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Named among Forbes Middle East’s leading travel and tourism figures for 2026, DCT Abu Dhabi’s Director General for Tourism has spent more than two decades turning destinations into experiences, and experiences into economic growth.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:05:50 +0000
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This year’s World Tourism Day on September 27 carries the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” framing AI as the industry’s next major transformation and asking how it can support smarter decision-making, stronger skills, and better-managed destinations. For the Caribbean, the opportunity is not technology for technology’s sake, but using AI in ways that strengthen competitiveness, improve productivity, support the workforce and enhance the distinctive experiences at the heart of the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:40:07 +0000
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BTN attends the launch of SunRay Social Day club at SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:31:11 +0000
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easyJet has today announced it will add a fourth based aircraft at London Southend Airport, further expanding its presence at the airport and supporting continued growth and jobs.
Alongside the additional aircraft, easyJet has announced a new route from London Southend to Rhodes, providing customers across Essex and the wider region with even more choice for their summer holidays.
The new service to the popular Greek island will commence on 27 April and operate twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays, providing convenient options for customers looking for a summer getaway.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:04:54 +0000
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During the visit to the United States by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee and President To Lam, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, Vietnam Airlines exchanged signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Visa and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to strengthen cooperation in payments, travel, technology and data.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:41:05 +0000
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Finnair is responding to growing demand for travel to Asia, and Japan in particular, by increasing flights to Tokyo for the 2027 summer season. The airline will add frequencies on its Tokyo Narita route during the peak summer travel period, operating up to two daily flights to the destination. In addition, Finnair will continue to serve Tokyo Haneda Airport daily.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:39:01 +0000
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, announced the opening of Wyndham Garden Antalya Konyaaltı, marking the latest addition to its Wyndham Garden portfolio in Türkiye, as the company prepares for the brand’s debut in Istanbul with the upcoming opening of Wyndham Garden İstanbul Tuzla Marina. Expected to open in October 2026, the 93-room hotel will extend Wyndham Garden’s presence into Türkiye’s largest city and strengthen the brand’s position across the country’s key urban and leisure markets.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:34:05 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and the Tourism EXPO Japan (TEJ) Executive Committee have joined forces to strengthen Japan’s position at the heart of the global Travel & Tourism community, signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on collaboration, innovation, knowledge exchange and international engagement.
WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara has signed the agreement alongside JATA Chairman Yuji Hara and Tourism EXPO Japan Executive Committee Chairperson Eijiro Yamakita, bringing together three leading organisations with a shared ambition to strengthen connections between Japan’s Travel & Tourism sector and the global industry. The agreement will create new opportunities for knowledge exchange, international dialogue, industry engagement and collaboration across the sector.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:30:53 +0000
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In this Breaking Travel News Q&A, Karen Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Jayasom, discusses the evolving wellness landscape, the changing expectations of today’s wellness travellers and the importance of creating experiences that deliver lasting benefits beyond the traditional holiday. She also shares her perspective on the opportunities shaping the future of wellness hospitality and how Jayasom is continuing to develop its distinctive approach in an increasingly dynamic international market.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:26:20 +0000
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Qatar Airways has launched a new signature onboard menu created by British chef, James Knappett, chef-patron and co-founder of two-Michelin-starred restaurant, Kitchen Table, in London.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:36:09 +0000
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The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has just launched a new destination training course, via Online Travel Training (OTT), designed to give UK travel advisers both the knowledge - and the all-important necessary confidence - to sell the Caribbean Nature Island of Dominica to their clients.
Now available on the OTT UK and US platforms, the self-paced course covers Dominica’s seven tourism pillars: Adventure, Health & Wellness, Romance, Aqua, Culture - Events & Entertainment - plus Agro and Kalinago.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:34:55 +0000
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Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease agreement with Dudok Real Estate to repurpose four floors of office space at Weena 147 into a new 160-unit flagship property in the heart of Rotterdam.
Bob W Rotterdam Central is targeted to open in summer 2027 and will occupy 5,169 sqm across floors six to nine of the mixed-use building. The floors, currently used as offices, will be converted into design-led Bob W accommodation, with additional guest areas at street level.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:31:52 +0000
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flyadeal, Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier in the GCC, has launched a multi-dimensional campaign to celebrate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Day, bringing exclusive fare and loyalty offers to customers as it encourages travellers to discover more of the Kingdom’s destinations.
