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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced a landmark portfolio deal growing with long-term partner, GCP Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Gaw Capital Group.
The milestone portfolio deal, totalling 1,063 rooms, includes 14 hotels in Kyoto, comprising 12 Garner hotels, one Holiday Inn Express and one unbranded hotel. All these hotels will be converted, with phased openings after renovations and rebranding to embed the Garner and Holiday Inn Express hallmarks, across the next 12 months.
at Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:07:49 +0000
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Holiday Inn Express by IHG in Australia has launched the world’s first Breakfast Pillow for a limited time, inviting travellers to drift off to the soothing sounds of a free hot breakfast through four brekkie-inspired sleep tracks. Designed to help guests rest better, wake easier and start the day ready for whatever’s next, the custom-designed and built pillow features hidden speakers that transform comforting breakfast sounds into a unique sleep experience.
at Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:03:56 +0000
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Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has appointed Andrew Shaw as Chief Development Officer, strengthening its executive leadership team as the company enters its next phase of global growth and portfolio expansion.
at Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:02:28 +0000
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Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is pleased to announce the arrival of renowned singer-songwriter Silence Wang’s wax figure for a special six-month exhibition in its Glamour zone. The exhibition coincides with the Hong Kong stop of Silence Wang’s highly anticipated Age of Romance World Tour, offering fans an additional opportunity to celebrate the artist’s visit to the city.
at Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:58:12 +0000
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Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s flag carrier, joined the Miami Marlins and the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism to celebrate Dominican Heritage Day at loanDepot park, a special event dedicated to honoring the culture, music, traditions and pride of the Dominican community in South Florida.
at Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:56:08 +0000
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Home to 77 distinct neighbourhoods, Chicago offers endless opportunities to venture beyond the city’s best-known sights and discover the communities that give it its unique character. From local cuisine, live music and independent businesses to vibrant Mexican traditions, rich African American heritage and LGBTQ+ culture, each neighbourhood reveals a different side of the city. Choose Chicago has hand-picked the below neighbourhoods to inspire visitors to explore further and experience Chicago through the people, places and cultures that call the city home.
at Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:54:55 +0000
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High above Ploenchit Road, beneath a canopy of 600 illuminated magpies inspired by the Chinese love story of the Weaver Girl and the Cowherd, Nan Bei at Rosewood Bangkok introduces Friday Night Table, a new bi-weekly dining experience celebrating Chinese cuisine and bringing friends and family together at the start of the weekend.
at Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:49:04 +0000
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Virgin Voyages has launched a limited-time Caribbean Kicker, giving Sailors (guests) up to $400 per cabin in onboard credit.
Available on new bookings made from August 20 to August 26, 2026, the onboard credit offer can be combined with Virgin Voyages’ current promotion, which includes 70% off the second Sailor and a free balcony upgrade, meaning a Sea Terrace cabin can be booked for the price of a Sea View. The promotion applies to select Caribbean voyages sailing between August 2026 and April 2027, across all four Virgin Voyages Lady Ships.
at Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:47:33 +0000
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September is a wonderful time to visit Corsica, when the island is quieter, the days remain long and sunny, and the sea is still beautifully warm. Often described as the island’s ‘golden month’, September is perfect for enjoying Corsica’s fine sandy beaches, clear blue skies and turquoise waters away from the summer crowds. And for those looking to make the most of the final weeks of summer, late August offers the same appeal, making this an ideal time for a last-minute Corsican escape.
at Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:45:19 +0000
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Caribbean all-inclusive resort brand, Beaches Resorts is expanding the lineup for ‘Fall Fam Jam’ 2026, its annual celebration of family travel running from September through to October.
