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From flying to Lapland for no additional Avios, to using them to pay for ski passes once there, IAG Loyalty - the organisation behind global reward currency Avios – and Finnair, have revealed some of the lesser-known ways UK travellers can make their Avios go further with the national carrier of Finland.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:41:52 +0000
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Day 1 of the World Aviation Festival 2026 opened today in Lisbon, with airlines, airports and technology companies sharing how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are being used to speed up aircraft turnarounds, improve ground operations and make journeys easier for passengers. Exhibitors also released new industry research and announced airline partnerships at and ahead of the festival.
The festival brings together more than 4,500 attendees and 600 speakers over three days at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), from Oct. 13 to Oct. 15. New for 2026 are a dedicated Airport & Airline Collaboration Track and the Ancillary Arena, a pitch competition for new ancillary revenue ideas.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:39:46 +0000
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) have agreed to strengthen alignment on sustainability between the airline and hospitality sectors. The agreement, signed at the World Sustainability Symposium, will have an initial focus on the procurement of hotel services by airlines.
Airlines and hotels face many similar environmental, social, and governance challenges. These include responsible procurement, environmental management, social responsibility, supply chain performance, and increasingly complex sustainability measurement and reporting expectations.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:37:42 +0000
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airbus and Accenture released a SAF Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAc) Market study which estimates that corporate purchases could support between 1.0 million and 1.9 million tonnes of SAF by 2030, up from an estimated 323,000 tonnes in 2024. This is a strong demand signal for more SAF production, provided factors limiting corporate participation, such as unclear accounting rules, high prices, and purchasing complexity, are addressed.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:35:39 +0000
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Brazil has achieved its best-ever result in the Blue Flag programme, one of the world’s most respected sustainability certifications: 75 beaches and marinas have been certified for the 2026/2027 season, a 25% increase from the 60 locations recognised in the previous edition.
The achievement reinforces Brazil’s leadership in South America and its second-place position across the Americas. For travellers dreaming of idyllic beaches, the expanded network offers more destinations where enjoying nature goes hand in hand with protecting it.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:46:52 +0000
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Air Canada have announced the launch of Air Canada Embarq, a new self-serve travel management platform designed specifically to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises and non-profit organizations take control of their business travel needs.
Part of Air Canada for Business, Air Canada Embarq brings travel management, tracking and rewards together in one centralized platform, giving Canadian businesses a simpler way to manage travel, optimize budgets and support employees on the road. Travellers book directly through aircanada.com, with eligible travel automatically recognized and attributed to their company.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:54:51 +0000
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How airline distribution, multi-carrier itineraries and AI assistants are reshaping the way travellers find cheap flights, and what it means for the industry.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:50:51 +0000
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Air New Zealand is adding more than 7,000 seats between Shanghai and Auckland over Chinese New Year, increasing capacity during one of the busiest travel periods for Chinese visitors to New Zealand.
From 23 January to 20 February 2027, the airline will operate three additional return services a week between Shanghai and Auckland, bringing the weekly total to ten a week.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:48:54 +0000
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Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, today announced the launch of its new non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and Amman City Airport (ADJ), starting 15 November 2026.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:47:27 +0000
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Long before jazz became a global language, Belgium gave it one of its most recognisable voices. The saxophone, invented by Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax, went on to define the sound of jazz. And Brussels, where Sax learned his craft, became one of the first European cities to embrace the new music from America.
This autumn, Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte hotel steps from the Grand Place, celebrates that heritage with a new season of Mix & Melody. The Friday and Saturday live music series at Bar Magritte brings jazz, swing, blues, boogie and Latin rhythms to the heart of the Belgian capital. October’s programme pays tribute to some of the genre’s defining names, from Ella Fitzgerald and Chet Baker to Erroll Garner, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:37:09 +0000
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People rarely buy a holiday for the journey alone. They are buying time together, a change of scene, a reunion or an experience they have imagined for years. Understanding what sits behind that decision has been central to Dr Dave Andrew Chin Tung’s working life.
