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Airport-airline partnerships take centre stage at World Aviation Festival 2026 The World Aviation Festival (WAF) is introducing a dedicated Airport & Airline Collaboration Track at its 2026 event, taking place between 13-15 October in Lisbon. The programme will look at how airports and airlines can build joint operational resilience and enable seamless travel for passengers. It will also bring in perspectives from border management, ground handlers, and technology providers. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:48:56 +0000 Read more ‘Wellness in the Wild’ with Great Plains, A Collection of Restorative Safari Experiences Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company founded by National Geographic Explorers at Large & award-winning filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is inviting travellers to experience safari as a journey for the mind, body and soul with ‘Wellness in the Wild’ – a collection of restorative experiences across its camps in Kenya, Botswana and Zimbabwe. As travellers increasingly look beyond traditional spa-led wellness towards experiences that encourage better sleep, movement, nourishing food, time outdoors and meaningful connection with nature, Great Plains offers a distinctly African interpretation of holistic wellbeing. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:43:53 +0000 Read more DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay Opens, Marking Brand’s Singapore Debut Hilton has officially opened DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay, marking the brand’s debut in Singapore and introducing its signature warmth, comfortable hospitality and thoughtful touches to one of the city’s most established riverside neighbourhoods. Set along the Singapore River in the lively Robertson Quay precinct, the 344-room hotel pairs the energy of city life with the ease of quayside living, offering a well-connected base for business and leisure travellers. From the moment they arrive, guests are welcomed with the brand’s beloved warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, a symbol of DoubleTree by Hilton’s longstanding commitment to care. That spirit continues throughout the stay, from warm service and thoughtfully designed spaces to familiar comforts that help guests feel relaxed, well looked after and at ease. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:31:45 +0000 Read more Minor Hotels Accelerates Colbert Collection Growth with Dubai Islands Signing Minor Hotels has announced the signing of Ampersand Beach House as part of Colbert Collection, an 111-key boutique lifestyle hotel that will mark the first purpose-built Colbert Collection property and the brand’s debut on Dubai Islands. Scheduled to open in late 2029, the beachfront development brings Ampersand from London to Dubai. The Ampersand Hotel has been operational in London for over ten years, demonstrating excellence and earning the affection of its guests, and now brings that success to Dubai with the refined edge of coastal, barefoot luxury at Ampersand Beach House. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:56:23 +0000 Read more This Pink October, MGallery redefines hospitality with care at its heart This Pink October, MGallery Collection is inviting guests to see travel not as a pause from looking after their health, but as an opportunity to make space for it. Through Move & Care, the luxury boutique hotel brand is bringing together two pillars across its global network: Move, with movement, sport and wellness experiences for guests; and Care, focused on breast-health awareness, prevention and support, building on MGallery Collection’s always-on Committed To Her pillar. In Asia, two MGallery Collection properties in Vietnam and one in Thailand participate in this innovative 2026 Pink October campaign. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:44:18 +0000 Read more Two Formula 1 weekends, one Southeast Asian journey with Malaysia Airlines Malaysia Airlines is inviting UK motorsport fans to experience two back-to-back Formula 1 weekends in a single Southeast Asian journey this October. Formula 1 will return to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit for the first time since 2017 for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia from 2 – 4 October, followed one week later by the Singapore Grand Prix from 9 – 11 October. With services from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur and onward connections to Singapore, Malaysia Airlines enables travellers to combine both race weekends while discovering more of Malaysia between events. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:40:43 +0000 Read more airBaltic Marks 31 Years of Connecting the Baltics to the World On 1 October 1995, the Latvian airline airBaltic operated its first commercial flight, from Riga to Stockholm. The airline began operations with a 33-seat Saab 340 aircraft and a network of just four routes. Thirty-one years later, airBaltic operates a network of more than 70 destinations across Europe and beyond and has carried more than 70 million passengers since its establishment. The change in scale is reflected not only in the number of destinations served, but also in the range of connections available from the Baltic region. Routes that today connect Riga with major European cities have been developed over many years, while connections between the Baltic capitals have become an established part of the regional network. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:35:32 +0000 Read more Virgin Voyages offers up to $400 onboard spending money on select 2027 sailings Virgin Voyages has launched a new limited-time offer giving Sailors (guests) up to $400 in onboard credit on select 2027 Mediterranean, Alaska and Transatlantic voyages. The offer applies to 58 sailings departing between May and October 2027, with Sailor Loot (onboard credit) varying by cabin category. The onboard spending money can be put towards experiences including Shore Things (shore excursions), spa treatments, speciality drinks and retail purchases. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:05:38 +0000 Read more The Michelin Guide Expands to Phu Quoc, Vietnam The MICHELIN Guide announces its expansion to Phu Quoc, the fourth Vietnamese destination, with the Vietnam 2027 restaurant selection to be revealed in mid-2027. