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  • WTTC to Host More Than 200 Global Travel & Tourism CEOs and Leaders in Malta (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 09:52:17)
    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is set to bring more than 200 of the world’s leading Travel & Tourism CEOs and senior executives to Malta next month, as Valletta prepares to host the 26th WTTC Global Summit from 7–9 October 2026.
  • SeaDream Yacht Club Unveils SeaDream III (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 09:08:29)
    SeaDream Yacht Club, the family-owned luxury yachting company headquartered in Palm Beach, today announced SeaDream III, the first new yacht to join its fleet in the company’s 25-year history. Reservations for SeaDream III’s inaugural voyages open today.
  • EXPLORE WORLDWIDE OFFERS UP TO 20% OFF ALL PERU TRIPS IN LIMITED TIME PROMOTION (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 08:32:31)
    Adventure lovers can save up to £878pp when booking a trip to Peru for next year with Explore Worldwide, as the small group operator announces a three-week promotion for trips to the Andes.A bucket-list destination for travellers for years, interest in Peru has shown no signs of waning, with bookings up 14% YOY. In fact, last year alone Explore led a staggering 61 departures to the top of Machu Picchu.
  • AWC and Universal Destinations & Experiences To Introduce DreamWorks Animation-Themed Hotel (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 08:13:47)
    Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, is pleased to announce Thailand’s first DreamWorks Animation-themed hotel at Aquatique Pattaya in partnership with Universal Destinations & Experiences, marking the latest collaboration in the companies’ strategic partnership. This planned development would enrich the hospitality offerings within AWC’s flagship Aquatique destination, bringing beloved DreamWorks Animation stories and characters with world-class hospitality to further position Pattaya as a leading family entertainment and tourism destination
  • Barbados Launches ‘Barbados Remembers Your Name’ Global Campaign (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 07:33:38)
    Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has launched Barbados Remembers Your Name, a new global destination campaign that highlights what makes the island memorable, the personal connections and warm welcomes that keep visitors coming back.
  • Qatar Airways Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Priority Pass (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 07:30:47)
    Qatar Airways has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent airport lounge and travel experiences programme, to offer enhanced value and rewards to business travellers through its Beyond Business corporate travel programme.
  • Vintavia Launches in London: An Travel App Built for People Who Actually Want to Explore (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 07:28:49)
    Most travel and discovery apps work the same way: a long list of activities, ranked by advertising spend, algorithmic popularity, or reviews from strangers with different taste to yours. Vintavia, live in London from today, is built for a different kind of user: the one who actually wants to explore.
  • AC Group reveals a different side of France for winter 2026/27 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 07:25:09)
    Ski above the Mediterranean, experience the spectacle of Nice Carnival in February, wander through Alsace’s Christmas markets or spend an evening dining on the Seine. AC Group’s winter 2026/27 France portfolio brings together new experiences and seasonal favourites that show just how many different versions of a French winter there are.
  • Pegasus and AirAsia launch new codeshare (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 07:22:22)
    Pegasus Airlines, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, and AirAsia Group*, one of Asia’s largest low-cost airline groups, have launched a codeshare partnership linking their networks at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. It is the first codeshare agreement in AirAsia’s history, and it opens for sale today.
  • St Helena reveals extraordinary roll call of historic visitors in Walk Through History (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 07:21:39)
    Stories of the fascinating figures who have visited St Helena in the South Atlantic over the past 500 years are being brought to life through a new interpretative installation in the heart of Jamestown, as new research reveals a strong appetite among UK long-haul travellers for history and heritage experiences.
  • Celestyal launches ‘Uncrowded, Unforgettable, Authentically Med’ winter campaign (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 07:12:42)
    Celestyal has launched a new winter campaign, ‘Uncrowded, Unforgettable, Authentically Med’ - live from today (September 1, 2026) - with seven-night cruises starting from £419pp.The campaign, running until November 2, 2026, features sailings across Celestyal’s newly launched winter programme including Celestyal Discovery’s first dedicated Western Mediterranean programme, featuring 14 maiden calls, and Celestyal Journey’s recently unveiled winter 2027/28 season.
