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  • EasyJet’s £5.7bn Takeover: What Apollo’s Arrival Could Mean for One of Europe’s Biggest Airlines (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 14:57:25)
    The familiar orange airline is preparing to enter a new era. EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7 billion takeover by US private equity giant Apollo Global Management, bringing one of Britain’s best-known aviation brands under private ownership and raising a bigger question: what happens when private equity takes control of a low-cost airline built on scale, simplicity and relentless efficiency?
  • ‘All Rise’ for Edinburgh International Festival 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 14:06:05)
    The 2026 Edinburgh International Festival began today, bringing world-class artists across music, theatre, opera and dance to Edinburgh from 7-30th August.The Edinburgh International Festival is the original festival that started it all, the igniting spark which established Edinburgh as the world’s Festival City.
  • MEET THE CATS OF İSTANBUL ON INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 13:48:29)
    Tomorrow marks International Cat Day, and there is no place more suited to celebrate our furry feline friends than İstanbul. The famous street cats have captured hearts around the world, strolling through active soccer pitches, ballet performances and metro stations as a part of daily life in the bicontinental city. The community cats are cared for by residents in the neighborhoods as well as by municipal feeding stations, public watering bowls and innovative smart kiosks.
  • Dark Skies, Eclipses & Stargazing – Why Sonoma County is Capitalising on the Astro-Tourism Boom (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 13:47:49)
    Excitement is building for this summer’s biggest celestial event - the solar eclipse on 12th August - and leading the way for a new crowd of travellers: stargazers, astrophotographers and astrotourists. While the world looks outwards, astrotourism is having a moment:According to the Natural History Museum, only 1 in 20 people enjoy skies clear enough to count more than 30 stars clearlyBooking.com revealed that 62% of travellers express interest in darker-sky destinations and noctourism experiences
  • IBIZA’S SECOND SEASON (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 13:42:59)
    As European travel habits continue to evolve, September is emerging as one of the most appealing months to visit Ibiza.New research from the European Travel Commission suggests travellers are increasingly embracing the shoulder season, with September bookings rising across Europe as visitors look to avoid the heat and crowds of peak summer. At the same time, holidays are becoming shorter, with four to six-night breaks now the most common trip length across Europe, replacing the longer week or two-week holiday. Ibiza is well placed to benefit from this shift.
  • Audley Travel Launches New Caribbean Destinations: Dominica and the British Virgin Islands (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 12:39:14)
    Tailor-made tour operator Audley Travel has expanded its Caribbean programme to include the idyllic island of Dominica offering clients the chance to explore the rainforest, rugged cliffs and jungle setting this lightly discovered destination has to offer, and the British Virgin Islands, with its white sand beaches and elevated private island stays - both now available to book as part of custom itineraries.
  • Travel Habit Creates First-of-Its-Kind Members Only Booking Platform (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 12:36:11)
    Travel Habit (travelhabit.net), a forward-thinking private membership platform, announced today the coming launch of its elite hotel booking platform. Designed for modern luxury travelers and travel insiders, Travel Habit reimagines the traditional booking experience by uniting the world’s most powerful hospitality status memberships and VIP travel networks including Virtuoso, Ritz Carlton STARS, Rosewood Elite, Marriott STARS & Luminous, Four Seasons Preferred, Hyatt Privé, Buckingham and Lloyd’s along with dozens of other elite status memberships into a single, automated booking platform
  • Maison 71 appoints Imran Ellam to lead Abu Dhabi growth (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 10:21:24)
    Abu Dhabi-headquartered real estate advisory Maison 71 has appointed Imran Ellam as Director of Abu Dhabi as the company looks to capitalise on growing international interest in the UAE capital and its rapidly evolving property market.Ellam brings almost two decades of experience in Abu Dhabi real estate, having specialised in the market since 2008. In his new role, he will lead Maison 71’s Abu Dhabi operations and support the company’s continued growth across residential, commercial and branded real estate.
  • Italy’s Food Culture Through Local Morning Markets (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 10:16:40)
    The summer of 2026 is set to break Italy’s already impressive tourism records. One of the key drivers of this uptick is a renewed interest in the quieter, more authentic aspects of Italian life. For some, that means trekking to tiny villages for the perfect photo or meal, but for many others, it’s simply an interest in tasting and experiencing Italy the way that locals do.Social media and even shows like “Tucci in Italy” have helped elevate the ordinary parts of Italian food culture. Most especially, the morning markets. These markets appear in cities and villages alike and offer their own crash courses on the produce, people, and daily rhythms that underpin authentic Italian food culture.
