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  • Why Awards Matter: The Quiet Power Behind Confident Travel Choices (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 11:53:21)
    Open any glossy travel magazine and you’ll see them gleaming from the margins: gold seals, laurel wreaths, and confident phrases like “World’s Best” or “Award-Winning Experience.” At first glance, they may seem decorative—nice-to-have badges in a crowded marketplace. In reality, awards play a far deeper role in travel than many travellers realise, shaping both business success and customer confidence at the moment it matters most: the booking decision.In an industry built on trust, aspiration, and experience rather than tangible goods, awards act as a powerful shorthand. They tell a story quickly. For travellers faced with hundreds of similar hotels, tour operators, cruise lines, or destinations, global awards schemes offer reassurance that a particular business has been seen, judged, and celebrated beyond its own marketing claims.
  • flynas delivers historic record adjusted net profit (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 11:43:31)
    flynas (Tadawul: 4264), a leading low-cost carrier (“LCC”) in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) region, today announces its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 2025.
  • Etihad reports February 2026 Traffic Statistics (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 11:41:05)
    Etihad Airways carried 1.9 million passengers in February 2026, compared with 1.6 million in the same month last year. Passenger load factor was 89.4 per cent, consistent with the same month last year.In the first two months of 2026, the airline carried 4.2 million passengers with an average load factor of 89.7 per cent.
  • TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR SECOND ANNUAL PUERTO RICO WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 09:03:44)
    Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival presented by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. The four-day culinary and cultural celebration returns April 23 through 26, 2026, at San Juan’s La Concha Resort and celebrated destinations around the island, featuring acclaimed and award-winning chefs, restaurateurs, wineries, sommeliers and mixologists.“We are excited to return for a second year after an incredibly warm and welcoming reception to our inaugural event,” said festival founder Robert Weakley. “This year, we are proud to introduce a lineup of local, regional, and international talent who represent the very best of the culinary and hospitality industries.”
  • Orlando World Center Marriott Unveils Redesigned Grand Ballroom and Renovated Meeting Spaces (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 09:02:26)
    Orlando World Center Marriott, the world’s largest Marriott property, completed a comprehensive renovation of its Grand Ballroom, featuring updated design elements and enhanced functionality for event planners and attendees.The redesigned Grand Ballroom spans more than 36,000 square feet and offers 14 configurable spaces, providing flexibility for events. The renovation includes new carpet, wall coverings, airwalls coverings, entry doors, trim and contemporary chandeliers, along with upgraded lighting and sound systems.
  • Happy St. Patrick’s Day—From the Island That Goes Beyond (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 08:59:44)
    St. Patrick’s Day is Ireland’s moment to shine on the world stage, and nowhere is that spirit more alive than across the island itself. St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin remains one of the world’s great cultural celebrations—a vibrant week of music, dance, spectacle, and community culminating in the iconic March 17 parade through the capital’s historic streets. But the festivities extend far beyond Dublin. Cities and towns including Kilkenny, Limerick, Sligo, Waterford, Cork, and many others host parades, concerts, and cultural events, creating a nationwide celebration that welcomes visitors from around the world.
  • Walt Disney World Launches New Family Experiences, Refreshed Attractions and Summer Savings (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 08:56:47)
    Walt Disney World Resort is sharing additional details and opening dates for new and refreshed attractions, stage shows and limited-time entertainment coming this summer, along with special ticket and hotel offers to help families save and visit in ways that make sense for them. This is all taking place during the return of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, running May 26 through Sept. 8.
  • Global Association for the Attractions Industry postpones IAAPA Expo Middle East (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 08:54:45)
    IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has announced postponing IAAPA Expo Middle East to next year, following a meeting of the Association’s Board of Directors to review the latest developments in the Middle East region.The Association confirmed that the Expo will now take place from 12 to 15 April 2027, underscoring that the safety and well-being of its members, exhibitors, visitors, partners, and all stakeholders remain its highest priority.
  • Atlanta Beltline Arboretum Becomes the World’s Longest Linear Arboretum (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 08:52:28)
    The Atlanta Beltline Arboretum stands as the world’s longest linear arboretum, marking a global milestone in urban greening, ecological restoration and sustainable redevelopment. The 12.44-mile botanical collection is redefining how cities integrate nature, infrastructure and public space. As new sections of the Atlanta Beltline open, the arboretum continues to grow, reaching 16.7 miles of trail by summer 2026 and progressing toward completion of the full 22-mile loop by 2030.
