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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the appointment of Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali as Senior Vice President Aeropolitical, International and Government Affairs.
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:33:14 +0000
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Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has secured the Four Points by Sheraton brand for the Diyar Al Khalidiya hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:39:31 +0000
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For nearly a century, The Peninsula Hong Kong has served as a spectacular setting for romantic celebrations. From intimate marriage proposals and candlelit dinners to lavish anniversary banquets and wedding receptions, the iconic hotel overlooking Victoria Harbour has played gracious host – offering couples both peerlessly elegant environs and superbly attentive services to commemorate their love.
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:36:59 +0000
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Set along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River presents In Good Company — a one-day riverside breakfast‑brunch designed to bring people together for an easy, unhurried morning. Along the hotel’s Riverfront Promenade, long tables stretch beside the water, inviting guests to settle in, share the morning, and enjoy the gentle rhythms of the Chao Phraya accompanied by a live DJ.
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:34:07 +0000
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The resort will reopen its doors on March 18 to begin the season with a wide range of new developments and unique experiences, where gastronomy and wellness will reach their greatest splenduor; in addition, there will be a special offer to enjoy Easter
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:30:17 +0000
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Kempinski Hotels invites guests to experience moments of reflection, generosity, and togetherness through a distinguished collection of iftar and suhoor experiences across its global portfolio. Rooted in cultural authenticity and elevated by Kempinski’s timeless approach to luxury hospitality, each destination offers its own interpretation of time-honoured traditions while reflecting the brand’s enduring commitment to refined hospitality and meaningful moments.
Kempinski Hotels across the Middle East and Africa are participating in a Stay Longer campaign, with savings up to 25% on the room rate for stays through until 31 March, 2026. Participating properties and offers can be found here.
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:27:24 +0000
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Sandals Resorts is inviting travelers to experience the best of the islands for less with its first-ever Semi-Annual Caribbean Sale, offering up to 65% off luxury accommodations with additional perks like resorts credits and a complimentary night based on length of stay. The limited-time offer is available to book through March 16, 2026, for travel through December 25, 2027, giving travelers a timely reason to lock in a sun-soaked escape across the brand’s collection of award-winning, Caribbean all-inclusive resorts.
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:23:12 +0000
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Princess Cruises raised a salted-rim glass to National Margarita Day in record-breaking style, breaking a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours. The celebration aboard Regal Princess sold 3,410 handcrafted 24K Margaritas featuring Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, surpassing the previously held record of 2,728.
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:20:29 +0000
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Radisson RED Auckland has officially opened, marking the brand’s bold arrival in Australasia and Radisson Hotel Group’s highly anticipated debut in New Zealand. Anchored in the heart of Auckland’s Arts District, the hotel infuses bold design, artistic energy and the country’s largest rooftop space into one of the city’s most creative precincts.
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:17:44 +0000
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A new chapter in Australian wellness begins in March 2026, when Mt Mulligan Lodge introduces a purpose-built spa and private mineral bathing experience, redefining wellness in the outback. Positioned on the banks of a eucalyptus-fringed weir overlooking Mount Mulligan (Ngarrabullgan), the new tented spa ensures the vast outback setting remains an essential part of every treatment. Opening with the new season in March 2026 is a new spa and private bathing experience at Mt Mulligan Lodge, further enhancing the beloved Luxury Lodge of Australia’s unique take on wellness in the Australian outback.
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:15:05 +0000
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Now that Valentine’s Day has passed, proposals are sparkling on ring fingers around the world. If someone you know just said “yes,” why not invite them to begin the next chapter somewhere extraordinary?
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:13:01 +0000
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Emirates, the world’s first Autism Certified Airline, has hosted its first “Travel Rehearsal” programme in Denpasar this week, aimed at making air travel more predictable and comfortable for individuals with accessible travel requirements.
at Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:36:17 +0000
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Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, brought its vision of accessible travel to Istanbul through its “Travel Rehearsal” programme, hosting autistic children and their families at Istanbul Airport (IGA). The initiative, which is gradually being rolled out across 17 airports in Emirates’ global network, allows participants with disability to experience every stage of the travel journey in a supportive and structured environment.
at Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:34:10 +0000
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Meliá Hotels International has been included for the ninth consecutive year in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, the industry benchmark publication that recognises companies with the best sustainability performance worldwide.In this edition, the company has been distinguished as the Top 10% of its sector, Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines, a milestone that confirms its international leadership in sustainable tourism and the robustness of its strategy to integrate ESG criteria throughout its value chain.
at Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:23:16 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with JADEER GROUP for Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital, further expanding the company’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Egypt. The 140-key hotel will be located within a mixed-use development in the New Capital in the east of Cairo and is scheduled to open in 2033.
Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital will be well positioned to serve the area’s growing business, governmental, and residential ecosystem, catering to both corporate and leisure demand. The brand’s lifestyle positioning and strong neighbourhood storytelling make it a natural fit for the New Capital’s evolving urban landscape, which is rapidly emerging as Egypt’s future administrative and commercial centre.
at Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:21:17 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has accelerated its growth in Western Australia by signing Holiday Inn Express Cockburn, in partnership with SKS Group.
Scheduled to open later this year, the 170-key franchised property will form part of a new mixed-use development currently under construction, featuring a purpose-built hotel tower and separate residential tower.
at Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:19:08 +0000
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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) today announces the launch of its new premium collection brand, Noted Collection, with initial discussions already underway with multiple owners, including several with portfolios of hotels, for potential addition into IHG’s system.
at Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:17:27 +0000
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Hilton ended 2025 with record growth across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), topping 300 operating hotels in 35 countries and territories and advancing a pipeline of more than 150 properties representing over 21,000 rooms. Fueled by strong demand for luxury and lifestyle resorts and residences as well as continued momentum in focused service brands, Hilton opened more than 30 hotels and signed a record number of deals in 2025. It added more than 70 new hotels and 7,800 rooms to its pipeline, which represents a 55 percent increase in the number of hotels and a more than 25 percent increase in added rooms versus 2024¹.
at Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:12:02 +0000
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In 2026, Maine is celebrating its history and culture as an avid golf destination. With a distinction as the “golfiest” state in the Northeast and a new historical exhibition, Maine’s world-class golf courses and resorts are honored for their dedication to the sport from the mountains to the sea.
In its recently published 2025 Golf Scorecard, the United States Golf Association (USGA) awarded Maine the title of “Golfiest” State in the Northeast. This recognition is testament to the passion of Maine golfers and the visitors who travel to Maine each year to experience some of the best courses in the country.
at Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:10:53 +0000
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Hilton today announced the signing of Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a new luxury beachfront resort showcasing Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ globally recognised design and experiential ethos in the Algarve when it opens in spring 2027. The project will be developed by the joint-venture between PGIM’s real estate business, Sonae Sierra and Iberian Hospitality Solutions (IHSP) under a franchise agreement – marking its second collaboration with Hilton. The new resort will also include 21 Conrad branded residences.
at Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:56:40 +0000
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Bellagio, ARIA, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and Park MGM will become the ultimate playground to indulge and imbibe this fall with the debut of Drink Las Vegas September 24 – 27. Hosted by MGM Resorts International, in collaboration with acclaimed experiential event agency a21 and sports management agency PRP, the inaugural beverage and spirits festival will span four center-Strip luxury resorts with programming designed to entertain, educate, and engage
at Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:54:17 +0000
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Bellagio, ARIA, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and Park MGM will become the ultimate playground to indulge and imbibe this fall with the debut of Drink Las Vegas September 24 – 27. Hosted by MGM Resorts International, in collaboration with acclaimed experiential event agency a21 and sports management agency PRP, the inaugural beverage and spirits festival will span four center-Strip luxury resorts with programming designed to entertain, educate, and engage
at Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:54:12 +0000
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United Airlines is giving travelers three new reasons to hold and use a United MileagePlus® credit or debit card: the ability to earn up to twice as many miles as non-cardholders, at least 10% off United award tickets and access to special inventory of its lowest-priced award seats.
at Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:51:02 +0000
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The Los Cabos Tourism Board today announced the destination closed 2025 with strong travel performance, reflecting nearly 130% increase in visitor arrivals over the past decade and welcoming nearly 3.8 million visitors in 2025. Over the past ten years, Los Cabos has undergone one of the most intentional transformations in global tourism. Rather than pursuing rapid volume growth, the destination has focused on building a high-value model centered on quality, connectivity and long-term community impact.
at Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:48:19 +0000
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More than a century after tortoises became locally extinct on Floreana Island, the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project today released 158 giant tortoises back to the island, marking one of the project’s most anticipated milestones and a powerful sign of ecosystem recovery.
at Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:43:46 +0000
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Italian cuisine, officially recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is far more than a collection of recipes: it is a language shaped by memory and territory. A living knowledge that reveals itself through travel—by crossing places, traditions and regional identities—and which, across Minor Hotels’ properties in Italy, becomes a gastronomic experience capable of narrating the Bel Paese through its flavours.
at Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:40:09 +0000
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In a class of its own in terms of which cities do that, the case of Venice plays out. It is built on over 100 small islands in an Adriatic Sea lagoon, which also includes some of the most beautiful gardens you will ever see. While the eye is treated splendidly, the foot is not in particular for the traveler with heavy bags.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:39:10 +0000
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Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok enters a landmark year as it opens the first chapter of its 150th anniversary with Unfolding Legacies, a multi-year programme honouring the people, place and pioneering spirit that have shaped the hotel since its beginnings on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:50:14 +0000
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The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), alongside its public sector partner, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), took center stage at the Global Tourism Resilience Day Forum, in Nairobi, Kenya, presenting a forward-looking framework that positions the Caribbean not merely as a region that survives crises but one that is systematically and collaboratively building the infrastructure to emerge stronger.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:43:36 +0000
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Dusit Thani Maldives on Mudhdhoo Island in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll will host an exclusive culinary residency by Michelin-starred Chef Christophe Chiavola from 5 to 10 March 2026, bringing refined French craftsmanship and nature-driven gastronomy to the resort’s oceanfront restaurant, Sea Grill.
Known for his instinctive, seasonal approach to cuisine, Chef Christophe has earned international recognition for his precise technique, elegant compositions, and deep respect for natural ingredients. Currently at the helm of the Michelin-starred Le Prieuré Baumanière in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France, he will present a series of intimate dining experiences that thoughtfully weave French culinary artistry with Maldivian influences.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:40:27 +0000
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RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced that UNO, RateGain’s direct commerce platform for hotels, has integrated global payment platform Stripe to strengthen cross-border payment capabilities within the UNO Booking Engine.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:37:50 +0000
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In the spirit of giving this month, Emirates Skywards is offering its members the chance to enter a prize draw and be one of 20 lucky winners of 100,000 Skywards Miles. Every Skywards member who spends with Skywards Everyday or Skywards Miles Mall will be entered into the draw while also earning 25% bonus Miles on all spends.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:44:56 +0000
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As global travel patterns continue to evolve, Greece is emerging as a leading destination for faith-based and New Testament-focused tours. Industry data and tour operator reporting indicate that Christian travelers are increasingly selecting Greece for biblical journeys, citing accessibility, affordability, and historical significance.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:41:34 +0000
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Four Seasons Hotel Toronto proudly announces the appointment of Chelan Goonetilleke as its new General Manager. Chelan brings a wealth of experience and a passion for excellence, transferring from Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, where he served as General Manager.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:40:53 +0000
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Uniglobe Travel Center has been named Host Agency of the Year by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), marking the fourth time the company has received the honor.
The award was presented during the ASTA Globes and accepted on behalf of Uniglobe Travel Center by Vice President Betsy Geiser. The annual recognition highlights host agencies that demonstrate exceptional leadership, advisor support, and a sustained commitment to advancing professionalism within the travel advisor community.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:38:13 +0000
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Divi Resorts is reinforcing its commitment to making Caribbean travel more accessible, flexible, and rewarding for today’s travelers by highlighting the advantages of booking directly through its official website, www.diviresorts.com. With beachfront resorts across Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Maarten, and St. Croix, Divi Resorts continues to focus on providing options that allow guests to plan vacations on their own terms — whether booking far in advance, traveling as a family, or taking a much-needed escape on short notice.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:36:34 +0000
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Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, announced today that Omni Hotels & Resorts has selected Canary to enhance the in-stay guest experience. Omni will leverage Canary’s Guest Experience Platform across its portfolio to create more connected, personalized stays for every guest.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:35:54 +0000
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Luxury cruising is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. As small-ship fleets expand and hotel brands long associated with land-based luxury enter the market, affluent travelers are no longer asking which cruise line is “the best.” Instead, they’re asking which one fits them.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:31:03 +0000
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European Waterways is opening up a part of France most travellers never see: inland Brittany. Aboard the hotel barge Nymphea, guests cruise deep into the region’s quiet interior, following the historic Canal de Nantes à Brest between Josselin and Redon. This is slow travel at its most rewarding — narrow waterways, lock-by-lock cruising and front-row access to medieval towns, market villages and unspoilt countryside shaped by Celtic history.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:29:50 +0000
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Families visiting Fort Myers now have another reason to head to its barrier islands, following the opening of Captiva Landing at South Seas Resort. Located on the southern end of Captiva Island, Captiva Landing is a vibrant new water attraction designed to bring generations together through shared experiences, relaxed recreation and island-inspired fun.
at Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:26:27 +0000
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