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  • Princess Cruises Launches Blue Friday Sale with Savings of Up to £600 per Stateroom (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 08:50:44)
    Princess Cruises is launching its annual Blue Friday sale, offering guests savings of up to £600 per stateroom across more than 1,400 voyages sailing in 2027 and 2028.Available until 2 December 2026, the limited-time offer gives guests the opportunity to plan their next holiday at exceptional value, with itineraries visiting sought-after destinations including the Caribbean, Alaska, Scandinavia and the Mediterranean.
  • Historic SS United States Set to Become World’s Largest Artificial Reef on November 12 (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 08:42:51)
    A new chapter in maritime history is set to unfold along Florida’s Gulf Coast as the legendary SS United States is scheduled to become the world’s largest artificial reef on Thursday, November 12, 2026, weather permitting. The landmark project will further establish Northwest Florida as a premier destination for wreck diving and underwater exploration.
  • Dazhboards rebrands as Hubsteer (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 08:23:24)
    Melbourne travel-tech company unveils a new name, identity and tagline for its AI operating layer for tour and activity operatorsDazhboards, the Melbourne-based platform that connects tour and activity operators’ booking, communications, marketing and finance systems, today announced it is now Hubsteer. The rebrand covers the company’s name, logo, colour palette and tagline: Hubsteer: Simple. Connected. Sorted.
  • Arabian Travel Market research reveals the cultural trends impacting global travel (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 07:12:40)
    Cultural connection, premium experiences and spontaneous discovery outlined as key travel preferences among visitors to the Middle East and Gulf residents travelling abroad, according to regional traveller analysis in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Travel Trends Report 2026.
  • Bring one real number: Dubai counts down to the Responsible Hoteliers Summit (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 07:07:23)
    With 17 days to go until the Responsible Hoteliers Summit, founder Radhika Arapally has given delegates a brief: “Bring one real number.” It could be the time it took a retrofit to pay for itself, the amount of water a hotel saved or the gap between what a project promised and what it delivered. A disappointing result could be particularly useful to the hotelier about to sign off on the same investment.The third edition takes place on Thursday 26 November at Rove Downtown Dubai. Its theme, Codifying Sustainability, comes down to a practical question for the people running hotels: what evidence would you take to your general manager to get a project approved?
  • QF1 IS GOING NON-STOP (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 07:04:17)
    From October 2027, QF1 and QF2 will fly Sydney to London non-stop for the first time as part of Project Sunrise.The Kangaroo Route first began flying from Sydney – London in 1947, when the journey took four days and seven stops. For almost 80 years, generations of Qantas aircraft, from the Lockheed Constellation to the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, have brought Sydney and London closer together.
  • Caribbean needs more luxury cruise experiences, says cruise executive (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 06:59:08)
    Caribbean destinations could attract more luxury cruise ships by developing more high-end shore experiences, according to Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
  • Just You and Travelsphere report positive Marketing Hub demand (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 06:40:58)
    Escorted tour operators Just You and Travelsphere have reported strong demand for their new joint trade Marketing Hub.The hub, which is accessible to all travel agents without the need for registration or login, acts as a one-stop shop for a wide range of content, including itinerary assets, brochures, videos, digital screens and social media assets.
  • Le Louis XV-Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Joins “The 50 Best Restaurants” ranking (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 06:33:37)
    The first hotel restaurant in history to be awarded three Michelin stars, and the recipient of numerous prestigious honors in the world of fine dining, Le Louis XV-Alain Ducasse at Hôtel de Paris is making its debut in “The 50 Best Restaurants,” the exclusive list of the 50 best restaurants in the world. Its 47th-place finish is testament to the enduring vitality of this iconic restaurant, led by Chef Alain Ducasse and his team
  • Le Barthélemy marks ten years in St Barths with Augustinus Bader spa (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 06:31:39)
    Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa is raising the stakes for its tenth anniversary season in St Barths, pairing a new Augustinus Bader spa with private villas starting at approximately US$100,000 a week and a fresh approach to beachfront dining.The 44-room-and-suite hotel reopened on 22 October on Grand Cul-de-Sac, with a 2026/27 programme that places personalised wellness, private service and food at the centre of its next chapter. For guests, that could mean a facial after the flight, a fortnight-long wellness retreat or a villa stay with a dedicated chef and butler.
  • TUI boosts Goa capacity by 28% for Winter 2027/28 (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 06:14:33)
    TUI is increasing Goa capacity by 28% for Winter 2027/28, with more than 32,000 seats available across five weekly direct TUI Airways flights from London Gatwick and Manchester between November 2027 and March 2028.The expanded programme will see London Gatwick gain a new Sunday service, joining existing Wednesday and Saturday flights and giving customers three opportunities a week to fly direct to Goa.