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:04:36 +0000 Read more Nobu Announces Nobu Hotel and Restaurant San Juan Nobu is pleased to announce Nobu Hotel and Restaurant San Juan, the brand’s first venture into Puerto Rico. The intimate luxury hotel will bring Nobu’s distinctive approach to hospitality to one of the Caribbean’s most recognized historic destinations. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:01:50 +0000 Read more FUSION BRINGS SIGNATURE WELLNESS CONCEPT TO ASIA’S ‘NEW RETREAT CAPITAL’ OF DA LAT, VIETNAM Fusion Hotel Group has signed a long-term hotel management agreement with Han Spaces to develop Fusion Resort Tuyen Lam Lake Da Lat, a new wellness-led resort overlooking Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat, recently named by Travel + Leisure as Asia’s “New Retreat Capital.” Set across 11 acres at the foot of a lush hillside, surrounded by pine forest and overlooking Tuyen Lam Lake, the resort will comprise 15 villas and a 90-room hotel. Facilities will include all-day dining and specialty restaurants and bars, meeting and event spaces, a kids’ club, swimming pool, yoga and fitness center, and Fusion’s signature Maia Spa featuring 14 treatment rooms. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:56:55 +0000 Read more Agoda Appoints Riisa Naka as New Brand Ambassador for Japan Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has appointed actor and creator Riisa Naka as its new brand ambassador for Japan and has launched a new brand campaign, “GO GO with Agoda!”, nationwide in Japan from 1 October 2026. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:27:15 +0000 Read more The Pavilions Phuket Welcomes Chef Joshua of REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Bali To mark the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, The Pavilions Phuket welcomes Chef Joshua Purwo Caroko, Executive Chef of REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Bali’s MICHELIN Key wellness sanctuary, for a special culinary collaboration with Executive Chef Arnaud Violtat. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:25:50 +0000 Read more Agoda Partners with Marina Bay Sands on Bespoke Flagship Store for Experience-Led Travel Digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with Singapore’s landmark integrated resort, Marina Bay Sands to unveil a bespoke Marina Bay Sands Flagship Store on the Agoda platform. The customized luxury digital storefront brings together Marina Bay Sands’ rooms, suites, and select resort experiences, allowing travelers to explore and book them seamlessly in one place. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:20:34 +0000 Read more PINK TAKES OVER: Naumi Hotels Turns Up the Colour for Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October, Pink Takes Over Naumi Hotels as the group comes together across its international portfolio to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, creating moments of awareness, connection and support for the cause. From Singapore and Dubai to New Zealand and Australia, Naumi teams will be wearing pink ribbons throughout October, while participating hotels bring the campaign to life through pink-themed experiences, fundraising initiatives, dining offers and guest activations. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:16:47 +0000 Read more Discover Puerto Rico Announces New AI Agents to Connect Travelers and Meeting Planners Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official destination marketing organization (DMO), today announced it has engaged Satisfi Labs to develop a new AI-powered experience and intent-matching platform for DiscoverPuertoRico.com. Designed for both leisure travelers and meeting and event planners, the platform will turn natural-language conversations into personalized recommendations and qualified referrals to relevant, vetted tourism businesses across the Island. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:14:46 +0000 Read more VisitGuernsey launches new men’s mental health initiative Over a quarter of men across the UK are hesitant to discuss their mental health with family or friends, fearing that their loved ones won’t be able to support them. One in five men also hide away from these key conversations, with a third (35 per cent) trying and failing to start a conversation for fear of not knowing how or when to approach the topic. The findings come from the latest research from VisitGuernsey* – the Channel Island that welcomes more than 150,000 visitors from the UK a year, famous for its natural spaces, slower way of living and well-being focussed lifestyle – who have identified that talking about mental health can be daunting, and for many, the fear of burdening family and friends remains a significant barrier to seeking help. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:08:10 +0000 Read more SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY INVITES GUESTS TO EMBRACE THE OUTDOORS AS THE COOLER SEASON ARRIVES As temperatures begin to cool across the region, Six Senses Zighy Bay invites guests to spend more time outdoors and discover the natural beauty of the Musandam Peninsula through a collection of experiences designed around the landscape. With rugged mountains, quiet trails and the clear waters of the Gulf of Oman surrounding the resort, the cooler months offer an opportunity to explore the destination at a more unhurried pace. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:06:40 +0000 Read more The Hoxton to open its second German hotel in summer 2027 The Hoxton is heading to Hamburg. Opening in summer 2027, The Hoxton, Hamburg will be the brand’s second hotel in Germany and third in the German-speaking region, following Berlin and Vienna. Founded in London in 2006 and celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, The Hoxton is known for its neighbourhood-rooted approach and community-led programming. The upcoming Hamburg debut marks the next step in the brand’s European growth, with openings also planned in Oslo and Madrid next year. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:02:04 +0000 Read more Oceania Cruises® Showcases 2027 and 2028 European Voyages Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, has unveiled an expansive collection of 2027 and 2028 European voyages, offering guests more opportunities to explore Europe through thoughtfully crafted itineraries, local traditions and exceptional culinary experiences. