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  • HUNTERMOSS LAUNCHES NEW BASQUE TO BORDEAUX SUPERCAR TOUR AS PART OF NEW 2027 LINEUP (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-17 05:53:55)
    HunterMoss has launched its 2027 calendar, bringing together the company’s signature driving journeys across Europe and North America, alongside a pioneering new route: the Basque to Bordeaux Supercar Tour.  Running from 26thApril to 2nd May 2027, the seven-day journey traces from Bilbao through San Sebastián and Biarritz to the vineyards of Saint-Émilion, joining the dots between two of the most celebrated culinary and cultural regions in Europe.
  • Travelex launches latest Nomad mobile stores at Manchester and Liverpool airports (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-17 05:36:18)
    Leading foreign exchange company Travelex has launched its new mobile store concept, Nomad, at Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport, following a successful pilot at Zurich Airport earlier this year.Nomad combines complete in-store capabilities with a pop-up flexibility that allows it to be moved around to serve high passenger footfall. The mobile store offers customers convenience and accessibility and can be opened and closed within minutes to be securely stored outside of trading hours.
  • CLUB MED ADVANCES STRATEGIC NORTH AMERICAN EXPANSION (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-17 05:34:31)
    Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept with nearly 60 resorts in some of the world’s most desired vacation destinations, and VICI Properties Inc. an S&P 500 experiential real estate investment trust, announced today the acquisition and planned redevelopment of the iconic Carambola Beach Resort, located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, marking the return of Club Med to U.S. shores. The future Club Med St. Croix will reinforce the hospitality brand’s leadership in the premium all-inclusive category, while bringing a renewed spirit to the destination’s most historic beachfront property.
  • Explore Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius and Sorrento by train with Campania Express on Rail Europe (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-17 05:31:45)
    Travellers heading to southern Italy now have an additional way to explore Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by train thanks to the addition of Campania Express to Rail Europe’s portfolio.For many travellers, Italy begins with Rome, Florence or Venice. Campania Express offers another reason to say “Ciao Campania”, inviting visitors to discover a different side of the country — from the ancient streets of Pompeii and Herculaneum to the sea views, lemon groves and laid-back atmosphere of Sorrento.
  • Sharjah hotel guests surge 22% to reach 2.1 million as annual revenues hit AED780 million (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-17 05:28:20)
    Sharjah’s 102 hotels welcomed 2.1 million guests in 2025, an increase of 22% on the previous year, according to leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.Annual revenues rose 20% to reach AED780 million, with the average length of stay at 2 nights. Sharjah’s hospitality sector is currently operating at 78% occupancy, with an average daily rate (ADR) of AED305, the company said
  • Il Sereno Lake Como and Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, launch their cross-border Lake-to-Lake Summer special (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-17 05:25:51)
    This summer, two of Europe’s most iconic lakeside retreats come together to create an extraordinary cross-border journey. Il Sereno on the tranquil shores of Lake Como and Kulm Hotel overlooking Lake St. Moritz in the Engadin Valley introduce an exclusive “Lake to Lake” experience, seamlessly connecting the timeless elegance of Italy with the alpine grandeur of Switzerland.The launch comes at a particularly exciting moment for Il Sereno, which has recently been recognised as a Condé Nast Traveller Triple Crown property. One of the most prestigious accolades in global hospitality, the distinction is awarded only to hotels that have achieved all three of Condé Nast Traveller’s most coveted honours: the Hot List, recognising the world’s best new hotels; the Gold List, celebrating editor-selected favourites; and the Readers’ Choice Awards, voted for by travellers themselves. The award places Il Sereno among an exceptionally select group of hotels worldwide recognised for excellence in design, service and guest experience.
  • SH Minerva became the first cruise ship in the world to receive the DCA ESG Certification (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-17 05:21:06)
    SH Minerva, the first of three ships in Swan Hellenic’s fleet, has earned the DCA ESG Certification from Dream&Charme, an internationally accredited certification body specialising in hospitality. Dream&Charme is accredited against ISO/IEC 17065 by ACCREDIA under the supervision of the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy.
  • Invest in Wellbeing Launches helping hotels create profitable spa membership businesses (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-17 05:10:34)
    Invest in Wellbeing, a new specialist consultancy helping hotels create profitable spa membership businesses from existing wellness facilities has been launched.This new venture is aimed at independent and boutique hotel operators looking to generate sustainable local revenue streams from underutilised pool, sauna and steam room facilities, while responding to growing consumer demand for wellbeing experiences.
  • Luxury Travel Surges for Soccer Fans Across Tournament Host Cities (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 15:47:54)
    As this summer’s global soccer tournament has kicked off, attendees are locking in travel plans well ahead of their national team’s first round. New data from Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, shows host cities such as Dallas rising up the table to become a record-growth city for luxury mobility. In fact, these travel trends are indicating a clear sign of how fans, executives and hospitality groups are planning around the event: earlier, more intentionally and with reliability top of mind.
