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JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, marking a significant milestone as the brand’s first-ever all-inclusive resort worldwide. More than a traditional all-inclusive getaway, the resort introduces JW Marriott’s all-immersive approach to luxury hospitality, creating the space and freedom for guests to enjoy each moment fully, without distraction. Rooted in the brand’s commitment to well-being, the experience encourages guests to reconnect with intention through enriching culinary experiences, curated wellness rituals, and a profound sense of place along Costa Rica’s pristine northern Pacific coast.
at Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:45:16 +0000
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Festive season in the Maldives is getting a sporting upgrade, as Kandima Maldives welcomes some of the most acclaimed names in women’s football to its three-kilometre island this festive season, giving guests the chance to get closer to the game through coaching, matches, challenges and beachside experiences.
The active lifestyle resort’s festive season will unfold in two chapters: Christmas in Paradise, from 20–25 December, followed by Showtime Fairground from 26–31 December, before culminating in a spectacular Kandima-style New Year’s Eve celebration.
at Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:42:17 +0000
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ITB Americas reaches 85% exhibition capacity ahead of its inaugural event in November. Nearly 300 companies are confirmed across main exhibitors and co-exhibitors, including Brazil, United Airlines and Miki Travel. International buyers, 40 conference sessions and more than 70 top-speakers, including Pierre Vandoorne (Netflix), Lourdes Hainlin (Forbes Travel Guide) and Salim Arkuch (Expedia), add momentum to the new Pan-American B2B travel trade show.
at Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:41:24 +0000
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Three years in the making, Anantara unveils Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, its first safari property in Africa, in the same year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The intimate 13‑key camp embodies African modernism through clean lines, materials shaped by hand and landscape‑informed design, forming an off‑the‑grid sanctuary on the Kafue River in Zambia’s largest national park. By placing wellness on equal footing with conservation‑focused safari experiences developed in partnership with African Parks, the lodge reshapes expectations of what a modern safari experience can offer.
at Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:37:26 +0000
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Arbitrip, a leading travel technology platform transforming hotel booking through advanced AI, exclusive pricing, and elevated customer service, today announced strong early results from its landmark partnership with EL AL Airlines, following the launch of a fully white-labeled hotel booking platform embedded within EL AL’s digital ecosystem back in June.
In its first month, the platform generated more than 35,000 hotel nights booked, while EL AL customers redeemed more than 130 million frequent flyer points on hotel stays.
at Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:34:22 +0000
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BEYOND Developments has announced the launch of The Yards Plaza by BEYOND, its second commercial development in Dubai. Located along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, the new workplace destination brings human wellbeing, business performance and work-life balance together through an integrated approach to design.
Following the sell-out of BEYOND’s first commercial development, 31 Above in Dubai Maritime City, The Yards Plaza advances BEYOND’s commercial portfolio with a workplace integrated into a wider masterplanned community. It extends the company’s design philosophy into a commercial setting shaped around how people work, connect, move and spend time throughout the day.
at Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:30:45 +0000
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After ten years, countless coffees, cocktails, long lunches, late nights and plenty of stories later, The Hoxton, Amsterdam is unveiling a fresh new look.
In The Hoxton’s 20th anniversary year, the hotel is celebrating ten years on the Herengracht with a refreshed aesthetic across its five historic canal houses, anchored by a completely reimagined Lotti’s Bar and new interiors across its ground floor and meeting and events spaces.
at Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:25:26 +0000
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Chapitre Six, a collection of independently owned hotels across France, has officially announced its arrival in Courchevel 1850 with the opening of Bourbon Hotel on 18 December 2026. Nestled in the world-famous Golden Triangle with direct ski-in, ski-out access to Les Trois Vallées, this intimate 28-room and three-suite hideaway brings an ultra-stylish alternative to standard alpine hospitality.
Founded under the vision of Nicholas Saltiel, Chapitre Six continues its thoughtful expansion across France’s most coveted destinations - following acclaimed openings in Paris, including the recent revival of Bus Palladium, and ahead of a flagship project in Cannes, launching in 2027.
at Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:20:38 +0000
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Unforgettable Travel Company has today launched Unforgettable Asia (unforgettableasia.com), a new luxury Asia specialist designed to make complex travel across the region easier to sell for agents.
