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  • One Event Cyprus & Greece: The Art of Creating Extraordinary Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 10:22:21)
    From the ancient splendour of Athens to the sun-drenched shores of Cyprus and the cinematic beauty of the Aegean islands, One Event Cyprus & Greece is redefining the possibilities of corporate travel. Named Cyprus’s Best MICE Organiser 2026 at the World MICE Awards in Jamaica, the destination management specialist is demonstrating how business events can become immersive journeys into the culture, character and hospitality of the eastern Mediterranean.
  • Twelve Apostles Terrace: Where Cape Town’s Natural Grandeur Meets World-Class Events (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 10:14:57)
    Perched high above Cape Town, where the Atlantic Ocean stretches towards the horizon and the rugged peaks of Table Mountain frame one of the world’s most spectacular urban landscapes, Twelve Apostles Terrace is making its mark on the international events scene. Its recognition as Africa’s Best MICE Event Venue 2026 is a fitting tribute to a destination where business gatherings come with an extraordinary sense of place.
  • World Aviation Festival 2026: Day 2 highlights (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 10:07:37)
    Day 2 of the World Aviation Festival 2026 opened today in Lisbon with the CEOs of TAP Air Portugal, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, LATAM Airlines Group and Abra Group discussing the future of TAP, plans for a new Lisbon airport, high fuel costs and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in airline operations.  Later sessions covered IAG’s move to modern airline retailing and how airports can grow commercial revenue.  The sessions took place on the day the Portuguese government announced that Lufthansa will become a shareholder in TAP.
  • ITB Berlin 2027: Tickets on sale now – the new ITB Orange Pass is here (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 09:58:23)
    Trade visitors can secure their tickets to ITB Berlin 2027 now, earlier than ever before. From 16 to 18 March the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show will be gathering the global travel industry in Berlin. New in the ticket range: the ITB Orange Pass, limited to 300 tickets, is the premium pass for those who want to make the most of their visit to ITB Berlin, with exclusive benefits in terms of comfort, networking and the experiences it offers. Early Bird tickets are available until 14 January 2027.
  • WTM London and Spanish Tourist Office Unite to Set New Global Standard for Accessible Travel (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 09:56:42)
    WTM London, part of the RX Global portfolio, is pleased to announce a landmark agreement with the Spanish Tourist Office,  as its first ever accessibility partner.Together, the organisations are committed to pushing the conversation on accessible travel from awareness to collaboration, practical action and measurable change.
  • Montenegro confirmed to host ABTA’s Convention 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 06:21:45)
    The National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro is delighted to announce that Montenegro has been selected to host ABTA’s Travel Convention in 2027, welcoming leaders from across the UK travel industry to one of Europe’s most exciting emerging destinations.
  • Concord Hospitality Expands North Carolina Footprint with Management of Poteat Hotels Portfolio (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 06:12:16)
    Concord Hospitality, a leading hotel development and management company, announced today that it has assumed management of Poteat Hotels’ seven-property portfolio across North Carolina, further expanding Concord’s presence in its home state and strengthening its growing footprint across the Southeast.The portfolio includes seven hotels totaling 711 rooms in New Bern, Greenville, Wilmington, Boone and High Point. The properties, which will transition to Concord management throughout October, include a mix of full-service and select-service hotels operating under leading global brands.
  • FLÆ Robotics raises over €1 million in seed funding to develop and expand its AI hospitality agent (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 06:09:10)
    FLÆ Robotics, the Czech technology company behind BE-A, an AI hospitality agent, has raised over €1 million in seed funding from Purple Ventures and Garage Angels. BE-A is already used by more than 60 hotels across the United Kingdom, Germany and the Czech Republic.The company will use the investment to accelerate product development, deepen integrations with hotel systems, grow its team and expand internationally. FLÆ Robotics is strengthening its presence in Germany, expanding into Austria and building on its launch in the United Kingdom. It is also preparing to enter the U.S. hotel market.
  • ACCOR’S FEEL-GOOD HOTEL BRAND GREET MAKES ITS UK DEBUT (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 06:07:11)
    greet, Accor’s great-value, feel-good economy brand, announces the opening of greet London Harlow, becoming the brand’s first hotel in the UK. Converted from an existing hotel, the 119-room property brings the brand’s focus on comfort, personality and great value to Harlow, Essex. Located in Harlow Sculpture Town, the hotel is approximately a 20-minute drive to London Stansted Airport and offers direct rail access to London Liverpool Street.
  • Ecommpay adds Klarna, giving consumers a more flexible way to pay (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 06:06:26)
    Ecommpay, the inclusive global payments platform, has added Klarna, the everyday finance network, to its payment choices, giving merchants a simple way to offer millions of shoppers greater choice, transparency and control at checkout.
