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Etihad Airways is marking 20 years of flying to France, two decades after it launched its first service to the country, between Abu Dhabi and Paris, in June 2006. What began as six flights a week has grown alongside an airline that now operates a fleet of 124 aircraft to 118 destinations worldwide. Two decades on, the airline is in a renewed phase of growth, with demand across its European markets continuing to strengthen.
When Etihad first flew to Paris in June 2006, it was a young airline, less than three years old, with a network of around 34 destinations and a fleet of 17 aircraft.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:34:59 +0000
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Emirates is preparing for one of the busiest time periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service, as families begin their summer holidays before the new school year in Dubai. Over the next two weeks, Emirates will welcome more than 3,500 children who will travel independently using the acclaimed family-friendly service.
Over the past five years alone, more than 250,000 children have travelled with Emirates using its Unaccompanied Minors and Young Passenger services. Most young travellers are aged 11 years and under, with the busiest routes connecting Dubai with the UK, Russia, Kenya, France, India and Egypt.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:31:54 +0000
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In July 2026, Kiwitaxi launched the largest simultaneous deployment of a female-driver option in the history of private transfers: Women Driving Women, now available across 25 countries on four continents: 13 across Europe (Poland, Turkey, Portugal, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Montenegro, and Albania), seven in Asia (South Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka), three in Latin America (Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico), plus Australia. The rollout follows a test launch in November 2025.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:19:54 +0000
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Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has joined hands with USquare Luxe Properties to unveil the first look at its show apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands.
Located within Grovy’s sales centre in the bustling hub of JVC, the show apartment marks the first physical presentation of the development, giving investors, brokers, and prospective buyers an opportunity to experience the design, layout, and lifestyle offering ahead of completion. The show apartment has been developed to reflect the final handover specification, showcasing the interiors, specially designed Ramada furnishings, and a hospitality-led design approach that defines the project.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:17:36 +0000
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Women’s golf is growing at a record pace worldwide. According to the R&A’s Global Golf Participation Report[1], published this month, women now account for 34% of all adult golfers across the organisation’s key markets, up from 31% the previous year. The figures span 148 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and Oceania.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:11:25 +0000
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Israel’s Airports Authority has issued a public tender to expand Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion Airport, advancing a major capacity expansion at the country’s main international gateway.
The project includes a new eastern passenger terminal of approximately 538,000 square feet, along with a 215,000-square-foot, two-level underground facility for baggage handling and security screening, marking one of the largest upgrades in the airport’s recent history.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:52:48 +0000
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KIGO, the refined Japanese dining destination at Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre, presents a new chapter of its Tsumugi Menu, reshaped for summer. Launched on 3 June and priced at AED 980 per person, the six-course seasonal tasting menu created by Head Chef Akinori Tanigawa combines the discipline of Kaiseki with the intimacy of Omakase, offering an experience shaped by the fleeting pleasures of a Japanese summer.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:49:39 +0000
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OL Leisure property, Mokuti Etosha, will unveil its brand new Ombala Presidential Suite on 3 July 2026, with the launch ceremony set to be attended by the Honorable Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare. The opening marks the latest phase of the lodge’s transformation following its major refurbishment in 2023 and reflects growing demand for private, villa-style luxury accommodation in Namibia. Named Ombala, meaning “The King’s Palace” in the local Oshiwambo language, the suite is Mokuti Etosha’s most significant addition to date and one of the region’s most versatile luxury offerings, combining family-friendly flexibility with elevated comfort for a broad range of travellers.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:46:51 +0000
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In the heart of the city lies a hidden corner where time slows down: it is the internal garden of the NEMI Hotel, set in a courtyard with an ‘old Milan’ feel, reminiscent of the style of traditional houses.
