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Montenegro confirmed to host ABTA’s Convention 2027 The National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro is delighted to announce that Montenegro has been selected to host ABTA’s Travel Convention in 2027, welcoming leaders from across the UK travel industry to one of Europe’s most exciting emerging destinations. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:21:45 +0000 Read more Concord Hospitality Expands North Carolina Footprint with Management of Poteat Hotels Portfolio Concord Hospitality, a leading hotel development and management company, announced today that it has assumed management of Poteat Hotels’ seven-property portfolio across North Carolina, further expanding Concord’s presence in its home state and strengthening its growing footprint across the Southeast. The portfolio includes seven hotels totaling 711 rooms in New Bern, Greenville, Wilmington, Boone and High Point. The properties, which will transition to Concord management throughout October, include a mix of full-service and select-service hotels operating under leading global brands. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:12:16 +0000 Read more FLÆ Robotics raises over €1 million in seed funding to develop and expand its AI hospitality agent FLÆ Robotics, the Czech technology company behind BE-A, an AI hospitality agent, has raised over €1 million in seed funding from Purple Ventures and Garage Angels. BE-A is already used by more than 60 hotels across the United Kingdom, Germany and the Czech Republic. The company will use the investment to accelerate product development, deepen integrations with hotel systems, grow its team and expand internationally. FLÆ Robotics is strengthening its presence in Germany, expanding into Austria and building on its launch in the United Kingdom. It is also preparing to enter the U.S. hotel market. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:09:10 +0000 Read more ACCOR’S FEEL-GOOD HOTEL BRAND GREET MAKES ITS UK DEBUT greet, Accor’s great-value, feel-good economy brand, announces the opening of greet London Harlow, becoming the brand’s first hotel in the UK. Converted from an existing hotel, the 119-room property brings the brand’s focus on comfort, personality and great value to Harlow, Essex. Located in Harlow Sculpture Town, the hotel is approximately a 20-minute drive to London Stansted Airport and offers direct rail access to London Liverpool Street. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:07:11 +0000 Read more Ecommpay adds Klarna, giving consumers a more flexible way to pay Ecommpay, the inclusive global payments platform, has added Klarna, the everyday finance network, to its payment choices, giving merchants a simple way to offer millions of shoppers greater choice, transparency and control at checkout. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:06:26 +0000 Read more Martinique Joins Villas of Distinction’s Luxury Villa Portfolio Martinique has joined the luxury villa portfolio of Villas of Distinction, offering travelers a curated collection of private villas and personalized concierge services on the island. The addition places Martinique alongside other destinations in Villas of Distinction’s portfolio and introduces the island to travelers seeking privacy, space and highly personalized stays. The collection currently includes 21 villas across eight locations in Martinique, including Le François, Le Vauclin, Le Robert, Grande Anse d’Arlet and Plage du Diamant. Villa options range from intimate retreats to larger properties designed for families and groups, with features including private pools, outdoor living spaces and ocean views. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:04:18 +0000 Read more Wyndham’s Ramada Encore Surpasses 1,000 Operational Keys in India Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its midscale presence across Uttar Pradesh and Kerala as domestic travel continues to expand beyond India’s traditional gateway cities. Through Ramada Encore by Wyndham and its franchise relationships with local owners, the company is responding to growing demand for internationally branded accommodation across spiritual travel circuits and regional business and leisure hubs. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:02 +0000 Read more LXR Hotels & Resorts Debuts in India with The Den Bengaluru LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties, has made its highly anticipated debut in India with the opening of The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels & Resorts, bringing the brand’s distinctive approach to personal discovery, immersive experiences and locally rooted hospitality to the vibrant neighbourhood of Whitefield. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:56:44 +0000 Read more RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX LAUNCHES MYIMPACT Relais & Châteaux, the global association of 580 independent hotels and restaurants, has launched MyImpact, a digital platform designed to help its members turn sustainability commitments into measurable action. Starting with carbon footprint assessment, MyImpact combines a shared global methodology with property-specific analysis and tailored recommendations. The tool empowers independent hotels and restaurants to measure their carbon footprint, identify priorities, and turn insights into action adapted to local contexts across the Association’s 65 markets. The platform is already gaining significant traction: 39% of Relais & Châteaux members completed their carbon footprint assessment within the first year of its rollout. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:56:34 +0000 Read more Michel Roux returns to Cunard’s Queen Anne with exclusive Le Gavroche at Sea residencies for 27 & 28 British luxury cruise line Cunard has announced the return of its popular Culinar Residencies with Michel Roux for 2027 and 2028, with five exclusive sailings confirmed on board Queen Anne. With Le Gavroche’s doors now closed on land, Cunard’s Queen Anne is the only place in the world where guests can savour the restaurant’s renowned cuisine. The residencies combine exceptional dining with Cunard’s renowned enrichment programme, offering guests the chance to enjoy dishes inspired by one of the world’s most iconic restaurants while spending time with the two-Michelin star chef. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:56:23 +0000 Read more CRUISE PLUS AND INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS HOST THEIR FIRST-EVER JOINT SHOWCASE EVENT Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys, the specialist brands of Gold Medal Travel Group joined forces for their first-ever Cruise Plus & Incredible Journeys Showcase at Lancaster House in Leyland. The event gave over 40 travel agents access to 25 industry-leading suppliers across the cruise and touring sectors over two days, via speed-dating-style sessions designed to build product knowledge and support their sales. Both days each featured a panel session bringing together voices from across the travel trade, including a cruise panel was chaired by Andy Harmer, Managing Director of CLIA UK & Ireland. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:54:02 +0000 Read more oneworld Unlocks Enhanced Multi-carrier Digital Check-in Experience Across its Global Network oneworld ® is taking the next step toward simplifying the online travel experience across its global network for customers travelling on multi-carrier journeys. Now available on all carriers across the alliance, the technology offers a simplified check-in process in which customers can scan their passport, receive boarding passes, and save their boarding pass directly to their digital wallet. This enhancement will apply to flights operated by oneworld carriers in their itinerary, irrespective of the first operating carrier. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:52:22 +0000 Read more ONYX Hospitality Group Marks 60 Years with Curated Partnerships Strategic collaborations with partners including ChaTraMue, Benzilla and Grab bring together Thai heritage, contemporary creativity and seamless travel experiences. BANGKOK, THAILAND – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia-Pacific specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, is bringing its 60th anniversary campaign, “More of What You Love,” to life through a series of collaborations designed to create new experiences for today’s travellers. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:51:29 +0000 Read more Elevating In-Flight Wellness for Families: Super Chill teams up with Virgin Atlantic New partnership sees Super Chill’s emotional wellbeing content introduced across Virgin Atlantic’s fleet, giving families simple tools to help children feel calmer and more confident while travelling. Children’s wellbeing platform Super Chill has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to introduce a new collection of emotional wellbeing content to its inflight entertainment offering. Available onboard since 1 September 2026, Super Chill content is now featured across Virgin Atlantic’s entire fleet, giving families access to simple, engaging exercises designed to help children understand and manage their emotions while travelling. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:47:15 +0000 Read more Kempinski Augustine Hotel, Prague to Open in Early 2027 Kempinski Hotels today announces that Augustine Hotel, Prague will open in early 2027, marking a new chapter for one of the Czech capital’s most distinctive historic properties and the latest expression of Kempinski’s evolving approach to luxury hospitality. Set within the 13th-century Augustinian Monastery of St. Thomas in Prague’s historic Malá Strana district, the hotel occupies seven historic buildings shaped by more than 800 years of history. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:46:23 +0000 Read more Microsoft Renews Ireckonu’s Trusted AI and Data Solutions Partner Status Ireckonu, the leading Hospitality Customer Data Platform (CDP), has received Microsoft’s Solutions Partner designations in Data & AI and Digital & App Innovation. The recognition, for Microsoft’s 2027 partner year, confirms that Ireckonu continues to meet the highest standards for verified technical expertise, proven customer success and consistent performance on Microsoft Azure, the cloud foundation behind its guest data and AI capabilities. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:44:29 +0000 Read more Travog and Mastercard Digitize Business Travel Spending with New Travel and Expense Card Travog has entered into a collaboration with Mastercard to launch the Travog travel and expense card, a payment solution built for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking greater control over business travel spend. The card will be integrated with Travog’s travel and expense management platform, helping companies manage bookings, payments, approvals and reporting in one place. at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:42:36 +0000 Read more The little-known Finnair tricks for a more affordable winter getaway From flying to Lapland for no additional Avios, to using them to pay for ski passes once there, IAG Loyalty - the organisation behind global reward currency Avios – and Finnair, have revealed some of the lesser-known ways UK travellers can make their Avios go further with the national carrier of Finland. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:41:52 +0000 Read more World Aviation Festival 2026: Day 1 highlights Day 1 of the World Aviation Festival 2026 opened today in Lisbon, with airlines, airports and technology companies sharing how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are being used to speed up aircraft turnarounds, improve ground operations and make journeys easier for passengers. Exhibitors also released new industry research and announced airline partnerships at and ahead of the festival. The festival brings together more than 4,500 attendees and 600 speakers over three days at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), from Oct. 13 to Oct. 15. New for 2026 are a dedicated Airport & Airline Collaboration Track and the Ancillary Arena, a pitch competition for new ancillary revenue ideas. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:39:46 +0000 Read more IATA and World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to Collaborate on Sustainable Hotel Procurement The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) have agreed to strengthen alignment on sustainability between the airline and hospitality sectors. The agreement, signed at the World Sustainability Symposium, will have an initial focus on the procurement of hotel services by airlines. Airlines and hotels face many similar environmental, social, and governance challenges. These include responsible procurement, environmental management, social responsibility, supply chain performance, and increasingly complex sustainability measurement and reporting expectations. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:37:42 +0000 Read more Corporate Demand Could Support Up to 1.9 Million Tonnes of SAF by 2030 The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airbus and Accenture released a SAF Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAc) Market study which estimates that corporate purchases could support between 1.0 million and 1.9 million tonnes of SAF by 2030, up from an estimated 323,000 tonnes in 2024. This is a strong demand signal for more SAF production, provided factors limiting corporate participation, such as unclear accounting rules, high prices, and purchasing complexity, are addressed. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:35:39 +0000 Read more Brazil Increases Blue Flag Beach Certifications by 25%, Cementing Its Leadership in South America Brazil has achieved its best-ever result in the Blue Flag programme, one of the world’s most respected sustainability certifications: 75 beaches and marinas have been certified for the 2026/2027 season, a 25% increase from the 60 locations recognised in the previous edition. The achievement reinforces Brazil’s leadership in South America and its second-place position across the Americas. For travellers dreaming of idyllic beaches, the expanded network offers more destinations where enjoying nature goes hand in hand with protecting it. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:46:52 +0000 Read more Introducing Air Canada Embarq, a New Self-Serve Business Travel Platform Air Canada have announced the launch of Air Canada Embarq, a new self-serve travel management platform designed specifically to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises and non-profit organizations take control of their business travel needs. Part of Air Canada for Business, Air Canada Embarq brings travel management, tracking and rewards together in one centralized platform, giving Canadian businesses a simpler way to manage travel, optimize budgets and support employees on the road. Travellers book directly through aircanada.com, with eligible travel automatically recognized and attributed to their company. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:54:51 +0000 Read more From Fare Classes to AI Agents: How the Search for Cheap Flights Is Changing How airline distribution, multi-carrier itineraries and AI assistants are reshaping the way travellers find cheap flights, and what it means for the industry. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:50:51 +0000 Read more Air New Zealand boosts capacity between Shanghai and Auckland for Chinese New Year Air New Zealand is adding more than 7,000 seats between Shanghai and Auckland over Chinese New Year, increasing capacity during one of the busiest travel periods for Chinese visitors to New Zealand. From 23 January to 20 February 2027, the airline will operate three additional return services a week between Shanghai and Auckland, bringing the weekly total to ten a week. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:48:54 +0000 Read more Air Arabia expands Jordan network with new service to Amman City Airport Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, today announced the launch of its new non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and Amman City Airport (ADJ), starting 15 November 2026. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:47:27 +0000 Read more BRUSSELS AND ALL THAT JAZZ Long before jazz became a global language, Belgium gave it one of its most recognisable voices. The saxophone, invented by Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax, went on to define the sound of jazz. And Brussels, where Sax learned his craft, became one of the first European cities to embrace the new music from America. This autumn, Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte hotel steps from the Grand Place, celebrates that heritage with a new season of Mix & Melody. The Friday and Saturday live music series at Bar Magritte brings jazz, swing, blues, boogie and Latin rhythms to the heart of the Belgian capital. October’s programme pays tribute to some of the genre’s defining names, from Ella Fitzgerald and Chet Baker to Erroll Garner, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:37:09 +0000 Read more Dr Dave Chin Tung brings a lifetime of understanding travellers to Breaking Travel News People rarely buy a holiday for the journey alone. They are buying time together, a change of scene, a reunion or an experience they have imagined for years. Understanding what sits behind that decision has been central to Dr Dave Andrew Chin Tung’s working life. Now joining Breaking Travel News as Special Correspondent, the Jamaican travel entrepreneur brings a perspective shaped by decades of dealing with the expectations, ambitions and occasional disappointments that make tourism such a profoundly human business. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:22:06 +0000 Read more Trip.com’s Edison Chen: the event is becoming the destination A concert ticket can now come before the flight. A sporting fixture can decide the city. For a growing part of the travel market, the question is no longer simply where to go, but what is worth travelling for. That shift is changing the business of selling holidays, and the organisations a travel platform needs to work with. Speaking to Breaking Travel News at the WTTC Global Summit 2026 in Malta, Edison Chen, Vice President, Global Destination Marketing at Trip.com Group, describes an industry having to rethink both how it attracts travellers and what it offers them once they arrive. