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  • WTM Africa 2027 Buyer Applications Are Open (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 14:57:45)
    Buyer registration for WTM Africa 2027 is officially open. Taking place from 7–9 April 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Africa’s premier B2B travel and tourism exhibition is calling on outbound travel buyers, travel technology professionals and decision-makers to claim their spot.
  • The Fridge named Cultural Experiences Partner of World Travel Awards (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 14:52:06)
    Two iconic brands join forces to create authentic cultural experiences at tourism’s leading awards ceremoniesThe Fridge has been named Cultural Experiences Partner of World Travel Awards, bringing together two celebrated brands with a shared ambition to place authentic culture at the heart of the visitor experience.The partnership will see the Dubai-based entertainment company curate cultural moments that reflect the character, traditions and creative energy of World Travel Awards host destinations.
  • Eagle Hills to develop $12bn Maldives waterfront tourism destination (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 12:27:39)
    Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills has signed an agreement with the government of the Maldives to develop a $12 billion waterfront and marina destination in Ras Malé, representing one of the largest proposed foreign investment programmes in the island nation’s history.The Maldives Waterfront and Marina will be created at Fushi Dhiggaru Lagoon, approximately 17 minutes by speedboat from the capital, Malé. The integrated destination will combine international hotels and resorts with premium and branded residences, a marina, waterfront promenades, restaurants, retail, leisure and wellness facilities.
  • Hotel trends at ATM 2026: what the experts are seeing (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 12:27:14)
    At Arabian Travel Market 2026, Breaking Travel News spoke directly with hotel CEOs and senior hospitality leaders across the region to explore the trends shaping the sector, from stronger domestic demand and shorter stays to more flexible hotel formats, loyalty and increasingly experience-led hospitality.
  • From the Sea Suite celebrates women shaping Caribbean tourism (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 12:26:37)
    The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 edition of From the Sea Suite is now live online, celebrating the women helping shape the present and future of Caribbean tourism.This year’s publication spotlights women leaders from across the region — from ministers, CEOs and entrepreneurs to emerging professionals and the next generation of tourism leaders.
  • President of the ICAO Council to Address IATA Wings of Change Europe Event (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 12:24:05)
    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Toshiyuki Onuma, President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), will open the Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) on 15 October in Brussels, Belgium, the heart of European policymaking.
  • BTN Interviews: Jelena Janković on Serbia’s Global Moment as EXPO 2027 Belgrade Takes Shape (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 10:51:11)
    Serbia is preparing for one of the most significant international events in its modern tourism and events calendar, with EXPO 2027 Belgrade set to run from 15 May to 15 August 2027 at a purpose-built site in Surčin. The Specialised Expo will span 93 days and is expected to attract around four million domestic and international visitors.
  • How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Way People Plan and Book Travel (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 10:26:42)
    AI’s become a genuinely visible part of travel planning now. Finding destination ideas, comparing hotels, building out an itinerary — all of it’s shifting how travelers actually search for and use information. Instead of relying purely on search engines, travel sites, guidebooks, or whatever a friend recommended once, people now use AI tools that chew through a ton of info and hand back personalized suggestions in seconds.
  • WORLD ALZHEIMER’S DAY (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 09:01:12)
    NORTH EAST rail operator Lumo has pledged to ensure every single employee is equipped to help passengers with dementia travel more confidently as World Alzheimer’s Day takes place today (MON).The transport firm is the first in the UK to partner with the Alzheimer’s Society to provide information sessions to its entire workforce.
  • Breaking Travel News nominated at ANTOR Travel Media Awards 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 09:00:32)
    Breaking Travel News has been nominated at the ANTOR Travel Media Awards 2026, as the Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives celebrates its landmark 75th anniversary.
  • Celestyal launches 190 new winter Mediterranean shore excursions (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 08:59:16)
    Celestyal has unveiled its shore excursion programme for its new winter Eastern and Western Mediterranean deployments, with 190 experiences available to book now.The launch includes 118 excursions for Celestyal Discovery’s new Western Mediterranean programme sailing winter 2026/27 and 2027/28, alongside 72 excursions for Celestyal Journey’s winter 2027/28 Eastern Mediterranean voyages.
