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The Peninsula proudly presents its Destination Collection, a thoughtfully curated series inspired by the rich cultural heritage, iconic landmarks and distinctive craftsmanship of the destinations The Peninsula calls home. Designed as meaningful mementos of place, the collection invites guests and collectors alike to celebrate the spirit of travel through beautifully crafted keepsakes.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:33:34 +0000
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Air Canada, Virgin Australia and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have been named finalists in the World Aviation Festival’s Battle of the Airline Apps competition, set to take place during WAF 2026 from 13-15 October in Lisbon.
The competition, which spotlights innovation in airline mobile technology, will challenge carriers to showcase how their apps are transforming the passenger journey – from booking and check-in to in-flight engagement and post-travel loyalty.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:26:17 +0000
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American Airlines, in partnership with Currensea, the market-leading payments technology platform for co-branded multibank debit cards, and Mastercard, today announced the launch of the AAdvantage® Platinum Debit Card and AAdvantage® Black Debit Card — the first AAdvantage®-branded debit cards and the first reward-earning debit cards from a oneworld® Alliance airline available to customers in the UK.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:20:20 +0000
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The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) has appointed veteran Bahamian hospitality executive Jackson Alexander Weech as Director General, effective 1 October 2026. Mr Weech brings more than 35 years of tourism leadership experience across The Bahamas, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom to the Ministry’s senior executive team.
Mr Weech is a leading representative of the Bahamian hotel and tourism industry who has worked closely with government, tourism stakeholders and international industry partners on issues including airlift development, workforce development, infrastructure, product improvement and the competitiveness of the destination.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:17:25 +0000
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Corporate meetings are evolving beyond venues and technology, with organisations increasingly seeking events that support sustainability, employee wellbeing and meaningful engagement.
At Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai, the GReaT Green Meetings initiative addresses these priorities through environmentally conscious meeting setups, locally sourced cuisine and responsible operating practices. Tree planting is also offered to help offset the carbon footprint associated with meetings.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:13:46 +0000
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Aer Lingus has installed ultra-fast free Wi-Fi powered by Starlink across its entire narrow body transatlantic fleet. This means customers flying to more than 10 North American destinations can stream movies and TV shows and stay connected with family and friends at 35,000 feet.
While Aer Lingus is synonymous with flights to Ireland, the airline also serves an extensive network of destinations across North America, giving UK customers easy access to major cities in the US, via Dublin.
Customers travelling with Aer Lingus to destinations including Newark, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Nashville, Indianapolis, Hartford Connecticut, Raleigh-Durham, can now enjoy seamless connectivity all throughout their journeys.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:22:44 +0000
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Magipic AI, the AI event experience and lead attraction platform for expos and events, is one of 10 companies selected to demo live on stage at the AI for Events Demo Day at IBTM World in Barcelona on Tuesday 17 November 2026, from 10:30 to 10:50 on the Future Stage. From just one selfie, Magipic AI gives guests a branded AI experience, including video, magazine cover, calendar or comic, in seconds, and captures a verified, segmented lead. At Microsoft for Startups’ stand in Athens earlier this year, the platform generated 300 qualified leads in 12 hours, with 98% lead form completion on the booth iPad.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:20:21 +0000
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Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, is building on its regional growth momentum at FHS World 2026, following a year of new openings, market expansion and continued investment across its portfolio.
