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  • Circus Circus Las Vegas Announces Fourth of July Savings for Active Military and Veterans (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-04 04:44:56)
    Circus Circus Las Vegas, Las Vegas’ most family-friendly hotel and resort, is gearing up to celebrate Independence Day by honoring active military members and veterans with special offers throughout the property on Saturday, July 4. Guests can enjoy complimentary admission to the Adventuredome, bonus value at The Carnival Midway and discounted dining at Circus Buffet.
  • Disneyland Resort Welcomes One Billionth Guest (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-04 04:41:13)
    Today, as the Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate seven decades of happiness for its 70th Celebration, The Happiest Place on Earth commemorated another historic milestone: welcoming the honorary one billionth guest and their family through the gates of Disneyland Park – a momentous occasion that few places in the world can claim.
  • ILTM ASIA PACIFIC CELEBRATES ITS MOST PROLIFIC EDITION TO DATE (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-04 04:36:28)
    Opening with the news that the APAC economy will grow by 4.1% this year, ILTM Asia Pacific – organised by RX Global - celebrated its most successful event to date in Singapore this week. Over 780 curators of luxury travel representing high-net worth clients from 23 countries across the region - including Australia, China, India, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Korea – met with 780 global luxury travel suppliers throughout the event.
  • Stansted highlights heatwave free holiday options as UK braces for another scorcher (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-04 04:25:22)
    As parts of the UK brace for another spell of hot weather, just a week after record-breaking temperatures swept across the country, London Stansted is highlighting a range of cooler destinations where summer temperatures are often more comfortable.
  • Sharjah Collection Wins Multiple Honours at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-04 04:24:51)
    Sharjah Collection has won multiple prestigious honours at the Haute Grandeur Global Awards 2026. These include a series of coveted global, regional and national honours that celebrate excellence across Sharjah Collection’s portfolio of unique retreats, exceptional guest experiences and destination dining concepts. Among the most notable achievements, Sharjah Collection was recognised as Best Luxury Retreats in Middle East and Best Glamping Experience in Middle East.
  • The Woodward, Auberge Collection in Geneva partners with Montreux Jazz Festival (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-04 04:21:07)
    In line with the growing trend of luxury hotels leveraging hyperlocal partnerships for ultra-exclusive access, The Woodward, Auberge Collection on Lake Geneva has teamed up with the Montreux Jazz Festival (3-18 July) to offer the ultimate VIP package in celebration of the festival’s milestone 60th anniversary.
  • SAii Lagoon Maldives Doubles Down on Romance (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-04 04:19:11)
    Summer sets the scene beautifully for love stories. Whether vows are exchanged in a bustling European city or on a tropical island closer to home, every wedding carries its own unique magic. From flower-strewn aisles to barefoot walks on the beach, Just the Two of Us, the new honeymoon and anniversary package from SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and celebrate love in one of the world’s most stunning island settings.
  • ALL ACCOR PARTNERS WITH REWARDPAY TO LAUNCH NEW LOYALTY REWARDS OPPORTUNITIES (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-04 04:16:25)
    Accor, the largest hospitality group in Australia, has announced a new partnership with RewardPay, unlocking more ways for Australian business owners to turn everyday business payments into travel, dining and lifestyle rewards. As part of the partnership, ALL Accor, Accor’s lifestyle loyalty program, has become RewardPay’s first hotel and experiences transfer partner in Australia.
  • Search demand for cooler destinations due to the ongoing heatwaves (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-04 04:15:41)
    After a week of record-breaking temperatures across Europe, and as the UK faces their return next week, leading online travel agent Opodo (part of eDreams ODIGEO) shares brand new data that reveals our growing interest in finding coolcation escapes.
  • Starhotels’ I AM STAR loyalty program expands its international reach (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-04 04:11:17)
    Starhotels, Italy’s leading private hotel group by revenue, announces a strategic partnership between I AM STAR, its loyalty program, and Taj InnerCircle - NeuPass, the loyalty platform of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, operating a portfolio of more than 640 hotels across 4 continents and 15 countries.
  • Corendon Airlines strengthens digital transformation at airports with new self-service kiosks (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-03 11:43:14)
    Corendon Airlines offers passengers a faster, more convenient and contactless travel experience with the introduction of new airport self-check-in kiosks. Passengers can easily complete processes such as check-in, seat selection, ancillary service payments and baggage drop through the kiosks.
