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  • TripWorks achieves OCTO certification (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 14:37:55)
    TripWorks, the AI- and business intelligence-powered booking and automation platform for tours, activities and attractions, today announced that it has achieved full OCTO certification.  The certification confirms that TripWorks meets the open connectivity standard maintained by OCTO (Open Connectivity for Tours and Activities), the global non-profit that provides a shared API framework for the in-destination experiences sector.
  • Visit Maldives Records Highest Annual Income in Eight Years at 2025 Annual General Meeting (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 14:35:05)
    Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 9 June 2026 at Meeruma Hall, reporting its strongest financial performance in eight years and highlighting a year marked by tourism growth, strengthened governance, and expanded international destination marketing activities.During the meeting, shareholders reviewed and approved the Corporation’s Annual Report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
  • A Slice of Miami Glamour on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 13:02:35)
    Cape Town is blessed with no shortage of exceptional hotels. From the grandeur of the V&A Waterfront to the boutique properties tucked beneath Table Mountain, visitors are spoilt for choice. Yet every so often you come across a property that understands exactly what it is and delivers it consistently. The President Hotel is one of those places.Perched along the Atlantic Seaboard in Bantry Bay, the hotel enjoys one of the most enviable positions in the city. While Cape Town’s natural beauty often steals the headlines, the President has managed to create a destination that complements rather than competes with its surroundings. The result is a property that feels effortlessly relaxed while still offering the scale, facilities and service expected of a leading resort hotel.
  • Web Summit Rio Welcomes Record 40,287 Attendees and 1,572 Startups (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 13:02:31)
    Web Summit Rio 2026 is welcoming its biggest audience yet, with 40,287 attendees from over 100 countries, alongside a record-breaking 1,572 startups and 688 investors, kicking off the fourth edition of Web Summit Rio in Rio Centro.
  • FLYR and Res2 Partner to Accelerate Order-Based Delivery (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 12:59:52)
    FLYR, the Offer & Order platform for airlines, today announced a strategic partnership with Res2, the company behind iPort, a modern airport delivery management system deployed at more than 500 airports worldwide. Together, the two companies are investing to accelerate the deployment of Order-based Delivery, providing a strong, independent Departure Control System (DCS) option that eases the transition to a modular, Order-based technology stack.
  • Beyond Green Celebrates Five Years of Impact and Relaunches I Prefer Points for Good (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 12:55:24)
    Beyond Green, a global community of bold leaders advancing sustainable travel, marked its five‑year anniversary on Earth Day with the launch of a year‑long celebration designed to celebrate five years of impact while setting the stage for the next chapter of leadership in sustainable travel. The brand is launching a year‑long program of initiatives celebrating the brand’s evolution, impact, and continued commitment to shaping a more responsible future for travel.
  • Preferred Hotels & Resorts Unveils Two of Africa’s Most Anticipated Openings Of 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 11:44:42)
    This year, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is introducing two of the continent’s most anticipated escapes for 2026: a barefoot-luxury eco-lodge on Zanzibar’s peaceful southeast coast and an intimate safari retreat set deep within Madikwe Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas.
  • eSIM Access Disrupts Travel Industry (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 11:41:57)
    Following a featured showcase at ITB China 2026, eSIM Access, powered by global connectivity pioneer Redtea Mobile, has officially demoed its advanced B2B2C eSIM API infrastructure. The turnkey solution is designed to help Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), tour operators, and travel tech platforms capture unprecedented ancillary revenue by solving the industry’s long-standing “booking lag.”
  • United Airlines Recognised with Multiple Honours at the 40th Anniversary Business Traveller Awards (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 11:38:21)
    United Airlines has been recognised with multiple honours at the 40th anniversary Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky Awards in London, reinforcing the airline’s position as a leader in premium onboard wine experiences.The airline received a Gold Medal in the ‘Business Class Red Wine’ category for The Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, which judges praised for its “exceptional depth, rich fruit tannins, great balance and presence”. United also secured Gold in the ‘Drinks Innovation: Bespoke Drinks Partnership’ category for its collaboration with Champagne Laurent-Perrier and the bespoke Laurent-Perrier “La Cuvée”, UA 100, created to celebrate United’s 100th anniversary and mark a century of connecting customers around the world.
  • Travelsoft appoints Nathalie Cabos as Managing Director of Eventiz to accelerate European growth (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 10:21:57)
    Travelsoft announces the appointment of Nathalie Cabos as Managing Director of Eventiz, the media and events company of the Travelsoft Group, effective since April 2026.In her new role, Nathalie Cabos will lead Eventiz’s strategic direction and development and oversee its overall performance, with a focus on accelerating growth, strengthening Eventiz’s position within the Travel industry ecosystem and expanding its media and events portfolio across Europe.
