Travel Uni News

  • Etihad Airways will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6 March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations. Guests with previous bookings will be accommodated on these flights as soon as possible. Tickets are also available for sale on etihad.com.
    at Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:54:24 +0000
  • Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe full reopening of Qatari airspace by the relevant authorities. A further update will be provided on 8 March by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC). Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a safe operating corridor, Qatar Airways intends to operate repatriation flights on 07 March, departing from Hamad International Airport to the following airports: London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO) and Frankfurt (FRA).
    at Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:52:42 +0000
  • World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards and World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) have announced the next chapter of their partnership, launching a multi-year programme that brings together the Awards and the Alliance’s Summit into one landmark global platform for sustainable travel and tourism.
    at Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:44:54 +0000
  • On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) celebrates Caribbean women who power the region’s tourism industry and calls on its members and industry partners to move from recognition to action.
    at Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:41:48 +0000
  • Wizz Air UK proudly announces that it has officially received the necessary permits to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. As communicated earlier, the airline has no intention or plans to launch regular commercial flights to the US, the new authorization represents a significant achievement and reflects months of preparation, regulatory coordination, and operational planning.
    at Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:39:47 +0000
  • After the “yes” is joyfully spoken, most couples turn to the search for a setting worthy of the moment. Even better if that place honours their dream while giving those nearest and dearest a chance to connect and explore. To guide that journey, Anantara presents a collection of Europe’s most evocative destinations, where connection, culture and celebration come together in one well composed bouquet.
    at Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:28:48 +0000
  • Ocean Signature Resorts proudly announces that Ocean Riviera Paradise has been officially recognized with the esteemed AAA Four Diamond Certification. This distinguished accolade places the resort among a select group of North American hotels known for high-end amenities and meticulous service.
    at Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:27:49 +0000
  • In a major step to shape the future of skiing and snowboarding, Vail Resorts is doubling down on accessibility with new pricing for Gen Z and young travelers. Skiers and riders, ages 13 to 30, can now purchase the 2026/27 Epic Pass and Epic Local Pass for 20% less than standard pricing. Teens and young adults can score up to $220 in savings, with Epic Pass launching at $869 and Epic Local Pass at $649. All Passes for next season are on sale now at the lowest price of the year.
    at Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:25:26 +0000
  • Innisfree Hotels announces the grand opening this month of The Landing, Pensacola Beach’s new waterfront destination for celebrations, gatherings, destination entertaining, and community events. Featuring panoramic water views and access to a private stretch of beach, The Landing combines relaxed coastal charm with modern versatility to accommodate everything from weddings and milestone occasions to corporate functions and ticketed entertainment.
    at Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:22:02 +0000
  • The Dyrt, the app to get the best campsites, built by the largest RVing and camping community in the U.S., has created comprehensive road trip guides for some of the most iconic routes in the country — and the best campgrounds along those routes — from coast to coast.
    at Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:19:46 +0000
  • Avianca announced its official sponsorship with Miami FC, strengthening its presence in Miami and across South Florida while reinforcing its commitment to sports and the communities it connects. As part of the partnership, Avianca’s logo will appear on the team’s official jersey throughout the season, reinforcing the airline’s connection to one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the United States.