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:19:33 +0000 Read more The World’s Top Destinations for Golden Hour New research from premium travel brand Kuoni reveals the world’s best golden hour spots. Working with Jim Dale, Founder and Senior Meteorologist at British Weather Services, Kuoni’s research identifies the scientific metrics that make up the perfect golden hour and assesses 165 global destinations on six factors (cloud cover, light pollution, artificial brightness, rainfall, wind speed and average sunset duration), combining them into a weighted index to rank the world’s top spots. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:14:17 +0000 Read more ICAO Joins Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply (the Alliance). The Alliance brings together more than 80 CORSIA stakeholders to address bottlenecks that limit the availability of Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs). Its work focuses on practical implementation support, including facilitating the processes needed to authorize emissions units for use under CORSIA while avoiding double counting. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:11:36 +0000 Read more Carnival Corporation supports young tourism leaders at SOTIC 2026 Carnival Corporation the world’s largest cruise company, strengthened its support of Caribbean tourism and young people as the lead sponsor of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Regional Tourism Youth Congress. The company also provided the first-place prize for Amarni Webster, 15, of Anguilla, who was named the 2026 Youth Congress winner. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:09:12 +0000 Read more Anguilla named Caribbean’s leading culinary & luxury island destination at 2026 World Travel Awards Anguilla has captured two top Caribbean honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards, winning the titles of Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:01:17 +0000 Read more HOTEL CALA TO DEBUT ALONG THE TAMPA RIVERWALK JANUARY 2027 Hotel Cala, an urban resort overlooking the Hillsborough River along Tampa’s iconic Riverwalk, will debut in January 2027, marking a new chapter for one of downtown Tampa’s most storied properties. The 281-room property will bring a new destination for locals and travelers to dine, gather, stay and experience the city. Following an extensive transformation by internationally renowned design firm Rockwell Group, Hotel Cala draws architectural and aesthetic inspiration from Tampa’s waterfront setting, tropical character and multicultural heritage, including its Italian and Cuban roots. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:55:47 +0000 Read more Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Reveals 1206, The Hidden Room Completing Its Culinary Collection Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab unveils 1206, a contemporary dining destination opening on 30 October, and the final venue to be revealed as part of the resort’s opening story. Named after the property’s once-hidden room on level four, 1206 offers an ingredient-led dining experience framed by uninterrupted horizon views stretching from Jumeirah Burj Al Arab to Burj Khalifa. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:26:50 +0000 Read more COPACABANA PALACE, A BELMOND HOTEL, RIO DE JANEIRO INTRODUCES LATIN AMERICA’S FIRST DIOR SPA On 3rd November 2026, as part of the grand reopening of its iconic Pool Wing, Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro introduces a landmark five-storey Wellness Club. This exceptional collection of wellbeing experiences includes Latin America’s first Dior Spa, in addition to a state-of-the-art fitness centre; a Pilates and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu studio; a dedicated recovery floor; and a nourishing juice and nutrition bar. Rising above the hotel’s famed pool, the new destination pairs the palatial glamour that has defined Copacabana Palace for over a century, with a considered, contemporary approach, reinforcing Rio’s standing as a global capital of body care. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:18:12 +0000 Read more Radisson Hotel Group accelerates ambition for 100 Verified Net Zero hotels by 2030 The latest expansion brings the Group’s Verified Net Zero portfolio to nine hotels across the Nordics and UK, demonstrating how the program is moving from its initial pilot towards application across larger, complex meetings and events properties. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:12:33 +0000 Read more Holland America Line Expands to 12 Ships with Addition of Arcadia Holland America Line announced today that it will expand its fleet to 12 ships with the addition of the Vista Class vessel Arcadia in 2029. P&O Cruises will transfer the ship to Holland America Line, strengthening the premium cruise line’s capacity, supporting continued demand growth and providing another platform for the ongoing Holland America Evolution transformation program. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:03:40 +0000 Read more Windstar Cruises Unveils 2027 James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings Some journeys are remembered for the places they visit. Others are remembered for what was served at the table. As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation®, Windstar Cruises promises both. The world’s leading small ship line has unveiled its 2027 lineup of James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings, featuring five culinary icons hosting voyages across three continents. Each sailing pairs a chef with a destination that has left a lasting mark on their cuisine, giving guests the chance to experience that connection firsthand. at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:01:26 +0000 Read more Below Saint Lucia: New Underwater Sculpture Park to Open This Winter This winter, a new underwater dive park opens in Saint Lucia. Below Saint Lucia, at Anse La Verdure on the island’s southwest coast, will bring together art, culture, history and marine conservation through a collection of sculptures inspired by Saint Lucia’s people, heritage and national identity. at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:17:04 +0000 Read more

