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  • Barbados Appoints Businessman Peter Harris as New Tourism Chairman (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 16:28:10)
    Barbados has appointed prominent businessman and former national field hockey player Peter Harris as chairman of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. as the island posted a solid 3.3% increase in stay-over tourist arrivals for 2025.Harris, executive chairman of PVH Group Inc., succeeds businesswoman Shelly Williams, who served four years in the role, Tourism and International Transport Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill confirmed in a statement. The appointment is intended to accelerate the island’s tourism growth through expanded airlift and deeper penetration of emerging markets.
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines launches ‘LOVE SVG’ (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 16:24:54)
    St. Vincent and the Grenadines has launched “LOVE SVG,” a national tourism enhancement initiative that places people, community and country at the center of its development agenda.Led by the Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Sustainable Development, Dr. Kishore Shallow, the initiative signals a new chapter for tourism in the destination, grounded in national participation and a shared commitment to ensuring that the benefits of tourism reach communities across the country.
  • Qatar Airways to Enhance Operations in Africa (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 16:22:34)
    Qatar Airways is expanding its African network, with flight resumptions and frequency increases launching from 16 June 2026.Boosting connectivity across Africa, the airline will restart four weekly flights to Seychelles (SEZ) and two weekly flights to Kigali (KGL) from 16 June, and daily flight to Marrakesh (RAK) from 1 July.
  • Few Are Smiling About the Friendly Skies (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 16:17:18)
    With the summer travel season approaching, American air travelers are preparing for the most stressful airport experience in recent memory.According to a new survey commissioned by Ship&Play, a door-to-door luggage and gear shipping company, travelers plan to arrive nearly two hours earlier than usual for their summer flights, dread standing in long lines, and brace for mounting fees for checked bags.
  • Emirates Palace, LEAD Development, and Mandarin Oriental unveil plans for 35 private residences (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 15:59:44)
    Emirates Palace Company (EPCO), together with LEAD Development and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, today announced Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, a limited collection of thirty-five uniquely designed private residences located within the grounds of Emirates Palace. The development marks the first-time private ownership has been introduced within one of the UAE’s most historically and institutionally significant destinations. Completion is anticipated in 2029.
  • JA The Resort Makes Eid Al Adha Feel Effortless with Stays Shaped Around Every Guest (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 06:37:45)
    Home to three distinctive hotels, each reflecting the brand’s familiar warmth and genuine hospitality, JA The Resort offers a stay experience to suit every way of celebrating Eid Al Adha. Helping guests make the most of the long weekend and this joyful occasion, each destination presents a dynamic stay reflecting its unique character, complete with elevated comforts, personalised experiences, and exclusive savings. Guests can choose an Eid filled with shared moments and family time at JA Beach Hotel, stay active at JA Lake View Hotel, or slow things down with an unhurried break at JA Palm Tree Court.
  • A HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR THE ONE PALÁCIO DA ANUNCIADA (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 06:16:37)
    The One Palácio da Anunciada, the 5-star flagship of H10 Hotels’ luxury brand in Lisbon, marks a milestone in Portuguese hospitality by becoming a member of Beyond Green. This global alliance represents the world’s most rigorous sustainability standard for hotels, recognizing properties that demonstrate exceptional leadership through pillars that extend beyond conservation toward true regeneration.
  • voco Darwin Suites opens in Australia’s Northern Territory (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 06:14:15)
    voco Darwin Suites has officially opened its doors in the heart of the city centre, bringing IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing premium brand to the Northern Territory for the first time. The new-build hotel also marks the debut of a voco Suites product in Australia, with one- and two-bedroom suites blending the convenience of self-sufficient facilities with a productive work environment, all while retaining the playful characteristics of voco.
  • Hilton Expands Lifestyle Presence in China’s Yangtze River Delta with Two New Hotel Signings (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 06:11:09)
    Hilton has announced the signing of a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Nanjing, and a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in Wuxi, expanding Hilton’s lifestyle brand presence in Jiangsu province. The signings reflect the company’s continued investment in the Yangtze River Delta and its commitment to meeting growing demand for distinctive, experience-driven stays in sought-after destinations. These hotels will join the upcoming Xi Zhe Wuxi, Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, set to debut in the region later this year.
  • Four Seasons Maldives Apprenticeship Programme Celebrates More Than 1,000 Graduates (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 06:08:30)
    Twenty‑five years ago, five young Maldivians became the first graduates of the Four Seasons Maldives Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme. On April 18, 2026, the programme marked its 25th anniversary at the Maldives National University Auditorium in Malé, celebrating a total of 1,058 Maldivians who have now graduated from the programme, making it the longest‑running of its kind in the Indian Ocean.