This year’s celebrations carry added significance for the airline: flyadeal itself took to the skies for the first time on National Day, 23 September 2017, with its maiden flight from Jeddah to Riyadh. Nine years on, the carrier marks the occasion from a considerably larger domestic and international network.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:22:58 +0000
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eviivo, the all-in-one property management platform for short-term rentals (STR), property management companies (PMCs), hotels, B&Bs, serviced apartments and other independent accommodations, today announced it is now a Connectivity Partner of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy. The integration allows eligible PMCs and vacation rental managers using eviivo to distribute their listings, rates and more to the premium home rental platform directly from within eviivo Suite™, reaching a global audience of more than 300 million Marriott Bonvoy members.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:20:33 +0000
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Inhabit Hotels will present the Oceanic Global Short Film Festival at Inhabit Southwick Street on Thursday 8 October 2026 as part of the Design Hotels Screening Series, in collaboration with ocean non-profit Oceanic Global. The evening brings the year’s winning short films to an intimate audience of guests, followed by a panel discussion on our connection to the sea and why those stories matter.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:15:09 +0000
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SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) will bring its latest research, professional development and global community together at IMEX America 2026, with activity in Las Vegas from 11 to 15 October. Highlights include the first presentation of the 2026 Incentive Travel Index, a conference and reception marking 20 years of SITE Young Leaders, and SITE NITE North America, which will bring together more than 1,500 incentive travel professionals.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:12:52 +0000
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The GCC and North Africa has US$90 billion worth of hotels and resorts in the pipeline, with 200,000 upcoming new rooms set to boost the region’s existing supply by 27 percent, according to HVS data released ahead of the 2026 edition of Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from 29 September – 1 October.
With around 88,000 rooms currently under construction and another 25,000 in the final planning stages, over 55% of upcoming hotels in the region are set to be delivered between now and 2030, experts say.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:08:44 +0000
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Guyanese-American award-winning journalist, producer and media executive Melissa Noel will host the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place Oct. 5-9 in Guyana.
Noel will guide delegates through the conference program, helping set the stage for five days of dialogue, collaboration and cultural exchange under the theme “Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive.”
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:03:48 +0000
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Regent Hong Kong introduces The Terrace, a spectacular new indoor-outdoor waterfront venue elevated above the iconic Victoria Harbour. Created for occasions of personal significance, The Terrace offers a rare sense of openness and intimacy—where the harbour’s changing light, the city’s energy and a deeply considered sense of place come together.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:59:01 +0000
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Ski Safari continues to expand its popular Norway programme, exclusively adding Oppdal for winter 2026/27.
A resort long held in high regard by Norwegian and Swedish skiers, but almost entirely unknown to Brits, Oppdal offers some of the most accessible off-piste skiing in Scandinavia and is located just two hours from Trondheim.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:56:37 +0000
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Next month, the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce will unveil In Dolly’s Footsteps, a self-guided walking tour designed to share important moments from Dolly’s early years as told through the places and people of her hometown, Sevierville. Visit the former theater where she played her first paying gig, hear Dolly recall her first visit to Red’s Café via video, and learn exactly what the Dolly statue means to a community that will always love her. Along the way, discover the people, experiences, and hometown connections behind her extraordinary journey from Sevierville to stages around the world.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:51:26 +0000
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Leopard Sands Kruger Park joins Autograph Collection, marking the brand’s first safari lodge in South Africa. Inspired by the XiTsonga phrase garingani wa garingani (“let me tell you a story”), the lodge draws on the traditions, craftsmanship and cultural heritage of neighbouring Tsonga communities, offering a distinctive perspective on Kruger National Park and the surrounding region.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:11:26 +0000
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For over 130 years, Journey Behind the Falls has captivated visitors from around the world, bringing guests 125 feet below ground to witness the unforgettable, multi-sensory experience of standing face-to-face with the mighty Horseshoe Falls.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:04:47 +0000
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Virgin Voyages has promoted SJ Walker to Market Director, UK, effective immediately, recognising her growing influence across the brand’s commercial performance in a market that just helped deliver the brand’s best summer on record.
The UK is Virgin Voyages’ second-largest market globally, and UK numbers show an award-winning brand on track to become the go-to name for anyone planning a holiday built entirely around adults. Walker’s expanded remit reflects the broader commercial lens she has brought to the UK business behind that momentum.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:59:05 +0000
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Air India Express has been recognised with the ‘Best Use of AI in Customer Experience’ award at the UBS Forums 25th CX Strategy Summit & Awards 2026 for its AI-powered guest support capabilities led by Tia, the airline’s digital face for guest assistance.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:57:58 +0000
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Stasher, the luggage storage platform with more than 10,000 locations across 1,200+ cities, has secured £3 million in new funding to accelerate the expansion of its global marketplace and smart luggage locker network.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:54:40 +0000
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Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with over 640 properties operating and in development across 67 countries, and Grupo Petra, one of Paraguay’s leading real estate players, have signed two agreements in Madrid to strengthen their collaboration in the country. The agreements comprise a strategic partnership to explore new hotel development opportunities and a management contract for a new 116-room NH hotel in Asunción. The four-star property will operate under the NH Hotels & Resorts brand.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:51:35 +0000
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Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers, today announced a partnership with Oolio, the Australian hospitality technology provider powering more than 22,000 venues, to better connect accommodation and food and beverage operations across hotels, resorts, pub groups and multi-venue properties. By integrating Oolio’s Bepoz, Swiftpos and Idealpos platforms directly with Cloudbeds, the partnership connects the systems behind the stay with the systems behind on-site spend, giving operators a more unified foundation for managing guest activity and the revenue it generates.
at Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:41:59 +0000
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One of the world’s most remote inhabited islands is stepping confidently onto the international tourism stage, with St Helena increasingly positioning its extraordinary landscapes, wildlife, history and sense of isolation as compelling reasons for travellers to venture deep into the South Atlantic.
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:43:56 +0000
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The Imperial Spa at The Imperial New Delhi has been named 2026 Best Hotel Spa in India at the 12th Annual World Spa Awards, marking its debut as India’s most distinctive wellness destination on the world stage.
A serene sanctuary shaped by artistry and masterful craftsmanship, its architecture brings together Moroccan influences interwoven with Moghul and Indian design sensibilities. Every arch, every intricate detail and play of light is thoughtfully composed to create an atmosphere of meditative calm. Ten thoughtfully designed treatment rooms, beautiful hydrotherapy areas, and signature suites for couples, boast tailored experiences delivered by expert hands. A quintessentially sublime haven for recuperative Ayurvedic and contemporary therapies, the spa is a healing destination blending hand-picked signature rituals, bespoke oils and ancient traditions.
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:13:10 +0000
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Bookings are now live for NoMad Hilton Singapore, which is set to open in late 2026, marking the brand’s debut in Asia Pacific. Positioned to meet growing demand for elevated, experience-driven stays, the hotel will reflect NoMad’s refined yet eclectic vision of luxury hospitality, with a focus on sophisticated design, world-class dining, and immersive cultural programming.
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:06:06 +0000
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) on 28–29 October 2026 in Macao (SAR), China. Under the theme “From Vision to Value: The Next Era of Air Travel,” the event will bring together leaders from across airline retailing, finance, and passenger experience.
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:49:26 +0000
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At Eri Maldives, becoming begins with experiences that invite guests to see the island differently, and art has always offered one of the most powerful ways in.
The resort welcomed Maldivian artist Ismail Maaish for a collaboration that turned a beloved island landmark into something new: Beach Shack, a humble beach bar set beside one of the island’s favourite stretches of reef, became a living canvas for the first time.
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:47:50 +0000
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Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce the appointment of Emmy Stoel as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, effective 1 September.
A highly respected leader in luxury hospitality, Stoel returns to Amsterdam following her role as General Manager of InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest. With more than three decades of international experience, she is widely recognised for her people-focused leadership, operational excellence and ability to create exceptional guest experiences while fostering strong connections with local communities.
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:45:48 +0000
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The Independent, Travel Weekly and travel writer, Ross Clarke were crowned winners at Antor’s fifth annual Travel Media Awards, as the association brought together the travel media and destinations in London during its landmark 75th anniversary year.
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:41:45 +0000
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Miral Destinations, a subsidiary of Miral and one-stop destination partner for Yas Island, signed 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, held in Dubai from 14 to 17 September.
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:32:08 +0000
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Breaking Travel News will report live from the global hospitality investment summit in Dubai, with industry leaders invited to join its interview programme at Stand 40
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:46:37 +0000
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Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts today announced the signing of an agreement to form a partnership in the all-inclusive resort space with a 50% investment from Royal Caribbean Group. Building on Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ more than four decades of leadership in Caribbean hospitality, the joint venture will create new opportunities for continued resort growth while broadening the experiences across Royal Caribbean Group’s vacation platform.
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:55:11 +0000
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Visit Malta is delighted to welcome easyJet’s new direct service from Glasgow Airport. The route strengthens connectivity between Scotland and Malta, providing Scottish travellers with convenient, direct access to Malta’s year-round sunshine, rich history and vibrant culture.
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:51:29 +0000
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has expanded its collaboration with Motorsport Lab to introduce four exclusive pre- and post-cruise programmes across seven European voyages in 2027.
Designed for automotive enthusiasts and travellers seeking immersive destination experiences, the new collection invites guests to explore the celebrated motoring cultures of Barcelona, England’s Goodwood Estate, and Italy’s Motor Valley through supercar and classic-car driving, private automotive access, motorsport activities, regional cuisine, and destination-led cultural experiences.
at Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:48:11 +0000
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