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  • The best European holiday destinations for pregnant travellers in 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 12:30:16)
    With summer in full swing and peak holiday season fast approaching, many holidaymakers will be finalising their travel plans.For expecting parents, choosing a holiday destination often means balancing relaxation with comfort, accessibility and convenience. Whether it’s a short-haul escape with warm weather and beautiful beaches or a peaceful place to unwind before the baby arrives, finding the right destination makes all the difference. So, which European destinations are the best places to go on holiday when pregnant?
  • The Department of Finance in Ajman Announces Participation in Our Happy Summer 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 12:28:04)
    Reinforcing its commitment to community engagement, sustainable development, and enhancing quality of life, the Department of Finance in Ajman has announced its participation in the “Our Happy Summer 2026” programme, organised by the Government of Ajman. Through a series of educational, awareness, and interactive initiatives, the Department aims to make the most of the summer break by promoting community participation and equipping the youth with essential financial, digital, and future-ready skills.
  • IDeaS Named a Leader in Inaugural IDC MarketScape for Hospitality Revenue Management Systems (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 07:42:55)
    IDeaS, a SAS company and a provider of AI-powered hospitality revenue management software, today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality 2026 Vendor Assessment.
  • Aleph Hospitality Expands Portfolio with Management Contract for Crowne Plaza Multan (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 07:38:40)
    Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a hotel management agreement with Serene Tower PVT Ltd for the Crowne Plaza Multan in Pakistan, reinforcing the company’s strategy of expanding its global footprint across rapidly growing travel markets.
  • Vueling joins forces with Google to turn summer memories into personalised AI-powered keepsakes (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 07:28:21)
    Vueling, part of the IAG group, is taking another step forward in its commitment to innovation and personalising the customer experience with a new initiative developed in collaboration with Gemini, Google’s AI model.As part of the Barcelona-based airline’s summer campaign “Are you a team beach or team city?”, Vueling has launched a virtual assistant powered by Gemini that transforms traveller’s favourite holiday moments into personalised digital magnets. By understanding users’ native language, the AI creates unique content inspired by their memories.
  • IATA Releases 2025 World Air Transport Statistics (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 07:23:44)
    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), providing comprehensive statistical data through to 2025.Updated annually, WATS provides data related to demand, supply, and operational performance. WATS also includes data collections on the global airline fleet, top routes, employment, and financial performance (costs and revenues).
  • Destination By Hyatt brand debuts in Uzbekistan with the opening of Beldersoy Resort and SPA (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 07:18:39)
    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has celebrated the opening of Beldersoy Resort and SPA, which blends a wellness focus and authentic Uzbek heritage with warm hospitality standards. As the first premium mountain resort and the first Destination by Hyatt branded property in Uzbekistan, the opening reflects a significant milestone for the brand in one of the world’s fastest-growing tourist destinations.
  • London Stansted set for busiest summer as transformation work ramps up (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 07:11:53)
    London Stansted is gearing up for what is set to be its busiest ever summer as it continues to invest in its future, unlocking runway capacity and enhancing the passenger experience.Following a record-breaking 2025, Stansted has continued its strong start to the year with a bumper June that saw passenger volumes up 3.4% year-on-year at 2.88m, and the busiest June on record.
  • MEBAA SHOW RETURNS TO SPOTLIGHT THE VALUE OF BUSINESS AVIATION (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 07:06:23)
    The business aviation community will reunite in Dubai when the 11th edition of the MEBAA Show opens on 8th December at Dubai World Central.  Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, MEBAA Show 2026 is highly anticipated as the region emerges strong and open for business.
  • Radisson Hotel Group highlights strategic growth across Southeast Asia Pacific (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 07:01:45)
    Across the region, Radisson Hotel Group continues to pursue a market-specific development strategy, matching the right brand and operating model to each destination and owner objective. This approach is supporting growth in established gateway cities, major leisure destinations and emerging markets, while strengthening the Group’s ability to serve business, leisure, meetings and long-stay demand.Recent achievements across Vietnam and the Philippines, together with a growing Australasia portfolio and new developments in Thailand and Indonesia, reflect the Group’s focus on building a balanced, commercially relevant regional platform.
  • Angsana Velavaru to Host Sound Journeys with Harriet Emily, a Week-Long Wellness Retreat (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 06:55:41)
    Angsana Velavaru, a private-island resort in the South Nilandhe Atoll, is pleased to announce Sound Journeys with Harriet Emily, a week-long wellness programme taking place from September 17 to 22, 2026. The retreat invites guests to explore the restorative power of sound healing through a series of immersive experiences led by internationally recognised Sound Healing Practitioner and Meditation Guide, Harriet Emily.