Now joining Breaking Travel News as Special Correspondent, the Jamaican travel entrepreneur brings a perspective shaped by decades of dealing with the expectations, ambitions and occasional disappointments that make tourism such a profoundly human business.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:22:06 +0000
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A concert ticket can now come before the flight. A sporting fixture can decide the city. For a growing part of the travel market, the question is no longer simply where to go, but what is worth travelling for. That shift is changing the business of selling holidays, and the organisations a travel platform needs to work with. Speaking to Breaking Travel News at the WTTC Global Summit 2026 in Malta, Edison Chen, Vice President, Global Destination Marketing at Trip.com Group, describes an industry having to rethink both how it attracts travellers and what it offers them once they arrive.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:19:33 +0000
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New research from premium travel brand Kuoni reveals the world’s best golden hour spots. Working with Jim Dale, Founder and Senior Meteorologist at British Weather Services, Kuoni’s research identifies the scientific metrics that make up the perfect golden hour and assesses 165 global destinations on six factors (cloud cover, light pollution, artificial brightness, rainfall, wind speed and average sunset duration), combining them into a weighted index to rank the world’s top spots.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:14:17 +0000
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply (the Alliance).
The Alliance brings together more than 80 CORSIA stakeholders to address bottlenecks that limit the availability of Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs). Its work focuses on practical implementation support, including facilitating the processes needed to authorize emissions units for use under CORSIA while avoiding double counting.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:11:36 +0000
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Carnival Corporation the world’s largest cruise company, strengthened its support of Caribbean tourism and young people as the lead sponsor of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Regional Tourism Youth Congress.
The company also provided the first-place prize for Amarni Webster, 15, of Anguilla, who was named the 2026 Youth Congress winner.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:09:12 +0000
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Anguilla has captured two top Caribbean honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards, winning the titles of Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:01:17 +0000
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Hotel Cala, an urban resort overlooking the Hillsborough River along Tampa’s iconic Riverwalk, will debut in January 2027, marking a new chapter for one of downtown Tampa’s most storied properties. The 281-room property will bring a new destination for locals and travelers to dine, gather, stay and experience the city. Following an extensive transformation by internationally renowned design firm Rockwell Group, Hotel Cala draws architectural and aesthetic inspiration from Tampa’s waterfront setting, tropical character and multicultural heritage, including its Italian and Cuban roots.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:55:47 +0000
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Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab unveils 1206, a contemporary dining destination opening on 30 October, and the final venue to be revealed as part of the resort’s opening story. Named after the property’s once-hidden room on level four, 1206 offers an ingredient-led dining experience framed by uninterrupted horizon views stretching from Jumeirah Burj Al Arab to Burj Khalifa.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:26:50 +0000
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On 3rd November 2026, as part of the grand reopening of its iconic Pool Wing, Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro introduces a landmark five-storey Wellness Club. This exceptional collection of wellbeing experiences includes Latin America’s first Dior Spa, in addition to a state-of-the-art fitness centre; a Pilates and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu studio; a dedicated recovery floor; and a nourishing juice and nutrition bar. Rising above the hotel’s famed pool, the new destination pairs the palatial glamour that has defined Copacabana Palace for over a century, with a considered, contemporary approach, reinforcing Rio’s standing as a global capital of body care.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:18:12 +0000
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The latest expansion brings the Group’s Verified Net Zero portfolio to nine hotels across the Nordics and UK, demonstrating how the program is moving from its initial pilot towards application across larger, complex meetings and events properties.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:12:33 +0000
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Holland America Line announced today that it will expand its fleet to 12 ships with the addition of the Vista Class vessel Arcadia in 2029. P&O Cruises will transfer the ship to Holland America Line, strengthening the premium cruise line’s capacity, supporting continued demand growth and providing another platform for the ongoing Holland America Evolution transformation program.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:03:40 +0000
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Some journeys are remembered for the places they visit. Others are remembered for what was served at the table. As the Official Cruise Line of the James Beard Foundation®, Windstar Cruises promises both. The world’s leading small ship line has unveiled its 2027 lineup of James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings, featuring five culinary icons hosting voyages across three continents. Each sailing pairs a chef with a destination that has left a lasting mark on their cuisine, giving guests the chance to experience that connection firsthand.
at Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:01:26 +0000
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This winter, a new underwater dive park opens in Saint Lucia. Below Saint Lucia, at Anse La Verdure on the island’s southwest coast, will bring together art, culture, history and marine conservation through a collection of sculptures inspired by Saint Lucia’s people, heritage and national identity.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:17:04 +0000
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On 21 November, Kinara by Vikas Khanna at JA Lake View Hotel will welcome Michelin-acclaimed Chef Vikas Khanna for the third chapter of its Forgotten Flavours dining series. Titled
Coast to Coast, this intimate, one-night-only experience will take just 60 guests on a thoughtfully curated journey through India’s eastern and western coastal traditions, bringing together the artistry of Indian fine dining, carefully selected wines and the evocative world of fragrance.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:24:15 +0000
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Virgin Voyages has launched a new Caribbean Sale giving Sailors (guests) up to $500 in onboard credit on select voyages.
Available on new bookings made before October 22, 2026, the offer applies to 270 voyages departing between October 2026 and October 2028 across all four Lady Ships: Brilliant Lady, Resilient Lady, Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:41:27 +0000
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andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp is set to enter an exciting new chapter with an extensive rebuild that will see the intimate safari camp evolve and reopen as andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Lodge in August 2027. Set within an exclusive 90,500-hectare (223,630-acre) concession in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Xaranna is immersed in one of the world’s most extraordinary wilderness ecosystems: a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the seasonal flood transforms the landscape into a shifting mosaic of waterways, islands and floodplains. This delicate ecosystem supports an exceptional diversity of wildlife, and approximately 450 recorded bird species. Guided by the rhythms of the Delta itself, the new lodge will bring the landscape into every aspect of the guest experience, inviting travellers to rediscover this remarkable wilderness as a restorative place that reveals itself layer by layer.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:14:37 +0000
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As GCC travellers increasingly seek more meaningful, preventative approaches to wellbeing, longevity is moving beyond a wellness trend to become a more considered way of thinking about how we live, restore and thrive. As the focus shifts from simply extending lifespan to extending healthspan, a more fundamental question is emerging: what does it actually mean to age well?
At tulåh Clinical Wellness, set in the lush landscapes of Kerala, India, the approach looks beyond traditional anti-ageing treatments to consider longevity as the ability to remain physically strong, cognitively resilient, and emotionally balanced for as long as possible.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:10:31 +0000
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Mandarin Oriental’s curated collection of the world’s finest private vacation homes announces a significant expansion, welcoming twelve homes to its global portfolio, now comprising 43 Exceptional Homes across 18 sought-after destinations. These additions mark an important milestone in the evolution of the collection, introducing Lopud, Porto Heli, Florence, Chianti, Sardinia and Marbella as entirely new locations, alongside further expansion in Puglia and the French Riviera.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:34:48 +0000
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Royal Grand Resorts opens this November in Manuel Antonio with 30 rooms built for men who love men on Costa Rica’s central Pacific coast. The idea is simple: upscale stays without ultra-luxury rates, in a beach town that has welcomed LGBTQ+ travelers for decades. Reservations are open now at royalgrandresorts.com.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:50:25 +0000
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Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled its 2028/29 Antarctica season, offering travelers more ways to experience the White Continent through an expanded collection of 25 intimate, yacht-style expeditions sailing from October 2028 through March 2029.
The new season expands Atlas’ popular Drake Fly & Sail program from two departures in 2027/28 to four, while continuing to offer Drake Express expeditions that fly across the Drake Passage in both directions, classic Antarctic voyages that make the legendary crossing by sea, and extended journeys reaching the Antarctic Circle, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:47:37 +0000
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Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) have announced the launch of ‘Young Royals’, a new family-focused program that transforms a hotel stay into an imaginative royal adventure from check-in to check-out.
