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  • An Off-Menu Adventure in the Maldives (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 07:54:01)
    This September, The Marina @ CROSSROADS will take centre stage, anchoring CROSSROADS Maldives’ standing as the Indian Ocean’s premier culinary hub, with the region’s most diverse collection of restaurants and bars in one oceanfront destination. Building on this momentum, SunRay Maldives will officially debut as a new oceanfront day club, bringing together relaxed daytime gatherings, playful programming and sunset socialising.Located just a 15-minute complimentary boat ride from Malé, The Marina brings together world-class dining, vibrant entertainment and all-day lifestyle experiences in an accessible setting that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
  • Apparel Group and Knowledge Economic City Join Forces to Redefine Destination Retail in Madinah (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 07:52:14)
    Apparel Group, one of the region’s leading fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerates, has entered into a strategic partnership with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) to introduce 24 internationally recognised retail and dining brands at Multaqa AlMadinah Mall, reinforcing both organisations’ shared vision to elevate the retail and lifestyle experience in one of Saudi Arabia’s most significant and fastest-growing cities.
  • AMANVARI OPENS ON BAJA’S EAST CAPE, MEXICO (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 07:45:08)
    Amanvari has opened its doors on the shores of Baja’s East Cape, welcoming guests to experience Aman’s hallmarks of peace, privacy and intuitive service in one of Mexico’s most beguiling and untouched settings for the very first time. Set within the exclusive Costa Palmas community, where the Sea of Cortés shapes an extraordinary coastal landscape, the intimate 18-Casita sanctuary – offering exceptional privacy and personalized service, and limited collection of Aman-branded residences – marks a significant milestone in Aman’s continued expansion in the Americas.
  • Fairmont Ramla and Riyadh, and Almosafer announced as official partners for WTM Spotlight Riyadh (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 07:40:40)
    WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced two major strategic partnerships ahead of its inaugural edition. Fairmont Ramla and Fairmont Riyadh have been appointed as the event’s Official Hotel Partners, while Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co. has been confirmed as its Official Journey Partner.Taking place from 8–10 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), WTM Spotlight Riyadh will connect the global travel industry with Saudi Arabia through a highly curated programme of business meetings, conference sessions and networking opportunities, supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to become one of the world’s leading tourism destinations.
  • Nebi Ozan Ozdemir Appointed Cluster General Manager of Alila Hinu Bay and Alila Jabal Akhdar (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 07:36:44)
    Alila Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Nebi Ozan Ozdemir as Cluster General Manager of Alila Hinu Bay and Alila Jabal Akhdar, part of Hyatt’s luxury portfolio, bringing the brand’s two Oman resorts under a unified leadership vision.
  • Conrad Kuala Lumpur Now Accepting Reservations (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 07:18:44)
    Conrad Kuala Lumpur is now accepting reservations ahead of its anticipated opening in late 2026, marking the debut of Conrad Hotels & Resorts in Malaysia.As Hilton’s largest luxury brand, Conrad is celebrated across the world for seamlessly blending bold design with intuitive service while creating meaningful connections to each destination. With this first step into the country, Conrad Kuala Lumpur redefines luxury for a new generation of travelers, offering opportunities for discovery and experiences that feel both personal and purposeful.
  • Soneva Jani is the First Resort in the Maldives to Achieve OECM Status (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 07:16:12)
    Soneva Jani has been formally recognised by the Maldives’ Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy as an Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure (OECM), the first such designation awarded to any resort in the country. This achievement places Soneva at the forefront of the country’s roadmap to its 30x30 target, which is part of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, an international commitment to conserve 30 percent of the world’s land, freshwaters and ocean by 2030.
  • Women hold half of hospitality’s jobs and a third of its leadership seats (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 07:12:27)
    Hospitality has traditionally been a thriving place for women to work but it has failed when it comes from translating that into seniority where people are more empowered and can make an impactful difference.Women in the hospitality industry make up 51.2 percent of the global workforce but hold only 30 percent of executive roles, according to industry workforce data reported by Hospitality Investor in March 2025. Thailand’s hotel, tourism, and hospitality sector reflects the same imbalance, and on 3 September, RISE 2026, a new industry platform is aiming directly at it.
  • Brazil ranks fourth globally in international tourism growth between 2019 and 2025, says OECD (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 06:40:00)
    Brazil is among the countries that have most significantly increased international tourist arrivals in the post-pandemic period. This information appears in the OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). According to the survey, the country recorded a 46% growth in the number of foreign visitors between 2019 and 2025, marking the largest expansion for the period and securing fourth place among the economies analysed.