    at Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:15:39 +0000
  • Seatrade Cruise Global has announced the debut of the first-ever Wellness Oasis — a new, dedicated hub designed to explore the future of wellness at sea through immersive programming, innovation and connection
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:16:46 +0000
  • Avora Residences has acquired the Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, marking a meaningful expansion of the residential cruise category into a new premium tier. The vessel will debut in January 2028 as Avora Lumina, serving as the flagship of Avora’s residential platform designed specifically for long-term living at sea.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:12:19 +0000
  • 1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to announce the official opening of 1 Hotel Tokyo, the brand’s first property in Japan. Now welcoming guests, the hotel is a sanctuary in the sky, set high within the Akasaka Trust Tower, offering sweeping views of the Imperial Palace gardens, Tokyo Tower, and the city skyline. The property brings 1 Hotels’ signature nature-led design, trailblazing food and beverage concepts, wellness-forward experiences, and a luxuriously sustainable ethos to one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:44:29 +0000
  • The escalation of the Middle East conflict has triggered diverse and sharp drops in travel security perception across Gulf destinations, prompting early signs of demand diversion among European and US travellers towards closer-to-home and long-haul alternatives, according to latest analysis of Mabrian (part of Almawave - Almaviva Group). US travellers are particularly sensitive to security concerns, while neighbouring destinations such as Egypt, Türkiye, and Jordan are feeling spillover effects on traveller confidence.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:13:17 +0000
  • Breaking Travel News (BTN) has announced a new media partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), strengthening collaboration between two influential voices in the global travel and tourism sector. Under the agreement, Breaking Travel News will serve as a supporting media partner for two of the association’s flagship events in 2026: the PATA Annual Summit (PAS 2026) taking place from 11–13 May in Gyeongju City and Pohang City, Republic of Korea, and PATA Travel Mart (PTM 2026) from 18–20 August in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:11:15 +0000
  • Celebrity Cruises’ revitalized Celebrity Solstice set sail from Singapore on March 2, unveiling eight new experiences, including four spaces that are new to Celebrity – Trattoria Rossa, Sunset Park, The Parlor, and Boulevard Lounge – marking the beginning of the cruise line’s major revitalization of its Solstice Series ships. Bow-to-stern enhancements also include refreshed accommodations – with updates to all existing staterooms, plus an additional 54 staterooms and four new stateroom categories to bring the ship to a total of 1,479 cabins. The 2026 itineraries for the revitalized Celebrity Solstice span Asia, Australia, and Alaska, ahead of a landmark 110-night Grand Voyage beginning September 13, 2026.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:20:43 +0000
  • Lonely Planet has announced a new app alongside the launch of bookable travel experiences – marking its most significant evolution yet from trusted guidebooks to a connected travel platform.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:08:38 +0000
  • Tambourine, the global leader in hotel marketing technology, today announced a strategic shift in hotel profitability with the recent launch of Tambourine One. Designed to help hotels and resorts drive more direct bookings, Tambourine One creates a faster, more intuitive booking experience while eliminating fees that have long burdened hoteliers.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:06:38 +0000
  • At Round Hill Hotel & Villas, spring arrives not with fanfare, but with intention. Jamaica’s most storied hotel welcomes the season with a thoughtfully curated lineup of experiences that feel both fresh and deeply rooted in place. From a celebrated culinary residency and a refined take on pickleball to a reimagined spa experience grounded in local tradition, spring at Round Hill is shaped by moments that feel both intentional and timeless.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:17:45 +0000
  • Consumers say they trust generative AI to plan travel more than they trust the technology to assist with other common tasks. This finding comes from a survey of more than 1,000 consumers by travel publisher Matador Network, which operates the GuideGeek AI platform for travel.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:03:16 +0000
  • Hammock Cove Antigua, part of Elite Island Resorts, is partnering with Golden Goat Caviar®, supplier of the world’s finest caviar, for the first Hammock Cove Antigua Golden Goat Caviar Pop-Up Weekend. Marking the premium caviar’s Antigua debut, guests will indulge in a decadent holiday beginning Thursday, May 7, through Sunday, May 10, 2026. A highlight of Antigua’s annual Culinary Month, the curated collaboration brings Golden Goat Caviar to the forefront, offering guests inventive dishes featuring caviar, bespoke cocktails, and indulgent beachfront moments.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:41:08 +0000
  • Coastal Mississippi is proud to invite travelers to experience a diverse lineup of signature festivals, outdoor celebrations, and family-friendly events across its 62-miles of shorelines for the spring 2026 season. As the winter skies fade and warmer, bright days arrive; travelers will experience an exciting season with can’t-miss events for all ages. Highlights of the biggest events for Spring 2026, include:
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:37:59 +0000
  • At ITB Berlin, Travelzoo®, the club for travel enthusiasts, was the protagonist of travel enthusiasm. It stood out with its presentation of the intensity and complete experience of travel, displayed on a 12-meter (40 feet) wide LED screen. It was among the most talked about.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:36:39 +0000