  • SINGAPORE AIRLINES GOES DOUBLE DAILY FROM LONDON GATWICK (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-03 11:40:50)
    Singapore Airlines (SIA) is increasing flights from London Gatwick to Singapore to double daily from today until 29 August 2026, before resuming the double daily service again from 25 October 2026. This offers even more choice and connectivity to customers, as well as seamless connections to popular holiday destinations such as Bali, Thailand, New Zealand and seven gateways in Australia.
  • Europe’s Top Birdwatching Destinations (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-03 11:36:10)
    New research from travel insurance expert AllClear has revealed Europe’s best birdwatching destinations.The researchers analysed globally recognised birdwatching hotspots across eight metrics: number of bird species, number of notable species, a standout species score looking at prevalence, mean annual temperature, mean wind speed, mean annual precipitation, distance from nearest airport and estimated daily tourist costs.
  • BTN Interviews: Roger Blackburn, VP Loyalty and Commercial at oneworld (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-03 10:16:36)
    As oneworld continues to expand its global network and deepen its commercial partnerships, the alliance is focused on making travel simpler, more connected and more rewarding for both corporate customers and frequent flyers. Breaking Travel News speaks to Roger Blackburn, VP Loyalty and Commercial at oneworld, about the role of alliances in modern travel, the value of loyalty across multiple airlines, the growth of branded lounges, and how technology is helping create a more seamless premium journey.
  • BTN Interviews: Erick Garnica, Associate VP Global Leisure Sales at Discover the Palm Beaches (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-03 10:05:35)
    The Palm Beaches is enjoying strong momentum from the UK, with visitation up 12.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Known as America’s First Resort Destination®, the Florida destination combines luxury resorts, golf, culture, wellness, nature and 47 miles of Atlantic coastline across 39 cities and towns. Breaking Travel News speaks to The Palm Beaches about UK growth, responsible coastal tourism, new hotel openings and the experiences shaping the destination’s future.
  • Etihad Airways marks 20 years of flying to France (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-03 07:34:59)
    Etihad Airways is marking 20 years of flying to France, two decades after it launched its first service to the country, between Abu Dhabi and Paris, in June 2006. What began as six flights a week has grown alongside an airline that now operates a fleet of 124 aircraft to 118 destinations worldwide. Two decades on, the airline is in a renewed phase of growth, with demand across its European markets continuing to strengthen.When Etihad first flew to Paris in June 2006, it was a young airline, less than three years old, with a network of around 34 destinations and a fleet of 17 aircraft.
  • Flying solo this summer: Emirates prepares to welcome more than 3,500 young travellers (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-03 07:31:54)
    Emirates is preparing for one of the busiest time periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service, as families begin their summer holidays before the new school year in Dubai. Over the next two weeks, Emirates will welcome more than 3,500 children who will travel independently using the acclaimed family-friendly service.Over the past five years alone, more than 250,000 children have travelled with Emirates using its Unaccompanied Minors and Young Passenger services. Most young travellers are aged 11 years and under, with the busiest routes connecting Dubai with the UK, Russia, Kenya, France, India and Egypt.
  • Kiwitaxi’s Women Driving Women Is the Largest Female-Driver Rollout in Private Transfer History (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-03 07:19:54)
    In July 2026, Kiwitaxi launched the largest simultaneous deployment of a female-driver option in the history of private transfers: Women Driving Women, now available across 25 countries on four continents: 13 across Europe (Poland, Turkey, Portugal, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Montenegro, and Albania), seven in Asia (South Korea, Japan, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka), three in Latin America (Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico), plus Australia. The rollout follows a test launch in November 2025.
  • Grovy Developers and USquare Luxe Properties Unveil Show Apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-03 07:17:36)
    Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has joined hands with USquare Luxe Properties to unveil the first look at its show apartment for Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands.Located within Grovy’s sales centre in the bustling hub of JVC, the show apartment marks the first physical presentation of the development, giving investors, brokers, and prospective buyers an opportunity to experience the design, layout, and lifestyle offering ahead of completion. The show apartment has been developed to reflect the final handover specification, showcasing the interiors, specially designed Ramada furnishings, and a hospitality-led design approach that defines the project.
  • Women’s golf reaches record highs worldwide as female participation reshapes the global market (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-03 07:11:25)
    Women’s golf is growing at a record pace worldwide. According to the R&A’s Global Golf Participation Report[1], published this month, women now account for 34% of all adult golfers across the organisation’s key markets, up from 31% the previous year. The figures span 148 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean and Oceania.