  • CELEBRITY CRUISES IS REDEFINING RIVER TRAVEL (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-15 08:47:39)
    Celebrity River Cruises unveiled a new standard for river travel today with an extensive destination discovery program that features four unique experience categories, each designed for guests to take home stories no one else can provide. Local insiders lead the Storyteller Series and Skillmaster Series, while the Keys to the City Series gives guests the tech-driven power to explore on their own with insights curated to their unique interests and passions. Available once per sailing, the Celebrity Takeover Series delivers one-of-a-kind, bespoke experiences.
  • Celebrate at Layali Ramadan Tent by Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-14 10:14:03)
    Along the shores of the Arabian Gulf, Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah invites guests to gather beneath the stars for a Ramadan experience defined by warmth, generosity, and serene elegance
  • Luxury Ramadan Majlis returns to Jumeirah Emirates Towers (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-14 09:30:34)
    During the Holy Month, the Emirates Towers terrace space is transformed into a traditional Arabic gathering area where guests come together after sunset to break the fast. Breaking Travel News takes a tour
  • AMASSI by Selma Benomar returns to One&Only One Za’abeel this Ramadan (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-14 09:01:20)
    Following the success of its debut last year, One&Only One Za’abeel has unveiled the second edition of AMASSI by Moroccan French designer, Selma Benomar. Breaking Travel News samples the culinary highlights
  • YY Group Welcomes The Landmark Bangkok to Growing Hospitality Client Portfolio (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-14 08:57:40)
    YY Group Holding Limited, a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management (IFM), today announced that its Thailand subsidiary, YY Circle Thailand Co., Ltd., has signed a one-year manpower outsourcing contract with The Landmark Bangkok, one of Thailand’s most prominent luxury hotels. The agreement further strengthens YY Circle Thailand’s growing portfolio of premium hospitality clients and advances the Company’s strategy to build Thailand into its next significant manpower revenue contributor alongside its subsidiaries in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
  • Costa Rica Sees Rising Travel Demand as Travelers Seek Nature and Adventure-Focused Vacations (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-14 08:54:13)
    Tripmasters, a leading online travel company specializing in customizable multi-destination vacation packages, is reporting a significant surge in interest in Costa Rica vacation packages and nature-focused adventure travel.In response to growing demand, the company is highlighting its curated collection of customizable itineraries along with introducing its Costa Rica–based concierge team, providing travelers with local support from the moment they book until their trip is complete.
  • Brazilian airline announces direct flights between Rio de Janeiro to France and Portugal (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-14 08:53:28)
    GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s most on-time airline, has announced new non-stop flights between Rio de Janeiro’s RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) at France, and Lisbon Airport (LIS) in Portugal. This is the first time the company ever operates direct flights to Europe since its foundation in 2001.
  • Sunset World Group Celebrates International Women’s Day (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-14 08:51:52)
    In celebration of International Women’s Day, Sunset World Group held a series of special events at all its hotels—Hacienda Tres Ríos, Sunset Royal, Sunset Marina, Sunset Fishermen, Ocean Spa, and Laguna Suites—to recognize the valuable contributions of the women who are part of its team. The activities included special breakfasts or lunches organized for female employees, as well as gatherings with live music, creating an atmosphere of celebration and recognition.
  • Spirit Airlines Announces Restructuring Support Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-14 08:47:07)
    Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC (together, “Spirit” or the “Company”), announced that it will today be filing a Restructuring Support Agreement (the “RSA”) and Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Court”). This very important milestone is another significant step forward in Spirit’s restructuring process and reflects continued support from the Company’s DIP lenders and secured noteholders. The RSA and Plan outline the financial framework that underpins Spirit’s expected emergence from Chapter 11 by early summer.
  • Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to Kapalua Bay, Hawai’i (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-14 08:46:31)
    Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners (“KWHP”) to bring The Resort at Kapalua Bay, a luxury oceanfront resort located on Maui’s northwest coast, into the company’s leading luxury portfolio.
  • Celebrate Ramadan under the stars at Madinat Jumeirah (Breaking Travel News 2026-03-14 08:26:24)
    Madinat Jumeirah invites guests to embrace the spirit of the season through an elevated Iftar and Suhour experience, set across two distinctive venues: the elegant indoor Al Majlis and the atmospheric, open-air Al Majlis Garden