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  • Maison 71 strengthens team with Jerell Atrio Francisco appointment (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 07:52:18)
    Maison 71 has appointed Jerell Atrio Francisco as Office Manager, adding experience in property administration, digital visibility and online fraud analysis to the team behind its real estate and hospitality advisory business.The Abu Dhabi-headquartered firm recently announced a dedicated hospitality division during FHS World, with a focus on hotel and resort acquisitions, sales and development partnerships across the GCC, Caribbean and Indian Ocean. Francisco’s appointment supports the day-to-day operations of the wider Maison 71 business.
  • Ennismore signs Delano Puglia, introducing the iconic brand to Italy’s Adriatic Coast (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 07:40:41)
    Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, together with LIMM and Società Rinascimento Valori, are delighted to announce the signing of Delano Puglia, marking the brand’s first property in Italy. Set to open in 2028, the resort will introduce Delano’s inimitable blend of effortless elegance and cultural energy to one of Italy’s most compelling coastal regions.
  • AMAWATERWAYS PARTNER WITH CELEBRITY CHEF THEO RANDALL TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE CHEF’S TABLE DINING (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 07:35:43)
    AmaWaterways has announced a culinary partnership with acclaimed British chef, Theo Randall, for an exclusive July sailing on board the luxury AmaWaterways AmaLea ship for the Romantic Danube itinerary.Sailing the Danube River through Germany, Austria and Hungary from the 17th – 24th July 2027, this partnership will see Theo host two intimate Chef’s Table luxury dining experiences on board the ship, designed to showcase the culinary depth of a scenic AmaWaterways cruise. Theo will carefully curate a bespoke menu which will reflect the local region with this signature flare. With locally sourced ingredients at the forefront of the experience, bringing guests closer to the authentic stories of the destinations they visit.
  • CHIVA-SOM HUA HIN CONCLUDES 2026 WITH A CALENDAR OF HOLISTIC WELLNESS EXPERIENCES (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 07:28:50)
    Transformative holistic wellness destination Chiva-Som Hua Hin has unveiled a calendar of complimentary experiences for the final quarter of 2026. From October to December, guests can embrace the grounding qualities of Earth, the final element of Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM), through movement classes, sound healing experiences and expert-led talks designed to enhance strength, stability and balance. Alongside the wellness program, seasonal celebrations including Loy Krathong, as well as the international festivals of Christmas and New Year, will offer opportunities to experience Thai culture and connect through shared traditions with exclusive offers.
  • Asian Tour Destinations goes global as Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort joins network (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 07:24:43)
    Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco has become the first club outside of Asia to join Asian Tour Destinations (ATD) – following an announcement today by the award-winning venue and the Asian Tour.The resort’s golf club played an important role in professional golf this summer when it hosted back-to-back events on the Asian Tour and Asian Development Tour (ADT), and today’s news further cements its relationship with the game at the highest level.
  • FAIRMONT NEW ORLEANS OPENS BOOKINGS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER 2nd DEBUT (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 07:19:45)
    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a global luxury brand part of Accor, has today announced reservations from November 2nd are now live, ahead of its much-anticipated opening. As Fairmont’s newest property, Fairmont New Orleans will be the brand’s 19th property in the USA. Located in New Orleans’ Central Business District, just steps from the French Quarter and Ceasars Superdome, the hotel’s opening marks the much-anticipated grand return of the iconic luxury brand to the Crescent City following two decades.
  • Audley Travel launches trade incentive, with double the reward (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 07:17:13)
    Tailor-made specialist Audley Travel has launched a trade booking incentive for the final quarter of the year to reward agents for their support – with the chance to win a £20,000 voucher towards a personal and bespoke Audley trip of their very own - double the prize offered in 2025.
  • Brand USA Invites Visitors to Experience American Rail in 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 07:13:11)
    In 2027, the United States marks 200 years since the beginning of its railroad era, providing travelers with a timely reason to experience the country from a different perspective: through the window of a train.  From crossing the Rocky Mountains and following the path of Route 66 to riding vintage trains through historic landscapes and sleeping inside restored railway carriages, Brand USA is highlighting unique and unforgettable ways to experience 200 years of American rail.
  • Pools with a view, bars with character and a different expression of Mykonos at every address. (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 07:02:00)
    The Mykonos pool scene has developed a character of its own. More than a place for a morning swim, the best hotel pools now set the pace of the day, moving between leisurely lunches, sunset cocktails and evenings beneath the island sky.Across Myconian Collection, pools and bars are shaped by their location. Some overlook the rooftops of Mykonos Town, others follow the hillsides above Elia, while in Ornos and Agrari, the distance between pool and sea is reduced to a few steps.
  • Ten Beautiful Fairytale Castle Hotels For A Relaxing Getaway (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 06:56:58)
    Looking for the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or milestone? Staying in a grand castle hotel that blends modern luxury with rich history could be the ultimate way to mark the occasion. This is why the global car rental and comparison site DiscoverCars.com have researched and put together this list of ten fairytale castle destinations across Europe. The cost for a two-night stay from 25th-27th September and car hire prices for the same time frame are included.
  • Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya and Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya now Distinct All-Inclusive Resorts (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 06:53:55)
    Hilton today announced the transition of Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya and Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya to All-Inclusive resort experiences, further strengthening the company’s All-Inclusive portfolio and building on the offerings already available at both properties. Located on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, the resorts will offer distinct stays shaped by the character of their respective brands and rooted in a strong sense of place.Beginning today, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya introduces a more seamless, elevated All-Inclusive experience, where oceanfront privacy and the spirit of modern Mexico shape an effortless, personal and distinctly Waldorf Astoria stay and Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya evolves into a multi-generational All-Inclusive retreat where the soul of Tulum comes alive through discovery, flavor and connection.
