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Okavango Horse Safaris is introducing something new for the Delta. For 2027, the family-run safari operation is launching a series of artist-led retreats, offering a different way to experience the landscape beyond the traditional safari format.
Set within a vast private concession in the western Okavango Delta, the retreats are designed to open the safari experience up to a broader audience. Artists, designers and creatively curious travellers are invited to engage with the Delta not just through wildlife viewing, but through observation, interpretation and making.
at Tue, 19 May 2026 07:11:16 +0000
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Set along the Son River and embraced by the limestone peaks of Phong Nha–Ke Bang UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the world’s largest cave system including the legendary Son Doong caves, Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges is set to open in Q3, 2026 as a new expression of regenerative hospitality in Southeast Asia.
at Tue, 19 May 2026 07:08:56 +0000
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Dream of the Desert, Saudi Arabia’s first ultra-luxury train by Arsenale Group, marked a major development milestone with the opening of its headquarters in Riyadh and the appointment of Raffaele Breschi as General Manager of Dream of the Desert and CEO of Arsenale International. This step marks the next phase of the project’s delivery in the country, reinforcing its central role in Saudi Arabia’s tourism transformation as it advances toward its 2026 debut.
The establishment of a permanent base in Riyadh anchors the project firmly within Saudi Arabia’s tourism and transport ecosystem and marks Arsenale’s first international headquarters, underscoring a long-term, on-the-ground commitment beyond project development.
at Tue, 19 May 2026 07:04:03 +0000
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Avani Hotels & Resorts is marking Pride 2026 with a programme of city-led experiences across Bangkok, Madrid and Amsterdam, connecting travellers with local LGBTQ+ culture through movement, nightlife, literature, performance and community celebration.
at Tue, 19 May 2026 07:01:49 +0000
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Protect Group, a leader in ancillary travel products, has identified a significant increase in booking hesitancy among travellers, largely driven by rising global geopolitical instability and stricter regulations. The company defines this emerging behaviour as “booking anxiety,” with financial uncertainty and price as the main barriers to decision-making. As a result, travellers are increasingly delaying bookings, prioritising price over other factors, and adopting a “wait and see” attitude in response to a perceived volatile environment.
at Tue, 19 May 2026 06:59:45 +0000
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BTN exclusive with Victor Abou-Ghanem, CEO, STORY Hospitality addressing the current mood across the UAE hospitality sector, particularly among hotel owners, operators and investors?
at Tue, 19 May 2026 06:52:57 +0000
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Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership by enhancing the connectivity between both airlines’ networks. Starting 1 June 2026, Philippine Airlines will place its (PR) code on Qatar Airways flights from Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to Doha, and connect to over 20 major European cities, including Paris, Rome, and Frankfurt via Hamad International Airport.
at Tue, 19 May 2026 06:50:34 +0000
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Just You has introduced a new departure date for its ‘The Silk Road: Legends of the Five Stans’ tour.
The specialist solo escorted tour operator originally launched the 21-day itinerary in April with departure dates in April 2027 and September 2027.
at Tue, 19 May 2026 06:49:32 +0000
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Celestyal has marked a new milestone in its Mediterranean deployment, with the 1260-guest Celestyal Journey making her first call to Agios Nikolaos, Crete.
The call, which took place on May 12, 2026, forms part of the cruise line’s seven-night ‘Idyllic Greece’ itinerary. Celestyal Journey is scheduled to visit the port a further 21 times throughout the 2026 season, which runs through to November.
at Tue, 19 May 2026 06:43:17 +0000
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, is delighted to introduce a new collection of Creative Master Classes for Teens, developed in collaboration with experiential travel specialist The Luminaire.
Building on the hotel’s award-winning Families by M.O. – Little Ranger Adventures offering, the new collection has been thoughtfully designed to extend the experience for older children and teenagers, offering exclusive access to some of London’s most influential cultural spaces, from world-renowned recording studios and emerging digital design environments to celebrated culinary ateliers and creative communities shaping contemporary culture.
at Tue, 19 May 2026 06:41:48 +0000
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Virgin Voyages has released its latest sustainability and social impact report, titled “Sea Change: Changing Sailing for Good”.
The report outlines the brand’s ongoing environmental, social and operational commitments across its four-ship fleet. It highlights a number of milestones and performance metrics across the business, including its commitment to decarbonization., while detailing the operational changes, Crew initiatives and community programmes implemented since the brand launched in 2021.
at Tue, 19 May 2026 06:39:56 +0000
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Barbados has appointed prominent businessman and former national field hockey player Peter Harris as chairman of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. as the island posted a solid 3.3% increase in stay-over tourist arrivals for 2025.
Harris, executive chairman of PVH Group Inc., succeeds businesswoman Shelly Williams, who served four years in the role, Tourism and International Transport Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill confirmed in a statement. The appointment is intended to accelerate the island’s tourism growth through expanded airlift and deeper penetration of emerging markets.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 16:28:10 +0000
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines has launched “LOVE SVG,” a national tourism enhancement initiative that places people, community and country at the center of its development agenda.
