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  • Below Saint Lucia: New Underwater Sculpture Park to Open This Winter (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 15:49:31)
    This winter, visitors will have a new reason to dive beneath the surface in Saint Lucia. Below Saint Lucia, a new underwater dive park at Anse La Verdure on the island’s southwest coast, will bring together art, culture, history and marine conservation through an immersive collection of underwater sculptures inspired by Saint Lucia’s people, heritage and national identity.Developed by DeepBlueSea, the Anse La Verdure site is the first phase of a three-part underwater sculpture park concept for divers, with future locations planned for snorkelers too, including Anse Ferre in Ciceron.
  • Wales puts cycling centre stage ahead of historic Tour de France Grand Départ finale in 2027 (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 15:47:09)
    Visit Wales will use WTM London 2026 to preview how Cymru (Wales) will harness one of the most powerful moments in world sport: the first Tour de France stage to be held in Wales.On Sunday 4 July 2027, Stage 3 and the climax of the Grand Départ will race 223kms from Y Trallwng (Welshpool) to Caerdydd (Cardiff).On the UKinbound Pavilion at WTM, Visit Wales will announce how its 2027 marketing campaign will celebrate the experiences visitors can enjoy while cycling in Wales - turning global attention on the race into practical inspiration for bookable itineraries, touring programmes and memorable client experiences.
  • Smart Green Village breaks ground as Rwanda advances conservation-led tourism (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 15:45:04)
    Rwanda marked the 21st edition of Kwita Izina with the ground-breaking of the Smart Green Village, part of the Volcanoes Community Resilience Project and Rwanda’s long-term vision for the restoration and expansion of Volcanoes National Park. The initiative is designed to ensure communities surrounding Rwanda’s national parks benefit directly from conservation and tourism-driven growth.The wider programme includes plans to expand Volcanoes National Park by approximately 3,740 hectares and establish around 6,620 hectares of buffer zones, creating additional habitat for Rwanda’s growing mountain gorilla population. The project is expected to improve livelihoods for more than 17,000 people across approximately 3,400 households while reducing human-wildlife conflict by 80 per cent. Rwanda also celebrated 21 years of Kwita Izina in 2026, with 22 baby mountain gorillas named during the annual conservation ceremony. Read the Rwanda Development Board announcement.
  • Ghana unveils “Experience Ghana” under the Presidential tourism initiative at WTM (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 15:41:06)
    The “Experience Ghana” campaign is rallying on the flagship government tourism policy “The Blackstar Experience” designed to repackage and present Ghana’s film, music, cuisine, arts, fashion, literature and heritage as a unified, world-class tourism offering. The campaign positions Ghana as a vibrant, all-year destination for culture, leisure, business and investment.
  • World Travel & Culture Expo 2026 builds global connections for Thailand (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 15:33:38)
    The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, together with public- and private-sector partners, concluded the World Travel & Culture Expo (WTCE) 2026, held from 29–31 October at IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani.The event connected Thai, Chinese, and international businesses and partners from 18 countries through exhibitions, business matching, and industry exchange across tourism, culture, technology, sport, entertainment, and the creative industries, supporting Thailand’s position as the Tourism and Entertainment Hub of ASEAN.
  • Costa Rica and British Airways bring a spectacular celebration to the heart of London (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 15:31:41)
    As travel and tourism organisations from more than 135 countries gather in London for World Travel Market; Costa Rica and British Airways are bringing a spectacular celebration of the destination to the heart of the capital, transforming London’s Outernet into a fantastical showcase of Costa Rica’s biodiversity, culture and wildlife.Created in partnership with British Airways, the activation places Costa Rica centre stage during one of the most important weeks in the global travel calendar, positioning the destination in front of thousands of travel trade professionals, media and consumers as the industry descends on London.
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines unveils new tourism brand identity (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 11:10:29)
    The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority (SVGTA) has unveiled a new destination brand identity, “Set Your Spirit Free,” supported by an international marketing campaign designed to strengthen the country’s global visibility.The new identity highlights three pillars: nature and adventure, marine paradise, and culture and celebration.
  • A321neo flies employees’ stories across Europe (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 11:00:37)
    For several months, an Airbus A321neo has been flying for Lufthansa in an extraordinary special livery, which was added to step by step over the anniversary year.“Hamm” now carries its complete anniversary livery. Twelve designs under the motto “Made by many. Remembered by all” tell personal stories of employees and honour the people who have shaped Lufthansa over the decades.
  • British Airways launches expanded winter schedule (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 10:57:49)
    British Airways has marked the start of its winter 2026 schedule with the highly anticipated launch of flights to Colombo, as it expands choice for customers across its global network. This winter, the airline will launch four new routes, welcome its first retrofitted A380 as well as a number of new aircraft, and increase capacity across 11 popular long-haul destinations. There is also a boost to in-demand European cities and seasonal services for customers to make the most of winter escapes and festive getaways.
  • British Airways launches Avios-Only flights to Majorca and Crete for summer 2027 holidays (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 10:54:13)
    British Airways has announced its latest Avios-Only flights, where every single seat on board is available exclusively to book with Avios, giving customers the chance to enjoy a Mediterranean escape to either the golden beaches of Majorca or the sun-soaked shores of Crete during the peak summer holiday season.Available exclusively to members of The British Airways Club, the latest Avios-Only services will operate from London Heathrow to Palma, Majorca and Heraklion, Crete during August 2027, offering customers an exciting opportunity to spend their Avios on travel to two of Europe’s most sought-after summer destinations.