With 40 properties and 8,334 keys currently under development, alongside 78 operating properties, Rotana continues to advance its growth plans across key markets, building on more than three decades of operating experience in the region.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:53:01 +0000
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Student accommodation and senior living concepts are key to shaping the GCC’s real estate sector over the next decade, according to leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
These and other concepts like serviced living, co-living, private clubs, shared ownership and other professionally managed residential developments represent some of the region’s biggest future investment opportunities, as traditional lines between where people live, stay, work and socialise are becoming increasingly difficult to define, the company said.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:52:52 +0000
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In a world where true luxury is measured by the moments that linger, THE OZEN COLLECTION has once again proven its mastery. The brand claimed top honours at the 33rd World Travel Awards, cementing its position as a global leader in luxury hospitality. From the turquoise waters of the Maldives to the world stage, its commitment to refined elegance, personalised service, and sustainable innovation was celebrated by industry peers and discerning travellers alike.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:47:26 +0000
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Senior sustainability and operations leaders from some of the Gulf’s most influential hospitality brands, including Rotana, TAIBA, and FIVE Hotels & Resorts, came together at an exclusive industry forum hosted by Ecostars in Dubai to examine the future of sustainability and ESG performance in the Gulf hospitality
The closed-door roundtable highlighted a growing consensus across the sector: in one of the world’s fastest-growing hotel markets, sustainability is becoming a strategic business priority, and meaningful progress will depend on data, technology, and shared learning.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:40:08 +0000
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Amadeus is preparing to introduce its new “Amadeus Max for Travel Sellers” across the Gulf region as part of its continued commitment to advancing intelligent travel technology and empowering travel sellers with faster, smarter, and more efficient workflows.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:25:35 +0000
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This fall, The Plaza, A Fairmont Hotel, and the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton invite guests to take their shot at a New York getaway with “Talk Less, Sleep More,” a new overnight package combining the hospitality of the city’s most storied address with the revolutionary energy of the show.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:17:26 +0000
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Brand USA is highlighting the milestone anniversaries, major openings and headline-making events giving international travelers new reasons to explore destinations across the country in 2027. Baltimore celebrates the 200th anniversary of the U.S. railroad, San Jose marks 250 years since its founding, and Bristol, Virginia, commemorates 100 years since the recordings known as the “Big Bang of Country Music.” Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp debuts as the nation’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, while Washington, D.C. hosts the NFL Draft and Wrigley Field welcomes its first MLB All-Star Game since 1990.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:15:40 +0000
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Exploring the Yukon by road will become even easier in 2027, with Cruise Canada announcing the opening of its sixth Canadian depot in Whitehorse in the Yukon territory. The new location is set to welcome departures from early May 2027, giving travellers a new way to experience the Yukon’s spectacular landscapes and vast wilderness by motorhome.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:06:55 +0000
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Marriott International, Inc. announced today the company reached the 300-property mark in Mexico, accounting for more than 44,000 rooms across 25 global brands in the country. The milestone reflects sustained investment and travel demand across the country’s Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, historic urban capitals, and rapidly developing industrial corridors.
This momentum is supported by the company’s robust development pipeline in Mexico of 76 hotels representing more than 12,000 rooms, as of the second quarter of 2026. Conversions are playing an increasingly important role in the company’s expansion in the country, accounting for 35% of the signed pipeline. The company expects to open more than 10 additional hotels in Mexico before the end of 2026.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:01:22 +0000
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Championing the next generation of hospitality professionals, RMAL Hospitality PJSC has announced the launch of Ruwad Addiyafah, a fully sponsored, 12-month, full-time employment programme created exclusively for young UAE nationals looking to build a future in F&B and hospitality. The first initiative introduced under RMAL Hospitality’s new Board of Directors, the programme will give participants the practical experience, commercial understanding, and mentorship needed to progress towards F&B entrepreneurship, operational leadership, and long-term careers in the private hospitality sector.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:59:40 +0000
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Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers who demand more, today announced its new affiliation with Preferred Hotels & Resorts as the latest addition to the brand’s Alliance Partner Program. This partnership solidifies Cloudbeds’ position as a recommended provider of unified hotel management technology for Preferred Hotels & Resorts member properties across the globe.
Through this partnership, Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ member hotels will be able to adopt Cloudbeds’ intelligent platform to help turn technology into a driver of profitable growth. Built on a unified data model, the Cloudbeds platform brings operations, distribution, guest experience, and revenue marketing together, giving teams a shared, real-time understanding of their business and the ability to act on it.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:55:12 +0000
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Breaking Travel News will join the leaders shaping the future of global tourism in Valletta this October after being named as a media partner of the 26th World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit.