Led by the Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Sustainable Development, Dr. Kishore Shallow, the initiative signals a new chapter for tourism in the destination, grounded in national participation and a shared commitment to ensuring that the benefits of tourism reach communities across the country.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 16:24:54 +0000
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Qatar Airways is expanding its African network, with flight resumptions and frequency increases launching from 16 June 2026.
Boosting connectivity across Africa, the airline will restart four weekly flights to Seychelles (SEZ) and two weekly flights to Kigali (KGL) from 16 June, and daily flight to Marrakesh (RAK) from 1 July.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 16:22:34 +0000
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With the summer travel season approaching, American air travelers are preparing for the most stressful airport experience in recent memory.
According to a new survey commissioned by Ship&Play, a door-to-door luggage and gear shipping company, travelers plan to arrive nearly two hours earlier than usual for their summer flights, dread standing in long lines, and brace for mounting fees for checked bags.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 16:17:18 +0000
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Emirates Palace Company (EPCO), together with LEAD Development and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, today announced Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, a limited collection of thirty-five uniquely designed private residences located within the grounds of Emirates Palace. The development marks the first-time private ownership has been introduced within one of the UAE’s most historically and institutionally significant destinations. Completion is anticipated in 2029.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 15:59:44 +0000
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Home to three distinctive hotels, each reflecting the brand’s familiar warmth and genuine hospitality, JA The Resort offers a stay experience to suit every way of celebrating Eid Al Adha. Helping guests make the most of the long weekend and this joyful occasion, each destination presents a dynamic stay reflecting its unique character, complete with elevated comforts, personalised experiences, and exclusive savings. Guests can choose an Eid filled with shared moments and family time at JA Beach Hotel, stay active at JA Lake View Hotel, or slow things down with an unhurried break at JA Palm Tree Court.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 06:37:45 +0000
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The One Palácio da Anunciada, the 5-star flagship of H10 Hotels’ luxury brand in Lisbon, marks a milestone in Portuguese hospitality by becoming a member of Beyond Green. This global alliance represents the world’s most rigorous sustainability standard for hotels, recognizing properties that demonstrate exceptional leadership through pillars that extend beyond conservation toward true regeneration.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 06:16:37 +0000
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voco Darwin Suites has officially opened its doors in the heart of the city centre, bringing IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing premium brand to the Northern Territory for the first time. The new-build hotel also marks the debut of a voco Suites product in Australia, with one- and two-bedroom suites blending the convenience of self-sufficient facilities with a productive work environment, all while retaining the playful characteristics of voco.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 06:14:15 +0000
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Hilton has announced the signing of a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Nanjing, and a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in Wuxi, expanding Hilton’s lifestyle brand presence in Jiangsu province. The signings reflect the company’s continued investment in the Yangtze River Delta and its commitment to meeting growing demand for distinctive, experience-driven stays in sought-after destinations. These hotels will join the upcoming Xi Zhe Wuxi, Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, set to debut in the region later this year.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 06:11:09 +0000
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Twenty‑five years ago, five young Maldivians became the first graduates of the Four Seasons Maldives Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme. On April 18, 2026, the programme marked its 25th anniversary at the Maldives National University Auditorium in Malé, celebrating a total of 1,058 Maldivians who have now graduated from the programme, making it the longest‑running of its kind in the Indian Ocean.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 06:08:30 +0000
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The Derby London City, Curio Collection by Hilton has officially opened in the heart of London’s Square Mile, blending British charm with contemporary sophistication. Inspired by the iconic bowler hat – affectionately known as a “Derby” – the hotel’s name nods to a symbol long associated with British style and the City’s banking heritage.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 06:08:02 +0000
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Six Senses has joined Recipe of Change, a global initiative convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Tourism to unite the tourism sector in a shared commitment to halve food waste by 2030. A living expression of the brand’s sustainable ethos and Eat With Six Senses philosophy, the engagement sees Six Senses share its long-learned operational and behavioral solutions through open conversations with guests and industry peers alike to address the near one-third of all food produced globally that is never eaten*.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 06:06:16 +0000
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will launch a new scholarship fund dedicated to empowering the next generation of Caribbean women in tourism at its Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Dinner & Awards on June 1.
