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  • Middle East’s Leading Water Park 2025 breaks Guinness World Records™ (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 14:40:21)
    Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially been awarded the Guinness World Records™ title for the most waterslides in a waterpark, featuring a record-breaking collection of 55 slides.
  • “THE LAND OF BEAUTIFUL HORSES” TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL CAPPADOCIA HORSE AND EQUESTRIAN CULTURE FESTIVAL (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 14:38:13)
    From July 3-5, 2026, Cappadocia will host the 2nd Cappadocia Horse and Equestrian Culture Festival at the Göreme Festival Area, to celebrate the region’s rich equestrian heritage.Known historically as “the land of beautiful horses,” Cappadocia will have three days of traditional and contemporary horse shows - featuring Turkish and international performers - as well as such competitions as mounted archery, horseback displays and traditional racing events. There will also be exhibitions and panel discussions, live performances, children’s play zones, guided horseback riding experiences, and traditional demonstrations like cirit (Turkish javelin throwing).
  • VIRGIN HOTELS COLLECTION APPOINTS JOE MARGISON AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 14:33:53)
    Virgin Hotels Collection, the award-winning hospitality group behind Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, today announced Joe Margison as Chief Executive Officer, following his tenure as Interim CEO since October 2025.
  • The Sanya EDITION Redefines Family Travel Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 13:31:21)
    As family travel continues to evolve, the concept of a family vacation is shifting from simply traveling with children to creating meaningful experiences for every family member. Today’s families increasingly seek a balance between togetherness and personal time, where children can explore and grow while parents enjoy moments of relaxation and self-discovery. Recognizing this emerging travel trend, The Sanya EDITION, EDITION Hotels’ resort destination in China under Marriott International’s luxury lifestyle portfolio, introduces a distinctive family vacation experience that combines accommodation, dining, children’s activities, and adults-only leisure spaces. Guided by its “Our Vacation” philosophy, the resort reimagines family travel by creating opportunities for shared memories while respecting the interests and needs of every family member.
  • AI Discovery, Live Flight Tracking and More Ways to Save This Summer (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 13:29:04)
    Skyscanner, a global leader in travel, today launches new beta tools and updated product features, in response to changing traveller needs.Every month, Skyscanner helps more than 160 million travellers worldwide explore and compare flights, accommodation and car hire options. In 2026, the company has continued to innovate across its app and website, experimenting with new traveller tools and building smarter features designed to make discovering and planning the perfect trip easier and more budget-friendly than ever.
  • BTN recently caught up with Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director – UAE at RX Global (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 13:06:40)
    Breaking Travel News recently caught up with Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director – UAE at RX Global, to discuss the continued success and evolution of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), one of the world’s leading travel and tourism events.As the global travel industry continues to evolve at pace, Danielle shares her insights into the key trends shaping the sector, how Arabian Travel Market is adapting to meet the needs of exhibitors and visitors alike, and the event’s growing role as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration and international business. She also reflects on the highlights of the most recent edition and offers a glimpse of what the industry can expect from future events.
  • Hard Rock International Mobilizes Immediate Meal Relief for Venezuela Earthquake Victims (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 11:22:26)
    Hard Rock International announced immediate relief efforts to help feed families, first responders and community members impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.The company’s charitable arm, the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, together with Hard Rock Bet, is contributing $60,000 to fund approximately 15,000 meals through World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit known for quickly deploying chef-prepared meals to communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
  • The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún Celebrates Its Official Opening (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 11:21:25)
    The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together industry leaders, government officials, project owners, and strategic partners, marking the arrival of a remarkable new luxury destination to Marriott International’s portfolio in Mexico.
  • Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Opens for Reservations (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 11:17:44)
    Marking Waldorf Astoria’s highly anticipated debut in Malaysia, Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is now open for reservations. Blending the timeless elegance and anticipatory service synonymous with the Waldorf Astoria brand, the hotel sets a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the heart of the capital while introducing a new social destination for dining, gatherings, festive celebrations and milestone occasions.