Launching with 11 destinations and 50 itineraries, Unforgettable Asia initially covers Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Malaysia, Borneo and Indonesia, with further destinations to be added in late 2026 and 2027.
The launch follows significant growth in demand for Asia travel at Unforgettable Travel Company, with enquiries increasing 226% between 2022 and 2025. Agent demand has accelerated particularly quickly and now accounts for 54% of the company’s Asia bookings.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:02:36 +0000
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The world of Travel & Tourism has turned its attention to Malta this week, as the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) opened its 26th Global Summit in Valletta, bringing together some of the most influential figures from across the international tourism industry.
Running from 7–9 October at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, the Summit is gathering government ministers, CEOs, investors, policymakers and senior industry figures to examine how the global Travel & Tourism sector must adapt to a rapidly changing world. This year’s Summit is being held under the banner FUTU[RE]SET, with discussions focused on the forces reshaping travel, from artificial intelligence and connectivity to investment, sustainability and changing traveller expectations.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:59:32 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today convened ministers and global business leaders from 24 countries in Valletta for a high-level Global Leaders Dialogue, held as part of WTTC’s 26th Global Summit.
The session highlighted the critical role of public-private partnership in strengthening destination competitiveness and shaping the future of global Travel & Tourism. A clear message emerged: lasting success in the sector depends on governments and businesses working together to address shared challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:43:03 +0000
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Travel & Tourism is forecast to grow 3.1% across Europe in 2026, continuing to outperform the wider economy and exceeding the sector’s 2.6% growth recorded last year, according to the latest research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), released today at the opening press conference of WTTC’s 26th Global Summit in Malta.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:41:51 +0000
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Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) today, joined Kampala Serena Hotel in hosting the launch reception for the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa, marking the beginning of the countdown to the 2027 edition of the continent’s leading hospitality investment forum to be held in Uganda. The reception brought together hospitality investors, hotel operators, tourism industry leaders, government representatives, professional associations and private-sector stakeholders ahead of the summit scheduled for 2–3 February 2027 at Speke Resort Convention Centre, Kampala. As Host Partner, UTB’s participation in the launch reinforces Uganda’s growing profile as a destination for tourism and hospitality investment and its capacity to convene high-level industry stakeholders.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:40:34 +0000
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Vervotech has been declared as an Elite Partner by Expedia Group, which is a major milestone in the partnership between the two companies. The recognition places Vervotech among Expedia Group’s top-tier technology partners, a category that supports complex, high-volume integrations and is assessed across areas including evaluated for different aspects of integration such as integration competencies, mapping quality, connected partners, and overall service delivery.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:38:08 +0000
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Mirai, a technology company specializing in direct hotel sales, has begun rolling out the first plugins for its hotel clients on ChatGPT. Guests and users of the Emperador and Moderno hotels in Madrid, along with the Porcel Hoteles chain in Granada and Gloria Thalasso & Hotels in the Canary Islands, can now interact with them directly from ChatGPT using natural language.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:55:56 +0000
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eDreams ODIGEO, the world’s leading travel subscription platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with Alexa+, Amazon’s next-generation AI assistant, to power travel discovery and booking for the AI assistant.
The global travel subscription leader is bringing its pioneering artificial intelligence capabilities to the Alexa-enabled and connected devices, opening a new channel for customers to plan their trips.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:50:44 +0000
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Minor Hotels announces the signing of Anantara Siniya Island Resort and Anantara Residences Sobha Siniya Island, in partnership with Sobha Al Siniya FZC, a joint venture between Sobha Realty and Umm Al Quwain Properties. The groundbreaking was attended by His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, underscoring the significance of the development as part of the emirate’s continued growth as a distinctive coastal and tourism destination.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:13:16 +0000
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The Wolseley, the international luxury hospitality brand inspired by London’s iconic restaurant on Piccadilly, announces the launch of The Wolseley Members Club, opening within the flagship The Wolseley Hotel New York in Q2 2027.
For more than two decades, The Wolseley has been one of London’s most celebrated gathering places, welcoming a distinguished mix of leaders from business, culture, fashion, politics, media and the arts. Known for its timeless elegance, intuitive hospitality and enduring role in the social and cultural life of the city, it has become a modern British institution.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:09:49 +0000
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TransNusa, Asia’s premium service carrier, has announced a schedule increase to four daily flights between Jakarta and Singapore, reinforcing its position on this key international corridor.