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:45:32 +0000 Read more Pegasus Airlines Completes Acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group Pegasus Airlines today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of customary closing conditions. The completion of the transaction marks an important milestone in Pegasus Airlines’ international expansion and Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group’s future growth. This strategic partnership brings together two established aviation businesses with complementary strengths and a shared ambition for long-term growth. The combined fleet includes more than 175 aircraft, with significant growth potential based on existing firm orders covering 140 aircraft, already secured by both airlines. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:42:58 +0000 Read more Kandooma Maldives Turns the Page on a New Chapter Today marks a new chapter for Kandooma Maldives, one of the South Malé Atoll’s best-known island resorts, as it officially begins life under its new brand. For the past 17 years, travellers have known the island as Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. From today, the resort steps forward simply as Kandooma Maldives – refreshed, all-inclusive and with an experience-led approach designed to make family holidays easier, richer and considerably more fun. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:30:18 +0000 Read more Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Egypt Viking® announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Sekhmet took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. “The Nile has connected people with the history and culture of Egypt for thousands of years, and it continues to be a destination that inspires curious travellers,” said Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking. “With the arrival of the elegant Viking Sekhmet, we are pleased to offer even more opportunities for curious travellers to explore Egypt in Viking comfort.” at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:28:34 +0000 Read more Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai Celebrates 5 Years of Family Adventures Five years of family adventures, splash-filled days, and unforgettable stays are being celebrated this October at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai. The fun loving, family-friendly destination is marking its fifth anniversary in spectacular fashion on October 14th, when a full day of fun filled activities for guests awaits. Throughout October, UAE residents who book a stay can also enjoy daily buffet breakfast, 25% savings on rooms, dining, drinks, and spa treatments, unlimited access to the waterpark, pools, lazy river, and private beach, plus Kids Club adventures and the choice of early check-in or late check-out. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:24:10 +0000 Read more Pinwheel named in Sifted’s Europe 250 fastest growing scale-ups Pinwheel has been named in the Sifted 250, the annual ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing startups and scale-ups. We placed 77th, making us the fastest-growing carbon and nature company in Europe in the list. That growth reflects a shift in how companies approach climate and nature. Over the last year, we’ve worked with some of the world’s most progressive and iconic businesses, supporting them at every stage of a beyond value chain strategy. Our focus is on strategies that support wider company objectives, built on high-integrity portfolios, often complex, that deliver a clear commercial return. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:23:47 +0000 Read more Propellic publishes the first behavioral study on AI visibility in travel Propellic, the leading travel marketing and advertising agency, has published The state of AI visibility for travel, a behavioral study of how travelers research, trust and book trips with AI. It’s the agency’s second study of AI in travel. Its 2025 research, From Search to Purchase, examined how AI was changing every stage of travel booking inside Google AI Mode. This year’s study widens the lens to more AI tools, with each traveler free to use whichever they AI tool already had, and follows them for a full week. Fielded with Touchstone Research in August 2026, it recorded travelers’ screens as they chose destinations, researched hotels, built multi-day itineraries, found day tours and moved to booking. Nobody was asked to rate AI. The brief was to plan a trip. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:21:13 +0000 Read more Minor Hotels to Bring Minor Reserve Collection to the UK with Reimagining of London’s Iconic Dukes Minor Hotels, a global hotel owner and operator with more than 640 properties across 67 countries, has signed a management agreement to operate Dukes London at 35 St James’s Place. The landmark property will join the newly launched Minor Reserve Collection, marking the luxury brand’s debut in the UK. Occupying a coveted address in St James’s, London’s historic royal district, Dukes has welcomed statesmen and cultural icons since opening in 1908. Currently undergoing an extensive multi-year transformation led by Russell Sage Studio, the 85-key property will reopen in Q2 2027 as Dukes London, Minor Reserve Collection, with redesigned guest rooms and suites, including 13 executive suites and five signature suites inspired by the notable characters and rich heritage of St James’s. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:16:14 +0000 Read more The Art of Scented Luxury The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort and Farina est. 1709 bring together European fragrance heritage, fine dining and signature rituals in an immersive island experience How do you preserve a moment? Johann Maria Farina already found an answer to this in 1709. He described his Original Eau de Cologne as a memory of an “Italian spring morning after the rain” – a composition that distilled freshness, lightness and emotion into scent. More than 300 years later, the new collaboration between The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort and Farina est. 1709 returns to exactly this idea at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:13:10 +0000 Read more AMARI PUTS TWO SIDES OF LAOS WITHIN EASY REACH FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS Amari is inviting international travellers to discover two contrasting sides of Laos in one journey, combining the culture, cuisine and laid-back riverside life of the capital, Vientiane, with the dramatic mountain landscapes and outdoor adventures of Vang Vieng. Connected by rail, the two destinations offer a compelling twin-centre itinerary for travellers looking to experience more of Laos beyond a traditional sightseeing trip. Amari Vientiane and Amari Vang Vieng provide bases at either end of the