  • Nomad Hilton Singapore to Open in Late 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 11:14:01)
    NoMad Hilton Singapore is set to open late 2026, marking the brand’s debut in Asia Pacific. The hotel will embody NoMad’s signature approach to luxury hospitality, featuring three distinctive dining and bar concepts plus a poolside lounge to deliver immersive dining and cocktail experiences across the 19-storey property.
  • dnata secures ground handling license at Amsterdam Schiphol (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 11:13:15)
    dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has been re-awarded a ground handling license at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in the Netherlands, reinforcing its position at one of Europe’s most important aviation hubs.The award follows a competitive public tender by the airport operator and enables dnata to continue providing high-quality ground handling services at AMS for the next seven years, as Schiphol moves into the next phase of its ground handling operations.
  • Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 09:51:53)
    Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced the expansion of Visa Destinations, a passion-led travel platform live in 10 major locations around the world, as the company redefines its role in the rapidly growing experience-driven travel economy.
  • Mamula Island by Banyan Tree Celebrates its Official Debut Season (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 09:47:22)
    Banyan Group, an independent global hospitality company, officially unveils Mamula Island by Banyan Tree in its first full season under its flagship Banyan Tree brand, marking Banyan Tree’s first resort in Europe.
  • Dusit International brings its Dusit Collection brand to Japan (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 09:44:46)
    Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is continuing its strategic expansion in Japan with the opening of WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection, a serene lakeside retreat in Hokkaido designed by internationally acclaimed architecture studio Kengo Kuma & Associates.
  • Sun Group picks Amadeus technology to run loyalty across its entire business (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 09:42:36)
    Sun Group has successfully launched Sun Signature, Vietnam’s first fully integrated loyalty program. Powered by Amadeus Loyalty and Rewards, a modular platform to support airlines and loyalty programs across evolving needs, Sun Signature brings together aviation, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, real estate, and banking under a single loyalty account — setting a new benchmark for customer engagement in the region.
  • Royalton Vessence Barbados is Open, Introducing a Transformative New All-Inclusive Resort Concept (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 09:38:52)
    After months of anticipation surrounding one of the Caribbean’s most talked-about upcoming resort openings, Royalton Hotels & Resorts officially welcomes its first guests to Royalton Vessence Barbados Adult-Oriented, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort. Marking the company’s first property in Barbados and the global debut of the new Royalton Vessence brand, the opening introduces a highly anticipated concept shaped by a growing desire for travel experiences that feel more immersive, personal, and deeply connected to the destination.
  • Visit Maldives launches “This is My Maldives” photo competition (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 09:36:39)
    Visit Maldives Corporation Limited (VMC) has launched “This is My Maldives”, a global photography competition inviting creators and visual storytellers to share the Maldives through their own lens, as part of the public launch of Creatoll, the digital marketplace for Maldivian creative content.
  • Gunter Hotel Officially Joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 09:35:20)
    The historic Gunter Hotel is excited to share its official transition to Gunter Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, joining Marriott Bonvoy’s global collection of independent hotels celebrated for their distinctive character, captivating design, and deep connection to local culture. To commemorate the milestone, the hotel has also launched a special limited-time room package available for booking now.
  • MAGALUF COMPLETES THE TRANSFORMATION OF ITS SEAFRONT PROMENADE (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 09:30:06)
    Magaluf has marked another significant milestone in its long-term regeneration with the official inauguration of the transformed Gabriel Escarrer Julià Seafront Promenade, celebrating the completion of a two-phase redevelopment project that has reimagined one of the resort’s most iconic public spaces.
  • Forged by Nature: Explore Maine’s Wild Beauty and Seasonal Events this Summer (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-30 09:08:33)
    From bioluminescent night kayaks, gravel biking adventures and moose safaris to celebrating locally harvested fruit and seafood, those seeking a connection with nature this summer should look to Maine. Drawing fewer crowds than the USA’s traditional East Coast beach locations, the ‘Pine Tree State’ provides visitors with 3,500 miles of coastline and over 600,000 acres of state and national park wilderness to explore, supplying 82% of the USA’s lobster and 99% of the nation’s wild blueberries.