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  • BRITISH AIRWAYS EXTENDS DAILY ANTIGUA SERVICES INTO APRIL 2027 AS UK DEMAND GROWS (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 12:30:51)
    British Airways is set to increase services between London Gatwick and Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport, by extending its daily winter schedule throughout April, adding over 3,000 seats as UK visitor numbers to Antigua and Barbuda continue to rise.
  • Saudi Red Sea Authority Presents Red Sea Global with Licenses for AMAALA Marina and Shura Marina (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 12:28:46)
    The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) today presented Red Sea Global (RSG) with two operating licenses for AMAALA Marina and Shura Marina. The move strengthens the marinas’ readiness to welcome yachts and supports the integration of marine services across RSG’s destinations along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.Eng. Mohammed Bukhari, Vice President of Coastal Tourism Operations at SRSA, handed over the licenses to Mr. Raed Albasseet, Chief Operations and Sustainability Officer at RSG, in Riyadh.
  • Anguilla tourism minister calls regional air connectivity an economic lifeline (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 12:21:50)
    Anguilla Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports Cardigan Connor has underscored the critical role of regional air connectivity in supporting tourism, trade, business and family ties across the Caribbean.Speaking at yesterday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for Trans Anguilla Airways’ (TAA) new office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, Connor said Anguilla and St. Kitts and Nevis share longstanding ties through family, culture, commerce and travel, and that TAA’s continued growth strengthens those connections.
  • Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Reappoints Europe Team Through 2029 (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 10:51:44)
    The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has selected ETM to lead its European marketing and communications activity through 2029. Operating as Hawaiʻi Tourism Europe (HTE), the account will be led from the UK by ETM, with dedicated account management and PR representation in Germany through New Age Marketing, part of ETM.
  • Marathons have visitors running to New York and Chicago (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 10:03:19)
    This October and November, attention turns to the Chicago and New York marathons, two of the largest races in the world, attracting tens of thousands of runners and spectator crowds estimated in the millions
  • Coalition formed to advocate for biometric technology in Europe (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 07:37:33)
    The coalition is seeking a balanced regulatory approach that enables a more efficient and convenient experience for air travelers and maintains strong safeguards around the responsible use of biometric technologies
  • Matthias Spohr starts as Chief Operating Officer at Eurowings (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 07:36:34)
    Matthias Spohr, previously Managing Director of Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH, joins the Eurowings Executive Board today as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will be responsible for Crew Operations, Flight Operations, Ground Operations & IOCC, Safety, Security & Compliance Monitoring, Crew Training and Technical Fleet Management / Eurowings Technik. As a member of the three-person Executive Board alongside CEO Max Kownatzki and CFO Kai Duve, Spohr succeeds Edi Wolfensberger. Wolfensberger will become the new CEO of Switzerland’s leisure airline Edelweiss, which is also part of the Lufthansa Group.
  • Uganda puts hospitality investment ambitions on global stage with FHS Africa 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 07:22:34)
    Uganda will host Future Hospitality Summit Africa for the first time in February 2027, bringing international investors, hotel developers, operators and tourism leaders to Kampala as the country accelerates its ambitions for tourism-led economic growth.Uganda has secured one of Africa’s most influential hospitality investment gatherings, with FHS Africa set to take place at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, on February 2nd and 3rd, 2027.
  • Eurowings expands connections to the Middle East & announces new services to Baghdad (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 07:19:20)
    Eurowings is expanding its route network from Berlin, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg, Hanover and Stuttgart in Winter 2026. New destinations and additional winter connections will link these airports with Northern and Southern Europe, the Canary Islands, Egypt and the Middle East.
  • Riyadh Air Announces Ticket Sales to Milan as Network Expands Across Europe (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 07:16:18)
    Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today announced the opening of ticket sales for its four-times weekly service between Riyadh and Milan, marking Riyadh Air’s fifth European route and its 15th destination now on sale, a key addition to its rapidly expanding global network. Commencing December 16, 2026, the route expands Riyadh Air’s footprint across Europe and creates a strategic connection between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and one of southern Europe’s commercial and cultural capitals, supporting the mission to connect major global hubs through Riyadh.
  • Etihad joins LIVEX 2026 as Global Airline Partner (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 07:13:02)
    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is the Global Airline Partner at LIVEX 2026, joining Abu Dhabi government entities and more than 30 partner organisations at the emirate’s inaugural Liveability and Investment Exhibition. Powered by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), LIVEX takes place from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “Liveability and connectivity go hand in hand. When people decide where to live, work or invest, they look at how easily a city connects them to the world, and Abu Dhabi has built a city worth connecting to.
  • G’day, twice a day: Etihad goes double daily to Sydney (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 07:11:44)
    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will fly double daily between Abu Dhabi and Sydney from 15 December 2026, in time for the Australian summer holidays.Etihad has served Sydney since 2007. Four weekly flights join the current ten, giving guests a choice of two departures every day of the week, all on the Etihad Airbus A350, and over 5,000 seats a week between the two cities.