Montenegro confirmed to host ABTA’s Convention 2027

The National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro is delighted to announce that Montenegro has been selected to host ABTA’s Travel Convention in 2027, welcoming leaders from across the UK travel industry to one of Europe’s most exciting emerging destinations.
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Concord Hospitality Expands North Carolina Footprint with Management of Poteat Hotels Portfolio

Concord Hospitality, a leading hotel development and management company, announced today that it has assumed management of Poteat Hotels’ seven-property portfolio across North Carolina, further expanding Concord’s presence in its home state and strengthening its growing footprint across the Southeast. The portfolio includes seven hotels totaling 711 rooms in New Bern, Greenville, Wilmington, Boone and High Point. The properties, which will transition to Concord management throughout October, include a mix of full-service and select-service hotels operating under leading global brands.
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FLÆ Robotics raises over €1 million in seed funding to develop and expand its AI hospitality agent

FLÆ Robotics, the Czech technology company behind BE-A, an AI hospitality agent, has raised over €1 million in seed funding from Purple Ventures and Garage Angels. BE-A is already used by more than 60 hotels across the United Kingdom, Germany and the Czech Republic. The company will use the investment to accelerate product development, deepen integrations with hotel systems, grow its team and expand internationally. FLÆ Robotics is strengthening its presence in Germany, expanding into Austria and building on its launch in the United Kingdom. It is also preparing to enter the U.S. hotel market.
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ACCOR’S FEEL-GOOD HOTEL BRAND GREET MAKES ITS UK DEBUT

greet, Accor’s great-value, feel-good economy brand, announces the opening of greet London Harlow, becoming the brand’s first hotel in the UK. Converted from an existing hotel, the 119-room property brings the brand’s focus on comfort, personality and great value to Harlow, Essex. Located in Harlow Sculpture Town, the hotel is approximately a 20-minute drive to London Stansted Airport and offers direct rail access to London Liverpool Street.
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Ecommpay adds Klarna, giving consumers a more flexible way to pay

Ecommpay, the inclusive global payments platform, has added Klarna, the everyday finance network, to its payment choices, giving merchants a simple way to offer millions of shoppers greater choice, transparency and control at checkout.
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Martinique Joins Villas of Distinction’s Luxury Villa Portfolio

Martinique has joined the luxury villa portfolio of Villas of Distinction, offering travelers a curated collection of private villas and personalized concierge services on the island. The addition places Martinique alongside other destinations in Villas of Distinction’s portfolio and introduces the island to travelers seeking privacy, space and highly personalized stays. The collection currently includes 21 villas across eight locations in Martinique, including Le François, Le Vauclin, Le Robert, Grande Anse d’Arlet and Plage du Diamant. Villa options range from intimate retreats to larger properties designed for families and groups, with features including private pools, outdoor living spaces and ocean views.
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Wyndham’s Ramada Encore Surpasses 1,000 Operational Keys in India

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its midscale presence across Uttar Pradesh and Kerala as domestic travel continues to expand beyond India’s traditional gateway cities. Through Ramada Encore by Wyndham and its franchise relationships with local owners, the company is responding to growing demand for internationally branded accommodation across spiritual travel circuits and regional business and leisure hubs.
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LXR Hotels & Resorts Debuts in India with The Den Bengaluru

LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties, has made its highly anticipated debut in India with the opening of The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels & Resorts, bringing the brand’s distinctive approach to personal discovery, immersive experiences and locally rooted hospitality to the vibrant neighbourhood of Whitefield.
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RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX LAUNCHES MYIMPACT

Relais & Châteaux, the global association of 580 independent hotels and restaurants, has launched MyImpact, a digital platform designed to help its members turn sustainability commitments into measurable action. Starting with carbon footprint assessment, MyImpact combines a shared global methodology with property-specific analysis and tailored recommendations. The tool empowers independent hotels and restaurants to measure their carbon footprint, identify priorities, and turn insights into action adapted to local contexts across the Association’s 65 markets. The platform is already gaining significant traction: 39% of Relais & Châteaux members completed their carbon footprint assessment within the first year of its rollout.
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Michel Roux returns to Cunard’s Queen Anne with exclusive Le Gavroche at Sea residencies for 27 & 28

