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  • Not One Resort. Three. Here’s What’s New at CROSSROADS Maldives this Summer (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 09:06:30)
    The Maldives has traditionally asked travellers to make a choice.A family resort or an adults-focused escape. Quiet seclusion or a more social atmosphere. One island, one rhythm, one version of the holiday.At CROSSROADS Maldives, that idea is starting to feel increasingly outdated.
  • ONYX Hospitality Group Positions for Taiwan Growth with 60 Years of Travel Experience (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 08:45:39)
    ONYX Hospitality Group is one of Asia Pacific’s leading hospitality management companies, with an extensive portfolio of hotels, resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences. With six decades of experience across Thailand, Malaysia, China including Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Lao PDR, the group has built a strong regional footprint and is well placed to meet rising demand from Taiwanese leisure and business travellers.
  • Mövenpick Continues To Expand With Key International Openings (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 08:35:23)
    Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, one of Accor’s premium brands renowned for its generous hospitality, joyful reconnection and convivial dining experiences, continues to expand its international portfolio with new hotels recently opened in Montenegro, Croatia, Uzbekistan and Armenia. The latest additions build on the brand’s rapid growth trajectory, with other recent debuts in Poland, Greece and Italy, and ahead of its planned launch in the UK in 2027.Founded in 1948, Mövenpick began as a pioneering Swiss restaurant brand and has grown into an international hotel brand with food and drink at the centre of the guest experience. Today, this heritage is reflected across more than 140 hotels worldwide, where thoughtful service, welcoming spaces and a strong culinary offer bring people together.
  • Effective governance key enabler to scale AI across corporate travel finds new Amadeus report (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 08:29:17)
    By automating repetitive tasks such as handling policy queries, approvals, and disruption management, new AI-powered solutions can free travel managers to focus on forecasting, risk management, and wellbeing
  • ATM 2026 to showcase Dubai’s resilience, global connectivity and future tourism growth (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 08:19:15)
    Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 has reinforced Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and best-prepared destinations for global travel and tourism, as the industry continues to navigate the evolving market conditions.Taking place from 14-17 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), ATM 2026 will bring together the international travel community at a pivotal time for the sector, underlining confidence in Dubai’s ability to maintain business continuity, operational excellence and global connectivity.
  • Blacklane’s new ‘Finding Flow’ report reveals how executives stay focused, productive & in control (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 07:51:49)
    Nine out of ten business leaders and high net worth individuals (HNWIs) find that travel empowers their most valuable thinking according to new data unveiled at the Business Travel Show from the global chauffeur service Blacklane.The ‘Finding Flow - How Executives Excel on the Move’ report - commissioned by Blacklane and conducted by Censuswide to explore the business travel habits of 2,000 executives in both the UK and US - shows that, in reality, travellers struggle to achieve optimum performance when on the move.
  • Enduata Camps Joins The Long Run: A Global Nonprofit Community for Nature-Based Tourism (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 07:48:38)
    Enduata Camps, Tanzania’s newest luxury safari operator, is proud to join The Long Run, the world’s largest nature-based tourism organisation. By joining this global community of purpose-driven businesses Enduata Camps commits to measurable, long-term impact by adopting The Long Run’s ‘4Cs’ framework: Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce. The Long Run’s Global Ecosphere Retreat (GER) standard is one of the world’s most rigorous sustainability certifications, and by aligning with this framework, Enduata Camps ensures that its presence in the Serengeti is not only low-impact but actively regenerative.
  • AirHelp app hits one million users as travellers switch from airline channels to independent flight (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 07:33:05)
    AirHelp, the world’s leading air passenger rights platform, today announced that its independent flight tracking app has reached one million users in just 12 months – a milestone that reflects a fundamental shift in how travellers manage disruption.As airlines continue to face challenges in real-time communication, passengers are increasingly seeking independent data to track flights, monitor disruptions and protect their schedules.Over the past year, app users conducted more than five million searches for flight numbers, airline and airports – and nearly half (46%) were monitoring someone else’s journey, suggesting that live, independent flight data has become a way for people to track loved ones rather than wait on carrier updates.
  • AirAsia MOVE partners with Tourism Authority of Thailand to boost tourism growth (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 07:03:24)
    AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), one of Asia’s leading online travel agencies (OTAs), has signed a collaboration agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as a strategic partner to support TAT’s Amazing 5 Economy framework, especially the Platform Economy pillar, leveraging digital platforms to deliver seamless travel experiences and drive tourism growth.
  • Shaza Hotels Expands Saudi Arabia Portfolio with Signing of Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 06:57:49)
    Shaza Hotels, the leading luxury hospitality brand inspired by the cultures of the Silk Route and the Arabian Peninsula, announced today the signing of the official Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with FSM Hospitality Company for the development and operation of Shaza Riyadh Stables Resort, a distinctive luxury lifestyle and equestrian destination in Riyadh.The agreement was signed during Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2026, held in Riyadh, marking another significant milestone in Shaza Hotels’ strategic expansion across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launch strategic joint business partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 06:40:03)
    Malaysia Airlines (MAB) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have launched their strategic joint business partnership, formalised in January 2026 following the regulatory approvals, with the introduction of joint fare products for travel between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.The new joint fare offerings build on the airlines’ existing codeshare partnership, enabling MAB and SIA to provide customers with a greater variety of fare options between the two capital cities, as well as enhanced connectivity across the combined network of both carriers.