Titled “From Her to Her: From Today’s Female Leaders to Tomorrow’s Tourism Stars,” the program will provide annual support for a promising female student from the Caribbean pursuing studies and a career in tourism. All proceeds from the June 1 event will directly fund the scholarship through the CTO Foundation.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 06:02:29 +0000
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United have announced it is expanding its service to Japan with new flights to Sapporo and Tokyo-Narita this winter. The airline will launch the first nonstop service from the continental U.S. to Sapporo, Japan and will be the only U.S. airline offering nonstop service between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita*. As the leading carrier between the U.S. and Japan, these new flights give travelers from across North America more ways to explore Japan and connect across Asia.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 06:02:06 +0000
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Built during the golden age of luxury travel and Gilded Age grandeur, Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa – home to New Hampshire’s largest ski area and one of the last remaining Grand Hotels in the state – announces an extensive, property-wide renovation that reimagines the historic resort for a new generation of travelers. Scheduled for completion this summer, the transformation enhances every aspect of the guest experience, including all 200 rooms in the hotel’s historic wing, seamlessly blending the resort’s storied architectural heritage with modern comfort, elevated design, and a renewed sense of place in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:28 +0000
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Going to the 2026 World Cup may feel increasingly out of reach, but point.me is opening a new way in. point.me, an award flight search and loyalty platform for travelers, has launched a travel hub to help fans deal with rising prices and limited availability by finding flights with points and unlocking match tickets and experiences.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 05:58:25 +0000
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VidantaWorld Voyages has announced 2027 Mediterranean itineraries for its ultra-yacht ELEGANT, highlighted by a rare total solar eclipse sailing positioned in the path of totality in the Mediterranean - offering guests one of the most distinctive and precisely positioned travel experiences available in Europe.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 05:55:04 +0000
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Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have announced that Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has activated Multiple Forms of Payment (MFOP), expanding flexibility for travel agencies and customers processing GDS EDIFACT transactions through ARC’s settlement platform.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 05:54:47 +0000
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Fairmont Mayakoba, the luxurious beachfront sanctuary set amidst Riviera Maya’s pristine coastline and lush tropical mangroves, announces the appointment of Gonzalo Güelman Ros as General Manager. A respected global hospitality leader, Ros brings more than 30 years of experience across the Americas and the Caribbean, with a distinguished reputation for leading luxury resorts whilst consistently enhancing both operational performance and guest experiences.
at Mon, 18 May 2026 05:50:35 +0000
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As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 economic diversification agenda, the Kingdom’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments within its tourism ecosystem. Against this backdrop, WTM Spotlight Riyadh will serve as a global platform to showcase the country’s expanding capacity to host world-class business events, bringing and connecting international planners with opportunities across the Kingdom.
According to Mordor Intelligence, Saudi Arabia’s MICE market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.82% through to 2031, reaching US$5.65 billion, reflecting the Kingdom’s substantial investment in venues, aviation, hospitality, and supporting infrastructure.
at Sun, 17 May 2026 09:06:23 +0000
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The UAE’s property market is moving through one of its most closely watched moments in recent years. Regional uncertainty has sharpened buyer behaviour, but strong fundamentals, regulatory maturity, capital inflows and the continued appeal of lifestyle-led development are keeping confidence intact across Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
at Sun, 17 May 2026 06:32:39 +0000
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The UAE’s property market is moving through one of its most closely watched moments in recent years. Regional uncertainty has sharpened buyer behaviour, but strong fundamentals, regulatory maturity, capital inflows and the continued appeal of lifestyle-led development are keeping confidence intact across Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
at Sun, 17 May 2026 06:32:32 +0000
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The F1 season has resumed and the championship is gaining momentum again ahead of its December finale at Yas Marina Circuit. With anticipation building for what could be another decisive showdown, the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has expanded its ticket offering with the premium 16/360 experience now on sale and a new three-day Abu Dhabi Hill ticket available from AED 995. Further ticket categories and additional hospitality options will be announced in the coming weeks.
at Sun, 17 May 2026 05:49:48 +0000
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Cabot, global developer and operator of luxury golf destinations, today announces the grand opening of Old Petty, its highly anticipated second course at Cabot Highlands in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
at Sun, 17 May 2026 05:45:58 +0000
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Tripmasters, the leading provider of customizable independent vacations since 1984, is expanding its travel offerings with the launch of its new Experience Packages and “Unpack, Relax & Explore” vacation collections, designed for travelers seeking a more immersive and lower-stress way to explore Europe.
at Sun, 17 May 2026 05:43:18 +0000
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Orlando World Center Marriott, the world’s largest Marriott hotel under one roof, is marking its 40th anniversary with the launch of “Pick Your Perks,” an offer available through December 23, 2026.
at Sun, 17 May 2026 05:41:30 +0000
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The Republic of Moldova will mark the 25th anniversary of National Wine Day under the slogan “United by Wine” on 3–4 October 2026 in Chișinău, celebrating a milestone that reflects the country’s transformation into an increasingly recognized player in the global wine industry.
As one of the few countries in the world to dedicate a national holiday to wine, Moldova has turned National Wine Day into a major cultural and tourism event, attracting thousands of visitors annually and showcasing the evolution of its wine sector on the international stage.
at Sun, 17 May 2026 05:40:51 +0000
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Along the Caribbean coast of Mexico, a new rhythm of travel is emerging. Nômade Temple Tulum, Be Destination Tulum, and Nômade Temple Holbox unveil Creative Season, an immersive cultural program running from May through November that reimagines the traditional hospitality calendar as a space for exploration, experimentation, and creative expression.
at Sun, 17 May 2026 05:16:17 +0000
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Four Seasons has named Robert Fritz Executive Chairman. Four Seasons Founder and Chairman Isadore Sharp will assume the role of Chairman Emeritus.
A long-time executive with Cascade Investment, the company’s majority shareholder, Mr. Fritz has served as Lead Director on the Four Seasons Board since 2022, working closely with the Board and company’s executive leadership team to help develop the company’s long-term strategic plan.
at Sat, 16 May 2026 11:52:09 +0000
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