  • AE Expeditions unveils 2028–29 Antarctic season with 37 voyages (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 06:06:49)
    AE Expeditions has unveiled its 2028–29 Antarctic season, featuring 37 voyages, four new itineraries and seven Special Edition voyages, inviting travellers to discover the southernmost regions with savings of up to 25 per cent on selected departures for a limited time.Spanning Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falklands~Malvinas and Patagonia, the season features expeditions ranging from eight to 23 days aboard AE’s three purpose-built small ships, Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle and Douglas Mawson.
  • Brazil launches global campaign for the 2027 Women’s World Cup (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 06:03:45)
    Eight host cities, four regions and one certainty: in Brazil, a passion for football is the starting point for a journey where accents, aromas and landscapes change at every stop. To introduce this diversity to audiences attending the first Women’s World Cup in South America in 2027, Visit Brasil launched “Brazil Beyond the Game”, its new international campaign, on 4 November at the World Travel Market (WTM) London.
  • EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy adopted against background of increasing resilience (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 06:01:57)
    European tourism demand held firm over the summer despite ongoing global uncertainty, according to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest European Tourism: Trends & Prospects quarterly report (Q3/2026). International tourist arrivals increased by 3% compared with the same period in 2025, and the vast majority of destinations (80%) recorded more foreign visits than last year.The outlook, however, is increasingly shaped by forces beyond the sector’s control. Geopolitical and climate instability is pushing up prices and weakening travel confidence, while higher energy costs are set to squeeze household budgets and change how people travel in the months ahead.
  • Bob W makes Portugal debut with four-property deal in Lisbon and Porto (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 05:39:34)
    AI- and tech-powered hospitality operator Bob W is making a major push into Portugal, unveiling a four-property, 190-unit expansion across Lisbon and Porto as it accelerates its growth into new European markets.The move marks a significant milestone in Bob W’s European expansion, with the operator committing to multiple properties across Lisbon and Porto as it enters the Portuguese market. Its first Portuguese location is scheduled to open in Q1 2027, with three further properties planned by the end of 2028.
  • Iberostar arrives in Zanzibar (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 05:39:21)
    Iberostar Hotels & Resorts opens the doors of Iberostar Selection Zanzibar, its first property in Tanzania and a milestone that marks the start of its operations in East Africa. The company reinforces its selective growth model, focused on delivering a premium holiday experience in an exceptional location.Iberostar Selection Zanzibar: quality, authenticity, and connectionLocated directly on Muyuni Beach, one of the island’s most serene stretches of coastline, Iberostar Selection Zanzibar is a five-star resort featuring 358 rooms and suites with privileged views of Mnemba Island, renowned for its coral reefs and vibrant marine life. Joining the Iberostar Selection portfolio, the property was designed to deliver a premium experience inspired by Zanzibar’s relaxed, warm-hearted approach to hospitality.
  • Banyan Tree Krabi Launches Dedicated Centre for Wellbeing (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 05:37:02)
    Banyan Tree Krabi, recognised as one of the leading hotels in Thailand, has opened a new onsite facility to provide guests the option of wellbeing activities, as well as expert tuition in Pilates and Thai boxing.Known as the Mek Khram Wellbeing Centre, this newly constructed air-conditioned indoor venue is adjacent to Banyan Tree Spa Krabi and its renowned Rainforest hydrotherapy facility. An experienced trainer will guide Pilates classes, aimed at improving core strength, flexibility and stability. The centre features high-quality pilates equipment, such as reformer tables, Cadillac tables and ladder barrels.
  • Arajet Reaches Five Million Passengers (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 05:33:07)
    Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s flag carrier, has reached five million passengers transported since launching operations in September 2022, a historic milestone that underscores the airline’s growth and strengthens the Dominican Republic’s role as both a tourism destination and an air connectivity hub for the Americas.Arajet stated that this milestone marks a new chapter in its expansion, which has enabled the airline to develop a network of more than 30 destinations across 17 countries, with operational hubs in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. Through both airports, the airline combines direct flights to the Dominican Republic with connecting services that facilitate travel between markets in North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
  • OLIVER’S TRAVELS LAUNCHES A REDESIGNED WEBSITE, MAKING IT EASIER THAN EVER TO FIND THE PERFECT VILLA (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 05:25:41)
    Oliver’s Travels, the luxury villa rental specialist founded by Oliver Bell and Ravi Sabharwal in 2003, has launched a redesigned website, built around one simple aim: helping every guest, and every travel advisor, find the right home more quickly and with greater confidence.Oliver’s Travels’ destination experts have reviewed more than 100,000 holiday homes, with only the top 2% earning a place in the collection, which now spans more than 8,500 homes across 25 countries. The redesigned site gives that collection a cleaner, more editorial presentation, with stronger visual hierarchy and clearer navigation helping users move naturally from inspiration to a shortlist of homes that fits their brief.
  • Montego Bay ranks among the top 10 beach destinations for airport ground access (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-09 05:22:18)
    Choosing a beach for a vacation involves much more than looking for crystal-clear waters and white sand. The distance from the airport, transfer time, and available transportation options also influence the traveler’s experience. In Jamaica, the comparison between Montego Bay and Negril illustrates how ground accessibility can vary between tourist destinations within the same country.