  • Interoperability and Trust Key to AI Commerce (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 06:29:55)
    A new report by Alipay+, the unified wallet gateway of Ant International, in partnership with S&P Global, reveals a growing “commerce digitalisation gap”, with people increasingly expecting seamless mobile payments and intelligent digital assistance, yet friction – from inconsistent payment acceptance to trust in AI – still define their experience.
  • Arajet launches fares starting at US$4 each way for its fourth anniversary (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 06:04:46)
    Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s flag carrier, is celebrating its fourth anniversary this September with the launch of “Purple Days,” a special promotion inviting passengers to mark four years of operations by taking advantage of promotional fares to international destinations across its network.
  • Conrad Indianapolis Begins $25 Million Property Renovation (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 05:38:15)
    Conrad Indianapolis, Indianapolis’ premier luxury hotel, today announced a $25 million renovation that will reimagine the property in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Expected to be complete by year-end, the renovation will transform all guestrooms, suites, and common areas throughout the luxury property. The hotel will remain open during the transformation. Building on its original $100 million development investment, this renovation will further solidify Conrad Indianapolis as a preferred destination for refined travelers, pairing purposeful service with global craftsmanship, contemporary culture, and genuine Hoosier hospitality.
  • Avianca Resumes Flights to Bogotá From Caracas and Launches Service From Maracaibo (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 05:35:58)
    As Venezuela continues its recovery and reconnection efforts, Avianca, part of Abra Group, announced plans to strengthen connectivity with Colombia through the resumption of key services and the launch of new flights.Resumption of Service Between Caracas and Bogotá: Following a comprehensive assessment of operational and safety conditions conducted in coordination with authorities, Avianca will resume flights between the Venezuelan and Colombian capitals which began Sept. 1.
  • Uniworld launches Spectacular Journeys of the World 2027 Collection (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 05:30:48)
    Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has launched a new suite of assets in support of its 2027 Spectacular Journeys of the World Collection, as the operator continues to deliver even more seamless and immersive, ultra-luxury journeys by river, rail and road.The assets include a new 148-page Spectacular Journeys of the World Collection brochure, the brand’s biggest in a number of years, bringing together an increasing range of elegant and cultural itineraries across more travel styles and more continents into one comprehensive portfolio.
  • Discover Japan Through Autumn’s Rich Food and Wine Traditions (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 05:28:16)
    Japan has long been recognised as one of the world’s greatest culinary destinations and this autumn, Hoshino Resorts is inviting guests to explore the country’s rich culinary heritage through a collection of immersive experiences.From harvesting vegetables in the fields of Tochigi and savouring fermented delicacies in the mountains of Nagano, to tracing 1,300 years of winemaking tradition in Yamanashi, these three distinctive hotels offer an authentic taste of place while connecting travellers with local culture, landscapes and producers.
  • Cruise passengers reveal the biggest misconceptions about holidays at sea (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 05:26:15)
    A survey of more than 1,100 passengers has highlighted the cruising misconceptions they believe are most common among the general public.The poll, conducted by cruise specialist cruise.co.uk, found the biggest myth is that cruising is ‘expensive’, selected by 27% of respondents. A holiday at sea ‘only being for retired people’ was cited by 20%, followed by ‘passengers getting seasick’ at 14%.
  • Another First for United: Mobile App Lets Customers Join Standby for Earlier Flights (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 05:24:24)
    United today announced an industry-first mobile app feature that gives customers more flexibility and options when travel plans are disrupted.Now, customers who are rebooked to a later flight after a travel disruption can stand by for up to three earlier flights*. Instead of repeatedly checking the app to see if seats open up on earlier flights, United automatically monitors availability behind the scenes and sends a text notification when a seat becomes available.
  • A New Alpine Retreat from Maisons Pariente to Open in Courchevel 1850 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-03 05:22:34)
    This winter, Maisons Pariente opens the doors of Saint Roch, its fifth address in France and second in the Alps. Perched on the Bellecôte piste at the foot of the slopes and steps from the village centre, this alpine refuge offers a different way to experience the mountains – one where the intensity of the landscape gives way to the calm of the interiors, and the peaks meet a world inspired by Slavic dachas and ancient Persian kingdoms.