The festivities will kick off on 1st September with all-new Sesame Street experiences and activities on resort, designed for every generation. From 16th – 21st September, viral toddler techno sensation, Lenny Pearce will bring a series of special performances to Beaches Turks and Caicos. Between 1st and 5th October, global music phenomenon KIDZ BOP will join the celebration with live performances and family-friendly entertainment at both Beaches Resorts in Turks and Caicos and Negril, Jamaica.
at Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:42:38 +0000
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To celebrate 25 years of Anantara, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort invites guests to discover a quieter, more meaningful side of the island with the Island Blessings Experience, a cultural journey through Koh Samui’s Buddhist heritage.
at Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:39:23 +0000
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Nestled within the lush tropical forest of Ubud, The Kayon Resort proudly introduces two new accommodation categories, 4 units of Premier Pool Villa and 2 units of Royal Jacuzzi Pool Villa, expanding its collection of private retreats designed for couples and discerning travelers seeking privacy, romance, and a deeper connection with nature.
at Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:21:02 +0000
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Vicuna Air have announced the launch of Vicuna Waypoints, a new service connecting travellers and their pets between cities across Europe and Vicuna’s transatlantic gateways, including its New York–Brussels route. Named after the points used in aviation to guide a journey, Waypoints takes the idea beyond the aircraft, connecting clients between their front door and their Vicuna flight by pet-friendly transport and hotel stays.
at Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:19:46 +0000
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United and CAE today celebrated the first phase of expansion at the world’s largest pilot training facility, adding 40 new CAE training devices (a combination of full-motion and fixed simulators) since 2022.
United’s Flight Training Center in Denver now has eight total buildings, nearly 700,000 square feet of training space, the equivalent of 12 football fields, and a total of 86 CAE training devices: 52 state-of-the-art full-motion flight simulators and 34 fixed training devices.
at Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:17:01 +0000
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Four Seasons Yachts have announced The Lanserhof Reset, designed to enhance the transatlantic experience aboard Four Seasons I. Developed in collaboration with the longevity experts at Lanserhof, the program offers personalized consultations, restorative treatments, and expert-led wellness experiences throughout the journey.
at Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:14:52 +0000
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This winter season, Sundance Mountain Resort will reveal over 100 acres of new terrain, marked by Electric Horseman, a brand-new high-speed quad lift and Storyteller, a 1.7 mile groomed ridge run. This expansion concludes the resort’s first phase of its back mountain expansion, bringing the total acreage to 605 acres of pristine skiing and snowboarding, while looking ahead to additional expert terrain growth across future seasons.
at Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:22:49 +0000
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Happitat, the World’s First Happiness Destination and a landmark of happiness on Bangna Km. 7 by CP Axtra Public Company Limited (CP Axtra), officially opens its doors to welcome everyone into a world of happiness. THE GRAND CELEBRATION OF HAPPITAT “THE MAGICAL DESTINATION OF HAPPINESS” features a full day of activities and experiences, before reaching the grand climax with “The Sky Canvas of Happiness,” transforming the forest and sky with more than 2,222 drones, music and performances.
at Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:19:33 +0000
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Visit Atlantic City has funded a new video spotlighting civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer’s powerful connection to the city. Part of the Fannie Lou Hamer Digital Driving Tour, the video will mirror the initiatives objective of using heritage tourism to invite visitors to experience Atlantic City through a deep cultural and historical lens. The video will be released on Friday, Aug. 21.
at Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:17:21 +0000
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Bilt, the membership that connects where you live with the places you love, today announced a new partnership with Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, further expanding luxury mobility options in the Bilt ecosystem. Starting today, Bilt Members can book across Blacklane’s global network through the Bilt Concierge or Bilt Travel Portal, earning or using Bilt Points on each journey, and unlocking an annual credit based on their elite status
at Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:15:42 +0000
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TUI is inviting independent travel agents from across the UK to apply for an exclusive seven-night Orlando educational trip as part of its ongoing TUI Wanderlust programme.
