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  • Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa Elevates Meetings with Expanded Group Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-30 05:41:51)
    Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa is expanding its portfolio of group experiences with new ways for delegates to connect beyond the meeting room. Designed for meetings, incentives, conferences and corporate retreats, the enhanced offering includes Pickleball, Padel, Tennis, Mini Golf and immersive activities at The Little Farm, giving planners more opportunities to foster collaboration and meaningful connections in an inspiring beachfront setting.
  • airBaltic Marks 31st Anniversary with 70 Million Passengers Carried (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-30 05:39:28)
    Friday August 28, the airline celebrated airBaltic’s 31st anniversary marking three decades since establishment in 1995. At the same time, we celebrate another major milestone – carrying 70 millionth passenger since establishment.Reaching 70 million passengers is a significant milestone in airBaltic’s history, reflecting the demand for air connectivity to and from the Baltic region.
  • Your Summer Escape Awaits at Sharjah Collection with 30% Off (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-30 05:36:17)
    The Sharjah Collection invites travellers to experience a different kind of escape, one where luxury meets nature, heritage and authentic Emirati hospitality. Guests can now enjoy an exclusive 30% saving on stays across all Sharjah Collection retreats, offering the perfect opportunity to discover some of the UAE’s most unique and inspiring destinations.
  • Wynn Al Marjan Island Introduces Townhome Accommodations (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-30 05:34:23)
    Wynn Al Marjan Island, the world’s most anticipated destination resort, today announced Townhomes, one of the resort’s most exclusive accommodation offerings, located within Enclave, Wynn Al Marjan Island’s boutique hotel.Evocative of the great aristocratic urban mansions found in Paris (hôtels particuliers), they are positioned at the very heart of the resort. Arrived at through the Royal Foyer, they offer immediate access to the wider destination while remaining architecturally and experientially removed, creating a rare sense of privacy at the center of it all.  They will be available by exclusive reservation only.
  • DANIEL SHAMOON PARTNERS WITH ORANGE LIMITED TO DEVELOP LUXURY BOUTIQUE RESORT IN ANTIGUA (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-30 05:31:08)
    Daniel Shamoon, a renowned hotelier, announces a joint venture with Dutch entrepreneur Albert Hartog to create a new luxury boutique resort within the spectacular Pearns Point development on Antigua’s coveted western peninsula. As the co-owner of Luxury Hotel Partners and Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Shamoon has become widely recognized for creating some of the most iconic luxury hospitality destinations across the globe, while Hartog has led the development of Pearns Point since its inception through his company, Orange Limited. The tropical, low-density resort, nestled among lush hillsides and white-sand beaches, will include an intimate collection of resort accommodations, exquisite turnkey villas for sale and world-class amenities accessible to both resort guests and owners within Pearns Point.
  • The Landings Resort & Spa in St. Lucia Puts Focus on Women’s Health and Cancer Recovery (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-30 05:28:04)
    The Landings Resort and Spa is delighted to unveil a new spa programme that focuses on helping women to navigate the challenges that they face at all stages of life.  This personalised approach customises treatments to address women’s specific life events including motherhood, menopause, hormonal changes and even ageing, whilst also providing a space for women to reconnect with themselves, offering a sanctuary centred around women and their needs.
  • THE TRAIL-RUNNING RACE THAT CELEBRATES THE DOLOMITES THROUGH SPORT, NATURE AND PASSION (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-30 05:26:46)
    The Dolomite autumn gains a new highlight dedicated to mountain running. On Saturday, 10 October 2026, the first official edition of the Enrosadira Trail will take place: a trail running event that will lead athletes along alpine paths, past traditional Ladin farms, through golden forests and beneath some of the most iconic peaks of the Dolomites a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • AMERICAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES SLEW OF NEW EUROPEAN ROUTES FOR SUMMER 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-30 05:24:21)
    American Airlines is adding even more European hotspots to its growing list of destinations for the summer, with three new cities launching in early 2027 – Reykjavík (KEF), Vienna (VIE) and Porto (OPO). With the addition of these destinations, American will fly to 23 cities across Europe.
  • Kandima Maldives Brings Football Talent and a UNDP-Funded Art for Biodiversity Exhibition (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-30 05:21:50)
    Summer Kamp 2026 at Kandima Maldives has delivered on its promise of a season built around Play, Create, Move, and nowhere was that spirit more visible than in the resort’s football-led guest activations. With World Cup fever sweeping the globe, Kandima Maldives welcomed freestyle football world champion Lia Lewis and Portuguese footballer Paulo Bernardo to the island, giving guests a summer highlight that blended sport, entertainment and genuine access to top-level talent.
  • BOOK ‘ARABIA & BEYOND’ WITH PURE LUXURY, AND RECEIVE DOUBLE FAREBANK REWARDS (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-30 05:18:08)
    Pure Luxury, the specialist brand of Gold Medal Travel Group’s ‘Arabia & Beyond’ campaign is live, and agents can benefit from double Farebank rewards on package bookings made up until 15 September 2026. The activity spotlights Arabia holidays alongside wider long-haul opportunities, including a selection of twin-centre stays and special offers for Indian Ocean and Asia packages.