  • Martinique Joins Villas of Distinction’s Luxury Villa Portfolio (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 06:04:18)
    Martinique has joined the luxury villa portfolio of Villas of Distinction, offering travelers a curated collection of private villas and personalized concierge services on the island.The addition places Martinique alongside other destinations in Villas of Distinction’s portfolio and introduces the island to travelers seeking privacy, space and highly personalized stays. The collection currently includes 21 villas across eight locations in Martinique, including Le François, Le Vauclin, Le Robert, Grande Anse d’Arlet and Plage du Diamant. Villa options range from intimate retreats to larger properties designed for families and groups, with features including private pools, outdoor living spaces and ocean views.
  • Wyndham’s Ramada Encore Surpasses 1,000 Operational Keys in India (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 06:00:02)
    Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its midscale presence across Uttar Pradesh and Kerala as domestic travel continues to expand beyond India’s traditional gateway cities. Through Ramada Encore by Wyndham and its franchise relationships with local owners, the company is responding to growing demand for internationally branded accommodation across spiritual travel circuits and regional business and leisure hubs.
  • LXR Hotels & Resorts Debuts in India with The Den Bengaluru (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 05:56:44)
    LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection of independent luxury properties, has made its highly anticipated debut in India with the opening of The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels & Resorts, bringing the brand’s distinctive approach to personal discovery, immersive experiences and locally rooted hospitality to the vibrant neighbourhood of Whitefield.
  • RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX LAUNCHES MYIMPACT (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 05:56:34)
    Relais & Châteaux, the global association of 580 independent hotels and restaurants, has launched MyImpact, a digital platform designed to help its members turn sustainability commitments into measurable action. Starting with carbon footprint assessment, MyImpact combines a shared global methodology with property-specific analysis and tailored recommendations. The tool empowers independent hotels and restaurants to measure their carbon footprint, identify priorities, and turn insights into action adapted to local contexts across the Association’s 65 markets. The platform is already gaining significant traction: 39% of Relais & Châteaux members completed their carbon footprint assessment within the first year of its rollout.
  • Michel Roux returns to Cunard’s Queen Anne with exclusive Le Gavroche at Sea residencies for 27 & 28 (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 05:56:23)
    British luxury cruise line Cunard has announced the return of its popular Culinar Residencies with Michel Roux for 2027 and 2028, with five exclusive sailings confirmed on board Queen Anne.With Le Gavroche’s doors now closed on land, Cunard’s Queen Anne is the only place in the world where guests can savour the restaurant’s renowned cuisine. The residencies combine exceptional dining with Cunard’s renowned enrichment programme, offering guests the chance to enjoy dishes inspired by one of the world’s most iconic restaurants while spending time with the two-Michelin star chef.
  • CRUISE PLUS AND INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS HOST THEIR FIRST-EVER JOINT SHOWCASE EVENT (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 05:54:02)
    Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys, the specialist brands of Gold Medal Travel Group joined forces for their first-ever Cruise Plus & Incredible Journeys Showcase at Lancaster House in Leyland. The event gave over 40 travel agents access to 25 industry-leading suppliers across the cruise and touring sectors over two days, via speed-dating-style sessions designed to build product knowledge and support their sales. Both days each featured a panel session bringing together voices from across the travel trade, including a cruise panel was chaired by Andy Harmer, Managing Director of CLIA UK & Ireland.
  • oneworld Unlocks Enhanced Multi-carrier Digital Check-in Experience Across its Global Network (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 05:52:22)
    oneworld ® is taking the next step toward simplifying the online travel experience across its global network for customers travelling on multi-carrier journeys. Now available on all carriers across the alliance, the technology offers a simplified check-in process in which customers can scan their passport, receive boarding passes, and save their boarding pass directly to their digital wallet. This enhancement will apply to flights operated by oneworld carriers in their itinerary, irrespective of the first operating carrier.
  • ONYX Hospitality Group Marks 60 Years with Curated Partnerships (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 05:51:29)
    Strategic collaborations with partners including ChaTraMue, Benzilla and Grab bring together Thai heritage, contemporary creativity and seamless travel experiences.BANGKOK, THAILAND – ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia-Pacific specialising in hotels, resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, is bringing its 60th anniversary campaign, “More of What You Love,” to life through a series of collaborations designed to create new experiences for today’s travellers.
  • Elevating In-Flight Wellness for Families: Super Chill teams up with Virgin Atlantic (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 05:47:15)
    New partnership sees Super Chill’s emotional wellbeing content introduced across Virgin Atlantic’s fleet, giving families simple tools to help children feel calmer and more confident while travelling.Children’s wellbeing platform Super Chill has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to introduce a new collection of emotional wellbeing content to its inflight entertainment offering.Available onboard since 1 September 2026, Super Chill content is now featured across Virgin Atlantic’s entire fleet, giving families access to simple, engaging exercises designed to help children understand and manage their emotions while travelling.
  • Kempinski Augustine Hotel, Prague to Open in Early 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-15 05:46:23)
    Kempinski Hotels today announces that Augustine Hotel, Prague will open in early 2027, marking a new chapter for one of the Czech capital’s most distinctive historic properties and the latest expression of Kempinski’s evolving approach to luxury hospitality. Set within the 13th-century Augustinian Monastery of St. Thomas in Prague’s historic Malá Strana district, the hotel occupies seven historic buildings shaped by more than 800 years of history.