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Marriott International, Inc. announced today the company reached the 300-property mark in Mexico, accounting for more than 44,000 rooms across 25 global brands in the country. The milestone reflects sustained investment and travel demand across the country’s Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, historic urban capitals, and rapidly developing industrial corridors.
This momentum is supported by the company’s robust development pipeline in Mexico of 76 hotels representing more than 12,000 rooms, as of the second quarter of 2026. Conversions are playing an increasingly important role in the company’s expansion in the country, accounting for 35% of the signed pipeline. The company expects to open more than 10 additional hotels in Mexico before the end of 2026.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:01:22 +0000
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Championing the next generation of hospitality professionals, RMAL Hospitality PJSC has announced the launch of Ruwad Addiyafah, a fully sponsored, 12-month, full-time employment programme created exclusively for young UAE nationals looking to build a future in F&B and hospitality. The first initiative introduced under RMAL Hospitality’s new Board of Directors, the programme will give participants the practical experience, commercial understanding, and mentorship needed to progress towards F&B entrepreneurship, operational leadership, and long-term careers in the private hospitality sector.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:59:40 +0000
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Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers who demand more, today announced its new affiliation with Preferred Hotels & Resorts as the latest addition to the brand’s Alliance Partner Program. This partnership solidifies Cloudbeds’ position as a recommended provider of unified hotel management technology for Preferred Hotels & Resorts member properties across the globe.
Through this partnership, Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ member hotels will be able to adopt Cloudbeds’ intelligent platform to help turn technology into a driver of profitable growth. Built on a unified data model, the Cloudbeds platform brings operations, distribution, guest experience, and revenue marketing together, giving teams a shared, real-time understanding of their business and the ability to act on it.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:55:12 +0000
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Breaking Travel News will join the leaders shaping the future of global tourism in Valletta this October after being named as a media partner of the 26th World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit.
The landmark gathering will take place from 7 to 9 October 2026 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, bringing together more than 200 chief executives and senior decision-makers from across the international travel and tourism industry.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:50:05 +0000
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FHS World 2026 opened in Dubai with around 1,000 hospitality investment professionals from 50 countries gathering at a pivotal moment for the global travel industry. Travel and tourism is forecast to contribute $12 trillion to the world economy in 2026 and support 176 million jobs, according to figures highlighted during the opening of the summit. But the message emerging from the first day of FHS World was about far more than the scale of the industry’s recovery.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:47:19 +0000
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Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and CITYVIEW Developments, a Dubai-based developer specialising in premium and luxury residential projects, today announced the signing of Pullman Residences & Offices Dubai Meydan at the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, further expanding their partnership in Dubai.
Scheduled to open in 2029, the mixed-use development will bring together 282 Pullman branded residences and branded offices within one destination. The project marks a significant milestone for Accor, introducing its first-ever branded offices for sale globally and extending the Pullman brand into a new commercial real estate segment.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:39:39 +0000
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Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and KRD Holding, a premier regional investment and development conglomerate, have announced the signing of Mövenpick Erbil Gomaspan Resort, a new-build resort scheduled to open in 2030. Set on the banks of Gomaspan Lake in the Erbil Governorate, the 150-key development will mark Mövenpick’s first property in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and its second in the country.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:36:01 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is bringing its conversion brand, Garner Hotels, to the Middle East through the signing of two hotels in the UAE with Nooa Holdings. Expected to open in 2026, Garner Hotel Dubai Al Jaddaf and Garner Hotel Ras Al Khaimah Downtown will add a combined 285 keys to IHG’s portfolio in the country. The milestone marks the regional debut of IHG’s fastest-scaling global brand and supports IHG’s continued growth in the UAE.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:32:42 +0000
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Radisson Hotel Group is highlighting a strong 12 months of development activity across the Middle East, and Northeast Africa marked by new signing, openings, strategic conversions, and continued expansion across the region. The momentum reflects sustained owner confidence in the Group’s brands and operating platforms, as well as demand for hospitality products that respond to the region’s expanding business, leisure, religious tourism, and residential markets.
at Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:30:35 +0000
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For conservationists working around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, protecting mountain gorillas has stopped being just about what happens inside the forest. Increasingly, the fight to safeguard the species is plying out on community land just outside the park boundary one seedling at a time.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:54:16 +0000
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The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort announces its most anticipated festive season yet, commemorating a decade of unparalleled luxury with a distinct celebration themed “Chapter X: Celebrating 10 Years Through the Island’s Story.” From December 20, 2026 through January 7, 2027, the private island resort will celebrate the story of Vommuli Island, Maldivian heritage, and the timeless traditions that define the St. Regis experience.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:37:47 +0000
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As Dubai wakes up this morning, FHS World opens its doors at Madinat Jumeirah at a fascinating moment for global hospitality, and perhaps the most revealing thing about the thousands of investors, owners, operators, developers and government leaders gathering here is that, after one of the more challenging years the industry has faced since the pandemic, nobody appears to have lost their appetite for what comes next.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:17:34 +0000
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Online cruise specialist cruise.co.uk has added to its 2027 ‘Cruise & Rail Collection’.
The exclusive packages combine rail journeys, tours, and ocean and river cruising.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:44:07 +0000
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Meyyafushi will celebrate its first anniversary from 1 to 3 November 2026 with a three-day programme of wellness, gastronomy, entertainment, culture and meaningful island experiences.
The anniversary marks an important milestone for the five-star Premium All-Inclusive resort, which has spent its first year welcoming guests to experience its distinctive combination of contemporary luxury, immersive dining, recreation and connection.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:35:03 +0000
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Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the destination marketing organisation for Palm Beach County, announced that The Palm Beaches welcomed a record-breaking 6.09 million visitors during the first half of 2026, a 6.4% increase over the same time period last year.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:58:40 +0000
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Brahman Hills has appointed Anja Bosken as its new General Manager.
Bosken, who brings more than four decades of experience with her, joins at a critical point in the Brahman Hills story, as the property continues to shape its vision as a Sanctuary of Serenity, Wellness and Excellence, with the 22-hectare Serenity Garden forming a defining part of its next chapter.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:58:20 +0000
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Travellers heading abroad this autumn could benefit from airport parking that is cheaper than a year ago, according to new analysis from independent airport parking specialist Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com).
Analysis of around 1 million customer bookings has revealed that average daily airport parking rates actually paid in 2026 have been lower than 2025 for five consecutive months between April – August 2026. Prices fell by as much as 5.6% during the peak summer travel period, delivering welcome savings for holidaymakers planning autumn and winter getaways.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:52:44 +0000
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Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is celebrating continued Michelin recognition across its international portfolio, spanning distinctive hotel stays and dining experiences across multiple brands and markets.
Leading the latest honours is Dusit Thani Bangkok, Dusit’s reimagined flagship hotel opposite Lumpini Park in the heart of the Thai capital, which has been elevated from One to Two Michelin Keys – denoting an exceptional stay – in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 global hotel selection.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:46:05 +0000
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The Hari Hong Kong has today officially joined Vignette Collection, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ distinguished collection of independent luxury properties, marking a new chapter for the acclaimed 210-hotel in the heart of Wan Chai.
The move connects the hotel with IHG’s global distribution network and IHG One Rewards loyalty programme.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:40:58 +0000
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Virgin Limited Edition, the award-winning collection of unique retreats part of the hospitality brand Virgin Hotels Collection, is delighted to announce an exclusive collaboration between The Lodge, its private luxury chalet in the heart of Verbier, and Cabane Tortin, an independently run high-alpine retreat perched at 3,000 metres on the edge of the Tortin Glacier. Together, the two properties are offering a single, uninterrupted journey for exclusive private groups, where bespoke high-alpine living meets the warmth and conviviality of an Alpine village retreat.