The landmark gathering will take place from 7 to 9 October 2026 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, bringing together more than 200 chief executives and senior decision-makers from across the international travel and tourism industry.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:50:05 +0000
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FHS World 2026 opened in Dubai with around 1,000 hospitality investment professionals from 50 countries gathering at a pivotal moment for the global travel industry. Travel and tourism is forecast to contribute $12 trillion to the world economy in 2026 and support 176 million jobs, according to figures highlighted during the opening of the summit. But the message emerging from the first day of FHS World was about far more than the scale of the industry’s recovery.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:47:19 +0000
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Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and CITYVIEW Developments, a Dubai-based developer specialising in premium and luxury residential projects, today announced the signing of Pullman Residences & Offices Dubai Meydan at the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, further expanding their partnership in Dubai.
Scheduled to open in 2029, the mixed-use development will bring together 282 Pullman branded residences and branded offices within one destination. The project marks a significant milestone for Accor, introducing its first-ever branded offices for sale globally and extending the Pullman brand into a new commercial real estate segment.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:39:39 +0000
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Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and KRD Holding, a premier regional investment and development conglomerate, have announced the signing of Mövenpick Erbil Gomaspan Resort, a new-build resort scheduled to open in 2030. Set on the banks of Gomaspan Lake in the Erbil Governorate, the 150-key development will mark Mövenpick’s first property in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and its second in the country.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:36:01 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is bringing its conversion brand, Garner Hotels, to the Middle East through the signing of two hotels in the UAE with Nooa Holdings. Expected to open in 2026, Garner Hotel Dubai Al Jaddaf and Garner Hotel Ras Al Khaimah Downtown will add a combined 285 keys to IHG’s portfolio in the country. The milestone marks the regional debut of IHG’s fastest-scaling global brand and supports IHG’s continued growth in the UAE.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:32:42 +0000
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Radisson Hotel Group is highlighting a strong 12 months of development activity across the Middle East, and Northeast Africa marked by new signing, openings, strategic conversions, and continued expansion across the region. The momentum reflects sustained owner confidence in the Group’s brands and operating platforms, as well as demand for hospitality products that respond to the region’s expanding business, leisure, religious tourism, and residential markets.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:30:35 +0000
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For conservationists working around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, protecting mountain gorillas has stopped being just about what happens inside the forest. Increasingly, the fight to safeguard the species is plying out on community land just outside the park boundary one seedling at a time.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:54:16 +0000
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The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort announces its most anticipated festive season yet, commemorating a decade of unparalleled luxury with a distinct celebration themed “Chapter X: Celebrating 10 Years Through the Island’s Story.” From December 20, 2026 through January 7, 2027, the private island resort will celebrate the story of Vommuli Island, Maldivian heritage, and the timeless traditions that define the St. Regis experience.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:37:47 +0000
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As Dubai wakes up this morning, FHS World opens its doors at Madinat Jumeirah at a fascinating moment for global hospitality, and perhaps the most revealing thing about the thousands of investors, owners, operators, developers and government leaders gathering here is that, after one of the more challenging years the industry has faced since the pandemic, nobody appears to have lost their appetite for what comes next.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:17:34 +0000
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Online cruise specialist cruise.co.uk has added to its 2027 ‘Cruise & Rail Collection’.
The exclusive packages combine rail journeys, tours, and ocean and river cruising.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:44:07 +0000
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Meyyafushi will celebrate its first anniversary from 1 to 3 November 2026 with a three-day programme of wellness, gastronomy, entertainment, culture and meaningful island experiences.
The anniversary marks an important milestone for the five-star Premium All-Inclusive resort, which has spent its first year welcoming guests to experience its distinctive combination of contemporary luxury, immersive dining, recreation and connection.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:35:03 +0000
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Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the destination marketing organisation for Palm Beach County, announced that The Palm Beaches welcomed a record-breaking 6.09 million visitors during the first half of 2026, a 6.4% increase over the same time period last year.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:58:40 +0000
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Brahman Hills has appointed Anja Bosken as its new General Manager.