The transition to a four-times-daily scheduled flight follows the recent expansion from two to three flights daily, reflecting steady passenger demand and the airlines’ operational capacity to support increased traffic on the route. With this enhanced frequency, TransNusa now offers seamless travel times tailored perfectly to the schedules of both business and leisure travelers.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:03:31 +0000
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Tourist is a free app for iOS and Android that works as a digital tourist card. Travelers show the card at local restaurants, cafés, tours, hotels and shops and get a discount on the spot, with no codes and no booking. A map in the app shows the deals nearby.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:01:34 +0000
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Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with FICO Corporation for Seven Hotels in Thailand
Expected to add more than 1,200 keys across Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, this signing includes
JW Marriott Bangkok Sathorn and the anticipated debut of citizenM, Four Points Flex by Sheraton and Series by Marriott in Thailand
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:49:40 +0000
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) marked the tenth anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assembly resolution to establish the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) with a call to governments to reinforce the foundations of this landmark step in aviation’s decarbonization.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:43:32 +0000
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Marasa Africa, Uganda has appointed Michael Rourke as Director of Tourism, bringing more than 30 years of hospitality experience and over two decades of working within Uganda’s tourism industry.
Mike’s career spans hospitality and safari operations across Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa. His experience includes hotel management, remote lodge operations, new product development, project delivery, conservation work and guest experience.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:42:43 +0000
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H10 Hotels has completed the renovation of one of its most iconic properties in the Canary Islands, H10 Playa Meloneras Horizons Collection. Following an ambitious three-year renovation project, the five-star resort has undergone a complete transformation of its facilities and an update to its offering.
These improvements, together with the evolution of its service standards, have enabled the property to become part of H10 Horizons Collection, H10 Hotels’ exclusive five-star premium holiday brand in Spain.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:39:19 +0000
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Luxury Boutique Hotel Hemingways Nairobi, has joined The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) portfolio. This affiliation integrates the hotel into a curated network of over 450 independent luxury hotels in more than 80 countries, giving international travellers direct access to Nairobi’s finest luxury boutique hospitality.
The Leading Hotels of the World Vice President of Member Success and Development Dean Bannon marked the partnership, noting: “Hemingways Nairobi is an important addition to The Leading Hotels portfolio, giving us our first and only member hotel in Kenya, and expanding our presence in East Africa with a property that is highly distinctive in its market
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:36:07 +0000
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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has unveiled a refreshed expression of its neo-classical Opera Wing, marking a new chapter in the storied hotel’s ongoing evolution during its ‘125 Years of a Legend’ celebrations.
“The Opera Wing has always captured the graceful neo-classical spirit of the Metropole. This refurbishment carefully preserves that character while introducing a brighter, warmer and more contemporary residential feel for today’s guests,” said George Koumendakos, General Manager of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:32:22 +0000
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Air India Express announced an expanded India–West Asia network as part of its Winter 2026 schedule. The expansion reinforces the airline’s position as one of the largest operators on the India–West Asia corridor.
This winter, Air India Express will operate up to 135 daily departures to West Asia, connecting 23 Indian cities with 12 gateways across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, through 88 non-stop city-pair routes. West Asia remains the largest component of the airline’s international network, which will offer up to 150 daily international departures across 99 destinations worldwide this winter.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:31:08 +0000
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Secret Atlas has today announced a new series of Antarctic Circle Expedition Micro Cruise by Air departures for the 2027/28 and 2028/29 seasons aboard Aureum, a new 36-guest Explorer Yacht.
Departing from the Secret Atlas expedition hub in Puerto Natales, Chile, guests will fly for around 2 ½ hours to King George Island, skipping the traditional two-day Drake Passage crossing in both directions and gaining time on the Antarctic Peninsula instead.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:28:30 +0000
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Blastness, a leading Italian provider of technology and digital services for the hospitality sector, has launched BlastnessPay, an integrated payment solution designed to automate the entire payment cycle, from booking to reconciliation, across both direct and indirect channels.
