The hotel unveils the most elevated expression of their bespoke Beyond the Sun experience. An ultra-private Royal Suite experience shaped entirely around the guest, with a dedicated personal ambassador curating bespoke moments in real time.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:48:01 +0000

Visitors strolling through the bustling streets of major Asian hubs-Tokyo, Busan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur-may have recently spotted a familiar face. Yeh Shu-hua, the popular Taoyuan native and member of the global K-pop girl group i-dle, is taking center stage as Taoyuan’s official Tourism Ambassador. Starring in a dynamic new international promotional campaign, Shu-hua is inviting travelers worldwide to discover her hometown. Far more than just Taiwan’s primary international gateway, Taoyuan boasts seamless transportation, an abundance of natural landscapes, a rich cultural heritage, and world-renowned local cuisine.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:58:50 +0000

A new network of ‘Accessibility Champions’ is being created across Glasgow’s hotels to help welcome para-athletes and spectators at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The pilot programme, led by VisitScotland in partnership with Access and Inclusion UK, is supporting a group of hotels across the city to strengthen their accessibility provision, improve access information and enhance customer service ahead of the event – which kicks off tomorrow [THURS].  The initiative will help to embed accessibility best practice and create a lasting legacy for the city, with the opportunity to extend the programme to other businesses.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:55:32 +0000

S Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality group known for its wellness-minded approach to leisure, has announced the launch of SunRay Social & Swim Club. This new concept blends social connection, all-day dining and drinks, and vibrant poolside and beachfront experiences into a fresh new offering for guests. The concept will debut with a soft launch on August 1 at SAii Koh Samui Villas, the brand’s adult-only retreat, where SunRay will be exclusively available to adult guests, offering the ideal setting for meaningful connections and quality time together.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:14:05 +0000

As The Hari prepares to make its Singapore debut, Harilela Hotels has appointed seasoned hotelier Andreas Kraemer as General Manager to lead the opening of The Hari Singapore and establish the hotel as one of the city’s distinctive lifestyle destinations.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:09:11 +0000

At the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, Vietnam Airlines announced plans to add 19 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet through arrangements with three of the world’s leading aircraft lessors. Deliveries are expected in 2028. The fleet expansion comprises ten aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital, four from Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited, and five from Phoenix Aviation Capital managed by AIP Capital.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:02:35 +0000

voco Bonnington Dubai is inviting guests to press pause with a new 36-hour staycation offer, built for travellers who want more than a rushed overnight stay. Rather than checking in for a single night and rushing out the next morning, guests can check in from 9am and check out at 9pm the following day, unlocking a full day and a half at the hotel for the price of one night.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:35:48 +0000

Global travel risk intelligence company, Riskline, has announced a new partnership with Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform. This collaboration is designed to equip travellers with timely, relevant information about potential risks and events that may impact their journeys while planning and/or in destination.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:34:40 +0000

PGA TOUR Champions will make its debut in Portugal this summer with the launch of the Portugal Invitational, a new $3 million tournament that will be played at The Els Club Vilamoura from 31 July to 2 August 2026. Announced as part of a new five-year partnership between PGA TOUR Champions, Arrow Global Group, Turismo de Portugal and Turismo do Algarve, the event will become the first individual stroke play tournament organised by the PGA TOUR in Portugal.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:23:35 +0000

Korean Air has signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration, becoming the first Korean airline to join the global initiative to counter illegal wildlife trafficking through the transportation sector. Established in March 2016, the Buckingham Palace Declaration is an international agreement aimed at preventing traffickers from exploiting global transport networks. It sets out 11 commitments, including sharing information on illegal wildlife trade, reporting suspicious activity to relevant authorities and refusing to transport cargo suspected of containing illegally traded wildlife or wildlife products.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:19:26 +0000

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (JFK T6), and Air India, India’s leading global airline, today announced that the airline has chosen T6 for its operations beginning in 2028. The move aligns Air India with other Star Alliance member carriers in the new terminal and marks another major airline commitment to T6, which has now been selected by 16 leading international carriers at JFK. Other airlines that have announced movements to T6 include Star Alliance members Air Canada, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, and TAP Air Portugal — in addition to Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific, Condor, JetBlue, Kuwait Airways, Icelandair, and Norse Atlantic. Air India’s existing codeshare or interline partnerships with many of these carriers will offer customers seamless, same-terminal connections to onward destinations across the Americas.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:16:30 +0000