  • Holiday Architects appoints Adido to support its next phase of digital growth (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 10:13:20)
    Tailor-made holiday specialist Holiday Architects has appointed travel marketing agency Adido to support its digital growth across paid media, organic search and data analytics.Adido will look after Holiday Architects’ Google Ads and Meta Ads activity, alongside an ongoing SEO programme.The partnership will also give Holiday Architects access to broader marketing and operational guidance as the business continues to develop its digital activity
  • Viking Opens Bookings for 2028–2029 Ocean Voyages (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 07:58:10)
    Viking® today announced that its 2028–2029 ocean voyages are now open for booking, featuring more than 700 new departure dates on 80 voyages, spanning 301 ports across 84 countries and six continents. Representing Viking’s largest ocean deployment to date, the new departures include voyages on the company’s fleet of small, award-winning ocean ships, including the new Viking Vega® and the Viking Leda®. The deployment also expands Viking’s global offerings with additional departures of the recently introduced Japan Discovery itinerary, two new itineraries—Alaskan Fjords & the Inside Passage and Mediterranean, Malta & North Africa—and more opportunities to explore the world through Viking’s destination-focused voyages.
  • Oceania Cruises® Launches Curated Conversations (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 07:55:34)
    Travel has the power to inspire lifelong learning, broaden perspectives and spark curiosity. As part of its continued commitment to enriching the guest experience, Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, is introducing Curated Conversations, a new onboard series designed to inspire guests through engaging discussions with influential figures from the worlds of technology, film, culture and the arts.
  • TTC Tour Brands Unveils Reimagined Groups Programme,  Making Group Travel Easier for Travel Agents (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 07:53:05)
    TTC Tour Brands today unveiled its enhanced Groups Programme, delivering its most significant set of improvements to date across Scheduled Groups, Custom Groups, Small Groups and Trafalgar River Cruises. Designed to make group travel easier to book, simpler to manage and more rewarding, the enhancements provide travel agents with greater flexibility, stronger benefits and an even more seamless booking experience across Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver.
  • TAP MILES&GO CUSTOMERS CAN NOW EARN MILES WITH AIRBNB (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 07:47:16)
    TAP Air Portugal has just expanded the benefits of its TAP Miles&Go loyalty programme through a new partnership with Airbnb. From now on, TAP Miles&Go Customers can earn two miles for every euro spent on eligible stays and experiences booked on the platform.The partnership integrates Airbnb into the TAP Miles&Go ecosystem and creates an opportunity for programme members to earn more miles when planning their next trip.
  • PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS WELCOMES 10 NEW MEMBERS (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 07:40:53)
    Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 10 new member properties to its global portfolio between April 1 and June 30, 2026. To celebrate, Prefer Hotel Rewards members can earn 2,500 bonus points on eligible stays at any of these participating locations for a limited time. Ranging from a wellness-focused beachfront sanctuary in Bali and a design-driven city retreat in Antwerp and intimate safari camp in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, these newest additions further strengthen Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ global portfolio of distinctive independent luxury hospitality experiences.
  • Apres-Ski with a Different Agenda: Less Schnapps, More Serenity (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 07:34:47)
    The final descent is often followed by the familiar reckoning: burning thighs, tired calves and shoulders that have worked harder than expected. For skiers looking beyond the traditional après-ski circuit, Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne offers a more restorative way to bring a Swiss ski trip to a close.
  • KEMPINSKI BECOMES MUNICH’S ULTIMATE INSIDER (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 07:30:04)
    Kempinski is changing what a hotel stands for. From today, Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich will be more than just a luxury stay. It becomes the gateway to the city: real access to Munich the way no hotel has offered before, the kind of access no amount of money alone can buy.Kempinski Group does it by launching a new hospitality concept: the E.R.A.s - Experience Real Access.
  • WIN A FAM TRIP PLACE OR A LUXURY HOLIDAY FOR TWO (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 07:27:07)
    B2B tour operator Gold Medal and specialist brand Pure Luxury have each announced new dedicated Europe campaigns for August. ‘In Focus: Europe’ by Gold Medal and ‘Exceptional Europe’ by Pure Luxury are designed to help drive last‑minute 2026 bookings, and to support agents with enquiries from forward-planning clients looking to secure their 2027 holiday. Both campaigns offer extensive property portfolios, flights from scheduled and low-cost airlines, and options to suit all budgets and preferences.
  • Great Plains Announces Opening of Zamara Private, Kenya (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 07:23:44)
    Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company founded by National Geographic explorer-filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to announce the launch of Zamara Private. Now open in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, the new private residence from Great Plains forms part of its exclusive Réserve-Collection safari camps.Located at the gateway to the sprawling Maasai Mara Reserve, Zamara Private accommodates up to 12 adults in six luxurious suites with natural grass planted roofs. Offering exclusive access to one of Africa’s most celebrated ecosystems, this private safari villa is ideal for families or small groups and provides the ultimate base for those looking to discover this region and its bountiful wildlife in style.
  • Geneva Tourism launches official new travel app,  Hello Geneva (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-07 07:21:09)
    Geneva Tourism is pleased to announce the launch of its new app, Hello Geneva, a personalised AI-powered travel guide that helps visitors uncover Geneva’s best attractions, restaurants, museums, and events. Free to download on iOS and Android, Hello Geneva is the perfect tool to help navigate the city with personalised recommendations and convenient access to the Geneva Transport Card and City Pass.