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Buyer registration for WTM Africa 2027 is officially open. Taking place from 7–9 April 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Africa’s premier B2B travel and tourism exhibition is calling on outbound travel buyers, travel technology professionals and decision-makers to claim their spot.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:57:45 +0000
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Two iconic brands join forces to create authentic cultural experiences at tourism’s leading awards ceremonies
The Fridge has been named Cultural Experiences Partner of World Travel Awards, bringing together two celebrated brands with a shared ambition to place authentic culture at the heart of the visitor experience.
The partnership will see the Dubai-based entertainment company curate cultural moments that reflect the character, traditions and creative energy of World Travel Awards host destinations.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:52:06 +0000
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Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills has signed an agreement with the government of the Maldives to develop a $12 billion waterfront and marina destination in Ras Malé, representing one of the largest proposed foreign investment programmes in the island nation’s history.
The Maldives Waterfront and Marina will be created at Fushi Dhiggaru Lagoon, approximately 17 minutes by speedboat from the capital, Malé. The integrated destination will combine international hotels and resorts with premium and branded residences, a marina, waterfront promenades, restaurants, retail, leisure and wellness facilities.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:27:42 +0000
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Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills has signed an agreement with the government of the Maldives to develop a $12 billion waterfront and marina destination in Ras Malé, representing one of the largest proposed foreign investment programmes in the island nation’s history.
The Maldives Waterfront and Marina will be created at Fushi Dhiggaru Lagoon, approximately 17 minutes by speedboat from the capital, Malé. The integrated destination will combine international hotels and resorts with premium and branded residences, a marina, waterfront promenades, restaurants, retail, leisure and wellness facilities.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:27:39 +0000
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 edition of From the Sea Suite is now live online, celebrating the women helping shape the present and future of Caribbean tourism.
This year’s publication spotlights women leaders from across the region — from ministers, CEOs and entrepreneurs to emerging professionals and the next generation of tourism leaders.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:26:37 +0000
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Toshiyuki Onuma, President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), will open the Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) on 15 October in Brussels, Belgium, the heart of European policymaking.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:24:05 +0000
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AI’s become a genuinely visible part of travel planning now. Finding destination ideas, comparing hotels, building out an itinerary — all of it’s shifting how travelers actually search for and use information. Instead of relying purely on search engines, travel sites, guidebooks, or whatever a friend recommended once, people now use AI tools that chew through a ton of info and hand back personalized suggestions in seconds.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:26:42 +0000
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NORTH EAST rail operator Lumo has pledged to ensure every single employee is equipped to help passengers with dementia travel more confidently as World Alzheimer’s Day takes place today (MON).
The transport firm is the first in the UK to partner with the Alzheimer’s Society to provide information sessions to its entire workforce.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:01:12 +0000
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Breaking Travel News has been nominated by members of the Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives (ANTOR) for Travel Trade Publication of the Year 2026, alongside Travel Weekly, Travel Gossip and TTG Media.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:34 +0000
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Breaking Travel News has been nominated at the ANTOR Travel Media Awards 2026, as the Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives celebrates its landmark 75th anniversary.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:00:32 +0000
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Celestyal has unveiled its shore excursion programme for its new winter Eastern and Western Mediterranean deployments, with 190 experiences available to book now.
The launch includes 118 excursions for Celestyal Discovery’s new Western Mediterranean programme sailing winter 2026/27 and 2027/28, alongside 72 excursions for Celestyal Journey’s winter 2027/28 Eastern Mediterranean voyages.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:59:16 +0000
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Dubai registered 2,046 distinct residential-use rental contracts valued at AED1 million or more during the first eight months of 2026, with their combined contract value reaching AED6.79 billion, highlighting the scale of the market’s top tier.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:57:25 +0000
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Import Promotion Desk (IPD) is presenting 14 companies offering sustainable tourism products from Brazil, Ecuador, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tunisia and Uzbekistan at the World Travel Market London (WTM), taking place from 3 to 5 November. The companies will showcase their diverse offerings at their respective national booths, targeting European tour operators looking to expand their portfolios with authentic travel experiences.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:55:51 +0000
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UAE-headquartered real estate and hospitality developer Seven Tides has announced the official launch of NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta, following a significant phased transformation and repositioning of the former Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai.
