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  • The Rock Zanzibar: The Story Behind One of the Indian Ocean’s Most Extraordinary Restaurants (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 12:03:40)
    Few restaurants are as inseparable from their destination as The Rock Zanzibar. Perched on a natural outcrop just offshore from Michamvi Pingwe on Zanzibar’s east coast, the diminutive restaurant appears to float in the Indian Ocean at high tide, while at low tide guests can simply walk across the exposed shoreline to reach it. It is an image that has travelled around the world and helped turn The Rock into one of Zanzibar’s most recognisable landmarks.
  • Visit Malaysia… in London: A Taste of Malaysia Comes to Battersea This September (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 10:09:42)
    Londoners can experience a taste of Malaysia without leaving the capital this September, as Malaysian food, film, music, dance, comedy, traditional crafts and hands-on experiences feature at celebrASIA 2026, London’s largest South East Asian festival.Returning to Battersea Power Station from 11–13 September 2026, celebrASIA will transform the iconic riverside destination into a three-day celebration of South East Asian culture, flavours and creativity. Now in its third year, the festival is driven by community and cultural exchange and will return bigger than ever in 2026
  • Tee Off in Paradise at Beachcomber Resorts in Mauritius (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 09:39:10)
    Excitement is building in Mauritius ahead of the prestigious AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, set to take place at the spectacular La Réserve Golf Links from 10th to 13th December 2026. As the world’s golfing elite gather, the island beckons as the ultimate escape for those wishing to trade snow for sun and experience a golf holiday like no other. For travellers seeking luxury, world-class facilities, and unforgettable play, Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels offers an unrivalled collection of resorts perfectly paired with exceptional golfing experiences:
  • Emirates to elevate travel on routes to Mauritius, with the introduction of Premium Economy (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 09:36:15)
    Emirates will introduce its highly-acclaimed Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily flights between Mauritius and Dubai from 1 September 2026, providing Mauritian travellers with a new level of comfort and greater choice when travelling to Dubai and onwards across the airline’s global network.
  • UK aviation hits record passenger numbers, despite Middle East disruption (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 09:35:06)
    New UK Civil Aviation Authority data shows more than 81 million passengers travelled through UK* airports between April and June, breaking last year’s record for travel in the same period.This continued the trend seen in the first three months of 2026 of holidaymakers flying in search of European sun. The number of passengers travelling to Madrid and Barcelona increased by 15% and 11% respectively.
  • Cunard unveils extraordinary bucket list shore experiences for 2027 World Voyages (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 09:30:59)
    British luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled its standout shore experiences for its 2027 World Voyages, offering guests exceptional ways to discover some of the world’s most iconic destinations.In January 2027, Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, will embark on her maiden voyage to South America, while Queen Victoria will set sail on a spectacular Full World Voyage. Together, the two ships will offer more than 590 curated shore experiences across some of the world’s most captivating destinations.
  • Visit Algarve Partners with the 2026 Solheim Cup (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 09:18:18)
    Visit Algarve is proud to announce its partnership with the 2026 Solheim Cup, as Proud Supporter, strengthening the destination’s connection with one of the most prestigious events in international women’s golf.The 2026 Solheim Cup will take place from 11th to 13th September at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands, bringing together the best players from Europe and the United States in one of golf’s most anticipated team competitions. Top competitors from England, playing for Team Europe, include Mel Reid, Charley Hull and Lottie Woad.
  • From Real Estate to Lifestyle: The Evolution of Branded Living (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 09:15:30)
    The much-anticipated Branded Residences Forum – now a key event at the Future Hospitality Summit – returns to FHS World this October with a new identity: FHS Living.Taking place on Wednesday 1 October, FHS Living will cover all living asset classes including branded residences, student accommodation, senior living, serviced living, co-living, shared ownership, club concepts, mixed use, and hotels & resorts, with global leaders in the sector taking centre stage for an afternoon of debate, analysis and advice.
  • Just Go! Holidays expands its Britain & Ireland programme with new tours for 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 09:10:13)
    Just Go! Holidays has expanded its tour programme of Britain, Ireland and Channel Islands with increased capacity on its best-selling trips and fifteen new itineraries for 2027.The programme went on sale this week featuring new tours the length and breadth of the country, from the Channel Island of Jersey to the Scottish Hebridean Islands, and the Welsh town of Llangowen to the Norfolk Broads.
  • Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo Jointly Launch “Singapore AI Inspiration Lab” (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 09:06:01)
    This week the Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo, [China’s largest travel community], joined forces once again to launch the “Singapore AI Inspiration Lab – Lion City Adventure • More Fun, More You” immersive pop-up event in Beijing.At the event, Ms. Du Linghui, China North Regional Director of the Singapore Tourism Board, and He Shaohua, Vice President of Mafengwo, officially inaugurated the “Lab”, marking a new phase in their collaboration in AI-powered smart travel.