journey, allowing guests to move from life beside the Mekong River to the limestone mountains and waterways surrounding the Nam Song River. at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:09:28 +0000 Read more BRITISH AIRWAYS EXTENDS DAILY ANTIGUA SERVICES INTO APRIL 2027 AS UK DEMAND GROWS British Airways is set to increase services between London Gatwick and Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport, by extending its daily winter schedule throughout April, adding over 3,000 seats as UK visitor numbers to Antigua and Barbuda continue to rise. at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:51 +0000 Read more Saudi Red Sea Authority Presents Red Sea Global with Licenses for AMAALA Marina and Shura Marina The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) today presented Red Sea Global (RSG) with two operating licenses for AMAALA Marina and Shura Marina. The move strengthens the marinas’ readiness to welcome yachts and supports the integration of marine services across RSG’s destinations along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. Eng. Mohammed Bukhari, Vice President of Coastal Tourism Operations at SRSA, handed over the licenses to Mr. Raed Albasseet, Chief Operations and Sustainability Officer at RSG, in Riyadh. at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:28:46 +0000 Read more Anguilla tourism minister calls regional air connectivity an economic lifeline Anguilla Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports Cardigan Connor has underscored the critical role of regional air connectivity in supporting tourism, trade, business and family ties across the Caribbean. Speaking at yesterday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for Trans Anguilla Airways’ (TAA) new office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, Connor said Anguilla and St. Kitts and Nevis share longstanding ties through family, culture, commerce and travel, and that TAA’s continued growth strengthens those connections. at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:21:50 +0000 Read more Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Reappoints Europe Team Through 2029 The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has selected ETM to lead its European marketing and communications activity through 2029. Operating as Hawaiʻi Tourism Europe (HTE), the account will be led from the UK by ETM, with dedicated account management and PR representation in Germany through New Age Marketing, part of ETM. at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:51:44 +0000 Read more Marathons have visitors running to New York and Chicago This October and November, attention turns to the Chicago and New York marathons, two of the largest races in the world, attracting tens of thousands of runners and spectator crowds estimated in the millions at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:03:19 +0000 Read more Coalition formed to advocate for biometric technology in Europe The coalition is seeking a balanced regulatory approach that enables a more efficient and convenient experience for air travelers and maintains strong safeguards around the responsible use of biometric technologies at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:37:33 +0000 Read more Travel Industry Coalition Calls for EU Digital Omnibus to Enable Secure, Seamless Biometric Journeys ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA today announced the formation of the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition, calling on EU policymakers to ensure the Digital Omnibus actively supports the voluntary and secure use of biometrics in travel while protecting passenger choice and privacy. The coalition is seeking a balanced regulatory approach that enables a more efficient and convenient experience for air travelers and maintains strong safeguards around the responsible use of biometric technologies. at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:37:03 +0000 Read more Matthias Spohr starts as Chief Operating Officer at Eurowings Matthias Spohr, previously Managing Director of Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH, joins the Eurowings Executive Board today as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will be responsible for Crew Operations, Flight Operations, Ground Operations & IOCC, Safety, Security & Compliance Monitoring, Crew Training and Technical Fleet Management / Eurowings Technik. As a member of the three-person Executive Board alongside CEO Max Kownatzki and CFO Kai Duve, Spohr succeeds Edi Wolfensberger. Wolfensberger will become the new CEO of Switzerland’s leisure airline Edelweiss, which is also part of the Lufthansa Group. at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:36:34 +0000 Read more Uganda puts hospitality investment ambitions on global stage with FHS Africa 2027 Uganda will host Future Hospitality Summit Africa for the first time in February 2027, bringing international investors, hotel developers, operators and tourism leaders to Kampala as the country accelerates its ambitions for tourism-led economic growth. Uganda has secured one of Africa’s most influential hospitality investment gatherings, with FHS Africa set to take place at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, on February 2nd and 3rd, 2027. at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:22:34 +0000 Read more Eurowings expands connections to the Middle East & announces new services to Baghdad Eurowings is expanding its route network from Berlin, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg, Hanover and Stuttgart in Winter 2026. New destinations and additional winter connections will link these airports with Northern and Southern Europe, the Canary Islands, Egypt and the Middle East. at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:19:20 +0000 Read more Riyadh Air Announces Ticket Sales to Milan as Network Expands Across Europe Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced the opening of ticket sales for its four-times weekly service between Riyadh and Milan, marking Riyadh Air’s fifth European route and its 15th destination now on sale, a key addition to its rapidly expanding global network. Commencing December 16, 2026, the route expands Riyadh Air’s footprint across Europe and creates a strategic connection between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of southern Europe’s commercial and cultural capitals, supporting the mission to connect major global hubs through Riyadh. at Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:16:18 +0000 Read more