Bosken, who brings more than four decades of experience with her, joins at a critical point in the Brahman Hills story, as the property continues to shape its vision as a Sanctuary of Serenity, Wellness and Excellence, with the 22-hectare Serenity Garden forming a defining part of its next chapter.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:58:20 +0000
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Travellers heading abroad this autumn could benefit from airport parking that is cheaper than a year ago, according to new analysis from independent airport parking specialist Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com).
Analysis of around 1 million customer bookings has revealed that average daily airport parking rates actually paid in 2026 have been lower than 2025 for five consecutive months between April – August 2026. Prices fell by as much as 5.6% during the peak summer travel period, delivering welcome savings for holidaymakers planning autumn and winter getaways.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:52:44 +0000
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Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is celebrating continued Michelin recognition across its international portfolio, spanning distinctive hotel stays and dining experiences across multiple brands and markets.
Leading the latest honours is Dusit Thani Bangkok, Dusit’s reimagined flagship hotel opposite Lumpini Park in the heart of the Thai capital, which has been elevated from One to Two Michelin Keys – denoting an exceptional stay – in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 global hotel selection.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:46:05 +0000
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The Hari Hong Kong has today officially joined Vignette Collection, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ distinguished collection of independent luxury properties, marking a new chapter for the acclaimed 210-hotel in the heart of Wan Chai.
The move connects the hotel with IHG’s global distribution network and IHG One Rewards loyalty programme.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:40:58 +0000
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Virgin Limited Edition, the award-winning collection of unique retreats part of the hospitality brand Virgin Hotels Collection, is delighted to announce an exclusive collaboration between The Lodge, its private luxury chalet in the heart of Verbier, and Cabane Tortin, an independently run high-alpine retreat perched at 3,000 metres on the edge of the Tortin Glacier. Together, the two properties are offering a single, uninterrupted journey for exclusive private groups, where bespoke high-alpine living meets the warmth and conviviality of an Alpine village retreat.
Embodying the rising travel trends of ‘silent luxury’ and ‘the luxury of silence’, the combined experience is available for private parties of eight to 10 guests throughout April 2027, with additional dates on request across the rest of the winter season, subject to availability.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:33:14 +0000
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The UAE will redraw its tourism map on 30 September when Etihad Rail launches passenger services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, putting the country’s two biggest visitor destinations just 64 minutes apart by train and, for the first time, offering a genuine alternative to the road that has defined travel between them for decades.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:29:05 +0000
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Air Canada is inviting European travellers to start planning their winter escapes with its expanded Winter 2026-27 schedule, offering more seamless connections to Latin America than ever before.
With the addition of new services to destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City and Costa Rica this winter, Air Canada is making it easier for European travellers to discover destinations than ever. Whether exploring ancient ruins, vibrant cities, or tropical coastlines, passengers can enjoy convenient connections and a smoother journey to the heart of Latin America.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:28:49 +0000
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Countries across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are set to deliver nearly 126,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, boosting existing supply by 25% and taking total room inventory to 616,000, according to new insight from leading real estate advisory and hospitality property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:27:51 +0000
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Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has officially taken over operation of the landmark hotel Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan.
The transition, effective since 1 July 2026, solidifies a rapidly growing partnership. The Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan joins Aleph Hospitality’s existing managed portfolio which includes the Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek and Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences located in Jewel of the Creek, Dubai. The agreement is indicative of Aleph Hospitality’s management strategy to identify and leverage synergies across all three properties to unlock major operational efficiencies and drive commercial success for the owner.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:25:11 +0000
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Thailand’s Prime Minister, His Excellency Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul met with Dave Geer, Chief Commercial Officer of Virgin Atlantic in London, just weeks before the airline launches its first-ever direct non-stop service to Phuket marking an important new chapter in air connectivity between the UK and Thailand.
The meeting took place during the Prime Minister’s visit to London following his attendance at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, as part of a programme of meetings with key UK trade, investment, industry and tourism partners.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:48:26 +0000
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