  • flydubai reconnects Skopje, North Macedonia with Dubai and beyond (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 10:46:56)
    flydubai, has announced the resumption of flights between Dubai International (DXB) and Skopje International Airport (SKP), reconnecting Dubai with the capital of North Macedonia.The three-times-weekly service to Skopje, starting from 01 April 2027, will bring flydubai’s premium Business Class offering and full Economy Class service operations to customers in the market.
  • FINN Partners appoints Kate Hopper Managing Partner, UK Travel (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 10:10:58)
    Global independent marketing and communications firm, FINN Partners today announces that Kate Hopper will take the helm of its market-leading travel practice in the UK, signalling bold ambition to offer clients an even broader mix of travel, consumer and lifestyle programming expertise.Kate, who joins the team today, was most recently Managing Director, Consumer Brand at global integrated agency, Burson. A veteran of the industry with over 20 years’ experience, she has built high-performing teams, delivering award-winning work at Burson, H+K and Ketchum.
  • Emirates Group kicks off the 10th edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 08:45:00)
    Close to 24,000 Emirates Group employees are expected to participate in this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), reflecting the organisation’s longstanding commitment to the health and wellbeing of its workforce as it continues to champion initiatives that encourage its people to embrace active, healthy lifestyles. The Group’s efforts also support Dubai’s wider vision of becoming one of the world’s most active cities.
  • Tencent Cloud and OmniOps Partner to Advance Enterprise AI Development in Saudi Arabia (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 08:44:13)
    At the 2026 Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, announced a strategic partnership with OmniOps, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign AI infrastructure technology company, to build a reliable and scalable foundation for enterprise AI development and deployment across the Kingdom.Through the partnership, Tencent Cloud will provide cloud infrastructure to host computing capacity and technical expertise, while OmniOps will contribute its inference technology, local deployment capabilities and market expertise to support enterprise AI platforms and model inference workloads for customers across Saudi Arabia.
  • AMÉRYS Hotel Phu Quoc Opens Under Germany’s Private Palace Hotels Group (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 08:39:54)
    November 1, 2026, the official opening ceremony of AMÉRYS Hotel Phu Quoc was solemnly held. The hotel is situated in a stunning location within the Marina Square Complex, Duong Bao, Phu Quoc.AMÉRYS Hotel Phu Quoc is invested in by Les Sens - Phu Quoc Hotel Services Joint Stock Company under Khoi Nguyen Investment Holdings (KNI Group), with a total capital of over 600 billion VND. The hotel is managed and operated by Private Palace Vietnam Co., Ltd., a member of Private Palace Hotels & Resorts Group (Germany).
  • Red Sea Global announces opening of Grand Hyatt The Red Sea (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 08:36:22)
    Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced the opening of Grand Hyatt The Red Sea, a landmark premium resort on Shura Island that expands the destination’s hospitality offering and introduces its largest purpose-built events venue.Featuring 430 rooms, suites, and villas, the resort offers an extensive collection of dining venues, family-focused amenities, and more than 2,400 square meters of dedicated function space. This includes a 1,390-square-meter grand ballroom, a 683-square-meter junior ballroom, dedicated conference rooms, and outdoor event venues, providing a versatile setting for a wide range of occasions, from conferences and exhibitions to weddings and celebrations.
  • Royal Princess Emerges from Drydock with New Sanctuary Collection Enhanced Guest Spaces (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 08:34:13)
    Princess Cruises reveals a series of enhancements aboard Royal Princess, as the 3,595-guest ship emerges from a two-week drydock in Singapore. The October 16-30 drydock introduces the Sanctuary Collection to Royal Princess, part of the cruise line’s rollout to five of its Royal-Class ships, and brings fresh energy to the ship’s signature Piazza with the addition of O’Malley’s Irish Pub and an expanded Bellini’s cocktail bar. Guests will also discover enhancements to the Princess Casino and a revitalised Effy jewellery boutique.
  • Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils Its First Standalone Branded Residences (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 08:26:24)
    Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of world-leading hospitality group Accor, together with South Florida real estate developers Mast Capital and BH Group, today announced Raffles Residences Coconut Grove, an intimate collection of just 35 private residences at 2545 South Bayshore Drive in Miami’s historic Coconut Grove neighborhood.As the first standalone Raffles residential development in the brand’s longstanding legacy, Raffles Residences Coconut Grove marks a defining new chapter for one of the world’s most storied names in hospitality. Set along the shores of Biscayne Bay, the development will translate the complete Raffles experience into a purely residential setting, bringing the brand’s legendary service, discretion, and deeply personal approach to hospitality to an exceptionally private waterfront address.
  • PREFERRED HOTELS & RESORTS EXPANDS GLOBAL PORTFOLIO WITH 28 NEW MEMBERS (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 08:23:01)
    Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 28 new members to its global portfolio between July 1 and September 30th, 2026. To celebrate, I 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 vibrant urban hotels and storied heritage properties to an all-inclusive private-island retreat, these newest members reflect the breadth of distinctive experiences across the Preferred Hotels & Resorts portfolio.
  • What’s New in Aspen & Snowmass Village This Winter (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-02 08:21:42)
    With the 2026/27 ski season fast approaching, the towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village are gearing up for a winter of milestone celebrations, fresh openings and world-class events. From White Elephant Aspen’s first ski season and a rebuilt Ullrhof on Snowmass Mountain to the 75th Wintersköl and a Golden Jubilee for Aspen Gay Ski Week, winter 2026/27 promises to be one to remember.