Airport-airline partnerships take centre stage at World Aviation Festival 2026

The World Aviation Festival (WAF) is introducing a dedicated Airport & Airline Collaboration Track at its 2026 event, taking place between 13-15 October in Lisbon. The programme will look at how airports and airlines can build joint operational resilience and enable seamless travel for passengers. It will also bring in perspectives from border management, ground handlers, and technology providers.
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‘Wellness in the Wild’ with Great Plains, A Collection of Restorative Safari Experiences

Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company founded by National Geographic Explorers at Large & award-winning filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is inviting travellers to experience safari as a journey for the mind, body and soul with ‘Wellness in the Wild’ – a collection of restorative experiences across its camps in Kenya, Botswana and Zimbabwe. As travellers increasingly look beyond traditional spa-led wellness towards experiences that encourage better sleep, movement, nourishing food, time outdoors and meaningful connection with nature, Great Plains offers a distinctly African interpretation of holistic wellbeing.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay Opens, Marking Brand’s Singapore Debut

Hilton has officially opened DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay, marking the brand’s debut in Singapore and introducing its signature warmth, comfortable hospitality and thoughtful touches to one of the city’s most established riverside neighbourhoods. Set along the Singapore River in the lively Robertson Quay precinct, the 344-room hotel pairs the energy of city life with the ease of quayside living, offering a well-connected base for business and leisure travellers. From the moment they arrive, guests are welcomed with the brand’s beloved warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, a symbol of DoubleTree by Hilton’s longstanding commitment to care. That spirit continues throughout the stay, from warm service and thoughtfully designed spaces to familiar comforts that help guests feel relaxed, well looked after and at ease.
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Minor Hotels Accelerates Colbert Collection Growth with Dubai Islands Signing

Minor Hotels has announced the signing of Ampersand Beach House as part of Colbert Collection, an 111-key boutique lifestyle hotel that will mark the first purpose-built Colbert Collection property and the brand’s debut on Dubai Islands. Scheduled to open in late 2029, the beachfront development brings Ampersand from London to Dubai. The Ampersand Hotel has been operational in London for over ten years, demonstrating excellence and earning the affection of its guests, and now brings that success to Dubai with the refined edge of coastal, barefoot luxury at Ampersand Beach House.
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This Pink October, MGallery redefines hospitality with care at its heart

This Pink October, MGallery Collection is inviting guests to see travel not as a pause from looking after their health, but as an opportunity to make space for it. Through Move & Care, the luxury boutique hotel brand is bringing together two pillars across its global network: Move, with movement, sport and wellness experiences for guests; and Care, focused on breast-health awareness, prevention and support, building on MGallery Collection’s always-on Committed To Her pillar. In Asia, two MGallery Collection properties in Vietnam and one in Thailand participate in this innovative 2026 Pink October campaign.
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Two Formula 1 weekends, one Southeast Asian journey with Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines is inviting UK motorsport fans to experience two back-to-back Formula 1 weekends in a single Southeast Asian journey this October. Formula 1 will return to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit for the first time since 2017 for the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia from 2 – 4 October, followed one week later by the Singapore Grand Prix from 9 – 11 October. With services from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur and onward connections to Singapore, Malaysia Airlines enables travellers to combine both race weekends while discovering more of Malaysia between events.
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airBaltic Marks 31 Years of Connecting the Baltics to the World

On 1 October 1995, the Latvian airline airBaltic operated its first commercial flight, from Riga to Stockholm. The airline began operations with a 33-seat Saab 340 aircraft and a network of just four routes. Thirty-one years later, airBaltic operates a network of more than 70 destinations across Europe and beyond and has carried more than 70 million passengers since its establishment. The change in scale is reflected not only in the number of destinations served, but also in the range of connections available from the Baltic region. Routes that today connect Riga with major European cities have been developed over many years, while connections between the Baltic capitals have become an established part of the regional network.
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Virgin Voyages offers up to $400 onboard spending money on select 2027 sailings

Virgin Voyages has launched a new limited-time offer giving Sailors (guests) up to $400 in onboard credit on select 2027 Mediterranean, Alaska and Transatlantic voyages. The offer applies to 58 sailings departing between May and October 2027, with Sailor Loot (onboard credit) varying by cabin category. The onboard spending money can be put towards experiences including Shore Things (shore excursions), spa treatments, speciality drinks and retail purchases.
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The Michelin Guide Expands to Phu Quoc, Vietnam