  • France is Britain’s winter-sports capital and one of the better-value places to insure (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-04 06:44:23)
    New analysis from Go.Compare Travel Insurance has found that France attracted almost half (46%) of all winter-sports single-trip policy sales1, leading the rankings every month, making it comfortably the number one destination for British winter-sports enthusiasts.* 1
  • WTTC and ICC unite to strengthen the voice and growth of millions of Travel & Tourism SMEs worldwide (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-03 06:49:09)
    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the voice, growth and competitiveness of millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the global Travel & Tourism sector.The partnership brings together WTTC’s specialist Travel & Tourism expertise, economic research and industry insight with ICC’s global business network spanning more than 45 million businesses across over 170 countries. Together, the organisations will provide SMEs with practical guidance, tools, insights, connections and opportunities to help them grow and compete.
  • Top Middle East leaders - Adeeb Ahamed Twenty14 Holdings (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-03 06:46:53)
    Adeeb Ahamed approaches hotels as both experiences and long-duration assets. Since founding Twenty14 Holdings in 2014, he has assembled a portfolio valued at more than $750 million, with properties in the UK, the Middle East and India. The collection includes Great Scotland Yard in London, Sheraton Oman, Pullman Dubai Downtown, Port Muziris in Kochi and the historic Caledonian in Edinburgh.Ahamed’s route into hotel investment was not conventional. He began his career in hospitality, with experience connected to Grosvenor House, JW Marriott and Baglioni in London, but later built businesses across financial services and food retail. He established LuLu International Exchange in 2009 and became the driving force behind Tablez, a food and beverage and retail platform.
  • Top Middle East leaders - Philippe Zuber Kerzner International (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-03 06:43:54)
    Philippe Zuber leads a company whose properties are expected to be destinations in their own right. Atlantis, One&Only, SIRO and Rare Finds operate in different parts of the market, but each depends on a strong concept rather than simple accommodation. Zuber’s role is to make those concepts commercially scalable without making them feel manufactured.He became chief executive of Kerzner International in 2020 after joining the company in 2015 as president and chief operating officer of One&Only. Before Kerzner, he held senior roles at Emaar Hospitality Group, including chief operating officer and acting chief executive. There, he contributed to the creation and growth of Vida and Rove, giving him experience of brand development across luxury and contemporary segments.
  • Top Middle East leaders - Ghaith Al Ghaith flydubai (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-03 06:41:25)
    When flydubai was created in 2008, its purpose was to connect Dubai with underserved regional markets using a simple narrowbody model. Under chief executive Ghaith Al Ghaith, it has grown into something more complex: a network airline that complements Emirates, carries premium as well as value-conscious travellers and reaches cities larger aircraft cannot serve efficiently.Al Ghaith brought more than two decades of aviation experience to the launch. He joined Emirates in 1986 and rose to executive vice president for commercial operations worldwide, giving him direct exposure to route planning, sales and the development of Dubai as a hub. Leading flydubai allowed him to apply that knowledge to a more agile platform.
  • Top Middle East leaders - Bander Almohanna flynas (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-03 06:39:08)
    Bander Almohanna’s career at flynas spans nearly the entire modern history of the airline. He joined in 2006 as chief financial officer, became executive vice president in 2008 and took the chief executive role in 2015. That continuity has allowed him to influence not only the carrier’s network, but also its capital structure and operating model.His background is unusually well suited to that task. Almohanna earned an accounting degree from King Saud University, an MBA from American University and a master’s degree in actuarial mathematics and finance from the University of Michigan. He also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Before joining flynas, he spent approximately 11 years at the Saudi Central Bank in banking supervision and later moved into private business.
  • Top Middle East leaders - Guy Hutchinson Hilton (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-03 06:37:04)
    Guy Hutchinson’s appointment as Hilton’s president for the Middle East and Africa was a return as much as a new beginning. Before leading Rotana from 2020 to 2024, he had spent 16 years with Hilton in operational and regional roles across the Middle East, Europe, Japan, China, Australia and India.That combination gives Hutchinson an uncommon perspective. He understands the systems, brand architecture and loyalty economics of a global hotel company, but he has also run a regional competitor whose strength depended on local relationships and quick decision-making. Hilton’s growth strategy needs both instincts.
  • PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS EXPANDS PRESTIGIOUS LEGEND COLLECTION (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-03 06:36:44)
    Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces the continued expansion of its prestigious Legend Collection with the addition of 11 distinguished properties in 2026. The growth has brought new representation across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, further strengthening a collection that now encompasses over 125 legendary properties worldwide.
  • JULES VERNE LAUNCHES 2027/28 WORLDWIDE COLLECTION FEATURING NEW TOURS ACROSS ASIA AND EUROPE (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-03 06:34:41)
    Jules Verne has unveiled its new Worldwide Collection for 2027/28, bringing together over 120 small group tours across more than 80 destinations and introducing a range of new itineraries for 2027.Designed for curious travellers seeking deeper cultural experiences, the collection includes escorted tours, rail journeys, wildlife adventures and river cruises. Among the new additions for 2027 are new tours to Venice, Malta and Madeira, as well as longer-haul adventures across India, China, Japan and the Five Stans.