In partnership with Universal Orlando Resort and Visit Orlando, the latest TUI Wanderlust experience will see 12 agents travel to Orlando, Florida on 16 October 2026, flying direct from Manchester on TUI’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The educational trip has been designed to give agents first-hand experience of one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, helping them build their knowledge and confidence when selling Orlando holidays to customers.
at Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:13:54 +0000
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DMC Quote, the travel technology brand of Singapore headquartered Travel DMC Group, has launched a booking and ticketing system for attraction, tour and activity operators. The platform enables operators to enter their products once and sell through their own booking page, at their physical counter or gate, and through the DMC Quote travel agent network.
at Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:11:12 +0000
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Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands and highly awarded travel program, is making it even easier for pet parents to travel with their four-legged companions in Thailand. All across the kingdom, purr-fect stays await with pet-friendly packages and exclusive amenities that will treat dogs and cats like VIPs.
at Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:06:57 +0000
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Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has departed on its Grand South Pacific Expedition 2026 – a 77-day voyage from Fremantle (Perth), Western Australia, to Valparaiso, Chile, aboard Silver Cloud. The voyage calls at 57 destinations in 11 countries, tracing Australia’s Kimberley coast before continuing through the South Pacific toward Easter Island and South America, arriving in Valparaiso on November 4, 2026. The departure also marks the conclusion of another season of Kimberley expeditions for Silversea, capping months of wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and Zodiac exploration along Australia’s remote northwest coast.
at Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:29:06 +0000
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The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter, in collaboration with Nepal Airlines and nine private-sector travel trade companies, made an impressive presence and promoted tourism at one of Asia Pacific’s leading international business-to-business travel trade events — PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2026, held from August 18 to 20 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
at Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:24:15 +0000
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Ahead of the August Bank Holiday, easyJet and easyJet holidays have revealed the best-value Bank Holiday escapes from more UK regional airports than any other package holiday provider, offering spontaneous travellers a high-value city break without touching their annual leave.
easyJet is operating over 800k seats from the UK over the Bank Holiday weekend, 6% more than last year, and offering 56 more destinations, including new routes to Preveza, Reus, and Ljubljana.
at Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:20:09 +0000
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Booking the trip of a lifetime should be exciting, not stressful. But even the most organised traveller can’t always predict what’s around the corner. G Adventures has travellers’ backs when plans change, with the launch of their new Stay Flexy Adventure Plans.
at Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:18:07 +0000
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CV Villas, a leading premium villa holiday specialist with over 50 years of expertise in curating exceptional holiday stays, has officially expanded its operations in Ireland. The expansion introduces financially protected packages tailored specifically for the Irish market.
at Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:14:24 +0000
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SriLankan Airlines is making Mission ShakthiSAT possible for Sri Lanka’s Official Student Representative, Seneesa Goonewardena, and ShakthiSAT (Devi) Ambassador for Sri Lanka, Dr. Sulochana Segera, by sponsoring their travel to India to participate in the groundbreaking project that will bring together young girls from 108 countries to collaboratively design and build a satellite for the first time. Empowering young minds to pursue their dreams has long been at the heart of SriLankan Airlines’ corporate social responsibility efforts. The airline has worked with numerous schools over the years, including many in rural communities, helping foster better learning journeys.
at Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:12:21 +0000
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This Autumn will see the launch of French organic extra-virgin olive oil Querubi’s first annual Harvest Retreat Weekend from 9 - 11 October giving guests a rare insight into life on the land at a working olive farm. Guests will spend three days with the team, harvesting olives, sharing long lunches by the trees, tasting oil and exploring the rich cultural landscape of surrounding French Catalonia. The Harvest Retreat marks the beginning of an annual celebration of the most anticipated season of the year for Querubi, bringing together food, farming and hospitality in the depths of the Pyrenean countryside.
at Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:10:43 +0000
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The Langham Hotels and Resorts (The Langham) has launched “Luminaries in Residence”, a new global event series that expands its “Your Story. Our Legacy.” brand campaign through exhibitions, performances and other experiences with its cultural ambassadors, known as Langham Luminaries. The first installment, “The Artistry of Ayanga”, is a behind-the-scenes photography exhibition of the original musical “The Message” created by actor and composer Ayanga – one of China’s most recognised musical theatre talents, widely known for his lead role in the Chinese production of “The Phantom of the Opera”.
at Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:07:13 +0000
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The TUI Palma Marathon returns on 18 October 2026, but runners do not need a race number to enjoy an active autumn escape in Mallorca. Five-star Aubamar Palma Resort sits moments from Playa de Palma’s flat seafront promenade, part of the popular coastal route connecting central Palma with S’Arenal. Mediterranean views and milder autumn temperatures make it ideal for anything from a morning jog to a longer training run.
at Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:05:43 +0000
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The arrival of Park Hyatt Riviera Maya in November 2026 will mark the next phase of a bold new chapter for Park Hyatt and redefine the standard for luxury travellers seeking the beachside serenity of the Riviera Maya.