  • AITO appoints Carly Charteris as new Head of Membership (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 09:04:10)
    AITO, The Specialist Travel Association, currently representing more than 100 of the UK’s most trusted independent specialist travel tour operators, has appointed Carly Charteris as its new Head of Membership, bringing more than 30 years of travel industry experience to the role, who begins her new role on 1st September 2026.Carly joins AITO from Discover Qatar, where she has been Regional Sales Manager since 2023. Based in Doha, she led sales and sales support teams working with B2B trade partners across five global markets, including the UK and Ireland, Europe, North America, Latin America and Australia and New Zealand.
  • At Shiviko Kruger, children take the director’s seat of the family holiday (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 09:01:04)
    What sets Shiviko Kruger apart is not any single activity but the freedom behind all of them. Each of the property’s four exclusive-use villas comes with its own private guide and chef for the length of the stay, and itineraries are left unscripted rather than fixed to a set programme. That flexibility means children can be at the centre of the experience for as much of the day as their family wants, while parents and grandparents step back to relax, or step in and join, on their own terms.
  • THE CASE FOR A MIDWEEK WEDDING (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 07:55:54)
    For generations, Saturday has been the traditional day to tie the knot, particularly in Western cultures. Yet some of the world’s most high-profile weddings, including those of many senior British royals, have taken place during the week. And today, couples are increasingly rewriting the rulebook when it comes to many long-held traditions, increasingly choosing celebrations that reflect their lifestyle, values and priorities. For some, that includes rethinking which day of the week they choose to say “I do”.
  • United Adds 10 International Cities for 2027; Largest Expansion in Airline’s History (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 07:52:20)
    United have announced the largest international network expansion in company history with 10 new international cities and three new routes across Europe and Asia, and debuted the newest international aircraft in its fleet, the ‘Born to Explore’ A321XLR, at an event at Newark Liberty International Airport. The announcement builds on nearly a decade of international growth, with United adding 58 international destinations to its route map since 2017. As the world’s largest airline,** United now flies to more than 160 international destinations.
  • QANTAS FREQUENT FLYER UNVEILS LANDMARK STATUS OVERHAUL, MORE FLIGHT REWARDS AND MEMBER BENEFITS (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 07:44:15)
    Qantas Frequent Flyers are one step closer to the most significant changes to earning and retaining status since the program’s inception, first announced in February.From 8 December, members will be able to earn status through everyday spending, including credit cards, and roll over up to 50 per cent of their excess Status Credits from one year to the next for the first time in the program’s history[1].
  • Jetstar’s Melbourne to Colombo service takes flight (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 07:41:04)
    Jetstar launched the first direct low-fares flights between Australia and Sri Lanka, with its inaugural Melbourne to Colombo service.The new year-round service will operate three times a week, adding more than 100,000 low-fares seats between Melbourne and Colombo, making it easier for Australians to visit Sri Lanka for less.
  • Düsseldorf Becomes Air Arabia’s Third Destination in Germany (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 07:38:14)
    Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, today announced the launch of daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Düsseldorf, starting 16 December 2026.Düsseldorf becomes Air Arabia’s third destination in Germany from Sharjah, joining Munich and Frankfurt as part of the airline’s growing European network. The new route will be operated by Air Arabia’s Airbus A320neo, offering customers a modern and comfortable cabin experience while delivering greater operational efficiency and improved fuel performance.
  • Emirates brings next-generation A350 experience to Kuala Lumpur (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 07:34:15)
    Emirates will deploy its new A350 aircraft on flights EK344/345 between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur from 1 September. This will expand the airline’s Premium Economy offering in the Malaysian capital to 52 seats daily, with the A350 joining the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777 operating on EK346/347.
  • American Airlines to elevate the inflight experience with new lineup of complimentary snacks (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 07:32:24)
    American Airlines is refreshing its onboard experience with a new menu of complimentary inflight snacks that offer a wider variety of sweet and savory options to Main Cabin guests. Guided by customer feedback and thoughtful testing, the updated lineup reflects how customers snack throughout the day while bringing greater choice and variety to the Main Cabin experience.
  • Munich Airport and Lufthansa Expand Stopover Offer across APAC (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-27 07:30:05)
    The Lufthansa Stopover Program—a collaboration between Munich Airport and Lufthansa—is being expanded: effective immediately, the offer is also available to Lufthansa passengers traveling from China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. Travelers from these countries now have the opportunity to extend their stay during a layover in Munich and explore the Bavarian state capital and its surrounding area. The joint initiative launched in the spring, initially covering Singapore and the USA. With this expansion into five additional international markets, even more international guests now have the chance to enjoy a short getaway in Munich and Bavaria.