  • Dusit International strengthens India expansion with signing of Dusit Princess Rishikesh (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 10:19:18)
    Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Atmosphere, a luxury real estate and hospitality development company focused on creating premium lifestyle destinations, to introduce Dusit’s upper-midscale Dusit Princess brand in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.Slated to open in 2031 amidst the tranquil Himalayan foothills near Rishikesh, one of India’s most sought-after destinations for spirituality, wellness and adventure tourism, the project is envisioned as an upscale mixed-use development that combines contemporary hospitality with immersive, wellness-led experiences inspired by the surrounding natural landscape.
  • Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Achieves ASEAN MICE Venue Certification (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 10:16:31)
    Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok has achieved top certification under the ASEAN MICE Venue Standard (AMVS) and the Thailand MICE Venue Standard (TMVS), following a THB 8 million investment in event technology and venue enhancements. The certification recognises the hotel’s operational and service standards and strengthens its position for corporate meetings, conferences, incentive programmes, events and weddings in Bangkok’s connected Sukhumvit district. In the latest AMVS audit, the hotel ranked among Thailand’s top five highest-scoring meeting venues.
  • WIZZ AIR LAUNCHES ONLY DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN THE UK AND ARMENIA (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 10:13:06)
    Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European airline and London’s local airline, today celebrates the launch of its new direct route between London Luton Airport (LLA) and Yerevan (EVN) becoming the only airline currently offering direct flights between the United Kingdom and Armenia.The inaugural flight departed yesterday, providing British travellers with direct access to one of the Caucasus region’s most captivating, but unspoiled destinations while strengthening connectivity between the UK and Armenia.
  • Aerospace Tech Week unveils agenda for first-ever London edition (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 10:10:05)
    Aerospace Tech Week (ATW), the premier event dedicated to aerospace technology, has unveiled the agenda for its inaugural UK edition. The event will take place on 11-12 November at Excel London.With more than 120 speakers taking to the stage, this year’s agenda will focus on the technologies and operational shifts shaping the next decade of aerospace, including AI-driven flight operations, digital MRO, predictive maintenance, airspace modernisation, next-generation connectivity, open avionics architectures, cybersecurity, SAF, and defence innovation.
  • 41 million visitors “put off” holidaying in Europe if EES Border Delays Reach Three Hours (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 08:09:32)
    New research commissioned by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns that prolonged border delays linked to the rollout of Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) could put up to 41 million visitor arrivals and $45.4 billion in visitor spending at risk from four of Europe’s most important source markets.The analysis, based on a survey of more than 2,500 travellers from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and Australia, found that if travellers face regular border waits of three to four hours when entering the Schengen Area, around one-third would become much less likely to travel to Schengen or would choose not to visit at all.
  • Riyadh Air Opens Public Ticket Sales to Five Destinations (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 06:56:28)
    Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today unveiled its most significant route announcement to-date, with ticket sales opening to the public this evening for five (5) destinations – Cairo, Dubai, Jeddah, Madrid and Manchester – and additional routes to follow in the coming weeks. The announcement was made during the official unveiling of the airline’s first aircraft at a gala event in Riyadh.
  • New research shows appetite for overseas travel remains (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 06:32:15)
    New consumer sentiment research, released today from ABTA – The Travel Association, explores the impact of the conflict in the Middle East and the rising cost of living on people’s intention to travel over the next 12 months.It shows that a strong appetite to travel abroad remains, with 64% of people planning to travel overseas during the next 12 months
  • Iberia Launches Its ChatGPT App, a New Conversational Experience for Travel Planning (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 06:29:08)
    Iberia today unveiled its ChatGPT app at South Summit, one of the world’s leading innovation and entrepreneurship events, marking the latest evolution of its AI-powered conversational experience.Developed using OpenAI technology, Iberia’s ChatGPT app enables more natural, flexible and contextual travel search experiences within ChatGPT. With this launch, Iberia continues to explore new digital channels capable of supporting customers throughout their journey, from initial inspiration to accessing the booking process within the Iberia ecosystem.
  • Middle East conflict: Mallorca emerges as a reliable vacation destination (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 06:27:48)
    Just before the start of the summer travel season, Eurowings is sending a clear message to all travellers: despite the tense geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the 2026 summer flight schedule is secure. Fuel supplies for Germany’s largest holiday airline are guaranteed at all European bases. This ensures the conditions for stable flight operations during the busy summer travel months.
  • 70 Years of Condor: 70 Europe Discovery Tickets with Seven Round Trips Each Up for Auction (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-09 06:24:15)
    The German airline Condor is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a special promotional campaign: To mark the milestone, Condor is launching 70 exclusive Europe Discovery Tickets. This strictly limited anniversary edition will be available exclusively through a Dutch auction running from June 8 to June 12, 2026, during which the price decreases by EUR 70 every hour. Each anniversary ticket entitles its holder to seven round trips in Economy Class across Condor’s entire European city network. Bids can be placed directly via the Condor online shop at 70 Years of Condor – Exclusive Anniversary Auction | Condor Shop.