  • Radisson Hotel Group launches global long-stay proposition (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 06:37:13)
    The new proposition positions Radisson Hotel Group at the forefront of one of the hospitality industry’s fastest-growing segments, offering a dedicated B2B solution for long-stay bookings through corporate and partner channels, with a focus on simplified booking, structured pricing, and consistent guest experience.
  • Saruni Basecamp Earns B Corp™ Certification (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 06:32:09)
    Saruni Basecamp, a portfolio of 13 pioneering, innovative and ethical safari camps and lodges rooted in community-based conservation and tourism, has earned B Corp™ Certification, joining a small group of businesses independently verified as a force for good.
  • More space, less stress: why travelling by train works better for families (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 06:30:39)
    More room to move, greater flexibility, the possibility of keeping the stroller close and fewer restrictions when packing: travelling by train offers families practical advantages from the very beginning of the journey.Travelling with children always requires a little extra room: room to move, to improvise, to snack earlier than planned or to deal with the small surprises that come with any family trip.
  • Greater Fort Lauderdale - World’s First KultureCity-Certified Sensory Accessible and Inclusive Beach (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 06:27:57)
    Visit Lauderdale today announced that Greater Fort Lauderdale has become the world’s first KultureCity-certified sensory accessible and inclusive beach destination. Through Visit Lauderdale’s Beaches for All campaign, six Broward County beach communities now offer sensory resources that help ensure residents and visitors of all abilities can enjoy Greater Fort Lauderdale’s golden sand beaches and vibrant outdoor lifestyle. The milestone marks a collaboration between Visit Lauderdale and KultureCity, the nation’s leading nonprofit focused on sensory accessibility and acceptance, and participating beach communities including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood Beach, Pompano Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Dania Beach and Hallandale Beach.
  • Grand Pioneers Cruise: Changing the Way the World Experiences Ha Long Bay (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 06:25:03)
    For centuries, Ha Long Bay has been one of those places. Its limestone islands rising from emerald waters, shifting light and ancient stories have drawn travellers from around the world to witness one of nature’s great wonders. Yet for Grand Pioneers Cruise, the question was never how to change the bay. The wonder was already there. The question was how to create a journey worthy of it -  and how to make that wonder stay long after the journey ends.
  • Hadco Experiences Welcomes Visitors to Explore a New Side of Trinidad and Tobago (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 06:21:33)
    HADCO Experiences is inviting travellers to uncover a different side of Trinidad, one of the Caribbean’s most overlooked yet rewarding destinations. Following a record month for Leatherback turtle nesting and a boom in birdwatching HADCO Experiences offers eco-lodges designed for nature-led travel - HADCO Experiences at Asa Wright Nature Centre and Mt. Plaisir Estate Hotel. Here guests have the opportunity to experience Trinidad not as tourists, but as participants in the island’s living culture, extraordinary biodiversity and vibrant community spirit.
  • Iglu Launches Summer Sale: £100 Off Per Person (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 06:19:26)
    To encourage skiers to turn their thoughts away from the hot summer and towards a snowy winter, Iglu has announced a £100 per person discount across thousands of ski holidays for this winter.It means ski holidays start at just £383 per person, including 7 nights self-catering, with flights from London Stansted and overseas transfers. This holiday is based on six sharing at the Résidence le Grand Panorama in Valmeinier, France. Depart January 2nd, 2027.
  • Sea Breeze Beach House and O2 Beach Club & Spa Barbados launch offers for Single Parents and Solo’s (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-11 06:13:42)
    Luxury all-inclusive properties Sea Breeze Beach House and O2 Beach Club & Spa in Barbados have introduced new offers designed for solo travellers and single-parent families travelling during September and October. Located on Barbados’ vibrant South Coast, both resorts are waiving the single supplement on stays of four nights or more in selected room categories.
  • CTO to Launch Caribbean Tourism Research Forum at SOTIC 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-10 13:46:20)
    The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will introduce the inaugural Caribbean Tourism Research Forum as part of the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), creating a dedicated platform to advance research, innovation and evidence-based decision-making across the region’s tourism sector.
  • Registration opens for CTO’s SOTIC 2026 in Guyana (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-10 13:45:24)
    Registration is now open for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), to be held in Georgetown, Guyana, Oct. 5-9.Under the theme “Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive,” the conference will bring together tourism leaders from across the region and beyond.
  • Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar to host World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-10 07:37:11)
    World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Diamonds Bijoux Zanzibar will host its prestigious Africa Gala Ceremony on 28 August 2026. The VIP reception will bring together leaders from across Africa to celebrate the finest organisations in travel and tourism.Opened in January 2026, Diamonds Bijoux is a luxury all-inclusive retreat set along the shores of Zanzibar’s stunning south-east coast. The five-star resort blends contemporary elegance with authentic Swahili-Arabic design to create a seamless escape, defined by comfort, privacy and understated luxury.