Leading hospitality platform RMS has announced the appointment of Rich Steers as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO), further strengthening its executive leadership team as the company continues to invest in product innovation and global growth.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:15:23 +0000

Maadhoo island, the home of OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, is celebrating 10 years of welcoming guests in 2026.  Regarded by UK tour operators as setting the bar for luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Maldives, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO took over the island in 2020 and remains one of the UK’s top selling Maldives destinations.  Popular with couples, families and friends, so generous is its offer, it no longer regards itself as ‘all inclusive’ but as offering ‘The INDULGENCE™ Plan’, which leaves most guests with a nil balance to pay a check out, despite a fully occupied and indulgent stay. Set on a perfect north-south island covered in lush green vegetation, this private island is 900 metres long and 80 metres wide and also super-easy to reach, via direct overnight flights from London to Male and then, with the harbour just steps from the international airport, just a 45-minute speedboat ride from Malé.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:07:06 +0000

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the registration of aircraft No. (1001) in the UAE National Aircraft Registry, marking the first time the registry has surpassed 1,000 registered aircraft. The fleets of the UAE’s national carriers comprise 554 aircraft, representing more than 55% of the total aircraft registered in the UAE National Aircraft Registry. This reflects the strength of the UAE’s air transport sector and the pivotal role played by the national carriers in connecting the country with markets around the world.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:02:29 +0000

Most safari properties sell proximity to wildlife. Tsowa Safari Island sells something harder to find: a private island in the middle of the Zambezi River that puts you within reach of three countries, two national parks, and one of the world’s great natural wonders, without surrendering the kind of stillness that makes a place worth leaving. Getting here is part of the journey. Access is by 4x4 and private boat only. There are no airport shuttles, no resort transfers, no lobby queues. By the time guests step onto the island’s banks, the outside world has already started to feel distant.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:58:40 +0000

From wildflower-filled hiking trails and horse riding adventures to fly fishing and peaceful campsites beneath some of Colorado’s darkest skies, Aspen and Snowmass Village offer countless opportunities to immerse yourself in the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking to slow down and reconnect with nature or embrace an adventurous side of the Rocky Mountains, here are seven of the two towns’ most rejuvenating, nature-filled experiences.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:54:37 +0000

Six Senses Zighy Bay is proud to announce that it has been awarded the highest possible Three-Star Rating in the 2026 Food Made Good Standard, achieving an outstanding overall score of 89%. Developed by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA), the Food Made Good Standard is recognised as the world’s leading sustainability certification specifically designed for the hospitality sector. The rigorous assessment evaluates businesses across three core pillars including Sourcing, Society and Environment, taking a holistic, evidence-based approach to sustainability that extends far beyond food waste and carbon reduction to encompass responsible sourcing, employee wellbeing, community impact and environmental stewardship.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:26:02 +0000

Award-winning Destination Management Company (DMC), AC Group, is helping travel agents and tour operators capitalise on this summer’s football fever with its Premier League ticket-inclusive packages for the 2026/27 season. The Premier League 2026/27 season fixtures* have now been announced with the first matches kicking off on Friday 21 August 2026. Once again iconic rivalries and the battle for the trophy will bring excitement, anticipation and world-class football to the world stage. AC Group’s Premier League ticket-inclusive itineraries bring discerning travellers and sporting fans closer to the action, while providing wider, curated experiences that immerse travellers in the beauty, charm and heritage of England.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:23:12 +0000

As schools break up for the summer - and following another heatwave gripping the UK- the great British staycation is continuing to lose ground. New tracking research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that UK holidays have fallen dramatically in popularity over the past two years, while millions more Britons are choosing short-haul breaks to Europe instead. The figures challenge the long-held belief that hot UK summers encourage more people to holiday at home. Instead, travellers appear to be opting for destinations better equipped for prolonged high temperatures, with reliable sunshine, air-conditioned hotels, restaurants and public transport - and infrastructure better designed to cope with summer heat.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:21:04 +0000

From filming TikToks (33%) to keeping up with your daily step count in the air (24%) new research from Booking.com reveals the modern in-flight habits frustrating passengers most - as travellers become increasingly divided over what’s acceptable behaviour at 30,000ft. The findings reveal a growing “home-from-home” mentality in the cabin, with two thirds (67%) of travellers admitting they behave no differently on a plane than they do at home, bringing once-private habits into shared travel spaces.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:12:25 +0000