  • PRISM Appoints Lia Prendergast as Vice President of Expansion, Europe and the Middle East (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 06:36:59)
    Global hospitality technology company PRISM today announced the appointment of Lia Prendergast as Vice President of Expansion, Europe and the Middle East. In this role, Prendergast will focus on developing and scaling PRISM’s upscale aparthotel and hotel portfolio across the region through long-term lease structures and acquisitions. She will work closely with the company’s senior global leadership team to build and expand PRISM’s operated hospitality platform across Europe and the Middle East.
  • Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Unveils Summer 2026 Programme (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 06:22:13)
    Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, the iconic Venetian hotel and former flour mill on Giudecca island, is delighted to unveil an exciting programme of summer experiences for guests and locals alike. From rooftop movie nights and sunset cocktails at the recently updated rooftop pool to the new Rialto Garden offering in partnership, live music on the terraces of Aromi and Bacaromi, and a series of exclusive culinary events including Grill Night by the Lagoon and Altrove by Aromi, the hotel offers a vibrant calendar of events throughout the season.
  • Three Sky-High Thai Bars Put Sunset on The Menu with Diverse Dining Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 06:20:41)
    From artisan Thai cheese and local wine pairings in Chiang Mai to Spanish-style social hours in Bangkok and wood-smoked Peking duck overlooking Pattaya’s coastline, a trio of sky bars across Thailand are pairing panoramic sunset views with markedly different food and drink experiences.Meliá Chiang Mai’s MAI The Sky Bar is offering ‘Artisan Thai Cheese & Wine Pairing’ daily from 6pm, featuring a glass of Thai wine from Monsoon Valley in Hua Hin paired with a rotating selection of artisanal cheeses from Chiang Mai producer Jartisann. The small-batch cheesemaker works with locally sourced raw milk, with selections changing according to seasonal availability.
  • Geneva emerges as the ultimate ‘coolcation’ escape this summer (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 06:18:26)
    With Switzerland recently named among Europe’s top destinations to escape the summer heat by travel app Polarsteps, now is the perfect time to discover Geneva’s refreshing side. As demand for “coolcation” escapes continues to grow, the city offers a unique combination of lakeside swimming, outdoor adventures and Alpine scenery, where visitors can spend their days cruising across Lake Geneva, cycling through vineyards, and enjoying spectacular mountain views, all within minutes of the city centre.
  • Elegant Hotels of the World® unveiled as global luxury soft brand with expanding portfolio (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 06:01:07)
    Elegant Hotel Collection, the global luxury soft brand powered by HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts®, today announces its transition to Elegant Hotels of the World®, marking a new phase of scale, ambition and commercial discipline.Anna Payne, Vice President of Global Brands, HotelREZ Group, commented: “Elegant Hotels of the World reflects the progression of a pioneering soft brand that is expanding its value proposition to offer independent hotels the global platform and commercial strength required to compete more effectively. Continued investment in the brand’s route to market sits at the centre of this progression, with the launch of new digital platforms that strengthen how hotels are discovered, considered, and ultimately booked.
  • Agatha Christie Festival 2026 Announces Immersive Celebration of the Queen of Crime (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 05:59:10)
    The 2026 Agatha Christie Festival line-up has been unveiled, featuring unique events at hidden locations linked to the Queen of Crime, before culminating in a four-day Literary Festival packed with panel discussions, immersive experiences and appearances from leading crime writers and Agatha Christie experts.Founded in 1990, to mark the centenary of Christie’s birth, The Agatha Christie Festival is an annual celebration of her life and work, held near her birthday on 15 September on the English Riviera.
  • Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 15 Years of Preferred Pride with Expanded Commitment to LGBTQ+ (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 05:56:06)
    As Pride Month shines a spotlight on progress, community, and inclusion, Preferred Hotels & Resorts is marking a major milestone: the 15th anniversary of Preferred Pride, its pioneering LGBTQ+ travel programme that has helped shape more welcoming hospitality experiences around the world since 2011.Launched at a time when LGBTQ+ travellers had far fewer trusted resources for identifying genuinely inclusive accommodations, Preferred Pride was created to connect travellers with hotels that not only welcomed the community but actively supported it. Fifteen years later, the programme has evolved into a global network of member hotels, travel advisors, and industry partners united by a shared commitment to ensuring every guest feels seen, valued, and respected.
  • Limassol: Where Heritage Meets Modernity (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 05:53:27)
    Perched on the island’s southern coast, Limassol effortlessly blends a sleek, modern skyline and luxury marina with deep-rooted history, dramatic mountain backdrops, and over 300 days of Mediterranean sunshine.For incentives, high-tier awards, and large-scale conferences, Limassol delivers an unmatched energy in every season.Better yet, its central location makes logistics a breeze as it sits between Larnaca and Paphos Airports, offering flexible flight options with only 45-minute transfers in either direction.
  • A&K Sanctuary Unveils a New Chapter for Ngorongoro Crater Camp (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-24 05:51:17)
    A&K Sanctuary, the boutique luxury lodge, camp and riverboat collection from Abercrombie & Kent, announces the relocation of its longstanding Ngorongoro Crater Camp to a carefully chosen new setting within the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Alongside the move, the camp has been entirely redesigned, creating a more immersive guest experience that reflects the landscapes, cultures and craftsmanship of East Africa.The relocation and redesign reflect A&K Sanctuary’s enduring approach to creating exceptional camps and lodges in destinations where the company has operated for decades: selecting remarkable locations, investing thoughtfully in the guest experience, and ensuring every development is shaped in partnership with local communities and with deep respect for the surrounding environment.