The MICHELIN Guide announces its expansion to Phu Quoc, the fourth Vietnamese destination, with the Vietnam 2027 restaurant selection to be revealed in mid-2027.
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Nobu Announces Nobu Hotel and Restaurant San Juan

Nobu is pleased to announce Nobu Hotel and Restaurant San Juan, the brand’s first venture into Puerto Rico. The intimate luxury hotel will bring Nobu’s distinctive approach to hospitality to one of the Caribbean’s most recognized historic destinations.
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FUSION BRINGS SIGNATURE WELLNESS CONCEPT TO ASIA’S ‘NEW RETREAT CAPITAL’ OF DA LAT, VIETNAM

Fusion Hotel Group has signed a long-term hotel management agreement with Han Spaces to develop Fusion Resort Tuyen Lam Lake Da Lat, a new wellness-led resort overlooking Tuyen Lam Lake in Da Lat, recently named by Travel + Leisure as Asia’s “New Retreat Capital.” Set across 11 acres at the foot of a lush hillside, surrounded by pine forest and overlooking Tuyen Lam Lake, the resort will comprise 15 villas and a 90-room hotel. Facilities will include all-day dining and specialty restaurants and bars, meeting and event spaces, a kids’ club, swimming pool, yoga and fitness center, and Fusion’s signature Maia Spa featuring 14 treatment rooms.
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Agoda Appoints Riisa Naka as New Brand Ambassador for Japan

Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has appointed actor and creator Riisa Naka as its new brand ambassador for Japan and has launched a new brand campaign, “GO GO with Agoda!”, nationwide in Japan from 1 October 2026.
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The Pavilions Phuket Welcomes Chef Joshua of REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Bali

To mark the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, The Pavilions Phuket welcomes Chef Joshua Purwo Caroko, Executive Chef of REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort, Bali’s MICHELIN Key wellness sanctuary, for a special culinary collaboration with Executive Chef Arnaud Violtat.
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Agoda Partners with Marina Bay Sands on Bespoke Flagship Store for Experience-Led Travel

Digital travel platform Agoda has partnered with Singapore’s landmark integrated resort, Marina Bay Sands to unveil a bespoke Marina Bay Sands Flagship Store on the Agoda platform. The customized luxury digital storefront brings together Marina Bay Sands’ rooms, suites, and select resort experiences, allowing travelers to explore and book them seamlessly in one place.
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PINK TAKES OVER: Naumi Hotels Turns Up the Colour for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This October, Pink Takes Over Naumi Hotels as the group comes together across its international portfolio to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, creating moments of awareness, connection and support for the cause. From Singapore and Dubai to New Zealand and Australia, Naumi teams will be wearing pink ribbons throughout October, while participating hotels bring the campaign to life through pink-themed experiences, fundraising initiatives, dining offers and guest activations.
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Discover Puerto Rico Announces New AI Agents to Connect Travelers and Meeting Planners

Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official destination marketing organization (DMO), today announced it has engaged Satisfi Labs to develop a new AI-powered experience and intent-matching platform for DiscoverPuertoRico.com. Designed for both leisure travelers and meeting and event planners, the platform will turn natural-language conversations into personalized recommendations and qualified referrals to relevant, vetted tourism businesses across the Island.
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VisitGuernsey launches new men’s mental health initiative

Over a quarter of men across the UK are hesitant to discuss their mental health with family or friends, fearing that their loved ones won’t be able to support them. One in five men also hide away from these key conversations, with a third (35 per cent) trying and failing to start a conversation for fear of not knowing how or when to approach the topic. The findings come from the latest research from VisitGuernsey* – the Channel Island that welcomes more than 150,000 visitors from the UK a year, famous for its natural spaces, slower way of living and well-being focussed lifestyle – who have identified that talking about mental health can be daunting, and for many, the fear of burdening family and friends remains a significant barrier to seeking help.
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SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY INVITES GUESTS TO EMBRACE THE OUTDOORS AS THE COOLER SEASON ARRIVES

As temperatures begin to cool across the region, Six Senses Zighy Bay invites guests to spend more time outdoors and discover the natural beauty of the Musandam Peninsula through a collection of experiences designed around the landscape. With rugged mountains, quiet trails and the clear waters of the Gulf of Oman surrounding the resort, the cooler months offer an opportunity to explore the destination at a more unhurried pace.
at Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:06:40 +0000

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The Hoxton to open its second German hotel in summer 2027

The Hoxton is heading to Hamburg. Opening in summer 2027, The Hoxton, Hamburg will be the brand’s second hotel in Germany and third in the German-speaking region, following Berlin and Vienna. Founded in London in 2006 and celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, The Hoxton is known for its neighbourhood-rooted approach and community-led programming. The upcoming Hamburg debut marks the next step in the brand’s European growth, with openings also planned in Oslo and Madrid next year.
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Oceania Cruises® Showcases 2027 and 2028 European Voyages