The 396-room property, which is owned by Seven Tides and operated by Minor Hotels, represents the latest development within Seven Tides’ hospitality portfolio and builds on the company’s existing relationship with Minor Hotels, which also operates NH Collection Dubai The Palm.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:57:14 +0000
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Katanox, the financial infrastructure for hospitality, today announced a strategic partnership with Perk (formerly TravelPerk), the intelligent AI-native platform for travel and spend management.
Through the partnership, Perk will use Katanox to improve the way hotel stays are booked, paid, reconciled, and settled. The companies will also work together to expand Perk’s access to hotel partners through the Katanox platform.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:55:47 +0000
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The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp offers an immersive photography experience designed to help guests, from seasoned photographers to passionate beginners, capture the magic of the Masai Mara through professional Canon equipment.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:49:24 +0000
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Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World today announced the winners of this year’s FHS Awards, presented to exceptional leaders and visionaries in hospitality and tourism at FHS World, taking place from 29 September – 1 October at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.
Representing unparalleled leadership, vision, achievement, excellence and innovation, the accolades will be presented by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman Dubai Holding, Dubai Airports, Emirates Group; President, DCAA, and patron of Future Hospitality Summit, at the FHS Awards ceremony on Tuesday, 29 September.
His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, receives the FHS Leadership Award, recognising his leadership in advancing the UAE’s economic diversification and elevating tourism and hospitality as strategic pillars of national growth, investment and global competitiveness.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:46:39 +0000
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YOTEL, the global hospitality brand known for its design-led, tech-enabled hotels, is set to make its debut in Thailand with the opening of YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit in October. The cutting-edge 250-key property is located within the impressive Cloud 11 development, which is a brand new creative landmark in Bangkok’s South Sukhumvit district, in the south-east of the city.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:40:01 +0000
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Minor Hotels is proud to announce that 18 of its properties across 13 countries have earned 22 MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 selection. The group saw an increase of nine Keys from 2025, and the recognition spans three Minor Hotels brands: Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Avani Hotels & Resorts and Tivoli Hotels & Resorts.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:37:37 +0000
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Greece may be synonymous with peak summer, but some of the most interesting reasons to visit begin once the August rush starts to ease.
As September brings warm seas, fewer crowds and the start of Greece’s traditional grape harvest, the country enters one of its most compelling seasons. Across its islands and mainland coast, a new generation of hotels is offering a fresh perspective on the Greek escape: creativity is becoming part of the travel experience, destinations such as Paros are evolving beyond their familiar image, Mykonos is revealing a quieter side, and wine and gastronomy are giving travellers new reasons to visit outside peak summer.
at Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:33:43 +0000
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has introduced the latest expression of Epicurean PerfectionTM aboard Seven Seas PrestigeTM, announcing the brand-new daytime dining venue: Solmar Terrace. Regent has also revealed the menu for its new speciality restaurant Azure, alongside enhancements to the beloved Prime 7 menu, further enriching the all-inclusive culinary experience that awaits guests aboard Seven Seas PrestigeTM.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:28:40 +0000
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nhow Hotels & Resorts is taking its gaming offering to the next level with the launch of ‘GAME:NXT by nhow’, a new gaming and esports ecosystem designed to bring interactive digital experiences into the hotel stay.
