle.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:53:15 +0000
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AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line, has launched its new native mobile app for iOS and Android, further enhancing its guest-facing digital ecosystem following the recent launch of its redesigned website. With this launch, AROYA becomes the first cruise line to enable a complete, app-native booking journey, allowing guests to search, book and manage their voyages from start to finish within the app.
Available now from the Apple App Store and Google Play in English and Arabic, the AROYA mobile app extends the guest experience into a dedicated mobile touchpoint, supporting guests from booking through to embarkation and selected onboard services.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:50:33 +0000
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Series by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced its debut in South Korea with the opening of 104-room Anook Signature Seoul Guro, Series by Marriott. The opening marks the latest milestone in the Asia Pacific expansion of Series by Marriott, following the brand’s global debut in India in 2025 and entry into Japan in April 2026. Three additional hotels are expected to join the portfolio in South Korea by the end of 2026, in Insadong (Seoul), Guwol (Incheon) and Haeundae (Busan).
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:47:17 +0000
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Drawing on 33 years of industry experience and connections, the new division will advise on hotel and resort acquisitions, sales and brand partnerships across the GCC, Caribbean and Indian Ocean.
Abu-Dhabi headquartered Maison 71 has launched a dedicated hospitality division, extending its real estate advisory proposition into hotel and resort acquisitions, sales and development partnerships across the GCC, Caribbean and Indian Ocean.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:43:30 +0000
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Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, an award-winning luxury resort on Malaysia’s Desaru Coast, invites families to settle into a private residence of their own with a curated three-night package that includes full-board dining and guided coastal experiences for all ages.
The Private Residences Family Escape package is set within Anantara Residences Desaru Coast’s exclusive enclave of 20 garden and beach residences, where two-, three- and four-bedroom residences start from 254 sqm and the amenities of the resort remain at the family’s disposal. Garden residences sit hidden in lush greenery, each with an infinity pool for complete privacy. Beach Residences open onto a manicured lawn with an uninterrupted ocean panorama from almost every angle, so days pass by the pool in the ocean breeze and nights end with al fresco bathing and the lull of the waves.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:40:52 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the full programme for its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, Malta, bringing together more than 100 global speakers for what is the most influential gathering of public and private sector leaders in Travel & Tourism anywhere in the world.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:36:47 +0000
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Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites, part of global hospitality group Minor Hotels, today opens its first two properties in Japan: Oaks Vacation Club Kyoto Gojo and Oaks Vacation Club Kyoto Shijo. The two properties in central Kyoto are nearby the city’s historic landmarks, shopping streets and local dining, providing guests easy access to temples, cultural attractions and transport links.
at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:33:58 +0000
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