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  • W COSTA NAVARINO PRESENTS AN ACTIVE AND RESTORATIVE ESCAPE IN MESSINIA THIS AUTUMN (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 09:48:47)
    This autumn, W Costa Navarino invites travellers to rethink what it means to truly recharge, with an escape that brings together movement, time in nature and considered recovery against the landscapes of Messinia in Greece’s southwest Peloponnese.
  • Hong Kong Tourism Board unveils new UK strategy to build on strong visitor growth (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 09:43:53)
    As Asia’s World City, Hong Kong seamlessly pairs a high-paced urban centre, famed for its globally acclaimed bars and Michelin-standard dining, with serene coastal escapes, rugged mountain trails, and a tapestry of distinct neighbourhoods and outlying islands, each offering a unique sense of discovery.On the back of sustained growth from the UK market, Hong Kong is launching a fresh strategy encouraging travellers to not just visit but stay longer and venture further to discover just how much can be found “Only in Hong Kong”.
  • Virgin Voyages offers up to £750 instant savings and 70% off second Sailor (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 08:21:43)
    Virgin Voyages has launched a new campaign offering Sailors (guests) an instant saving of up to £750, plus 70% off the second Sailor.Available on new bookings made from September 1 to November 2, 2026, the offer applies across all voyages on the adults-only cruise line’s four Lady Ships: Scarlet Lady, Resilient Lady, Valiant Lady and Brilliant Lady.
  • Intrepid unveils National Travel Agent Day incentives (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 08:19:17)
    Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, is celebrating National Travel Agent Day with a month of agent giveaways and rewards, including trips to Morocco, discounts, and vouchers worth up to £1,000.Founded by Intrepid during the pandemic in 2020, National Travel Agent Day was created to recognise the vital role travel agents play in the industry. Six years on, Intrepid believes it’s as important as ever to recognise the trade. In 2026, National Travel Agent Day falls on 4 September 2026 with rewards and incentives available until the end of the month.
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Unveils Largest-Ever Spa and Wellness Experience (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 08:05:00)
    Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled its largest-ever wellness offering aboard Seven Seas Prestige™, the line’s first new ship class in a decade, featuring the fleet’s largest Serene Spa & Wellness® space, Regent’s first-ever salt room, first-ever in-suite gym and an expanded menu of longevity-focused treatments when the ship debuts in December 2026.
  • ITC announces brand refresh alongside strategic evolution (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 08:02:53)
    ITC has unveiled a strategic evolution to bring together its luxury expertise under one elevated luxury proposition amid a brand refresh. Effective from, 2nd September 2026, the evolution will see Inspiring Travel and Spectate come together under the ITC brand, alongside the introduction of ITC Elite which combines the expertise of Elite Travel Concierge and ITC Private Clients to form an even stronger ultra-high-net-worth proposition for clients, partners and suppliers alike.
  • Mews POS now live in North America, connecting front desk and F&B on one operating system (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 07:54:49)
    Mews, the operating system for hospitality, today launched Mews POS in the United States and Canada. North American hotels can now run their property management, food and beverage operations and payments on one system - every order, charge and guest interaction connects automatically.Introduced in 2024, Mews POS is already live in more than 20 countries across Europe and APAC. The North America launch supports Mews’ broader strategy to give hoteliers one system that covers the full scope of hotel operations, rather than a collection of disconnected tools.
  • Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ expands its Wellbeing Collection with seven new members (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 07:47:05)
    One year after launching its Wellbeing Collection, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) welcomes seven new members, bringing the carefully curated portfolio to 21 independently spirited hotels across the globe. Spanning the mountains of India and Italy, the forests of Finland and Transylvania, and the tropical landscapes of Bali and Panama, the latest additions broaden a collection created for travellers seeking deeper, more meaningful ways to rest and reconnect.
  • HBX Group partners with Vorsee to bring predictive AI and agentic commercial workflows to hotels (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 07:19:43)
    HBX Group (HBX.SM), a leading B2B travel technology marketplace, and Vorsee (by ZYTLYN Technologies AG), the Swiss travel AI company behind the ActionOS platform, today announced a strategic partnership to bring Vorsee’s predictive travel intelligence and agentic AI capabilities to HBX Group’s hotel partners.
  • 12 Exclusive Ways to Explore Cognac Around Distillation Season (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 07:13:42)
    The handsome region of Cognac is close to Bordeaux in south-west France, boasting a rich gastronomic and cultural heritage – and it knows how to craft an experience you won’t forget. From intimate cellar tours to entertaining vineyard safaris, there are many creative ways to explore the Charentes region with its towns, countryside and islands. All the experiences mean meeting and sharing, learning local knowledge from passionate artisans and tasting the produce that makes this terroir unique.