Omio, the world’s leading multimodal travel booking platform, has announced a $10m strategic investment from Granite-Integral to accelerate its expansion in Japan and strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia. The investment comes as Japan and Southeast Asia continue to attract growing numbers of international travellers. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing travel region globally over the next five years, while nearly half of travellers are planning journeys that combine multiple modes of transport. Omio is expanding its transport network across the region to make those journeys simpler to search, compare, and book.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:11:34 +0000

Malaysia Airlines is strengthening its operational capabilities through the adoption of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) Turbulence Aware programme, reinforcing its commitment to leveraging technology and industry collaboration to support safer, more informed flight operations and a better travel experience for passengers.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:08:12 +0000

The Motel One Group and dailypoint™ have expanded the scope of their existing agreement to additional areas including Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Data Platform (CDP) and B2B Sales. Additionally, the software company based in Munich has carried out the technical migration of Motel One 110 properties systems to Oracle Opera Cloud, the hotel group Property Management solution, to connect them to dailypoint’s CDP through the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP).
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:06:25 +0000

Mangia’s Hotels & Resorts, Italy’s leading hotel collection, is unveiling Costa Ragusa, a new lifestyle destination on Sicily’s south-eastern coast that brings together two distinctive hospitality concepts alongside a curated collection of restaurants, wellness facilities and leisure offerings. Anchored by the 5-star all-inclusive Mangia’s Costa Ragusa Borgo, which soft-opened on 1st July, and the 5-star luxury Icona’s Costa Ragusa Resort, due to open 1st August, the destination is designed to welcome both resident guests and visitors seeking authentic Sicilian experiences. Together, they represent the first chapter of an ambitious destination development project on Sicily’s south-eastern coast, opening up one of Italy’s most authentic and under-explored regions to international travellers.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:02:34 +0000

Uga Resorts, the award-winning Sri Lankan hospitality group renowned for its authentic luxury experiences, has reached another significant conservation milestone with the completion of a second community elephant fence near its five-star Uga Ulagalla resort in Anuradhapura. Officially opening on 15th July 2026, the five-kilometre electric fence has been developed in partnership with the local community and the Centre for Conservation and Research (CCR). The initiative will help protect 65 farming families and around 132 acres of agricultural land while supporting peaceful coexistence with Sri Lanka’s endangered elephant population.
at Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:52:07 +0000

Tenerife has long been one of Europe’s most popular destinations for remote workers. With year-round sunshine, a convenient time zone for UK and European businesses, excellent connectivity and a lifestyle built around the outdoors, the island has become a natural choice for people looking to swap grey skies for blue while continuing to work remotely. But as flexible working has matured, so too have the expectations of the people doing it.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:02:04 +0000

Repayd, the global travel merchant account built specifically for the travel industry, has announced a strategic partnership with travel technology specialist Nezasa, enabling tour operators worldwide to access flexible, travel-specific payment capabilities directly within the Nezasa platform.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:01:47 +0000

More international tourists arrived in Brazil in the first half of 2026, driven by growth in air travel. Arrivals through airports rose 13.3% to 3,531,233 visitors, the highest figure ever recorded for the period. Air travel accounted for 67% of all international arrivals received by the country between January and June. The data were released by Visit Brasil/Embratur, the Ministry of Tourism and the Federal Police. Across all ports of entry, Brazil recorded 5,261,733 international tourists in the first six months of the year, the second-highest result on record for the period. In June, the country registered 442,048 arrivals. Airports alone received 360,496 visitors, up 1% from the same month in 2025.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:53:36 +0000

Amadeus is supporting Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) in optimizing fare pricing through the deployment of Amadeus Air Pricing Optimization (AAPO) across the airline’s entire network. Powered by AI and real-time data, AAPO has already generated an average revenue increase of more than 3% in initial markets where SAS implemented the solution on its website and NDC-enabled channels. For passengers, this translates into a better shopping experience. Prices evolve more smoothly in response to demand, avoiding sudden jumps between booking classes that can often create uncertainty when searching for flights.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:23:55 +0000