  • Amadeus unveils major expansion of AI strategy across hospitality sector (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 15:04:44)
    Amadeus is taking a major step toward orchestrating agentic commerce in hospitality, connecting journeys across both AI assistant channels and hotel-owned touchpoints
  • DCT Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways reaffirm long-term commitment to the Indian market (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 14:00:21)
    The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), in collaboration with Etihad Airways and leading tourism stakeholders, has concluded a C-level trade visit from India, reinforcing long-standing partnerships and setting a clear direction for the next phase of growth across one of the emirate’s most important source markets.
  • FHS Egypt Launch Reception Highlights Strong Investment Momentum Across Egypt’s Hospitality Sector (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 13:54:57)
    The Bench hosted the official launch reception for Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Egypt on 11 June bringing together senior hospitality, real estate and investment leaders to mark the countdown to FHS Egypt, taking place on 10–11 November 2026 at Sofitel Downtown Cairo Nile.
  • Air France Celebrates 80 Years of Connectivity Between Manchester and Paris (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 13:52:42)
    Air France is proud to celebrate 80 years of operations between Manchester Airport and Paris, marking eight decades of connectivity between the Northwest of England and France.Air France’s first flight to Manchester took place on 16 June 1946, when a Dakota aircraftF-BADX arrived from Paris Le Bourget Airport. The historic service dropped off one passenger that day and picked up a VIP party of 18 for the return journey. Shortly afterwards, Air France began operating the route three times weekly.
  • From Doha to the World: Qatar Airways Takes Off to Over 160 Global Destinations This Summer (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 13:45:59)
    Qatar Airways continues to deliver on its commitment to network restoration, and is steadily expanding its reach to more than 160 gateways for the ease and convenience of international travellers. Starting today, the airline is returning to 26 destinations in key global markets.The World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2025 for the ninth time, resumed safe and secure operations from March 2026 to over 60 destinations. It gradually began rebuilding its network to facilitate connectivity across the globe, and will now serve more than 160 destinations this summer.
  • SAINT LUCIA AND ARSENAL SIGN MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 13:00:45)
    The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has today announced a new multi-year global partnership with Premier League and Champions Cup winners, Arsenal Football Club as its Official Destination Partner.
  • Riyadh Air Achieves Landmark IATA Membership (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 12:36:58)
    Following the successful completion of its inaugural flights to London and Jeddah, Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has now also officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Celebrated at the 82nd IATA World Air Transport Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the historic milestone integrates the airline into the global aviation ecosystem and accelerates Riyadh Air’s operational readiness and cements its commitment to world-class safety, efficiency, and industry collaboration.
  • Mandarin Oriental Announces Its Return to Manila (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 12:28:58)
    Mandarin Oriental announces the forthcoming opening of Mandarin Oriental Makati, Manila, scheduled for late 2026.Rising above Ayala Triangle Gardens, a two-hectare park at the intersection of Makati Avenue, Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, the 98.7-metres-tall hotel marks more than the opening of a new luxury address. It signals the return of Mandarin Oriental to the city where it helped shape Manila’s social and cultural landscape for generations from 1976 to 2014.
  • Jumeirah Marks World Sea Turtle Day (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 12:24:23)
    Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, marked World Sea Turtle Day with the release of 23 rehabilitated sea turtles into the Arabian Gulf.Among them was Foxy, a green turtle fitted with a satellite tracker through the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), allowing her journey to be monitored following release. With her release, the programme has now returned more than 100 satellite-tracked turtles to the wild. Foxy was rescued by a fisherman off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah in January 2025 after losing a front flipper. By chance, DTRP Ambassador Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi was in Ras Al Khaimah at the time and drove the turtle back to Dubai for treatment and rehabilitation. Following more than a year of specialist care, Foxy has made a remarkable recovery, demonstrating strong swimming ability despite her injury.
  • Kerzner International Appoints Celine Assimon as Chief Commercial Officer (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 12:10:47)
    Kerzner International is pleased to announce the appointment of Celine Assimon as Chief Commercial Officer, a strategic move that reflects the group’s commitment to shaping the future of luxury hospitality and strengthening its portfolio of iconic brands including Atlantis, One&Only, SIRO, and rare finds on a global scale.
  • SUNWAY SIGNS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH TOURISM MALAYSIA TO PROMOTE VISIT MALAYSIA YEAR 2026-27 (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-16 10:17:17)
    Sunway Hospitality Group, Malaysia’s leading hospitality company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tourism Malaysia that will support the Visit Malaysia Year 2026-27 campaign and position this vibrant Southeast Asian nation as a destination-of-choice for international travel and tourism.