  • Guyana President Irfaan Ali to Keynote CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference in October (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 06:59:21)
    His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, president of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026, placing the future of Caribbean tourism within the wider regional conversation on economic transformation, resilience, innovation and inclusive growth.
  • Air Canada increases frequencies between London Heathrow and Toronto (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 06:57:49)
    Air Canada today announced an increase in daily flights between London Heathrow and Toronto, increasing the airline’s most distinctive transatlantic offering as part of its Summer 2027 international schedule.From 1 June, Air Canada will increase frequency on the London Heathrow - Toronto route with up to 33 weekly flights, giving UK customers more choice of departure times in both directions. The additional frequency includes the return of the Daytripper from Toronto to London Heathrow, allowing UK travellers making a short trip to Toronto to avoid an extra overnight stay and return to London the same evening.
  • Virgin Atlantic appoints Richard McCord as Chief Financial Officer (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 06:56:53)
    Virgin Atlantic has today announced the appointment of Richard McCord as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who will join the travel company and its Executive Leadership Team from 5 October 2026.Richard will lead the Finance team as the airline strengthens its financial foundations to deliver profitable growth, continues to invest in its premium customer experience, and evolves its future strategy. As CFO, he will have overall accountability for Finance, Treasury, Procurement and Fleet, Insurance, and Internal Audit, while he will become a member of the Virgin Atlantic Board.
  • Moxy Hotels Brings Its Playful Spirit to Japan’s Premier Alpine Destination (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 06:53:56)
    Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its Niseko debut with the opening of Moxy Niseko Village. Situated adjacent to the Niseko Village Gondola in the heart of Japan’s leading powder skiing destination, the hotel will bring Moxy Hotels’ bold, social spirit to the mountains, offering seamless ski-in/ski-out access and a fresh, energetic base for travelers seeking thrill both on and off the slopes.
  • VantisCorp Launches Automation Platform to End Manual Work for Travel Management Companies (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 06:50:14)
    VantisCorp today launched its white-label corporate travel management platform, built automation-first for a TMC market still running on spreadsheets and email. The platform gives Travel Management Companies one system for hotel and flight booking, policy approvals, mid- and back-office automation and client servicing, carrying the TMC’s own brand rather than a vendor’s.
  • The Gambia Experience Launches Added-Value Ngala Lodge Offer – Book by 15 September (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 06:36:24)
    The Gambia Experience has launched a new added-value offer at Ngala Lodge, its exclusive adults-only boutique hotel in Fajara, The Gambia.For new bookings made by 15th September 2026, travelling during November and December 2026, customers will receive one complimentary dinner and bottle of wine per stay.
  • Heidi Reveals 26/27 Ski Season News and Travel Trends (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 06:34:53)
    As the end of summer nears, slope-savvy Brits are locking in their ski trips earlier than ever.New booking data from award-winning UK ski holiday operator Heidi reveals record year-to-date growth, with early trends showing where - and when - UK skiers are choosing to go for winter 26/27:
  • Like to Make an Entrance? Why Not Cruise or Sail to the Ultra Europe Festival 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 06:32:51)
    If you are planning to head to the Ultra Europe Festival next summer, why not combine it with a small ship cruise or flotilla holiday with Sail Croatia?The famous electric music festival takes place in Split from 9-11 July 2027 and is a popular choice for young travellers.
  • From Patagonia to Indonesia: Riviera Travel Reveals New Far-Flung Tours for 2028 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 06:31:52)
    Riviera Travel has launched its 2028 Worldwide Collection earlier than ever, introducing brand-new itineraries to Patagonia, Indonesia and French Canada & Niagara Falls.The launch comes as new research commissioned by Riviera Travel found that 39 per cent of travellers say experiencing different cultural social norms is one of the main reasons they choose to travel long-haul. The survey of 2,000 UK adults who travel abroad also found that 44 per cent would feel more confident visiting a culturally unfamiliar destination if they received suggested dos and don’ts before departure, while one in four said they enjoy experiencing unfamiliar customs as long as they have some guidance.
  • Experience Boun Lai Heua Fai, the Festival of Light in Luang Prabang (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-04 06:29:04)
    Once a year, on the October full moon, Luang Prabang lights up for Boun Lai Heua Fai, the Festival of Light marking the end of Buddhist Lent. After dark, illuminated boats built from bamboo and paper move through the streets of the old town to the beat of drums before they are set adrift on the Mekong River. Lotus shaped lanterns line the temples, and thousands of small krathong drift downstream, each one carrying a wish into the current. In 2026, the festival falls on 26 October.