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Malaysia Airlines is deepening its tourism partnerships across Asia-Pacific, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for connectivity and tourism growth. Through partnerships with tourism boards and destination marketing organisations across Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia, the airline will support joint marketing and promotional initiatives to stimulate travel demand, enhance connectivity and encourage more travellers to explore the region.
at Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:10:14 +0000
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Few destinations reflect the depth of Saudi Arabia’s story quite like AlUla. Shaped over millennia, its ancient landscapes, enduring heritage and evolving cultural identity offer a remarkable setting in which to mark Saudi National Day. This September, Banyan Tree AlUla celebrates the occasion from the heart of Ashar Valley, inviting guests to experience the destination through its landscape, culture, wellbeing and sense of place.
at Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:02:40 +0000
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This autumn, Raffles London at The OWO invites families to step into a world of imagination with a new Gruffalo family experience - inspired by Gruffalo Granny, the first new Gruffalo book in 20 years from the beloved creative duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
at Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:58:48 +0000
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Viking® has announced the Viking Astrea®, the company’s second hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions, was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled for delivery in May 2027, the Viking Astrea will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
at Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:42:18 +0000
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This opening marks the second partnership between Langosteria and Cheval Blanc, following Langosteria Paris, which opened at Cheval Blanc Paris in 2021.
at Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:22:52 +0000
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Saudi, Welcome to Arabia concluded its participation at the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, the first event in WTM’s new destination-focused series. Over three days, the event brought together government bodies, trade partners, and media for meetings and discussions centered on the future of travel and tourism.
at Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:12:59 +0000
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the world-renowned luxury hospitality brand, global luxury brand and part of Accor, announces the next chapter of its global ‘Special Happens…’ experiences. Delivering on the brand’s commitment to Make Special Happen for each individual guest, Fairmont is offering unparalleled access to even more awe-inspiring activations across its global portfolio.
at Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:56:36 +0000
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Fliggy, a leading online travel services platform and a wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter)), and Eastar Jet, a South Korean budget airline, signed a partnership agreement in Hangzhou on September 10. The two companies will deepen cooperation across digital marketing, membership benefits, and AI, giving travelers more cost-effective and convenient flight booking and travel services.
at Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:42:00 +0000
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During the official visit to the French Republic by the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation, Vietnam Airlines and Airbus exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the proposed sale of five Airbus A350-900 aircraft to Vietnam Airlines, with deliveries expected in 2033–2034.
at Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:36:10 +0000
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Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has invested more than THB 1.6 billion (approximately USD 50 million) in a landmark transformation designed to meet the evolving expectations of discerning travellers who increasingly value both exceptional quality and distinctive experiences. Guided by the philosophy of “Transformed. Timeless. Thai.,” the transformation reinterprets the hotel’s rich artistic and cultural heritage and gracious Thai hospitality through a contemporary lens.
at Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:29:34 +0000
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Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that travelers across Southeast Asia are increasingly looking to their neighbors for more accessible trips in the first half of 2026, with Vietnam standing out as the region’s biggest draw.
at Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:21:36 +0000
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, announces the opening of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Riyadh Al Nasiriyah, marking the brand’s debut in Riyadh and introducing a newly renovated midscale hotel to the Al Nasiriyah district of the Saudi capital.
at Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:18:24 +0000
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Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) and AICA Properties today announced the signing of METT Ksamil, marking the brand’s debut in Albania and a new address on one of the fastest-growing destinations along Europe’s Mediterranean coastline.
at Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:58:26 +0000
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Marriott International Inc. has signed agreements with CP Group to bring three new hotels to the country, further strengthening Marriott’s growing presence across New Zealand. The agreement is expected to mark the country debut of flagship brand Marriott Hotels in Rotorua as well as Autograph Collection in Auckland and Wellington. Building on the relationship between Marriott and CP Group, this signing follows their recently announced St. Regis Queenstown project.
at Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:53:36 +0000
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Destination and travel brands seeking a greater share of Saudi Arabia’s high-value outbound market need to look beyond awareness and focus on the factors that ultimately convert traveller interest into bookings, according to industry leaders speaking at WTM Spotlight Riyadh.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:06:42 +0000
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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has been selected to co-chair World Economic Forum Tourism Day in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 26, 2026, placing Jamaica at the centre of the global conversation on tourism resilience, sustainable growth and international cooperation.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:43:41 +0000
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Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has been selected to co-chair World Economic Forum Tourism Day in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 26, 2026, placing Jamaica at the centre of the global conversation on tourism resilience, sustainable growth and international cooperation.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:43:36 +0000
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RX Global, organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), today hosted the official press conference for ATM 2026 alongside the event’s strategic partners and key partners, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Al Rais Travel.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:06:18 +0000
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Airports risk spending money on technology that delivers only marginal improvements to passenger services and revenue if they fail to define clear requirements before approaching suppliers, former Airports Council International (ACI) Director General Luis Felipe Oliveira has warned.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:13:49 +0000
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Two-night wellness weekend retreats return this November 2026 and January 2027, combining yoga, meditation, sea swimming and a sauna by the sea
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:03:18 +0000
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A new mobile app launching in Dubai is redefining how people and brands create content for social media. Rushot, now available on the App Store and Google Play, connects users with professional videographers and photographers in their vicinity and delivers polished, custom videos within two hours.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:57:39 +0000
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On 16 October, The Woodward, Auberge Collection, invites guests to experience Chapter V – Angelus, an exclusive wine dinner hosted at L’Atelier Robuchon, Geneva’s only two-Michelin-starred restaurant.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:39:42 +0000
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Cheval Collection, the UK-based, award-winning luxury hospitality company with a growing number of properties in the UAE and wider Middle East, has appointed Robert Nicolas as Cluster Director of Sales for its two luxury serviced apartment properties in Dubai.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:28:49 +0000
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OneReg, the compliance and regulatory assurance platform used by airports and airlines globally, has appointed Roger Gray, an accomplished aviation and infrastructure leader with extensive international experience, as Chair.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:26:45 +0000
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced that Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, the former Prime Minister of Canada, will be a headline speaker at its 26th Global Summit taking place between 7–9 October 2026 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, joining more than 1000 delegates from over 100 countries and over 200 leading Travel & Tourism CEOs, senior executives and government leaders.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:11:05 +0000
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Barbadian tourism and communications professional Courtney-Diana Walker as program officer, sustainable tourism, strengthening the organization’s capacity to advance sustainable and regenerative tourism development across the Caribbean.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:05:52 +0000
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Fall brings a fresh wave of reasons to visit the nation’s capital, including a weekend of celebrations for a key anniversary, major attraction openings, plus sports and cultural events that can only happen in Washington, DC.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:41:59 +0000
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Almosafer Activities, the first-ever tours and activities platform for the Saudi market and a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co. & Klook, Asia’s leading travel and experiences platform, has announced a strategic partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) to integrate Almosafer Activities’ content with Saudi Tourism Authority’s Saudi Partner Tourism Exchange Portal.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:23:13 +0000
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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has spearheaded discussions with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to explore new avenues of development cooperation, with a focus on strengthening tourism training, education and health infrastructure across the island. Discussions included post Hurricane Melissa reconstruction under the Minister’s Tourism 3.0 strategic reimagining of the sector.
at Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:14:10 +0000
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Saudi Arabia has an opportunity to establish a new benchmark for experience-led tourism by placing its communities, culture and heritage at the centre of destination development, tourism leaders said today at WTM Spotlight Riyadh.
at Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:26 +0000
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Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, with effect from today (9 September).
at Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:40:57 +0000
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Barceló Hotel Group announces the opening of the city of Murcia’s first five-star hotel: Palacio San Juan, a Royal Hideaway Hotel.
at Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:28:47 +0000
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Saudi Arabia’s international leisure tourism is forecast to grow by 93% between 2025 and 2030, outpacing growth across the Middle East and globally, according to a new Tourism Economics report, Saudi Arabia: An Emerging Global Tourism Powerhouse, presented today at WTM Spotlight Riyadh.
at Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:20:55 +0000
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The Medlock, a Radisson Blu Hotel, has officially opened its doors, marking a milestone arrival in Manchester’s rapidly expanding entertainment hub, Medlock Square. Set just steps from the Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live, the 401-room hotel, developed in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group and operated by Valor Hospitality Partners, introduces a striking blend of modern British design, culinary distinction, and dynamic hospitality to East Manchester.
at Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:14:49 +0000
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Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, an urban sanctuary nestled in the heart of the city, unveils its signature fan created in collaboration with acclaimed Emirati artist Zeinab Alhashemi.
at Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:05:57 +0000
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Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s rapidly expanding airline, marked the launch of its Hyderabad–Tashkent services at an exclusive launch and networking evening held at The Leela, Hyderabad.
at Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:56:59 +0000
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Abu Dhabi-headquartered STORY Hospitality has appointed Jason Wischhoff as Vice President of Development, strengthening its senior leadership team as the hospitality group continues to pursue growth across international markets.
at Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:51:25 +0000
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This autumn, Horse & Hound at Al Habtoor Polo Resort is giving guests plenty of reasons for fun, with two lively celebrations set to add a little extra energy to Dubai’s social calendar.
at Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:39:41 +0000
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A new vintage of accommodations is on the horizon in Sonoma County, California, led by the announcement that Soho House will be debuting Soho Ranch House Sonoma in 2027.
at Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:20:22 +0000
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Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, has announced the addition of three new Harry Potter–themed lands at the region’s largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
at Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:04:07 +0000
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