Founded in Italy, where it works with more than 2,000 hotels, Blastness provides technology spanning direct booking and distribution, revenue intelligence, digital marketing and business intelligence. As the company grows internationally, the launch of BlastnessPay extends that ecosystem into payments and introduces a new capability to hotels across European markets.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:26:58 +0000
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Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, unveiled today “That Crystal Feeling,” a new global brand campaign that shifts the focus from simply where a journey takes guests to how it feels to travel with Crystal. Dreamlike, impressionistic and deeply sensory, the campaign captures the unhurried rhythm of life at sea, from morning through night, and the freedom that comes when there is nowhere else you need to be.
At the heart of the campaign is a simple idea: Crystal is not just a way to see the world, it’s the perfect place to step out of it.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:22:16 +0000
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Breaking Travel News has been covering the transformation of tourism in the Middle East for long enough to remember when many of today’s realities were dismissed elsewhere as overly ambitious plans.
Dubai becoming one of the world’s great tourism and aviation hubs. Saudi Arabia opening to international tourism. Ras Al Khaimah emerging as a serious luxury destination. Branded residences becoming a major asset class. Governments putting tourism at the centre of economic diversification.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:38:35 +0000
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Antigua and Barbuda has been elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), with Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment Charles “Max” Fernandez assuming leadership of the CTO Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism as the organization advances its tourism development agenda.
Following today’s Annual General Meeting, Fernandez succeeds Barbados Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill, whose two-year chairmanship helped advance CTO’s Reimagine Plan and strengthen collaboration among member countries, industry partners and regional stakeholders.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:34:13 +0000
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Anguilla is leveraging its participation in the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026 to advance key priorities for the island and the wider Caribbean, including sports tourism, improved regional connectivity, youth engagement and stronger collaboration among destinations.
at Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:29:37 +0000
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Anguilla’s Maundays Bay has been named the second-best beach in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing the island’s exceptional natural beauty and enduring appeal as a Caribbean destination.
Four Anguilla resorts also earned recognition in the awards’ Caribbean Islands resort category led by Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla, at No. 2. Malliouhana Resort ranked No. 20; Zemi Beach House, LXR Hotels & Resorts, No. 23; and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla, No. 34.
at Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:09:53 +0000
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Virtuoso’s forward data puts November bookings and sales more than 70 per cent ahead, the Global Travel Collection places Mexico among the early holiday leaders, and the luxury end of that demand is concentrating on the Pacific side of the country.
at Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:21:57 +0000
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The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has been named lead sponsor of the 2026 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser which will take place Sunday, Dec. 6 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
The annual awards luncheon recognizes Caribbean and international leaders whose work has strengthened tourism, aviation, hospitality, media, sustainability, destination development and community service. The event also raises funds for CMEx’s educational, media and community initiatives.
at Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:31:14 +0000
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flyadeal, Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier and one of the largest low-cost airlines in the GCC, has launched its non-stop service between Mumbai and Riyadh, marking the airline’s second destination in India after Hyderabad, and further strengthening its presence in one of its key international markets.
at Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:27:49 +0000
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Concord Hospitality, a leading hotel development and management company, announced today that it has been selected to assume management of more than a dozen hotels and restaurants across multiple markets, further expanding its diverse portfolio of full-service, lifestyle and boutique properties.
The new assignments represent continued momentum for Concord across key hospitality segments, with a pipeline that includes several distinctive new developments and established properties transitioning to Concord management. The company’s latest additions span hotels, restaurants, and emerging hospitality concepts in markets including North Carolina, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C., further expanding Concord’s presence in some of the country’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
at Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:26:23 +0000
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that Amar Lalvani has been appointed Hyatt’s first-ever Chief Creative Officer, in addition to his role as President & Creative Director of the company’s Lifestyle Group, effective immediately. Lalvani will continue to serve on Hyatt’s senior leadership team and report to Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
The appointment reflects Hyatt’s continued evolution as a more insights-led and brand-focused company with a simple ambition: to make each Hyatt brand more distinct and give guests a clearer reason to choose it.
at Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:20:36 +0000
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Four start-ups addressing AI-driven flight shopping, AI search optimisation, airline ancillaries, and airport boarding processes have been selected to compete in the World Aviation Festival’s annual Start-up Competition next week.
The live final takes place on Tuesday 13 October at FIL Lisbon, where each company will pitch its solution to a panel of industry leaders and investors. Hosted by Irra Ariella Khi, Co-Founder and CEO of Zamna, the competition gives early-stage disruptors a platform to showcase their innovations to more than 4,500 senior executives across aviation and travel.
at Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:12:46 +0000
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