  • JA RESORTS & HOTELS WINS PRESTIGIOUS MARKETING EXCELLENCE AWARD AT GHA AWARDS 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 06:54:49)
    Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of the award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA awards.Held on board Regent Seven Seas Cruises luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Splendor, at the glamorous Constellation Theatre on 5th July 2026, the awards ceremony recognised outstanding achievements across GHA’s portfolio of 1,000 hotels spanning 55 brands in 100 countries. The accolades celebrate excellence in performance, guest engagement and satisfaction, technology, sustainability, loyalty and collaboration across the alliance.
  • Manchester Airport backs charities’ Check In & Check Yourself campaign (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 06:39:43)
    The ‘Check In & Check Yourself’ campaign will feature on digital advertising screens around Manchester Airport from 20th July to 7th September.Breast cancer is the most diagnosed form of cancer among women in the UK, with almost 60,000 new cases each year. Recent polling by Breast Cancer Now and YouGov reveals a deeply concerning trend: nearly half (45%) of UK women fail to check their breasts regularly, and over 1 in 10 have never checked themselves at all, with hectic lifestyles and a lack of habit frequently cited as primary barriers.
  • Mangia’s Sardinia Resort Joins Autograph Collection Hotels (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:53:43)
    Mangia’s Hotels & Resorts announces the entry of Mangia’s Sardinia Resort to the Autograph Collection, effective from July 2026. The resort becomes part of the international Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, strengthening Mangia’s growth and presence within the premium hospitality sector.
  • United Launches Another Economy Class Innovation: Economy Plus Seats With Extra Elbow Room (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:36:00)
    United today announced its latest United Economy® class innovation: a row of Economy Plus seats on its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft with extra elbow room and access to a shared table across an open middle seat.This new Economy Plus offering will be available for sale starting later this year. United expects to include this new Economy Plus option on its entire order of 50 A321XLRs and is exploring offering these types of seats on other aircraft types in the future.
  • Ramada by Wyndham İzmir Aliağa Earns Nomination for Türkiye’s Best MICE Hotel at World MICE Awards (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:32:31)
    Ramada by Wyndham İzmir Aliağa has been officially nominated for Türkiye’s Best MICE Hotel at the World MICE Awards 2026, one of the hospitality industry’s most prestigious international awards.For the team behind the hotel, this nomination is much more than international recognition. It is an important milestone on a journey defined by continuous learning, constant improvement and a genuine passion for hospitality.
  • MGallery Collection and Colossos SA announce a new hotel in Rhodes (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:29:22)
    MGallery Collection, Accor’s portfolio of distinctive boutique hotels, and Colossos SA, a leading family-owned hospitality company with a long-standing presence on the island, announce the signing of an agreement for the first MGallery Collection hotel in Rhodes. The new adults-only hotel is currently under construction and is scheduled to welcome its first guests in Spring 2027.
  • Wilderness Shumba and Busanga Bush Camp Reopen For 2026 Safari Season In Kafue (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:19:37)
    Wilderness Shumba and Busanga Bush Camp, set in the remote Busanga Plains of Kafue National Park – managed by African Parks in partnership with Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife – have reopened for the 2026 season. From June to October, guests once again have the opportunity to experience one of Africa’s last truly wild places, where unforgettable wildlife encounters bring the safari experience to life.Set within 28,000 hectares of private wilderness, the camps are surrounded by sweeping grasslands threaded with wetland channels. Known as the Plains of Plenty, the Busanga Plains are home to more than 55 species of large mammals, including 20 types of antelope, six big cat species, and over 500 bird species. Guests can expect sightings of oribi, roan and sable antelope, as well as iconic predators such as lion, wild dog and cheetah. The famous Busanga lion prides offer exciting game-viewing moments, while large pods of hippos are found in the waterways, adding to the magic of the landscape.
  • Great Plains Introduces New Experiences at Mara Expedition Camp, Kenya (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:10:51)
    Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company founded by National Geographic explorer-filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to unveil a collection of new guest experiences at Kenya’s Mara Expedition Camp for Summer 2026. From floating bubble baths and the camp’s much loved Singing Kitchen to guided cycling adventures and family-friendly experiences, the new additions encourage guests to discover the Maasai Mara in entirely new ways beyond the traditional safari drive.
  • The farthest livestream in history: How AWS helped NASA stream 4K from the Moon (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:01:29)
    In April 2026, four astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft launched on the Artemis II mission—the first crewed voyage to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. An estimated 25 million people watched the launch live on NASA+, YouTube, and Prime Video, and days later, millions more tuned in to see something no one had ever witnessed: 4K video of astronauts rounding the Moon, transmitted to Earth by laser.You may have watched the launch, but what you didn’t see was everything behind it: the years of engineering work, the cloud-based computing that charted the flight path, and a network connection built in weeks between NASA and Australia to deliver 4K video to 25 million viewers.