  • Dubai registers 2,046 residential-use rental contracts above AED1million in first eight months of 26 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 08:57:25)
    Dubai registered 2,046 distinct residential-use rental contracts valued at AED1 million or more during the first eight months of 2026, with their combined contract value reaching AED6.79 billion, highlighting the scale of the market’s top tier.
  • Import Promotion Desk showcases sustainable and innovative tourism offerings at WTM (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 08:55:51)
    Import Promotion Desk (IPD) is presenting 14 companies offering sustainable tourism products from Brazil, Ecuador, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tunisia and Uzbekistan at the World Travel Market London (WTM), taking place from 3 to 5 November. The companies will showcase their diverse offerings at their respective national booths, targeting European tour operators looking to expand their portfolios with authentic travel experiences.
  • Seven Tides launches NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 06:57:14)
    UAE-headquartered real estate and hospitality developer Seven Tides has announced the official launch of NH Collection Dubai Ibn Battuta, following a significant phased transformation and repositioning of the former Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai.The 396-room property, which is owned by Seven Tides and operated by Minor Hotels, represents the latest development within Seven Tides’ hospitality portfolio and builds on the company’s existing relationship with Minor Hotels, which also operates NH Collection Dubai The Palm.
  • Perk selects Katanox to improve hotel payments & financial infrastructure (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 06:55:47)
    Katanox, the financial infrastructure for hospitality, today announced a strategic partnership with Perk (formerly TravelPerk), the intelligent AI-native platform for travel and spend management.Through the partnership, Perk will use Katanox to improve the way hotel stays are booked, paid, reconciled, and settled. The companies will also work together to expand Perk’s access to hotel partners through the Katanox platform.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp invites families to transform safari moments (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 06:49:24)
    The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp offers an immersive photography experience designed to help guests, from seasoned photographers to passionate beginners, capture the magic of the Masai Mara through professional Canon equipment.
  • FHS HONOURS VISIONARY LEADERSHIP IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 06:46:39)
    Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World today announced the winners of this year’s FHS Awards, presented to exceptional leaders and visionaries in hospitality and tourism at FHS World, taking place from 29 September – 1 October at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.Representing unparalleled leadership, vision, achievement, excellence and innovation, the accolades will be presented by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman Dubai Holding, Dubai Airports, Emirates Group; President, DCAA, and patron of Future Hospitality Summit, at the FHS Awards ceremony on Tuesday, 29 September.His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, receives the FHS Leadership Award, recognising his leadership in advancing the UAE’s economic diversification and elevating tourism and hospitality as strategic pillars of national growth, investment and global competitiveness.
  • YOTEL TO MAKE THAILAND DEBUT IN CLOUD 11 – BANGKOK’S NEWEST CREATIVE LANDMARK (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 06:40:01)
    YOTEL, the global hospitality brand known for its design-led, tech-enabled hotels, is set to make its debut in Thailand with the opening of YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit in October. The cutting-edge 250-key property is located within the impressive Cloud 11 development, which is a brand new creative landmark in Bangkok’s South Sukhumvit district, in the south-east of the city.
  • Minor Hotels Earns 22 MICHELIN Keys in 2026 as Recognised Portfolio Grows to 18 Properties (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 06:37:37)
    Minor Hotels is proud to announce that 18 of its properties across 13 countries have earned 22 MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 selection. The group saw an increase of nine Keys from 2025, and the recognition spans three Minor Hotels brands: Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Avani Hotels & Resorts and Tivoli Hotels & Resorts.
  • THE NEW GREECE: 4 TRAVEL STORIES RESHAPING THE GREEK ESCAPE (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-21 06:33:43)
    Greece may be synonymous with peak summer, but some of the most interesting reasons to visit begin once the August rush starts to ease.As September brings warm seas, fewer crowds and the start of Greece’s traditional grape harvest, the country enters one of its most compelling seasons. Across its islands and mainland coast, a new generation of hotels is offering a fresh perspective on the Greek escape: creativity is becoming part of the travel experience, destinations such as Paros are evolving beyond their familiar image, Mykonos is revealing a quieter side, and wine and gastronomy are giving travellers new reasons to visit outside peak summer.