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  • CMEx to honor Jennifer Griffith for leadership in Jamaican tourism (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 10:44:57)
    Jennifer Griffith’s contributions to Jamaican tourism span long-term destination planning, investment in the sector’s development and retirement security for its workers. This December, the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) will recognize that record of public service at its 2026 Leadership Awards and Fundraiser.Griffith, permanent secretary in Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism, will be honored on Sunday, Dec. 6, at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in South Florida, alongside fellow leaders whose work has advanced tourism, media and community development across the Caribbean.
  • Cruise tourism stakeholders connect in San Juan (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 10:26:44)
    Cruise executives, port and destination representatives and tourism partners gathered in San Juan Oct. 12-16 for the 32nd annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show to discuss industry priorities and explore business opportunities across the Caribbean and Latin America.Hosted by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, the event combined leadership panels, workshops, one-on-one meetings and a trade show, giving participants direct access to cruise line decision-makers. Puerto Rican music, culture and hospitality provided a spirited welcome at the opening and throughout the conference.
  • WTM London’s Ministers’ Summit marks 20 years of global tourism leadership (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 10:23:01)
    World Travel Market London will mark the 20th anniversary of its prestigious Ministers’ Summit this November, bringing together around 50 tourism ministers alongside global industry leaders to strengthen resilience, drive regeneration and set a shared direction for collective action.Taking place on Wednesday 4 November, the Summit is organised by WTM London, powered by RX, in association with UN Tourism and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The milestone edition will explore how governments and the tourism industry can work together to build a more resilient and regenerative future for the sector.
  • Pilsner Urquell: retains title as Europe’s Leading Beer Tour Visitor experience (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 10:20:54)
    Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience (TOBE) announces its win as Europe’s Leading Beer Tour Visitor Experience at the World Travel Awards 2026, retaining the title for the second year and confirming its place among the continent’s most celebrated drinks attractions. Set on Wenceslas Square in the centre of Prague, TOBE is dedicated to the story of the world’s first golden lager.
  • Olive Villa Rentals named Greece’s Leading Holiday Villa Rental Company for the third time (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 10:14:24)
    Olive Villa Rentals has been named “Greece’s Leading Holiday Villa Rental Company 2026” at the World Travel Awards, adding another major international distinction to its track record.The recognition comes as Olive continues to strengthen its presence in both domestic and international markets while remaining firmly committed to its strategy of specializing exclusively in Greece.
  • Dubai Islands Emerges as a New Frontier for Waterfront Investment (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 10:08:16)
    Dubai Islands is emerging as one of Dubai’s next major waterfront growth corridors. Infrastructure investment, better connectivity and rising transaction activity are turning the five-island district into an established destination. Grovy Developers has chosen Dubai Islands for its first branded residential project, Ramada Residences, developed in partnership with USquare Luxe Properties, with the brand affiliation of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
  • Madame Tussauds Singapore and MakeMyTrip Bring the Icons of India to Life This Diwali (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 10:04:21)
    This Diwali, Madame Tussauds Singapore and MakeMyTrip invite visitors to celebrate the Festival of Lights with Icons of India, a limited period experience. As partners, the two brands spotlight the enduring global appeal of Indian cinema, celebrating its glamour, energy and cultural influence while creating new ways for audiences to connect with their favourite stars.
  • Le Culinaire Hospitality Institute: Shaping the Next Generation of Culinary Talent in Oceania (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 08:53:33)
    Behind every memorable dining experience is a team whose skills, creativity and dedication transform ingredients into something extraordinary. From the precision of a perfectly executed dish to the choreography of a busy professional kitchen, culinary excellence begins long before a restaurant opens its doors. At Le Culinaire Hospitality Institute, the focus is on nurturing that talent, equipping aspiring hospitality professionals with the knowledge, discipline and practical expertise to build careers in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.The institute has received international recognition, winning Oceania’s Best Culinary Training Institution 2026 at the World Culinary Awards. Announced last week at the Princess Grand Hotel in Jamaica, the accolade celebrates the importance of specialist education in developing the chefs and hospitality professionals who will shape the future of dining, tourism and guest experiences across the region.
  • Sottovento Ristorante: An Italian Fine-Dining Escape on the Shores of Puerto Rico (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 08:43:44)
    There is something irresistible about an evening that begins with the warmth of the Caribbean and ends with the timeless pleasures of Italian gastronomy. At the Royal Sonesta San Juan, where the Atlantic shimmers beyond the sands of Isla Verde, Sottovento Ristorante brings a taste of Italy to one of Puerto Rico’s most inviting beachfront settings. Now recognised as Caribbean’s Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant 2026 at the World Culinary Awards, it has earned an international accolade that places its distinctive dining experience firmly on the Caribbean culinary map.The award was announced last week at the World Culinary Awards ceremony at Princess Grand Jamaica, celebrating excellence across the global food and hospitality industries. For Sottovento, the distinction highlights the enduring appeal of a restaurant that combines Italian culinary heritage, carefully prepared dishes and the relaxed elegance of a tropical resort.
  • Volotea: The Airline Bringing Europe’s Hidden Gems Closer (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 08:28:33)
    Named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline at the 2026 World Travel Awards, Volotea is championing a different way to explore the continent — connecting smaller cities, opening up lesser-known destinations and making the journey between them part of the pleasure of travel.There is a particular magic to discovering a European city before the crowds arrive. An early-morning coffee in a sunlit Italian piazza, a leisurely lunch in a French market town or an evening wandering the historic streets of a Spanish coastal city can reveal a side of Europe that is easily missed when travelling between its best-known capitals.
