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  • Jumeirah Names Azar Saliba as Managing Director of Marsa Al Arab (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 11:11:46)
    Mr. Azar Saliba will assume the role of Managing Director of Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, effective 6 May. Since joining Jumeirah in 2006, Azar has held a number of leadership roles across the portfolio, including at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. He has served as General Manager since 2015, first at Jumeirah Al Qasr, and more recently at Jumeirah Al Naseem.
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens its resort offering in India (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 05:51:49)
    IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Yash Hotels & Resorts LLP for the development of Holiday Inn Resort Alwar. Scheduled to open in Q1 2030, the hotel will mark IHG’s entry into the city of Alwar and further strengthen its resort offering in India, in line with the company’s strategy to grow across high-potential leisure and emerging destinations.
  • IHG accelerates growth in Egypt with dual Holiday Inn signing (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 05:48:25)
    IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed management agreements for two new Holiday Inn branded hotels in Aswan, Egypt, marking the brand’s entry into one of the country’s most significant heritage and tourism getaways. Signed with Misr Holanda and Avenue for Development, the agreements will bring Holiday Inn Aswan and Holiday Inn Resort New Aswan to the market, adding a total of 400 keys to IHG’s growing Egypt portfolio.Globally, Holiday Inn stands as one of the world’s most iconic and trusted hospitality brands, with a network of over 1,200 hotels. Rooted in a service philosophy built on creating brighter stays and genuine moments of connection, the brand is dedicated to helping guests make the most of every journey.
  • ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP CONFIRMS ORDER WITH MEYER TURKU FOR ICON 6 AND 7 (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 05:43:10)
    Royal Caribbean Group, a global vacation leader redefining the future of vacations, has announced it has confirmed with Meyer Turku the order of a sixth and seventh Icon Class ship to be delivered in 2029 and 2030, respectively.
  • Busch Gardens Salutes Veterans and their Families with Free Park Admission (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 05:37:48)
    This Military Appreciation Month, Busch Gardens proudly opens its gates to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans, inviting them and their families to enjoy a well-deserved day of fun and adventure. Busch Gardens’ two parks in Tampa and Williamsburg, VA, are celebrating Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests. Veterans can register for this offer now through May 10 and have until June 30 to visit with their complimentary admission. Veterans can also receive 50% off a single-day ticket for up to 6 guests.
  • Avelo Airlines Celebrates Fifth Anniversary (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 05:35:19)
    Avelo Airlines this week celebrated the fifth anniversary of its start of operations. When Avelo took flight on April 28, 2021, it became the first new airline in the U.S. in nearly 15 years – introducing a new era of affordable, convenient, and reliable air service for millions of American travelers.
  • Boeing and Copa Airlines Announce Order for up to 60 737 MAX Jets (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 05:32:19)
    Boeing and Copa Airlines have announced the Panamanian operator has ordered 40 737 MAX airplanes. Under the agreement, Copa Airlines also has options to acquire up to 20 more of the single-aisle airplane family.
  • SAMSONITE SERVES UP MOST DECADENT CAMPAIGN YET, STARRING OLIVIA CULPO (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 05:30:53)
    Samsonite, the iconic and trusted leader in travel gear since 1910, unveils its new Chocolate Mauve colorway as the latest chapter of its brand platform, “It’s Not Just a Bag, It’s a Samsonite,” starring Olivia Culpo. A rich, trend-forward neutral, Chocolate Mauve reflects the growing consumer desire for travel essentials that blend style, function and self expression.
  • Princess Cruises Earns Prestigious 2026 International Five Star Diamond Award (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 05:28:52)
    Princess Cruises, a world leader in premium cruising, announced that two of its standout specialty dining venues, Makoto Ocean and The Butcher’s Block by Dario, have been honored with the prestigious 2026 International Five Star Diamond Award, recognizing excellence in culinary innovation, quality and service.
  • THE WESTIN NASHVILLE COMPLETES $13.5M RENOVATION, ELEVATING GUESTROOMS, SUITES, & MEETING SPACE (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 05:25:57)
    Castlerock announces the completion of a comprehensive $13.5 million renovation of The Westin Nashville, enhancing guestrooms, suites, and key public spaces across the 456-room hotel. Located adjacent to Music City Center, the property plays a central role in Nashville’s convention and group market, and the renovation positions the hotel to better serve evolving business and leisure demand.