British luxury cruise line Cunard has announced the return of its popular Culinar Residencies with Michel Roux for 2027 and 2028, with five exclusive sailings confirmed on board Queen Anne. With Le Gavroche’s doors now closed on land, Cunard’s Queen Anne is the only place in the world where guests can savour the restaurant’s renowned cuisine. The residencies combine exceptional dining with Cunard’s renowned enrichment programme, offering guests the chance to enjoy dishes inspired by one of the world’s most iconic restaurants while spending time with the two-Michelin star chef.
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CRUISE PLUS AND INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS HOST THEIR FIRST-EVER JOINT SHOWCASE EVENT

Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys, the specialist brands of Gold Medal Travel Group joined forces for their first-ever Cruise Plus & Incredible Journeys Showcase at Lancaster House in Leyland. The event gave over 40 travel agents access to 25 industry-leading suppliers across the cruise and touring sectors over two days, via speed-dating-style sessions designed to build product knowledge and support their sales. Both days each featured a panel session bringing together voices from across the travel trade, including a cruise panel was chaired by Andy Harmer, Managing Director of CLIA UK & Ireland.
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oneworld Unlocks Enhanced Multi-carrier Digital Check-in Experience Across its Global Network

oneworld ® is taking the next step toward simplifying the online travel experience across its global network for customers travelling on multi-carrier journeys. Now available on all carriers across the alliance, the technology offers a simplified check-in process in which customers can scan their passport, receive boarding passes, and save their boarding pass directly to their digital wallet. This enhancement will apply to flights operated by oneworld carriers in their itinerary, irrespective of the first operating carrier.
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ONYX Hospitality Group Marks 60 Years with Curated Partnerships

Strategic collaborations with partners including ChaTraMue, Benzilla and Grab bring together Thai heritage, contemporary creativity and seamless travel experiences. BANGKOK, THAILAND – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia-Pacific specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, is bringing its 60th anniversary campaign, “More of What You Love,” to life through a series of collaborations designed to create new experiences for today’s travellers.
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Elevating In-Flight Wellness for Families: Super Chill teams up with Virgin Atlantic

New partnership sees Super Chill’s emotional wellbeing content introduced across Virgin Atlantic’s fleet, giving families simple tools to help children feel calmer and more confident while travelling. Children’s wellbeing platform Super Chill has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to introduce a new collection of emotional wellbeing content to its inflight entertainment offering. Available onboard since 1 September 2026, Super Chill content is now featured across Virgin Atlantic’s entire fleet, giving families access to simple, engaging exercises designed to help children understand and manage their emotions while travelling.
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Kempinski Augustine Hotel, Prague to Open in Early 2027

Kempinski Hotels today announces that Augustine Hotel, Prague will open in early 2027, marking a new chapter for one of the Czech capital’s most distinctive historic properties and the latest expression of Kempinski’s evolving approach to luxury hospitality. Set within the 13th-century Augustinian Monastery of St. Thomas in Prague’s historic Malá Strana district, the hotel occupies seven historic buildings shaped by more than 800 years of history.
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Microsoft Renews Ireckonu’s Trusted AI and Data Solutions Partner Status

Ireckonu, the leading Hospitality Customer Data Platform (CDP), has received Microsoft’s Solutions Partner designations in Data & AI and Digital & App Innovation. The recognition, for Microsoft’s 2027 partner year, confirms that Ireckonu continues to meet the highest standards for verified technical expertise, proven customer success and consistent performance on Microsoft Azure, the cloud foundation behind its guest data and AI capabilities.
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Travog and Mastercard Digitize Business Travel Spending with New Travel and Expense Card

Travog has entered into a collaboration with Mastercard to launch the Travog travel and expense card, a payment solution built for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking greater control over business travel spend. The card will be integrated with Travog’s travel and expense management platform, helping companies manage bookings, payments, approvals and reporting in one place.
at Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:42:36 +0000

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The little-known Finnair tricks for a more affordable winter getaway

From flying to Lapland for no additional Avios, to using them to pay for ski passes once there, IAG Loyalty - the organisation behind global reward currency Avios – and Finnair, have revealed some of the lesser-known ways UK travellers can make their Avios go further with the national carrier of Finland.
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World Aviation Festival 2026: Day 1 highlights