  • The Derby London City Opens, Bringing Curated British Character to the Heart of the Square Mile (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 06:08:02)
    The Derby London City, Curio Collection by Hilton has officially opened in the heart of London’s Square Mile, blending British charm with contemporary sophistication. Inspired by the iconic bowler hat – affectionately known as a “Derby” – the hotel’s name nods to a symbol long associated with British style and the City’s banking heritage.
  • Six Senses Joins the UNEP and UN Tourism “Recipe of Change” (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 06:06:16)
    Six Senses has joined Recipe of Change, a global initiative convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Tourism to unite the tourism sector in a shared commitment to halve food waste by 2030. A living expression of the brand’s sustainable ethos and Eat With Six Senses philosophy, the engagement sees Six Senses share its long-learned operational and behavioral solutions through open conversations with guests and industry peers alike to address the near one-third of all food produced globally that is never eaten*.
  • CTO to Launch Scholarship Fund for Caribbean Women in Tourism (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 06:02:29)
    The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will launch a new scholarship fund dedicated to empowering the next generation of Caribbean women in tourism at its Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Dinner & Awards on June 1.Titled “From Her to Her: From Today’s Female Leaders to Tomorrow’s Tourism Stars,” the program will provide annual support for a promising female student from the Caribbean pursuing studies and a career in tourism. All proceeds from the June 1 event will directly fund the scholarship through the CTO Foundation.
  • United Adds Nonstop Service to Sapporo, New Flight Between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 06:02:06)
    United have announced it is expanding its service to Japan with new flights to Sapporo and Tokyo-Narita this winter. The airline will launch the first nonstop service from the continental U.S. to Sapporo, Japan and will be the only U.S. airline offering nonstop service between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita*. As the leading carrier between the U.S. and Japan, these new flights give travelers from across North America more ways to explore Japan and connect across Asia.
  • Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa Announces a Grand Reimagination of the Historic Hotel (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 06:00:28)
    Built during the golden age of luxury travel and Gilded Age grandeur, Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa – home to New Hampshire’s largest ski area and one of the last remaining Grand Hotels in the state – announces an extensive, property-wide renovation that reimagines the historic resort for a new generation of travelers. Scheduled for completion this summer, the transformation enhances every aspect of the guest experience, including all 200 rooms in the hotel’s historic wing, seamlessly blending the resort’s storied architectural heritage with modern comfort, elevated design, and a renewed sense of place in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains.
  • point.me Launches Travel Hub to Help Fans Find Award Flights and Experiences for World Cup (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 05:58:25)
    Going to the 2026 World Cup may feel increasingly out of reach, but point.me is opening a new way in. point.me, an award flight search and loyalty platform for travelers, has launched a travel hub to help fans deal with rising prices and limited availability by finding flights with points and unlocking match tickets and experiences.
  • VidantaWorld Voyages Unveils 2027 Mediterranean Sailings for ELEGANT Featuring Cannes Film Festival (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 05:55:04)
    VidantaWorld Voyages has announced 2027 Mediterranean itineraries for its ultra-yacht ELEGANT, highlighted by a rare total solar eclipse sailing positioned in the path of totality in the Mediterranean - offering guests one of the most distinctive and precisely positioned travel experiences available in Europe.
  • Scandinavian Airlines Launches Multiple Forms of Payment Through ARC (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 05:54:47)
    Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have announced that Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has activated Multiple Forms of Payment (MFOP), expanding flexibility for travel agencies and customers processing GDS EDIFACT transactions through ARC’s settlement platform.
  • GONZALO GÜELMAN ROS APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER OF FAIRMONT MAYAKOBA (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-18 05:50:35)
    Fairmont Mayakoba, the luxurious beachfront sanctuary set amidst Riviera Maya’s pristine coastline and lush tropical mangroves, announces the appointment of Gonzalo Güelman Ros as General Manager. A respected global hospitality leader, Ros brings more than 30 years of experience across the Americas and the Caribbean, with a distinguished reputation for leading luxury resorts whilst consistently enhancing both operational performance and guest experiences.
  • VIDEOS: Direct Booking Summit: Caribbean 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-17 15:22:13)
    BTN presents exclusive video interviews from the Direct Booking Summit Caribbean 2026.The only event focused on helping hoteliers worldwide drive more direct bookings revenue.Join hundreds of hoteliers who refuse to let OTAs control their revenue.