As the first Park Hyatt branded all-inclusive resort, the property will bring the storied hotel collection’s lauded culinary expertise, the modern luxury Park Hyatt experience, and uncompromising service standards to a new and exciting format.
at Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:27:08 +0000
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Virgin Voyages recorded the biggest revenue day in its history on August 13, surpassing its previous record set during Black Friday 2025.
The results from the adults-only cruise line were driven by demand for its first Scandinavia and Baltics programme, which will see Valiant Lady sail from Amsterdam in summer 2028.
at Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:21:49 +0000
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As skiers and riders eagerly track preseason forecasts in hopes that the upcoming Super El Niño will deliver, Vail Resorts today kicked off the countdown to winter by dropping its opening dates lineup for the 2026/27 winter season. Whether chasing first turns at ski resorts in Colorado, dreaming of a holiday escape to Park City Mountain or Whistler Blackcomb, or following the snow in pursuit of the season’s deepest powder, now is the time for winter vacation planning. Lock in access to world-class ski resorts with an Epic Pass before prices increase after September 7.
at Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:47:35 +0000
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Excalibur Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of SpaSeekers, one of the UK’s longest‑running spa booking platforms. The deal follows Excalibur’s successful acquisition of Spabreaks.com in October 2025 and marks another step in the Group’s strategy to grow its presence in, and support the development of, the UK spa and wellness sector.
SpaSeekers will sit alongside Excalibur’s existing experience brands, including Wowcher, Spabreaks.com, 5pm, Things-To-Do and Superbreak with both spa platforms continuing to operate independently. The SpaSeekers team in Coventry and the Spabreaks.com team in Brighton will remain in place.
at Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:31:23 +0000
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Eskimo, a leader in global travel eSIM services, today announces it has partnered with Triple-A, a global payment institution, to enable stablecoin payments when customers purchase its eSIM plans.
Embedded SIMs, known as eSIMs, have quickly become an essential part of modern travelers’ journeys in the last number of years, giving instant internet connectivity when traveling across borders.
at Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:18:08 +0000
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Intrepid Travel has introduced two new Indigenous-led tourism experiences in Canada, expanding its product offering and achieving its goal of including an Indigenous-led experience on 75% of its Canadian tours by the end of 2026. With these additions, nine of Intrepid’s Canada itineraries will now feature an Indigenous-led experience, providing opportunities for travellers to learn about Indigenous culture while supporting local communities and businesses.
at Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:16:48 +0000
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Esterre by Alain Ducasse, the MICHELIN-starred contemporary French restaurant at Palace Hotel Tokyo, has announced a special three-night collaboration with the legendary three-MICHELIN-starred Le Louis XV at the iconic Hôtel de Paris in Monte Carlo.
at Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:23:34 +0000
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Cunard, renowned for delivering timeless luxury at sea, is offering guests incredible savings during its Labor Day Sale, featuring fares from $999 per person and up to $300 in onboard credit per stateroom on 158 voyages across Cunard’s iconic fleet.
From August 27 through September 9, 2026, Cunard’s Labor Day Sale gives travelers the perfect opportunity to plan an extraordinary journey at an excellent value. The offer applies to select voyages sailing from October 2026 through December 2027, including:
at Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:16:30 +0000
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Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, has successfully hosted its Travel Rehearsal programme across every UK airport it serves. This marks a key milestone in strengthening how Emirates supports people with accessibility requirements across its global network, helping them feel more confident when flying.
at Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:15:50 +0000
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