Building on the success of its gaming offering at nhow Berlin, the concept combines hospitality with gaming and digital culture, giving guests new ways to connect, play and create during their stay.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:24:45 +0000
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Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, the pioneer of sustainable, barefoot luxury, is delighted to unveil the enhanced Two Bedroom Sunset Villa to Gili Lagoon Retreat, a spacious two-bedroom overwater hideaway offering guests the rare opportunity to combine quintessential Maldivian overwater living with their very own private island and beach, Three Palm Island.
Set on the resort’s coveted Jetty 3 – renowned for its spectacular sunsets – the new 369m2 upgraded category retreat villa has been designed as the ultimate Robinson Crusoe-style castaway escape. A newly constructed 65-metre walkway connects the villa directly to Three Palm Island, transforming the secluded islet into a private extension of the villa and allowing guests to move effortlessly between life over the lagoon and days spent with their toes in the sand.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:20:12 +0000
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Goeun Lee’s appointment as Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay marks a double homecoming. Starting 1 September 2026, she returns to Four Seasons and to Indonesia, a country she has known and loved since her school days.
Goeun previously spent almost a decade at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, progressing from Learning Manager to Director of Rooms to Director of People & Culture. During her tenure, she helped secure the hotel’s first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, retained for six consecutive years. She also guided teams through the pandemic, raised engagement to a ten-year high and helped halve staff turnover.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:17:24 +0000
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The Rhône Valley has been named France’s most photographed wine region in autumn, according to new data released by photo curation app Popsa - with Bordeaux and Provence following close behind.
To uncover the most captured wine regions, Popsa analysed millions of customer photos from 2024 and 2025, using location metadata to identify images taken within French wine regions between September and November. Each region was then assigned a Photo Index Score to reflect the relative volume of photos taken there compared with all others in the dataset.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:12:16 +0000
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Corendon Airlines announced its summer 2027 flight schedule at its annual Amsterdam business partner Get Together. The schedule, which is now available for booking, includes the launch of new routes to Istanbul and Bulgaria in summer 2027, alongside its previously announced Curaçao service starting in December 2026. Despite challenging market conditions, Corendon Airlines continues to expand its route network while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:10:55 +0000
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Mandarin Oriental, Muscat invites guests to experience the season through a considered selection of dining and wellness experiences that bring together distinctive flavours, thoughtful craftsmanship and restorative rituals. At Essenza, Chef Davide Borin draws inspiration from Sardinia’s rugged coastline and Mediterranean heritage, while weekends take on a more relaxed Spanish character at Essenza Bar. At Sawa Lounge, matcha is reimagined through a collaboration with Casa Cura, while The Spa draws on the natural richness of Oman for a deeply restorative ritual.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:09:33 +0000
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Cox & Kings, established in London in 1758, today unveils its new Small Group Tours brochure for 2027-28, marking its most ambitious new product launch since joining Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) in 2019. The new collection introduces 18 new tours across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, Asia and North America, significantly expanding the company’s programme with new destinations, longer regional journeys, specialist-led tours and dedicated departures for solo travellers.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:06:33 +0000
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This October half term and festive season, families can trade grey skies and chilly mornings for golden beaches, turquoise Caribbean waters and a holiday where everyone gets to enjoy themselves at The Landings Resort & Spa in St Lucia - with direct flights from the UK making the journey to this Caribbean escape refreshingly straightforward.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:03:13 +0000
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Australia and New Zealand specialist, AAT Kings, has shared details of new MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences for the 2027/28 season, and revealed that 95% of its tours now feature initiatives from the programme.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® aims to provide guests with in-depth insight into local communities, cultures and conservation; supporting projects with a positive impact and providing an enriched touring experience.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:58:30 +0000
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Rail Europe has announced leadership changes following the company’s acquisition by Omio Group, the global leader in multimodal travel.