In the courtyard, the lounge bar and the FORTE Garden restaurant are perfect for taking a break and for summer evenings, offering a bit of respite on the hottest days.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:43:10 +0000
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The Dean, the Irish-born lifestyle hotel brand known for delivering character-driven, culture-forward properties in compelling cities, opens The Dean Munich in July 2026. Located in the vibrant Westend neighbourhood, the 281-room hotel marks the brand’s largest property to date and its second opening in Germany, following The Dean Berlin in February 2026.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:42:30 +0000
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As Cape Verde prepares to face defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage this Friday in Miami, specialist tour operator Cape Verde Experience is encouraging agents and customers to capitalise on growing interest in the destination with a limited-time £100 booking incentive.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:38:52 +0000
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Uga Resorts, the award-winning Sri Lankan hospitality group renowned for its authentic luxury experiences, is delighted to announce the launch of a new brand collection, “an Uga Experience,” marking an exciting evolution in the company’s portfolio. Two of Uga’s beloved east coast properties will be reintroduced under the new collection: Uga Bay will become The Bay an Uga Experience, while Uga Jungle Beach will be renamed Jungle Beach an Uga Experience.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:35:47 +0000
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Forty-five years ago, in July 1981, Explore Worldwide launched with a simple ambition, to help ordinary people experience extraordinary places through small-group adventures.
This July, as the award-winning adventure travel specialist celebrates its own 45th birthday, it’s inviting everyone else born in 1981 to celebrate the same milestone with a life-changing 45% off trips around the world when you book in July.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:33:51 +0000
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Tourism developers in Wales will need to show more clearly how new projects support local communities, jobs and culture, according to planning and development consultancy Lichfields.
Plaid Cymru is leading the Welsh Government for the first time after emerging as the largest party in the Senedd, without an overall majority.
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:31:10 +0000
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation today celebrated the opening of Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros, a 50 room contemporary Cycladic retreat on the island of Paros, Greece, managed by SWOT Hospitality. The hotel blends the cultural heritage of the island with upscale leisure offerings and private outdoor space. This marks the Destination by Hyatt brand’s second property in Greece and its first property on a Greek island, a milestone in the brand’s growing footprint, now spanning 25 hotels and resorts in nearly 10 countries globally. The opening represents a meaningful step for the brand in an increasingly attractive European market, where in 2025 Greece’s inbound tourism reached an all-time high, attracting 37.98 million visitors. [1]
at Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:29:12 +0000
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Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has expanded the portfolio of Local Offers and Experiences available through its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, in line with its Live Local concept, with a City Unscripted partnership.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:48:37 +0000
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New analysis from media intelligence provider, CARMA shows that the FIFA World Cup is putting airlines in the spotlight, with 877 articles analysed across four airline brands and 3,824 social media mentions.
American Airlines leads media share with 33% of coverage, followed by Qatar Airways (27%), Delta Air Lines (27%) and United Airlines (13%).
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:45:45 +0000
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At the heart of Costa Navarino, Anazoe unveils a new chapter in its evolution, redefining wellness through a holistic approach to longevity. Rooted in the teachings of Hippocrates and enriched by the natural rhythms of Messinia, the newly enhanced offering introduces science-led diagnostics, personalised programmes and immersive therapies designed to support long-term vitality, balance and regeneration. Whether for the performance-driven traveller, the longevity seeker or the guest simply looking to restore balance, Anazoe offers a tailored approach to wellbeing.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:10:51 +0000
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Air India Express has restored connectivity to all destinations across its West Asia network with the resumption of services to Salalah in Oman and Kuwait. Flights on the Kozhikode–Salalah route resume from 2 July. Services between Kozhikode and Kuwait resume from 3 July, while flights between Bengaluru and Kuwait begin from 4 July, with frequencies increasing in phases over the coming days.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:08:45 +0000
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New research from travel experts Explore reveals the wild animals people want to see when travelling
Pandas top the list as the most popular wild animal experience, followed by elephants and kangaroos
Research also reveals a 211% increase in Google searches for ‘wildlife holiday’
Australia has been crowned the world’s number one wildlife destination
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:04:52 +0000
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Milan Bergamo Airport has welcomed the arrival of Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flyadeal, which has commenced operations in Italy with the introduction of nonstop services to Jeddah and Riyadh.