  • Emirates invites travellers to discover Dubai this winter (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 07:07:25)
    As Dubai gears up for a busy winter season, Emirates is inviting travellers from across its global network to experience the city, with care, comfort, and exclusive value at every step. Timed with Dubai’s packed winter season of festivals and world-class events, Emirates’ multi-market campaign is giving travellers even more reasons to explore the city.Travellers booking a return trip to Dubai with Emirates will receive a bundle of complimentary passes, worth AED 535, to three of the city’s favourite attractions. They can enjoy the slides at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark, come face to face with sharks and rays at Lost World Aquarium, and hop on and off the Dubai City Sightseeing bus to take in landmarks from the Burj Khalifa to the historic Al Fahidi district, at their own pace.
  • Emirates brings Dubai stories and fresh entertainment to every journey (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 07:02:26)
    Emirates is welcoming a new season of entertainment on its award-winning inflight entertainment system ice, with the debut of Dubai+, the first dedicated Emirati entertainment channel onboard, alongside a fresh line-up of movies, complete box sets and distinctive new content collections.Bringing UAE-produced drama, comedy, documentaries, family entertainment and podcasts to Emirates’ global audience, Dubai+ joins more than 20 leading entertainment brands already available across ice, including HBO Max, Paramount+, Disney+, Bloomberg, Spotify, CBeebies, Nickelodeon, BBC, BBC Earth, BBC News, Sport 24, Sky News Arabia and CNN.
  • ROVE HOTELS AND IRTH GROUP ANNOUNCE AN EXCLUSIVEPARTNERSHIP (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 06:39:48)
    Rove Hotels and IRTH Group today announced a multi-year partnership that will bring a new pipeline of standalone Rove Home residential developments to communities across the UAE, formalising the next phase of a collaboration that has already delivered successful residential and commercial concepts across Dubai.
  • SunRay Social & Swim Club Lands at SAii Lagoon Maldives (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 06:35:06)
    Following the successful soft launch of its new hospitality concept, SunRay Social & Swim Club, at SAii Koh Samui Villas earlier this year, S Hotels & Resorts has announced its expansion to SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton ahead of a portfolio-wide rollout concluding at SAii Laguna Phuket later this year.Designed to rethink the traditional beach club, SunRay shifts the focus from after-dark revelry to everything that happens under the sun: movement, good food, great music and time together. From sunrise to sunset, its programme follows the rhythm of the day, building towards golden hour and the Maldives’ spectacular sunsets.
  • Seven Ways to Experience Houston’s Thriving Art and Culture Scene (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 06:32:28)
    Houston’s creative side stretches across world-class museums, independent galleries, performing arts venues and colourful public spaces, with a year-round calendar of exhibitions and events adding even more reasons to visit. From exploring one of America’s leading museum districts and catching a performance downtown, to experiencing interactive digital art and watching hundreds of extraordinary art cars take to the streets, here are seven ways to discover the best of Houston’s arts and culture scene.
  • Minor Hotels Strengthens Colbert Collection Portfolio with a New Hotel in Italy (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 06:28:19)
    Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, announces the signing of ExCelle Hotel San Gimignano, Colbert Collection, its second Colbert Collection property in Italy and a strategic addition to one of the company’s most important growth brands. Scheduled to open in 2027 in the heart of San Gimignano, Tuscany, the hotel will strengthen the global expansion of Colbert Collection, Minor Hotels’ premium soft brand for independent properties shaped by cultural discovery, culinary expression and meaningful social connection.
  • SINGAPORE AIRLINES ENHANCESIN-FLIGHT DINING EXPERIENCE WITH NEW DISHES, BEVERAGES, AND SERVICEWARE (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 06:11:08)
    Singapore Airlines (SIA) is enhancing its in-flight dining experience with new and refreshed menus, refined beverage offerings, custom-designed serviceware, and distinctive presentation and service touches for selected dishes in Suites and First Class.This is one pillar of SIA’s broader investment in its end-to-end travel experience, alongside next-generation cabin products and KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system, new amenities, high-speed connectivity, and on-ground services. This elevated travel experience will be unveiled in Singapore in November 2026.
  • Uga Ghiri Now Open in Ella, Sri Lanka (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-01 06:06:51)
    Uga Resorts, the boutique Sri Lankan hotel group renowned for its world-class hospitality, is delighted to announce that its eighth property, Uga Ghiri, is now open in Sri Lanka’s central highlands region.Nestled within the grounds of Ella’s historic Sutherland Estate, Uga Ghiri comprises 15 standalone villas with a luxurious yet contemporary design alongside a meticulously restored colonial-era manor – which serves as the property’s main house and culinary destination – an infinity pool, and a state-of-the-art spa. A private haven surrounded by sweeping panoramas of Ella’s emerald tea plantations, rolling hills and world-famous Nine Arch Bridge, the all-inclusive property offers world-class dining, healing wellness treatments and endless activities both on property and in the surrounding central highlands.