  • Qatar Airways and Uber Begin Partnership to Elevate Corporate Travel Experience (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-29 06:59:02)
    Qatar Airways has launched its latest partnership with Uber for Business to enhance the corporate travel experience by delivering greater flexibility and convenience for businesses and corporate travellers worldwide.Through this partnership, members of Qatar Airways’ corporate travel programme, Beyond Business, can redeem Qrewards for Uber ride vouchers, which are credited directly to the user’s Uber wallet and utilised for global business travel.
  • Beautiful Bulgaria beyond the Eurovision spotlight (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-29 06:53:48)
    Following the recent announcement that Bulgaria is set to host Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, discover a totally different side of this beguiling nation on Undiscovered Destinations’ immersive 12-day Essence of Bulgaria small-group tour.
  • The Mercer Relocates to Threadneedles, Bringing 18 Years of Iconic City Dining to a New Home (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-29 06:50:29)
    YTL Hotels’ Threadneedles, the discreet boutique-style hotel housed within the former headquarters of the London, City and Midland Bank, announces that The Mercer, the beloved British brasserie has officially joined the hotel.The move brings together two City of London institutions under one roof, pairing The Mercer’s 18-year legacy of exceptional brasserie dining with the timeless grandeur of Threadneedles, just minutes from the Bank of England and less than a mile from Tower Bridge and The Shard.
  • GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE EXPANDS WITH TWO HOMEGROWN HOSPITALITY BRANDS FROM TURKEY AND POLAND (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-29 06:48:07)
    Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, is expanding its portfolio with two regional hospitality brands from Turkey and Poland. These brands joining GHA reflect the growing appeal of the alliance model among independent hotel companies looking to expand internationally, while retaining their local cultural appeal and individual identity that has established them in their home countries.Together, The Marmara Hotels and PURO Hotels will add 15 hotels to GHA DISCOVERY, further enriching GHA’s award-winning loyalty programme. The Marmara Hotels and its six properties across Turkey are already live in the programme, with PURO Hotels’ nine-property portfolio set to follow in Q3 2026.
  • Windows On The Wild Launches New Kenya Itineraries (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-29 06:46:04)
    Specialist wildlife and soft adventure tour operator Windows On The Wild has launched a collection of new itineraries in Kenya. Catering to different styles of travel, the Wild Elegance Safari combines exceptional wildlife experiences with boutique luxury, while the Eco Bush Camps Safari offers a more authentic, low-impact way to explore Kenya, with intimate camps and a strong focus on conservation. Both packages are in collaboration with the award-winning Gamewatchers Safaris who made history winning both the ATTA Earthkeepers Award and the ATTA Eco-Innovation Award in June.
  • THE AMALFI COAST’S PERFECT END-OF-SUMMER ESCAPE (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-29 06:43:56)
    As summer draws to a close and September signals a return to routine, Furore Grand Hotel invites travellers to embrace one final moment of pause on a lesser-known side of the Amalfi Coast. Perched across nine levels of terraced gardens overlooking the Mediterranean, in one of the region’s most unspoilt corners, the hotel offers a retreat centred around movement, nature, gastronomy and restorative wellbeing.
  • SriLankan Airlines Back in Full Force in the Middle East with Kuwait Service Resumption (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-29 06:42:37)
    SriLankan Airlines is back in full force in the Middle East with the resumption of six weekly flights to Kuwait from 8 August 2026, completing the restoration of its network across the region and once again offering passengers the convenience of a consistent flight schedule. SriLankan’s Middle East network spans Riyadh, Dammam, Dubai, Doha and Kuwait, with carefully timed schedules offering passengers seamless connections via Colombo between the Middle East and southern Indian cities, including Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Thiruvananthapuram, Madurai and Cochin, in under 90 minutes.
  • Oceania Cruises® Floats Out Oceania Sonata™, Marking Major Construction Milestone (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-29 06:38:59)
    Oceania Cruises® has marked a major milestone in the construction of its newest ship, Oceania Sonata™, as the vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. Featuring 695 rooms and suites, the ship now moves from dry dock to the fitting-out berth, where work will continue on her interiors ahead of her highly anticipated debut in August 2027.
  • Klook and Mastercard collaborate to enhance travelers’ experiences across Asia Pacific (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-29 06:38:46)
    Klook, a leading pan-regional experiences platform in Asia Pacific, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, to create more rewarding and seamless travel experiences for consumers.
  • Voyager of the Seas to Return to Hong Kong as Homeport in 2028 (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-29 06:34:08)
    Following the announcement of the extended Singapore season for Navigator of the Seas, Royal Caribbean is further expanding its presence in Asia with the return of Voyager of the Seas. Beloved by Chinese vacationers, Voyager of the Seas will be seasonally homeported in Hong Kong from January to February 2028, offering a new lineup of itineraries tailored to the Chinese New Year holiday and the peak winter school holiday travel season. The deployment will bring Voyager of the Seas and Spectrum of the Seas together in Hong Kong for a two-ship deployment, giving vacationers from China and across Asia more opportunities to set sail from this regional cruise hub and explore a diverse range of destinations. Related sailings are now open for bookings in China.