  • Atlas Ocean Voyages today reported limited availability remaining on Mediterranean Epicurean Expeditions sailing July through September 2026. Each Epicurean Expedition includes a complimentary Atlas Immersive Experience. These experiences enhance the experience with a deep dive into the history, nature, art or cuisine of a destination through an exclusive excursion ashore or a unique event on board.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:34:35 +0000
  • The San Diego Zoo Safari Park celebrated the official opening of the all-new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley. Park guests were invited to experience the much-anticipated space for the first time following an opening ceremony with San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance leaders and government officials. The ceremony included remarks from San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and San Diego Councilmember Marni van Wilpert. Other city and community leaders including Escondido Mayor Dane White were in attendance.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:25:29 +0000
  • The Barceló Hotel Group continues to expand its presence in Morocco, where it already has nine properties in six cities. The grand opening of Royal Hideaway Casablanca took place on 18 December, marking the arrival of the Royal Hideaway Hotels & Resorts brand in the country and the African continent.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:23:16 +0000
  • As Japan rides an unprecedented inbound tourism wave powered by the global obsession with its legendary powder snow – or “JAPOW” – travel industry leaders will gather in Tokyo to examine what this moment means for the next 20 years of travel.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:21:18 +0000
  • OneReg, the next generation aviation compliance platform transforming how airports and airlines manage safety and regulatory oversight, has reached a rare milestone for aviation technology: the company is now officially a female majority organisation, with women representing 60% of its global workforce.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:18:13 +0000
  • Marriott International, Inc. announced a signed agreement with PHC Queenstown Limited to debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Queenstown, New Zealand. Combining timeless glamour and vanguard spirit, the property is anticipated to offer exquisite experiences in one of the world’s finest addresses starting in late 2027.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:16:45 +0000
  • United expects more than 27 million customers over spring break (between March 6 – April 27) – this will be the most passengers the airline has ever flown over spring break. United expects about 520,000 passengers per day on average, and plans to operate about 4,900 daily flights. United is ready – through the first two months of the year, United has had the most on-time departures of any U.S. airline; the airline also finished the month of February with the most on-time departures of any U.S. airline.
    at Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:12:07 +0000
  • On its 60th anniversary, the World’s Leading B2B Travel Trade Show gathered nearly 97,000 attendees from numerous source and destination markets. Despite the tense situation in the Middle East, which in some cases led to a lack of flights, the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show again demonstrated the importance of trust, international cooperation and face-to-face meetings in the industry. Due to a one-off change in dates, the next ITB Berlin will take place from 16 to 18 March 2027.
    at Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:29:27 +0000
  • The deal is designed to accelerate the development of its fintech capabilities and transform how travel buyers and sellers manage digital payments
    at Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:40:59 +0000
  • Visit Hungary has expanded its relationship with Amadeus to incorporate travel agencies into its targeted digital campaigns
    at Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:39:58 +0000
  • World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards and World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) have announced the next chapter of their partnership, launching a multi-year programme that brings together the Alliance’s Summit and the Awards into one landmark global platform for sustainable travel and tourism.
    at Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:15:03 +0000
  • The Maldives will take center stage as the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2027, presenting the beauty, diversity and hospitality of the island nation in the Indian Ocean to the global travel industry at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show.
    at Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:25:39 +0000
  • The Maldives will take center stage as the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2027, presenting the beauty, diversity and hospitality of the island nation in the Indian Ocean to the global travel industry at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show.
    at Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:25:07 +0000
  • Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) welcomed tourism partners and industry leaders to the return of the Maldivian Night in Berlin yesterday, marking one of the key highlights of the destination’s presence at ITB Berlin 2026.
    at Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:31 +0000
  • Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) welcomed tourism partners and industry leaders to the return of the Maldivian Night in Berlin yesterday, marking one of the key highlights of the destination’s presence at ITB Berlin 2026.
    at Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:06 +0000
  • Atlantis Dubai has promoted Kym Barter to managing director, placing him in charge of both flagship properties, Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, as well as Aquaventure World. In his expanded role, Barter will oversee the strategic direction and continued performance of the integrated resort portfolio, which includes two of Dubai’s most prominent luxury destinations.
    at Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:42:11 +0000
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