Björn Bender will step down as CEO and Executive Chairman of Rail Europe, effective today, and move on from the company after four years.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:56:32 +0000
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Cosmos Tours is reinforcing its commitment to its travel agent partners with the launch of a new dedicated training portal, designed to give agents the knowledge, tools and confidence to sell escorted touring to their customers.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:54:49 +0000
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Blue Lagoon Island’s Project B.E.A.C.H. brought more than 500 volunteers together at Yamacraw Beach on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the 41st annual International Coastal Cleanup, removing marine debris while raising awareness about the importance of protecting The Bahamas’ coastal environment.
at Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:49:38 +0000
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A room built for a two-night visit falls apart on a 30-day assignment. The nightly rate climbs, and that desk was fine for email until the day filled with calls to headquarters. Tokyo travelers are responding by seeking a new kind of housing: residential space on short commitments.
at Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:01:05 +0000
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The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, are marking the growth of the Abu Dhabi Stopover programme at Arabian Travel Market. More than 310,000 international visitors have chosen to extend their journey in the emirate since the Abu Dhabi Stopover programme was launched in 2024, and the offer now extends to Al Ain, giving guests connecting through Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport the option to spend their complimentary hotel stay in the UAE’s Garden City, alongside the existing option to stay in Abu Dhabi city and its popular islands.
at Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:55:27 +0000
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dnata Travel Group, the travel arm of aviation services provider dnata, signed 12 partnership agreements at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 to further broaden its travel offering and expand its international reach.
The agreements span hotel distribution, cruise holidays, hospitality, destinations and travel technology. Alongside the signings, the group announced the integration of Travelbag into Imagine Cruising and an expansion of Arabian Adventures’ The Fort – Lisaili, combining external partnerships with investment in its own businesses.
at Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:53:38 +0000
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“Marry Me at Marriott”, Marriott Bonvoy’s popular wedding & honeymoon fair, returns to Bangkok this October with an inspiring full-day showcase that will help all brides and grooms to create their dream wedding in Thailand.
Staged in the glamorous Thai Chitlada Grand Ballroom at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park on Saturday October 3, 2026, this immersive event will provide couples with everything they need to curate truly unforgettable occasions at Marriott Bonvoy’s hotels and resorts in Thailand.
at Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:50:03 +0000
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Lifestyle and wellness continue to evolve as core drivers of the global travel sector, with today’s investors seeing wellness as a lucrative real estate and hospitality asset class. In the run-up to Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, which features Lifestyle and Wellness as a key conference track, experts share insight and opinion on investing in the sector, travellers’ expectations, market misconceptions, the future of longevity tourism and more.
With input from Amit Arora, Chief Operating Officer, Hospitality and Entertainment, Arada; Jordi Sanchis, Sr. Director of Development - Middle East, Meliá Hotels International; Christopher Sanderson, Co-Founder, The Future Laboratory; and Wael Al Sharif, Area General Manager, The Torch Hospitality.
at Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:46:32 +0000
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Icelandair today celebrated the launch of its first scheduled flight to Gdansk, marking the airline’s first destination in Poland. To commemorate the occasion, celebrations were held for passengers at both Keflavík International Airport and Gdansk Airport upon the aircraft’s arrival.
The new service adds Gdansk to Icelandair’s growing route network and will operate three to four times weekly. The route strengthens connectivity between Iceland and Poland while providing travelers from northern Poland with convenient connections via Keflavík to Icelandair’s extensive North American network. At the same time, it offers passengers from Iceland and North America direct access to one of Poland’s most historic and vibrant cities.
at Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:45:48 +0000
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Chiva-Som Hua Hin, the world’s pioneering wellness destination for transformative lifestyle, will welcome yoga instructor Adrienne Everett for an exclusive yoga residency from Saturday, November 7th to Monday, November 9th, 2026, with complimentary classes open to all resort guests.
Across the three-day residency, Everett will lead four complimentary yoga practices, introducing guests to her distinctive approach through strength, mobility, mindful movement and connection. The collaboration brings together two philosophies rooted in a shared belief: that well-being extends beyond the physical, shaping how we feel, live and connect with ourselves and others.
at Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:43:56 +0000
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