Designed for the next generation of travelers, Young Royals invites children to play, create, and explore through a series of immersive experiences inspired by the distinctive character of Royal Sonesta properties.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:44:03 +0000
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As Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum officially open in Nashville, AOA, the award-winning design, production, and project management studio behind the museum’s immersive experience, is sharing an inside look at the two-year journey to bring Dolly Parton’s story to life - from their first concept sketches through opening day.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:38:37 +0000
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Frasers Hospitality, a business unit of Frasers Property, has announced the opening of Fraser Place Roppongi, Tokyo. This milestone establishes Frasers Hospitality’s presence in one of the world’s premier gateway cities, bringing its premium serviced living experience to travellers in Tokyo’s cosmopolitan core.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:35:48 +0000
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Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, today announced its return to the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2026, bringing together culinary talent from across its Hong Kong hotels for its most expansive showcase of food, drink and hospitality to date. From 29 October to 1 November, 14 participating hotels will come together at the festival, where Marriott Bonvoy chefs and mixologists will present specially created dishes, drinks and immersive experiences celebrating the city’s rich culinary character.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:33:09 +0000
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This World Martial Arts Day, Master Phuc shares the discipline, philosophy and cultural heritage behind Việt Võ Đạo, Vietnam’s indigenous martial art.
Where Korea has taekwondo and Japan has karate, Vietnam has Việt Võ Đạo. At Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, in Vietnam’s martial-arts-mad Bình Định province, now part of Gia Lai province, the tradition announces itself to arriving guests with the steady beat of traditional drums as Tran Van Phuc, the resort’s martial arts master and security manager, steps forward to begin his demonstration.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:31:17 +0000
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This World Kangaroo Day, 24 October, Discover Aboriginal Experiences reveals where travellers can glimpse Australia’s most recognisable animal – and discover the First Nations stories, knowledge and cultural connections behind it.
Few animals say Australia quite like the kangaroo. Recognised around the world for its distinctive way of moving, it has become shorthand for a continent. But seeing one in the wild is only part of the story.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:29:51 +0000
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With thoughts turning to cooler seasons and festive celebrations, Byway, the European leader in no-fly holidays, has put together a selection of trips that include visits to some of the most authentic winter markets in Europe. Sourced by expert, local teams these are five Byway favourites, where travellers can experience long-held winter traditions, artisan shopping and magical seasonal escapes without the crowds:
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:26:20 +0000
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Vietnam Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Hanoi and Ahmedabad on November 3, 2026, marking the airline’s seventh route between Vietnam and India. The new service will operate four round trips per week using Airbus A321 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total scheduled service to India to 25 round trips per week.
Flights from Hanoi will depart at 5:35 p.m. and arrive in Ahmedabad at 9:30 p.m. local time. Return flights will depart Ahmedabad at 10:45 p.m. and arrive in Hanoi at 4:35 a.m. the following day. Services in both directions will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:06:45 +0000
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Ultimate Resort Vacations (URV) is celebrating two major honors across its Turks & Caicos portfolio, with Ambergris Cay named Caribbean’s Leading Private Island Resort 2026 and Alexandra Resort named Turks & Caicos’ Leading Family Resort 2026 in the World Travel Awards.
The recognition marks Ambergris Cay’s fourth consecutive win in the category and Alexandra Resort’s first World Travel Award, highlighting two distinct experiences within the URV portfolio: highly personalized private-island luxury and family-focused, all-inclusive travel.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:54:44 +0000
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Chile has reached another milestone in the global tourism industry. Centro del Vino Concha y Toro has been recognized as “South America’s Leading Tourism Winery 2026” at the World Travel Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in the global travel and tourism sector. Each year, the awards recognize the leading destinations, organizations, and experiences across international markets.
The distinction was awarded after receiving the highest number of votes from visitors across multiple countries, placing Centro del Vino ahead of renowned wine tourism destinations in Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. More than recognition for a particular experience, the award reflects Chile’s ability to transform its wine heritage, cultural identity, and territory into a tourism offering capable of connecting with global audiences under the highest international standards.
at Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:49:27 +0000
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