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, has unveiled an expansive collection of 2027 and 2028 European voyages, offering guests more opportunities to explore Europe through thoughtfully crafted itineraries, local traditions and exceptional culinary experiences.
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Pegasus Airlines Completes Acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group

Pegasus Airlines today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group, following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of customary closing conditions. The completion of the transaction marks an important milestone in Pegasus Airlines’ international expansion and Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group’s future growth. This strategic partnership brings together two established aviation businesses with complementary strengths and a shared ambition for long-term growth. The combined fleet includes more than 175 aircraft, with significant growth potential based on existing firm orders covering 140 aircraft, already secured by both airlines.
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Kandooma Maldives Turns the Page on a New Chapter

Today marks a new chapter for Kandooma Maldives, one of the South Malé Atoll’s best-known island resorts, as it officially begins life under its new brand. For the past 17 years, travellers have known the island as Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. From today, the resort steps forward simply as Kandooma Maldives – refreshed, all-inclusive and with an experience-led approach designed to make family holidays easier, richer and considerably more fun.
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Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Egypt

Viking® announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Sekhmet. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Sekhmet took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. “The Nile has connected people with the history and culture of Egypt for thousands of years, and it continues to be a destination that inspires curious travellers,” said Leah Talactac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking. “With the arrival of the elegant Viking Sekhmet, we are pleased to offer even more opportunities for curious travellers to explore Egypt in Viking comfort.”
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Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai Celebrates 5 Years of Family Adventures

Five years of family adventures, splash-filled days, and unforgettable stays are being celebrated this October at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai. The fun loving, family-friendly destination is marking its fifth anniversary in spectacular fashion on October 14th, when a full day of fun filled activities for guests awaits. Throughout October, UAE residents who book a stay can also enjoy daily buffet breakfast, 25% savings on rooms, dining, drinks, and spa treatments, unlimited access to the waterpark, pools, lazy river, and private beach, plus Kids Club adventures and the choice of early check-in or late check-out.
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Pinwheel named in Sifted’s Europe 250 fastest growing scale-ups

Pinwheel has been named in the Sifted 250, the annual ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing startups and scale-ups. We placed 77th, making us the fastest-growing carbon and nature company in Europe in the list. That growth reflects a shift in how companies approach climate and nature. Over the last year, we’ve worked with some of the world’s most progressive and iconic businesses, supporting them at every stage of a beyond value chain strategy. Our focus is on strategies that support wider company objectives, built on high-integrity portfolios, often complex, that deliver a clear commercial return.
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Propellic publishes the first behavioral study on AI visibility in travel

Propellic, the leading travel marketing and advertising agency, has published The state of AI visibility for travel, a behavioral study of how travelers research, trust and book trips with AI. It’s the agency’s second study of AI in travel. Its 2025 research, From Search to Purchase, examined how AI was changing every stage of travel booking inside Google AI Mode. This year’s study widens the lens to more AI tools, with each traveler free to use whichever they AI tool already had, and follows them for a full week. Fielded with Touchstone Research in August 2026, it recorded travelers’ screens as they chose destinations, researched hotels, built multi-day itineraries, found day tours and moved to booking. Nobody was asked to rate AI. The brief was to plan a trip.
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Minor Hotels to Bring Minor Reserve Collection to the UK with Reimagining of London’s Iconic Dukes

Minor Hotels, a global hotel owner and operator with more than 640 properties across 67 countries, has signed a management agreement to operate Dukes London at 35 St James’s Place. The landmark property will join the newly launched Minor Reserve Collection, marking the luxury brand’s debut in the UK. Occupying a coveted address in St James’s, London’s historic royal district, Dukes has welcomed statesmen and cultural icons since opening in 1908. Currently undergoing an extensive multi-year transformation led by Russell Sage Studio, the 85-key property will reopen in Q2 2027 as Dukes London, Minor Reserve Collection, with redesigned guest rooms and suites, including 13 executive suites and five signature suites inspired by the notable characters and rich heritage of St James’s.
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The Art of Scented Luxury

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort and Farina est. 1709 bring together European fragrance heritage, fine dining and signature rituals in an immersive island experience How do you preserve a moment? Johann Maria Farina already found an answer to this in 1709. He described his Original Eau de Cologne as a memory of an “Italian spring morning after the rain” – a composition that distilled freshness, lightness and emotion into scent. More than 300 years later, the new collaboration between The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort and Farina est. 1709 returns to exactly this idea
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AMARI PUTS TWO SIDES OF LAOS WITHIN EASY REACH FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELLERS

Amari is inviting international travellers to discover two contrasting sides of Laos in one journey, combining the culture, cuisine and laid-back riverside life of the capital, Vientiane, with the dramatic mountain landscapes and outdoor adventures of Vang Vieng. Connected by rail, the two destinations offer a compelling twin-centre itinerary for travellers looking to experience more of Laos beyond a traditional sightseeing trip. Amari Vientiane and Amari Vang Vieng provide bases at either end of the journey, allowing guests to move from life beside the Mekong River to the limestone mountains and waterways surrounding the Nam Song River.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS EXTENDS DAILY ANTIGUA SERVICES INTO APRIL 2027 AS UK DEMAND GROWS

British Airways is set to increase services between London Gatwick and Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport, by extending its daily winter schedule throughout April, adding over 3,000 seats as UK visitor numbers to Antigua and Barbuda continue to rise.
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Saudi Red Sea Authority Presents Red Sea Global with Licenses for AMAALA Marina and Shura Marina

The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) today presented Red Sea Global (RSG) with two operating licenses for AMAALA Marina and Shura Marina. The move strengthens the marinas’ readiness to welcome yachts and supports the integration of marine services across RSG’s destinations along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. Eng. Mohammed Bukhari, Vice President of Coastal Tourism Operations at SRSA, handed over the licenses to Mr. Raed Albasseet, Chief Operations and Sustainability Officer at RSG, in Riyadh.
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Anguilla tourism minister calls regional air connectivity an economic lifeline

Anguilla Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports Cardigan Connor has underscored the critical role of regional air connectivity in supporting tourism, trade, business and family ties across the Caribbean. Speaking at yesterday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for Trans Anguilla Airways’ (TAA) new office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, Connor said Anguilla and St. Kitts and Nevis share longstanding ties through family, culture, commerce and travel, and that TAA’s continued growth strengthens those connections.
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Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Reappoints Europe Team Through 2029

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has selected ETM to lead its European marketing and communications activity through 2029. Operating as Hawaiʻi Tourism Europe (HTE), the account will be led from the UK by ETM, with dedicated account management and PR representation in Germany through New Age Marketing, part of ETM.
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Marathons have visitors running to New York and Chicago

This October and November, attention turns to the Chicago and New York marathons, two of the largest races in the world, attracting tens of thousands of runners and spectator crowds estimated in the millions
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Coalition formed to advocate for biometric technology in Europe

The coalition is seeking a balanced regulatory approach that enables a more efficient and convenient experience for air travelers and maintains strong safeguards around the responsible use of biometric technologies
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Travel Industry Coalition Calls for EU Digital Omnibus to Enable Secure, Seamless Biometric Journeys

ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA today announced the formation of the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition, calling on EU policymakers to ensure the Digital Omnibus actively supports the voluntary and secure use of biometrics in travel while protecting passenger choice and privacy. The coalition is seeking a balanced regulatory approach that enables a more efficient and convenient experience for air travelers and maintains strong safeguards around the responsible use of biometric technologies.
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Matthias Spohr starts as Chief Operating Officer at Eurowings

Matthias Spohr, previously Managing Director of Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH, joins the Eurowings Executive Board today as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will be responsible for Crew Operations, Flight Operations, Ground Operations & IOCC, Safety, Security & Compliance Monitoring, Crew Training and Technical Fleet Management / Eurowings Technik. As a member of the three-person Executive Board alongside CEO Max Kownatzki and CFO Kai Duve, Spohr succeeds Edi Wolfensberger. Wolfensberger will become the new CEO of Switzerland’s leisure airline Edelweiss, which is also part of the Lufthansa Group.
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Uganda puts hospitality investment ambitions on global stage with FHS Africa 2027

Uganda will host Future Hospitality Summit Africa for the first time in February 2027, bringing international investors, hotel developers, operators and tourism leaders to Kampala as the country accelerates its ambitions for tourism-led economic growth. Uganda has secured one of Africa’s most influential hospitality investment gatherings, with FHS Africa set to take place at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, on February 2nd and 3rd, 2027.
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Eurowings expands connections to the Middle East & announces new services to Baghdad

Eurowings is expanding its route network from Berlin, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg, Hanover and Stuttgart in Winter 2026. New destinations and additional winter connections will link these airports with Northern and Southern Europe, the Canary Islands, Egypt and the Middle East.
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Riyadh Air Announces Ticket Sales to Milan as Network Expands Across Europe

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced the opening of ticket sales for its four-times weekly service between Riyadh and Milan, marking Riyadh Air’s fifth European route and its 15th destination now on sale, a key addition to its rapidly expanding global network. Commencing December 16, 2026, the route expands Riyadh Air’s footprint across Europe and creates a strategic connection between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of southern Europe’s commercial and cultural capitals, supporting the mission to connect major global hubs through Riyadh.
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