The inaugural flight from Jeddah on the Red Sea coast touched down at Milan Bergamo Airport on 1 July, followed by the launch of services to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on 2 July, as the airport continues to expand connectivity across the Gulf region.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:01:11 +0000
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Belmo Group has acquired Aquarius on the Beach, the beachfront hotel at 75 The Strand, Townsville, taking over the business from 1 July 2026. The acquisition marks the group’s first move into North Queensland and brings one of the city’s best-known waterfront addresses into the Belmo Hotels portfolio.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:59:54 +0000
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Stradom House Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection has launched a new holistic wellness and spa treatment menu at SÓL Spa in collaboration with notable London-based wellness practitioner Alexandra Soveral, marking a major new chapter for the Kraków property as one of Europe’s most innovative urban spa resorts. The expanded offering introduces a more immersive approach to wellbeing in the heart of the city, positioning the hotel as a destination for restorative luxury experiences.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:56:15 +0000
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Jaci’s Private Lodge officially reopened on 1 July in South Africa’s malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, 16 months after severe flooding in late February 2025 forced the family-owned property to close. Once the insurance and planning processes were complete, the Van Heteren family embarked on an intensive 10-month building programme, creating a lodge designed for the decades ahead.
The official reopening follows a two-week soft launch with family, friends and travel trade partners, giving the returning team time to find its rhythm and the lodge time to settle into its new skin.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:42:16 +0000
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Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has concluded its 2026 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage aboard Silver Shadow. From 19 June to 1 July, first-time guests and Venetian Society members – those enrolled in Silversea’s loyalty programme – travelled to 10 ports across France, Italy, and Malta on a roundtrip voyage from Nice, hosted by Silversea President Bert Hernandez and other brand executives. The itinerary, selected by Venetian Society members, was marked by exclusive touches arranged specially for this sailing, from commemorative gifts to reflect destinations visited, to themed culinary experiences and enhanced entertainment. Guests celebrated the end of the voyage with a spectacular grand finale, as a farewell fireworks display illuminated the night sky in Portofino, Italy on 30 June.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:38:22 +0000
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For many couples, a summer holiday is the ultimate relationship milestone. But millions of Brits are about to find out something new about their partner, whether they like it or not. New research by Barcelona-based airline Vueling has revealed the nation’s most-hated holiday habits, and the findings might make for uncomfortable reading.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:34:15 +0000
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‘Unbreakable: The Human Advantage’ has been announced as the theme for the Hotel Leadership Conference 2027, with the Master Innholders appointing Tej Walia MI, Managing Director of Foxhills Club & Resort, as Conference Chair.
Taking place on 11–12 January 2027 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, the annual conference will bring together owners, operators and business leaders from across the hospitality sector to explore one of the industry’s most pressing questions: how can businesses drive performance and growth while keeping people at the heart of decision-making?
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:33:20 +0000
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Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, today announced a new collaboration with acclaimed chef and broadcaster Clodagh McKenna, bringing together two culinary worlds rooted in exceptional food and relaxed elegance.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:29:21 +0000
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Emirates’ third daily service on the Dubai-Cape Town route landed at Cape Town International Airport at 18:05 yesterday, marking the first arrival of flight EK778. This also marks the debut of the airline’s next-generation Airbus A350 in South Africa.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:53:52 +0000
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TAP Air Portugal will inaugurate four new routes from yesterday 1st and today 2nd July 2026, further strengthening its offer across European, island and intercontinental destinations.
Yesterday the 1st July, the new connection between Porto and Terceira Island in the Azores commenced, with four weekly frequencies operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft. Flights will depart from Porto on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 15:20, arriving in Terceira at 17:05. In the opposite direction, flights will depart from Terceira on Mondays and Sundays at 17:55, and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 18:10, arriving in Porto at 21:25 and 21:40, respectively.
Later today, TAP will inaugurate the route between Lisbon and Athens, with five weekly frequencies.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:29:49 +0000
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TAP Air Portugal will inaugurate four new routes from yesterday 1st and today 2nd July 2026, further strengthening its offer across European, island and intercontinental destinations.