  • UK begins phased rollout of a contactless border alongside Amadeus (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 08:27:36)
    The UK has begun the phased rollout of a contactless border at its 13 international airports as part of a pioneering project that removes the need for UK citizens to scan their passport when entering the country
  • AMOH, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes: Inside Greece’s Award-Winning Presidential Suite (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 08:21:32)
    Overlooking the sparkling Aegean near the ancient village of Lindos, the Rhoda Presidential Suite at AMOH, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, has been named Greece’s Leading Hotel Suite at the 2026 World Travel Awards. At 178 square metres, with a private pool, expansive terrace and beautifully considered interiors, it offers a compelling new expression of Greek island luxury.There are hotel suites that impress with their scale, others that seduce through design, and a rare few that manage to make the destination itself feel like an extension of the living space. At AMOH, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, the Rhoda Presidential Suite achieves precisely that, combining the privacy of a secluded Mediterranean residence with the comforts and attentive hospitality of an exceptional luxury resort.
  • AMOH, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes: A New Chapter in Greek Island Luxury (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 08:13:41)
    Claiming two prestigious honours at the 2026 World Travel Awards, AMOH, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, has made an impressive entrance onto the European luxury travel scene, winning Europe’s Leading New Resort and Greece’s Leading Hotel Suite for its exceptional Presidential Suite.There is something timeless about Rhodes. Bathed in the golden light of the Aegean, this captivating Greek island combines ancient civilisations, medieval architecture and sun-drenched beaches with a sophisticated hospitality scene that continues to evolve. Yet even in a destination blessed with extraordinary hotels and centuries of history, a new arrival can still make a striking impression.
  • THE OMNIA: Alpine Elegance at the Top of the World (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 07:57:09)
    Named Switzerland’s Leading Boutique Hotel at the 2026 World Travel Awards, THE OMNIA in Zermatt offers an exceptional interpretation of mountain luxury, where contemporary architecture, thoughtful service and spectacular Alpine scenery come together in one unforgettable retreat.There are few arrivals in the world quite like Zermatt. As the train winds into this car-free Swiss mountain village, the familiar rhythms of everyday life seem to fall away, replaced by crisp Alpine air, timber chalets and the magnificent silhouette of the Matterhorn rising above the rooftops. It is a place where nature commands attention, yet the finest hotels understand that luxury lies not in competing with the landscape, but in allowing it to take centre stage.
  • Fly Inn Baku: Where Business Meets Azerbaijani Hospitality (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 07:49:34)
    Named Azerbaijan’s Leading Business Hotel at the 2026 World Travel Awards, Fly Inn Baku is redefining the airport stay, combining contemporary comfort, sophisticated facilities and a convenient gateway to one of the Caucasus’ most intriguing capital cities.Baku is a city of fascinating contrasts. Along the shores of the Caspian Sea, futuristic architecture rises above a historic skyline of stone palaces, ancient alleyways and elegant boulevards. Here, the energy of a modern international business centre meets the traditions of Azerbaijani hospitality, creating a destination that feels at once ambitious, cosmopolitan and deeply connected to its past.
  • Montenegro Concierge DMC: Discovering the Adriatic’s Best-Kept Secrets (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 07:41:06)
    Named Montenegro’s Leading Destination Management Company at the European Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards 2026, Montenegro Concierge DMC is putting the art of personalised travel at the heart of one of Europe’s most captivating destinations.There are places that reveal themselves at first glance, and others that reward the traveller who takes the time to look a little closer. Montenegro belongs firmly in the latter category. Along a spectacular stretch of Adriatic coastline, medieval towns cling to the water’s edge, terracotta rooftops tumble towards sheltered harbours and mountains rise dramatically behind some of the region’s most beautiful bays. Inland, winding roads lead to glacial lakes, remote villages and landscapes that seem a world away from the Mediterranean sunshine.
  • NH Lyon Airport: Where French Art de Vivre Meets the Art of Travel (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 07:30:42)
    Winner of France’s Leading Airport Hotel at the European Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards 2026, NH Lyon Airport is redefining the airport stay, bringing contemporary design, understated comfort and a taste of French gastronomy to the gateway of one of the country’s most compelling cities.There was a time when an airport hotel was considered little more than a convenient place to rest between flights. Functional, perhaps, but rarely somewhere to linger. At NH Lyon Airport, that perception is being quietly challenged. Here, the practical business of catching an early departure or arriving late at night is elevated by thoughtful design, welcoming interiors and a distinctly French appreciation for the pleasures of good food and comfortable surroundings.
  • Klaas Wagen: Redefining the European Road Trip (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 07:15:21)
    Winner of Europe’s Leading Independent Car Rental Company at the World Travel Awards 2026, Klass Wagen celebrates the freedom, flexibility and independence that make a journey across Europe as memorable as the destination itself.
  • Opus Bay Batam: The Island’s First Integrated Resort Debuts in December 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 07:08:53)
    Just 45 minutes by ferry from Singapore, Batam gets its first integrated resort estate. Opus Bay opens in phases from December 2026, starting with its own ferry terminal, Marina Bay Ferry Cove, and Residence on Opus Bay, a new hospitality concept in two distinctive buildings: Balmoral Tower, Batam’s biggest hotel with 493 rooms, and Cluny Resorts, the island’s latest ultra-luxury villa retreat, opening in 2027. Designed as “A City within a City” for leisure and business travellers alike, phase one in 2027 also brings a waterfront retail promenade, and a sports park, so guests can enjoy the buzz of Batam by day and unwind in tranquillity, with unobstructed sea views, by night.
  • Sri Lanka Tourism targets UK winter travellers with new British Airways route (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-19 07:07:53)
    Sri Lanka is opening up greater direct access from the UK this winter with the launch of a new British Airways service between London Gatwick and Colombo.The new seasonal route begins on 23 October and will operate three times a week throughout the 2026/27 winter season, giving British holidaymakers a new direct option for reaching Sri Lanka during one of its key travel periods.