Embodying the rising travel trends of ‘silent luxury’ and ‘the luxury of silence’, the combined experience is available for private parties of eight to 10 guests throughout April 2027, with additional dates on request across the rest of the winter season, subject to availability.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:33:14 +0000
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The UAE will redraw its tourism map on 30 September when Etihad Rail launches passenger services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, putting the country’s two biggest visitor destinations just 64 minutes apart by train and, for the first time, offering a genuine alternative to the road that has defined travel between them for decades.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:29:05 +0000
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Air Canada is inviting European travellers to start planning their winter escapes with its expanded Winter 2026-27 schedule, offering more seamless connections to Latin America than ever before.
With the addition of new services to destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City and Costa Rica this winter, Air Canada is making it easier for European travellers to discover destinations than ever. Whether exploring ancient ruins, vibrant cities, or tropical coastlines, passengers can enjoy convenient connections and a smoother journey to the heart of Latin America.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:28:49 +0000
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Countries across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are set to deliver nearly 126,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, boosting existing supply by 25% and taking total room inventory to 616,000, according to new insight from leading real estate advisory and hospitality property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:27:51 +0000
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Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has officially taken over operation of the landmark hotel Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan.
The transition, effective since 1 July 2026, solidifies a rapidly growing partnership. The Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan joins Aleph Hospitality’s existing managed portfolio which includes the Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek and Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences located in Jewel of the Creek, Dubai. The agreement is indicative of Aleph Hospitality’s management strategy to identify and leverage synergies across all three properties to unlock major operational efficiencies and drive commercial success for the owner.
at Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:25:11 +0000
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Thailand’s Prime Minister, His Excellency Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul met with Dave Geer, Chief Commercial Officer of Virgin Atlantic in London, just weeks before the airline launches its first-ever direct non-stop service to Phuket marking an important new chapter in air connectivity between the UK and Thailand.
The meeting took place during the Prime Minister’s visit to London following his attendance at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, as part of a programme of meetings with key UK trade, investment, industry and tourism partners.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:48:26 +0000
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Lobby, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform that automates complex booking operations across suppliers of travel, hospitality and experiences, has carried out several analysis of reservation workflows that reveal a consistent pattern and challenge some common assumptions within hospitality.
For years, hotels have focused on reducing reservation response times and on increasing conversion rates, as well as operational efficiency. According to Lobby’s analysis, the actual weaknesses in this part of the process are related to information, guest intent and the commercial opportunities lost between request and booking.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:46:26 +0000
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dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, is participating in Ru’ya Careers UAE at Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 to 30 September, highlighting career opportunities for Emirati talent across its diverse operations.
dnata continues to invest in attracting, developing and advancing national talent. UAE Nationals hold 111 different roles across the company, from travel services and frontline airport operations to specialist and leadership positions, reflecting the breadth of career paths available within the organisation.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:42:49 +0000
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The world is not moving towards a single artificial intelligence future. The United States, Europe, China, the Middle East and India are developing distinct systems shaped by different approaches to innovation, sovereignty, trust, data and scale. On 28 and 29 October, the Global Resilience Network (GRN) will bring those five pathways into one room at the Global Travel Futures Forum in Paris and test what they mean in practice for the global travel economy.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:29:51 +0000
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As some of the world’s leading figures in hospitality investment prepare to gather at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai tomorrow for Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, investors have set out their views on the trends and strategies that are shaping the future of hospitality investment.
Widely regarded as the Middle East’s leading hospitality investment forum, FHS World will welcome more than 200 investors representing over USD$ 5 trillion in assets under management. Some 25 percent of those investors are attending for the first time, and 40 percent are travelling from outside the GCC.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:00:45 +0000
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026 heads to Georgetown, Guyana from Oct. 5-9 under the theme “Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive.”
Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will deliver the keynote address as tourism leaders, industry partners, researchers, media and students examine the forces shaping Caribbean tourism.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:33:35 +0000
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As Dubai’s hospitality industry moves into one of its most important seasons of the year, ME by Meliá Dubai has appointed Arlette Richter-Picardo as General Manager, bringing an accomplished UAE hospitality leader to the helm of the iconic Zaha Hadid-designed property.
With more than 15 years of experience across some of the UAE’s most recognised luxury and lifestyle hotels, Richter-Picardo brings a formidable combination of commercial acumen, operational leadership and brand-building expertise to ME by Meliá Dubai.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:41:53 +0000
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There are few images more closely associated with the Maldives than a villa suspended above a turquoise lagoon. For travellers dreaming of the islands, the water villa has become an icon in its own right, a private place above the sea, where mornings begin with the sound of water and the lagoon is just a few steps away.
Against this backdrop, Baros Maldives has been named Indian Ocean’s Leading Water Villa Resort 2026 at the World Travel Awards, recognising its distinctive collection of overwater villas and the experience they offer above and within the lagoon.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:28:32 +0000
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There are hotel announcements, and there are moments that tell us something more important about the direction of a destination.
The unveiling of Amanolu, Aman’s first resort and residential development in the Maldives, belongs firmly in the second category.
Aman is not simply another luxury hotel brand adding another pin to its map. It is one of the most influential names in modern hospitality, with a fiercely loyal global following and a reputation built around privacy, architecture, service and an almost obsessive sense of place.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:22:57 +0000
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There are hotel announcements, and there are moments that tell us something more important about the direction of a destination.
The unveiling of Amanolu, Aman’s first resort and residential development in the Maldives, belongs firmly in the second category.
Aman is not simply another luxury hotel brand adding another pin to its map. It is one of the most influential names in modern hospitality, with a fiercely loyal global following and a reputation built around privacy, architecture, service and an almost obsessive sense of place.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:22:23 +0000
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is marking World Tourism Day 2026 by calling for a Caribbean approach to technology that strengthens tourism while keeping people, communities and culture at the center.
This year’s theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” comes as technology continues to change the way people plan and book travel, discover destinations and share their experiences, as well as how tourism businesses and organizations operate. CTO’s World Tourism Day program on Monday, Sept. 28 is focused on helping the region translate those changes into practical benefits for the sector.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:17:37 +0000
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Boeing and Turkish Airlines today announced an order for up to 150 737 MAX airplanes, concluding the discussions initiated in 2025 and supporting the flag carrier’s expansion goals.
The agreement for the 737 MAX order was finalized in the presence of His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, president of the Republic of Türkiye.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:57:13 +0000
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Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced today the national carrier placed an order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to grow and renew its fleet. The purchase, which includes five 787-10 and six 737-8 jets, builds on the airline’s largest‑ever order for 14 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes earlier this year.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:55:33 +0000
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The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Wego, the number one travel app and largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), have partnered to launch a new destination campaign inviting travellers across the region to discover Saudi through its diverse destinations, rich culture and heritage, natural landscapes, entertainment and year-round experiences.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:53:16 +0000
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VidantaWorld’s Beauty of Nature (BON) Luxury Theme Park, the world’s first luxury theme park, opens its gates on October 24 as it begins its Soft Opening at VidantaWorld Vallarta–Nuevo Nayarit, available exclusively to VidantaWorld guests ahead of its public opening in April 2027. Representing an investment of approximately US$1.5 billion, BON sets out to redefine what a theme park can be: a destination where world-class thrills, immersive worlds, original storytelling, dining and hospitality come together through the lens of luxury, designed for every generation to share.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:51:50 +0000
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Princess Cruises is making spirits bright this holiday season with a collection of festive sailings designed to bring families and friends together in spectacular destinations. With voyages spanning Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal, guests can trade snow for sunshine and ring in the holidays surrounded by the beauty of the sea.
at Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:41:59 +0000
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