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  • CASA LAWA brings cult design-led dining experience to Rondo with Monkey Shoulder (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 11:48:03)
    This August, Rondo, the produce-led, seasonally inspired restaurant within The Hoxton, Holborn, is teaming up with guesthouse, creative space and culinary residency CASA LAWA, in partnership with Monkey Shoulder, to bring a taste of its technicolour Sicilian lifestyle to the capital. The collaboration marks the launch of the Long Lunch Club, the first in an ongoing series of Rondo Residencies that will see the restaurant partner with exciting dining concepts and design-driven tastemakers from around the world.
  • Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts bring Nammos Ras El Hekma to Egypt’s North Coast (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 11:46:06)
    Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts have announced Nammos Ras El Hekma – the renowned lifestyle and hospitality brand’s first fully integrated destination in Egypt. Located within the Wadi Yemm precinct, the development will bring Ras El Hekma’s promise of timeless Mediterranean living to life, combining Nammos Residences, Nammos Resort, Nammos Village, and a curated selection of all-day dining and wellness experiences, including the globally renowned Nammos Restaurant & Beach Club.
  • Jamaica and Panama Renew Tourism Alliance to Build a More Connected Caribbean (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 11:33:46)
    Jamaica and Panama are taking decisive steps towards creating a more connected and resilient tourism landscape, reaffirming their commitment to revitalising their Multi-Destination Tourism Agreement in a move that could reshape regional travel across the Caribbean and Central America.The renewed partnership reflects a growing recognition that collaboration, rather than competition, will drive the next phase of tourism growth, with both countries looking to improve visitor mobility, strengthen air connectivity and develop a more integrated regional tourism offering.
  • RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX WELCOMES TEN NEW MEMBERS (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 10:23:09)
    The ten properties that most recently became part of the Relais & Châteaux family illustrate the Association’s extensive presence across the globe. While each of these new members unquestionably boasts its own distinctive personality, they all are united in sharing the Relais & Châteaux values and vision of hospitality. These properties are deeply dedicated to art de vivre, fine dining, and respecting cultural diversity. They represent the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Japan, Mexico and the United States.
  • Hospitality Leaders Convene in Paris to Tackle Industry’s Greatest Pressures (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 10:20:21)
    As the global hospitality industry faces accelerating pressure from intensifying climate change risks, acute labor shortages, and ever-changing regulations, the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Global Summit is heading to Paris from 8-9 December to transform high-level commitments into immediate, systemic action.Hosted by Accor in the heart of the French capital, the flagship two-day event will bring together more than 250 of the world’s most influential hospitality CEOs, experts, property owners, and investors.Representing a global network that spans over 66,000 hotels, 8 million rooms and more than 300 brands, the Alliance’s presence at the Summit signals a major shift toward industry-wide accountabilityAmid rising regulatory demands globally, the Summit’s agenda will dive straight into actionable execution frameworks. Key focus areas include accelerating the path to net-positive hospitality and establishing sustainable supply chain procurement pipelines.
  • Marriott Bonvoy® and Japan Airlines Strategic Travel Loyalty Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 10:09:59)
    Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and the JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) program of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) have launched a strategic travel loyalty partnership to deliver exclusive benefits to members across both air travel and hotel stays.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Welcomes MERIT Beauty for Its First-Ever Hospitality Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 10:07:43)
    The Ritz-Carlton announces an exclusive partnership with MERIT Beauty marking the beloved beauty brand’s first hospitality collaboration. Launching July 14, the partnership brings together intentional beauty and legendary hospitality through a series of curated guest experiences, including co-branded Ritz-Carlton Club® activations, personalized in-room beauty services, and limited-edition travel kits designed to complement every stage of the journey.The collaboration, which will be available at select North America Ritz-Carlton destinations – including Toronto, Santa Barbara, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Naples, Los Angeles, and New York, Nomad – brings these experiences to guests across key travel markets for a limited time. Each activation is designed to integrate seamlessly into the rhythm of a stay, offering new ways to discover, shop, and engage with MERIT throughout the hotel environment, with select products and exclusive kits also available on meritbeauty.com, inviting guests to bring the experience home and carry it with them wherever they go.
  • above™ cleared for take-off (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 10:05:49)
    Following approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), above™ is ready to start commercial operations, bringing a fresh approach to private aviation.Operating from its base at Birmingham Airport’s XLR Executive Jet Centre, above™ launches with 25 published fixed-price, city pair destinations across the UK and Europe, alongside flexible on-demand private charter services via charter brokers, aboard its Embraer Phenom 100 (G-FABV).  A second Phenom 100 has already been identified, along with discussion about where to position it, regionally.
  • ITB Asia to Host Business Traveller Global & Regional Awards 2026 in Landmark Industry Collaboration (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 09:56:24)
    ITB Asia 2026 will mark a new milestone for the region’s travel industry as it hosts the prestigious Business Traveller Global & Regional Awards, one of the travel industry’s most respected awards programmes, recognising excellence across airlines, hospitality, destinations and travel services. The ceremony will bring together leading voices from across airlines, hospitality, destinations, travel technology and corporate travel in Singapore.Singapore, 14 July 2026 – As part of a new strategic collaboration between ITB Asia and Business Traveller, the awards ceremony will take place on 21 October 2026 in the Begonia Main Ballroom at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. The event will unite senior executives, buyers and decision-makers for an evening celebrating excellence and innovation across the global travel sector.