Planning a holiday can be exciting, but arriving at a destination often brings a different reality. An unfamiliar language, endless menus you don’t understand, complicated train systems and long queues at attractions can quickly turn travel excitement into travel stress. Travellers are no longer just looking for places to stay and flights to book. Increasingly, they want smarter tools that help them navigate the moments in between. Trip.com removes these barriers through a range of tech-savvy tools and destination services designed to make travelling easier, faster, and more intuitive - many of them powered by TripGenie, Trip.com’s in-app AI travel assistant.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:20:06 +0000

Bob W, the tech- and AI-powered hospitality operator, has signed long-term lease agreements for two new design-led serviced apartment properties in Valencia, marking its first openings in the city and a further step in its growth across Spain. The two ground-up developments, Bob W Valencia Patraix and Bob W Valencia Turia, will bring Bob W’s blend of local design, tech-enabled service and home-style comfort to two distinct Valencia neighbourhoods.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:16:02 +0000

From 26 October, Air New Zealand will operate three return services a week to WSI, becoming the airport’s inaugural international airline and giving customers a second Sydney option alongside its existing services to Sydney Kingsford Smith. The new route will operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week using the airline’s A320 and A321 aircraft. Flights will depart Auckland at 6.00am, arriving at WSI at 7.45am. The return service will depart WSI at 8.55am, arriving back in Auckland at 2.10pm.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:42:41 +0000

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is helping members unlock more value from every Skywards Mile this summer with enhanced redemption offers across Skywards Everyday, Skywards Miles Mall, Emirates Official Store, Dubai Duty Free and marhaba Airport Meet & Greet services. Available until 30 September 2026, the limited-time promotion makes everyday spending, shopping and travel experiences even more rewarding.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:38:11 +0000

American Airlines is expanding and enhancing its premium customer experience at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), unveiling plans for a dedicated Flagship® check-in experience and two new lounge spaces, all designed to make travel more effortless, comfortable and tailored to each customer. The investments further strengthen DFW as American’s largest hub and reflect a focus on delivering a world-class premium journey. Customers traveling through DFW can look forward to Flagship® check-in in Terminal D, American’s largest Admirals Club® lounge in the redesigned Terminal C and an on-the-go Provisions by Admirals Club℠ option in the future Terminal F.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:36:55 +0000

As part of the long-term modernisation of the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, ITB Berlin (16 – 18 March 2027) is adapting its hall layout, thereby creating ideal conditions for the future of the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show. These changes are being implemented in parallel with the construction of dock9, the new multi-purpose convention and event venue, on the site of the former Hall 9.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:31:20 +0000

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, will celebrate three and a half decades of elevating luxury at sea in 2027 with a curated collection of 35th Anniversary Sailings spanning six ships of The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®, including the highly anticipated Seven Seas Prestige™.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:19:45 +0000

Hudini, a leader in digital transformation solutions for the hospitality industry, has entered into an agreement with Nobu Hotels to deploy its Staff Connect digital check-in solution across the brand’s global portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels. The collaboration reflects Nobu Hotels’ commitment to elevating the guest arrival experience through a seamless and digitally enabled check-in journey. Staff Connect is designed to empower front desk teams with an efficient check-in workflow while enabling a more personalised and welcoming experience for guests.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:14:58 +0000

Generator announces the appointment of Xavier Mufraggi as Chief Executive Officer. Xavier joins the company as it enters its next phase of international growth, including three new openings on the horizon, and the renovation of flagship houses throughout 2026 and 2027 in London, Paris, Dublin, and Hamburg.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:12:26 +0000

Cunard, the world’s most iconic luxury cruise line, today reveals plans for an extensive transformation of Queen Victoria, with the elegant ship set to emerge from dry dock this autumn with refreshed signature spaces including Cunard Grills suites and the introduction of The Pavilion Wellness Café.  The luxurious 2,000-guest ship will enter dry dock at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam from 17 October to 5 November 2026, returning to service ready to welcome guests on board for the remainder of her 2026 voyages and into 2027
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:08:56 +0000

British golfers are increasingly choosing Lisbon for short, group golf breaks, according to new booking data from Glencor Golf Holidays. Trips to the Portuguese capital last an average of just 4.5 nights, the shortest stay of all the Portuguese golf destinations analysed by the specialist golf break operator. The findings suggest golfers are using Lisbon as a long-weekend destination, fitting several rounds into a four- or five-night trip rather than committing to the traditional week-long holiday.
at Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:03:30 +0000