Yesterday the 1st July, the new connection between Porto and Terceira Island in the Azores commenced, with four weekly frequencies operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft. Flights will depart from Porto on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 15:20, arriving in Terceira at 17:05. In the opposite direction, flights will depart from Terceira on Mondays and Sundays at 17:55, and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 18:10, arriving in Porto at 21:25 and 21:40, respectively.
Later today, TAP will inaugurate the route between Lisbon and Athens, with five weekly frequencies.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:29:43 +0000
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RBH Hospitality Management has announced the signing of its first Hyatt-branded hotel after being appointed by hotel owner, Sun Venture, to manage Hyatt Place London City East.
Hyatt Place London City East is located in the heart of East London, close to the vibrant Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market. The hotel offers 276 rooms, designed for both leisure and business guests, with two fully-equipped meeting rooms and two on-site F&B outlets; Sotto Cucina & Bar and PocketSquare Skyline Bar and Terrace.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:26:12 +0000
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Cruise.co.uk has launched three new luxury itineraries in 2027 as part of its exclusive charter with Oceania Cruises.
The departures feature a host of European destinations, with two escorted touring options available, and all featuring a cruise on the 670-guest Oceania Nautica.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:23:11 +0000
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Virgin Voyages has launched a limited-time offer, giving Sailors (guests) up to $500 Bar Tab across all voyages.
The promotion runs from July 1-6, 2026. First Mates (agents) can combine it with the brand’s current free balcony upgrade campaign, which is available for new bookings made until July 31, 2026.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:21:34 +0000
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Air India today began deploying its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft between Mumbai and London Heathrow, bringing its latest-generation onboard product to one of its flagship international routes.
Effective today, Air India flights AI131/AI130 between Mumbai and London Heathrow will be operated by the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring all-new cabin interiors designed exclusively for Air India and installed directly on Boeing’s production line. These line-fit aircraft are the first Boeing 787s purpose-built for Air India, embodying the airline’s new standards of comfort, technology, and customer experience.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:16:51 +0000
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Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), a global leader in hospitality, is bringing a new flavour of loyalty to the UK capital with the launch of Culinary Compass, a year-long dining campaign designed to inspire guests, members and event delegates to discover the breadth of the group’s London restaurant portfolio.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:10:17 +0000
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Costa Rica has added a striking new experience to its adventure tourism offering with the opening of the country’s first-ever glass suspension bridge in the cloud forests of Monteverde.
Located within Treetopia Park’s renowned Sky Walk circuit, the new Glass Bridge allows visitors to walk above the forest canopy on a transparent surface, offering uninterrupted views directly down into one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse ecosystems.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:09:37 +0000
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Wizz Air, Europe’s reliable airline, is encouraging travellers to make the most of the summer season, offering last-minute fares from just £17.99 from London Luton Airport to some of Europe’s most-loved holiday destinations.
With the peak summer season in full swing, demand for last-minute, sun-filled getaways remains strong across Wizz Air’s extensive network. With Wizz Air operating its largest-ever UK summer schedule this year, with more than 100 routes from the UK, the airline is encouraging customers to book with confidence, with seats still available across a wide range of both its popular holiday destinations and hidden gems.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:05:29 +0000
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Virgin Voyages is celebrating its UK trade partners throughout July with First Mate Appreciation Month. The campaign is designed to thank agents with extra incentives, giveaways and exclusive opportunities.
As part of the campaign, every booking logged through First Mate Loot – the online agent incentive platform – will earn First Mates £15, three times the usual £5 per booking.
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:03:12 +0000
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AE Expeditions is marking 35 years of pioneering expedition travel with a limited-time offer giving travellers the opportunity to save up to 30% and receive up to £2,600 in air credit per person on select Antarctica, Arctic and Global voyages.
Available on select departures booked and deposited between July 1 and September 30 2026, the offer comes as travellers continue to seek more meaningful, experience-led journeys to remote destinations. From wildlife-rich polar regions to wild coastlines, rainforests, historic islands and bucket-list natural phenomena, the featured voyages highlight the breadth of AE Expeditions’ small-ship, expedition-led programmes
at Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:02:23 +0000
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