  • A little bit of Kazakhstan in the Heart of Dubai (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 09:52:51)
    What happens when a family deeply connected to Kazakhstan brings a piece of that world to Dubai? What emerges is not just a space, but a story of memory, movement, and culture finding a shared address.At Design Dome, City Walk, Dubai, Kazakhstan is not merely referenced—it is experienced. Inspired by the spirit of the ancient Silk Road, where Kazakhstan once stood as a vital cultural corridor linking East and West, the space reimagines this historic exchange as a contemporary lifestyle destination. Here, Kazakh heritage unfolds through art, fashion, flavors, and rituals, offering visitors an immersive glimpse into a culture often admired for its landscapes but less known for its rich traditions.
  • Tivoli Hotels & Resorts launches Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce Hotel, bringing the brand to Puglia (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 09:49:46)
    Tivoli Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce Hotel, marking the brand’s arrival in Puglia and reinforcing Tivoli’s growing presence in Italy with its fourth property: a meticulously renovated historic palazzo in Lecce’s city centre featuring 48 rooms and suites, signature dining, panoramic rooftop experience, and a dedicated wellness area.Located in the historic centre of Lecce on Via Imperatore Augusto, the hotel is set between Piazza Sant’Oronzo and Piazzetta Santa Chiara and places guests within immediate reach of the city’s celebrated Baroque architecture, vibrant cafés and wine bars, and major landmarks including the Roman Amphitheatre, the Basilica di Santa Croce and Lecce Cathedral.
  • ATM research partners forecast resilient future for tourism (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 09:42:04)
    The global travel industry is entering its next phase of growth, according to new research from Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) Official Research Partners, STR and Euromonitor International, which indicates that consumer demand for travel remains fundamentally resilient despite the challenges facing the Middle East this year.The latest forecasts suggest that while geopolitical developments have temporarily impacted traveller confidence and disrupted aviation and hospitality markets across parts of the region, the long-term outlook for tourism remains positive. As stability returns, destinations with strong tourism infrastructure, established global connectivity and continued investment are expected to recover quickly, creating fresh opportunities for destinations, hospitality providers, airlines and tourism businesses worldwide.
  • How to stay connected while traveling with eSIMs (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 08:51:29)
    Staying connected abroad has become easier and more flexible through eSIM technology. Travelers are increasingly turning to eSIMs as a convenient solution to avoid traditional SIM cards and roaming hassles. As travel becomes more seamless, understanding how eSIMs work can help maximize connectivity across borders.
  • Amadeus signs Thailand airport memorandum of understanding (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 07:11:51)
    Thai Aviation Industries, Edgewater Solutions and Amadeus have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a roadmap for the modernisation of the passenger journey and day-to-day airport operations across international and regional airports
  • GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE REPORTS DOUBLE-DIGIT REVENUE GROWTH IN Q2 (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 06:14:07)
    Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced double-digit growth across all key performance indicators in Q2 supporting positive momentum in H1 2026.Total revenue reached US$858 million, representing an 11% increase in Q2 2026 compared to the same period last year, while total revenue in H1 generated by the alliance’s portfolio increased by 17% year-on-year to reach US$1.8 billion, reflecting sustained demand across all regions. This performance was underpinned by a 21% increase in room nights in Q2 and 27% year-on-year in H1, highlighting increased guest loyalty and longer stays
  • BWH Hotels GB nears 300 new bedrooms at mid year point following year of strong hotel signings (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 06:12:24)
    BWH Hotels GB has expanded its portfolio of independent hotels in key London and country escape locations.The latest additions to join the group’s portfolio are Forest Lodge Hotel, BW Signature Collection by Best Western, in Lyndhurst, New Forest, Best Western Chiswick Rooms in West London and Sure Hotel Newark in the West Midlands.
  • Hilton Debuts Lifestyle Portfolio in India with Opening of Slohh by Roach Bengaluru (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 06:10:11)
    Hilton has announced the opening of Slohh by Roach in Bengaluru, marking the debut of Curio Collection by Hilton and Hilton’s first lifestyle hotel in India. Located in Whitefield, one of Bengaluru’s key business and technology corridors, the 221-key hotel is developed in partnership with Roach Lifescapes, a Bengaluru-based boutique real estate brand. Slohh by Roach introduces a design-forward, locally rooted experience that blends culture, community, and contemporary living.
  • The Big Table Group has announced its biggest ever family dining offer with children eating free (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 05:57:05)
    The Big Table Group has announced its biggest ever family dining offer with children eating free throughout the entire summer holidays across all of its UK restaurant brands.The leading hospitality group, which operates more than 200 restaurants including Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny’s, Banana Tree, Las Iguanas and Chiquito, is introducing the initiative to help make eating out more affordable for families during the six-week school break.
  • ORIGINAL TRAVEL LAUNCHES NEW ART ITINERARY ALONG THE CÔTE D’AZUR (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 05:55:20)
    Today’s travellers are looking beyond sightseeing, seeking trips that immerse them in culture, history, and artistic inspiration. In light of this, Original Travel, the British tailor-made travel specialist, has created Art and the Côte d’Azur, a seven-day road-trip itinerary through the French Riviera and Provence, celebrating the region’s enduring influence on art, architecture and culture.Following in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest artists, the itinerary explores the landscapes, creative communities and cultural institutions that have made the Côte d’Azur one of Europe’s most inspiring destinations for generations.
  • Malaysia Airlines to enhance European connectivity through SNCF Voyageurs Rail Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 05:52:40)
    Malaysia Airlines is set to further strengthen its intermodal travel offering through a new codeshare partnership with SNCF Voyageurs, France’s national rail operator, enabling seamless rail and air connectivity between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and 28* railway destinations across France.