Day 1 of the World Aviation Festival 2026 opened today in Lisbon, with airlines, airports and technology companies sharing how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are being used to speed up aircraft turnarounds, improve ground operations and make journeys easier for passengers. Exhibitors also released new industry research and announced airline partnerships at and ahead of the festival. The festival brings together more than 4,500 attendees and 600 speakers over three days at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), from Oct. 13 to Oct. 15. New for 2026 are a dedicated Airport & Airline Collaboration Track and the Ancillary Arena, a pitch competition for new ancillary revenue ideas.
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IATA and World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to Collaborate on Sustainable Hotel Procurement

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) have agreed to strengthen alignment on sustainability between the airline and hospitality sectors. The agreement, signed at the World Sustainability Symposium, will have an initial focus on the procurement of hotel services by airlines. Airlines and hotels face many similar environmental, social, and governance challenges. These include responsible procurement, environmental management, social responsibility, supply chain performance, and increasingly complex sustainability measurement and reporting expectations.
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Corporate Demand Could Support Up to 1.9 Million Tonnes of SAF by 2030

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airbus and Accenture released a SAF Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAc) Market study which estimates that corporate purchases could support between 1.0 million and 1.9 million tonnes of SAF by 2030, up from an estimated 323,000 tonnes in 2024. This is a strong demand signal for more SAF production, provided factors limiting corporate participation, such as unclear accounting rules, high prices, and purchasing complexity, are addressed.
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Brazil Increases Blue Flag Beach Certifications by 25%, Cementing Its Leadership in South America

Brazil has achieved its best-ever result in the Blue Flag programme, one of the world’s most respected sustainability certifications: 75 beaches and marinas have been certified for the 2026/2027 season, a 25% increase from the 60 locations recognised in the previous edition. The achievement reinforces Brazil’s leadership in South America and its second-place position across the Americas. For travellers dreaming of idyllic beaches, the expanded network offers more destinations where enjoying nature goes hand in hand with protecting it.
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Introducing Air Canada Embarq, a New Self-Serve Business Travel Platform

Air Canada have announced the launch of Air Canada Embarq, a new self-serve travel management platform designed specifically to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises and non-profit organizations take control of their business travel needs. Part of Air Canada for Business, Air Canada Embarq brings travel management, tracking and rewards together in one centralized platform, giving Canadian businesses a simpler way to manage travel, optimize budgets and support employees on the road. Travellers book directly through aircanada.com, with eligible travel automatically recognized and attributed to their company.
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From Fare Classes to AI Agents: How the Search for Cheap Flights Is Changing

How airline distribution, multi-carrier itineraries and AI assistants are reshaping the way travellers find cheap flights, and what it means for the industry.
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Air New Zealand boosts capacity between Shanghai and Auckland for Chinese New Year

Air New Zealand is adding more than 7,000 seats between Shanghai and Auckland over Chinese New Year, increasing capacity during one of the busiest travel periods for Chinese visitors to New Zealand. From 23 January to 20 February 2027, the airline will operate three additional return services a week between Shanghai and Auckland, bringing the weekly total to ten a week.
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Air Arabia expands Jordan network with new service to Amman City Airport

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, today announced the launch of its new non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and Amman City Airport (ADJ), starting 15 November 2026.
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BRUSSELS AND ALL THAT JAZZ

Long before jazz became a global language, Belgium gave it one of its most recognisable voices. The saxophone, invented by Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax, went on to define the sound of jazz. And Brussels, where Sax learned his craft, became one of the first European cities to embrace the new music from America. This autumn, Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte hotel steps from the Grand Place, celebrates that heritage with a new season of Mix & Melody. The Friday and Saturday live music series at Bar Magritte brings jazz, swing, blues, boogie and Latin rhythms to the heart of the Belgian capital. October’s programme pays tribute to some of the genre’s defining names, from Ella Fitzgerald and Chet Baker to Erroll Garner, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller.
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Dr Dave Chin Tung brings a lifetime of understanding travellers to Breaking Travel News

People rarely buy a holiday for the journey alone. They are buying time together, a change of scene, a reunion or an experience they have imagined for years. Understanding what sits behind that decision has been central to Dr Dave Andrew Chin Tung’s working life. Now joining Breaking Travel News as Special Correspondent, the Jamaican travel entrepreneur brings a perspective shaped by decades of dealing with the expectations, ambitions and occasional disappointments that make tourism such a profoundly human business.
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Trip.com’s Edison Chen: the event is becoming the destination

A concert ticket can now come before the flight. A sporting fixture can decide the city. For a growing part of the travel market, the question is no longer simply where to go, but what is worth travelling for. That shift is changing the business of selling holidays, and the organisations a travel platform needs to work with. Speaking to Breaking Travel News at the WTTC Global Summit 2026 in Malta, Edison Chen, Vice President, Global Destination Marketing at Trip.com Group, describes an industry having to rethink both how it attracts travellers and what it offers them once they arrive.
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The World’s Top Destinations for Golden Hour