  • VISTAJET UNVEILS SUMMER PRIVATE WORLD COLLECTION 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 05:23:54)
    VistaJet, the world’s first and only global business aviation company, announces its summer 2026 Private World collection, featuring a curated series of immersive journeys across Africa, the Arctic, North America and Europe. Seamlessly connected by its floating fleet, VistaJet continues to offer guaranteed availability and access to over 2,400 airports worldwide, delivering a consistent, residential-style experience in the sky.
  • Multi-Destination Travel Surges Across Asia-Pacific This Labour Day, Trip.com Group Data Shows (Breaking Travel News 2026-05-01 05:22:55)
    Multi-city travel across Asia-Pacific grew 35% year-on-year this Labour Day period, according to data from Trip.com Group. Several Asia-Pacific markets including Japan, South Korea, parts of Southeast Asia and Mainland China celebrate Labour Day, driving strong cross-border and domestic travel flows across the region.
  • LONG-SERVING FORMER KENYA CABINET MINISTER, THE HON. NAJIB BALALA, APPOINTED TO WTTC (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-30 21:23:25)
    The highly-experienced former Kenyan Tourism Minister, the Hon. Najib Balala, has been appointed to the Leadership Team at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global voice of the private sector within the industry.Based at WTTC’s global office in Madrid, Mr. Balala has started in a new role as Executive Vice-President for Advocacy, Government Affairs and Research. He will lead WTTC’s global advocacy agenda, government engagement and policy research.
  • A New Chapter for WTTC as it Unveils its Global Team from Madrid (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-30 21:22:07)
    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced a new chapter for its global leadership and team, bringing together executives and former C-suite leaders, industry experts, and Ministers from across the Travel & Tourism industry to reflect the diversity and international nature of the private and public sector.The leadership team demonstrates WTTC’s evolution to meet the current and future needs of the global private sector, with a broader mix of nationalities and expertise spanning different elements of the sector. WTTC’s expanding team features 21 nationalities across five continents, including British, Spanish, Mexican, Saudi Arabian, Indian, Chinese and Kenyan.
  • Uganda Tourism Board Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council as a Destination Partner (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-30 21:20:15)
    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) as a Destination Partner.The Uganda Tourism Board is the government agency mandated to promote and market Uganda as a preferred tourism destination. In addition to destination marketing, UTB plays a central role in developing, coordinating, and regulating the tourism sector, supporting product development, and enhancing Uganda’s global competitiveness.
  • Aurora Expeditions Delivers Record 2025/26 Antarctic Season (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-30 13:10:29)
    Aurora Expeditions has delivered its largest Antarctic season to date, operating 30 voyages, facilitating an estimated 819 landings, and welcoming a 30% increase in expeditioners, representing 56 nationalities.The 2025/26 programme was underpinned by the launch of the company’s third expedition vessel, Douglas Mawson, in Sydney in November, ahead of its inaugural Antarctic season. This was the first time in its 35-year history, Aurora operated three ships simultaneously in Antarctica, expanding access and choice for expeditioners.
  • Rakuten Travel Integrates AI Feature For Better Hotel Bookings (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-30 12:07:28)
    The travel company Rakuten Travel uses artificial intelligence (AI) to bring about improvements in hotel bookings with a new agent designed to recommend hotels. Such improvements promise more personalized travel booking for its customers.
  • Orient Express Corinthian: The World’s Largest Sailing Yacht Redefines Luxury at Sea (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-30 11:54:49)
    A century after the golden age of ocean liners, a new icon has taken shape on the Atlantic coast. In Saint-Nazaire, within one of France’s most storied shipyards, the Orient Express Corinthian—the world’s largest sailing yacht—was officially named, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of luxury travel.
  • Argentina in the Spotlight: From World Cup Glory to a New Era of Global Tourism (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-30 11:13:34)
    Argentina stepped confidently onto the global stage once again — not just as a footballing giant, but as a destination redefining its place in the world of luxury travel, gastronomy, and experiential tourism.
  • Going Solo in Peru: Luxury Stays, Community-Led Adventures, and Off-the-Beaten-Track Hikes (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-30 11:07:28)
    Recent ABTA travel research reveals that one in five adults now prioritise travelling alone, the highest proportion seen this decade. With independent exploration firmly on the agenda, this growing appetite for solo travel aligns perfectly with National Walking Month in May. From two routes spotlighted in Lonely Planet’s Where to Go When: Hiking to experiences ranging from luxury stays across the country to journeys that support local communities, Peru emerges as an exceptional destination - both for solo adventurers and for travellers keen to indulge themselves.