New research from premium travel brand Kuoni reveals the world’s best golden hour spots. Working with Jim Dale, Founder and Senior Meteorologist at British Weather Services, Kuoni’s research identifies the scientific metrics that make up the perfect golden hour and assesses 165 global destinations on six factors (cloud cover, light pollution, artificial brightness, rainfall, wind speed and average sunset duration), combining them into a weighted index to rank the world’s top spots.
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ICAO Joins Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply (the Alliance). The Alliance brings together more than 80 CORSIA stakeholders to address bottlenecks that limit the availability of Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs). Its work focuses on practical implementation support, including facilitating the processes needed to authorize emissions units for use under CORSIA while avoiding double counting.
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Carnival Corporation supports young tourism leaders at SOTIC 2026

Carnival Corporation the world’s largest cruise company, strengthened its support of Caribbean tourism and young people as the lead sponsor of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Regional Tourism Youth Congress. The company also provided the first-place prize for Amarni Webster, 15, of Anguilla, who was named the 2026 Youth Congress winner.
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Anguilla named Caribbean’s leading culinary & luxury island destination at 2026 World Travel Awards

Anguilla has captured two top Caribbean honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards, winning the titles of Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination.
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HOTEL CALA TO DEBUT ALONG THE TAMPA RIVERWALK JANUARY 2027

Hotel Cala, an urban resort overlooking the Hillsborough River along Tampa’s iconic Riverwalk, will debut in January 2027, marking a new chapter for one of downtown Tampa’s most storied properties. The 281-room property will bring a new destination for locals and travelers to dine, gather, stay and experience the city. Following an extensive transformation by internationally renowned design firm Rockwell Group, Hotel Cala draws architectural and aesthetic inspiration from Tampa’s waterfront setting, tropical character and multicultural heritage, including its Italian and Cuban roots.
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Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Reveals 1206, The Hidden Room Completing Its Culinary Collection

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab unveils 1206, a contemporary dining destination opening on 30 October, and the final venue to be revealed as part of the resort’s opening story. Named after the property’s once-hidden room on level four, 1206 offers an ingredient-led dining experience framed by uninterrupted horizon views stretching from Jumeirah Burj Al Arab to Burj Khalifa.
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COPACABANA PALACE, A BELMOND HOTEL, RIO DE JANEIRO INTRODUCES LATIN AMERICA’S FIRST DIOR SPA

On 3rd November 2026, as part of the grand reopening of its iconic Pool Wing, Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro introduces a landmark five-storey Wellness Club. This exceptional collection of wellbeing experiences includes Latin America’s first Dior Spa, in addition to a state-of-the-art fitness centre; a Pilates and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu studio; a dedicated recovery floor; and a nourishing juice and nutrition bar. Rising above the hotel’s famed pool, the new destination pairs the palatial glamour that has defined Copacabana Palace for over a century, with a considered, contemporary approach, reinforcing Rio’s standing as a global capital of body care.
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Radisson Hotel Group accelerates ambition for 100 Verified Net Zero hotels by 2030

The latest expansion brings the Group’s Verified Net Zero portfolio to nine hotels across the Nordics and UK, demonstrating how the program is moving from its initial pilot towards application across larger, complex meetings and events properties.
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Holland America Line Expands to 12 Ships with Addition of Arcadia

Holland America Line announced today that it will expand its fleet to 12 ships with the addition of the Vista Class vessel Arcadia in 2029. P&O Cruises will transfer the ship to Holland America Line, strengthening the premium cruise line’s capacity, supporting continued demand growth and providing another platform for the ongoing Holland America Evolution transformation program.
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Windstar Cruises Unveils 2027 James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings

Some journeys are remembered for the places they visit. Others are remembered for what was served at the table. As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation®, Windstar Cruises promises both. The world’s leading small ship line has unveiled its 2027 lineup of James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings, featuring five culinary icons hosting voyages across three continents. Each sailing pairs a chef with a destination that has left a lasting mark on their cuisine, giving guests the chance to experience that connection firsthand.
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Below Saint Lucia: New Underwater Sculpture Park to Open This Winter

This winter, a new underwater dive park opens in Saint Lucia. Below Saint Lucia, at Anse La Verdure on the island’s southwest coast, will bring together art, culture, history and marine conservation through a collection of sculptures inspired by Saint Lucia’s people, heritage and national identity.
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