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  • Emirates arrives in Cape Town with a third daily service and its newest aircraft (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 07:53:52)
    Emirates’ third daily service on the Dubai-Cape Town route landed at Cape Town International Airport at 18:05 yesterday, marking the first arrival of flight EK778. This also marks the debut of the airline’s next-generation Airbus A350 in South Africa.
  • TAP Air Portugal will begin four new routes from today and tomorrow (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 07:29:49)
    TAP Air Portugal will inaugurate four new routes from yesterday 1st and today 2nd July 2026, further strengthening its offer across European, island and intercontinental destinations.Yesterday the 1st July, the new connection between Porto and Terceira Island in the Azores commenced, with four weekly frequencies operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft. Flights will depart from Porto on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 15:20, arriving in Terceira at 17:05. In the opposite direction, flights will depart from Terceira on Mondays and Sundays at 17:55, and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 18:10, arriving in Porto at 21:25 and 21:40, respectively.Later today, TAP will inaugurate the route between Lisbon and Athens, with five weekly frequencies.
  • RBH Hospitality Expands Presence in London through first Hyatt Hotels Signing (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 07:26:12)
    RBH Hospitality Management has announced the signing of its first Hyatt-branded hotel after being appointed by hotel owner, Sun Venture, to manage Hyatt Place London City East.Hyatt Place London City East is located in the heart of East London, close to the vibrant Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market. The hotel offers 276 rooms, designed for both leisure and business guests, with two fully-equipped meeting rooms and two on-site F&B outlets; Sotto Cucina & Bar and PocketSquare Skyline Bar and Terrace.
  • Cruise.co.uk expands luxury cruise collection (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 07:23:11)
    Cruise.co.uk has launched three new luxury itineraries in 2027 as part of its exclusive charter with Oceania Cruises.The departures feature a host of European destinations, with two escorted touring options available, and all featuring a cruise on the 670-guest Oceania Nautica.
  • Virgin Voyages brings back free drinks with limited-time offer (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 07:21:34)
    Virgin Voyages has launched a limited-time offer, giving Sailors (guests) up to $500 Bar Tab across all voyages.The promotion runs from July 1-6, 2026. First Mates (agents) can combine it with the brand’s current free balcony upgrade campaign, which is available for new bookings made until July 31, 2026.
  • Air India elevates Mumbai-London Heathrow services with brand-new B787-9 featuring new premium cabin (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 07:16:51)
    Air India today began deploying its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft between Mumbai and London Heathrow, bringing its latest-generation onboard product to one of its flagship international routes.Effective today, Air India flights AI131/AI130 between Mumbai and London Heathrow will be operated by the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring all-new cabin interiors designed exclusively for Air India and installed directly on Boeing’s production line. These line-fit aircraft are the first Boeing 787s purpose-built for Air India, embodying the airline’s new standards of comfort, technology, and customer experience.
  • Millennium Hotels and Resorts launches Culinary Compass Campaign in London (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 07:10:17)
    Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), a global leader in hospitality, is bringing a new flavour of loyalty to the UK capital with the launch of Culinary Compass, a year-long dining campaign designed to inspire guests, members and event delegates to discover the breadth of the group’s London restaurant portfolio.
  • Costa Rica: Monteverde unveils the country’s first-ever glass suspension bridge (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 07:09:37)
    Costa Rica has added a striking new experience to its adventure tourism offering with the opening of the country’s first-ever glass suspension bridge in the cloud forests of Monteverde.Located within Treetopia Park’s renowned Sky Walk circuit, the new Glass Bridge allows visitors to walk above the forest canopy on a transparent surface, offering uninterrupted views directly down into one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse ecosystems.
  • SUN, SEA AND SAVINGS: WIZZ AIR OFFERS LAST-MINUTE SUMMER ESCAPES FROM JUST £17.99. (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 07:05:29)
    Wizz Air, Europe’s reliable airline, is encouraging travellers to make the most of the summer season, offering last-minute fares from just £17.99 from London Luton Airport to some of Europe’s most-loved holiday destinations.With the peak summer season in full swing, demand for last-minute, sun-filled getaways remains strong across Wizz Air’s extensive network. With Wizz Air operating its largest-ever UK summer schedule this year, with more than 100 routes from the UK, the airline is encouraging customers to book with confidence, with seats still available across a wide range of both its popular holiday destinations and hidden gems.
  • Virgin Voyages celebrates UK First Mate Appreciation Month (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 07:03:12)
    Virgin Voyages is celebrating its UK trade partners throughout July with First Mate Appreciation Month. The campaign is designed to thank agents with extra incentives, giveaways and exclusive opportunities.As part of the campaign, every booking logged through First Mate Loot – the online agent incentive platform – will earn First Mates £15, three times the usual £5 per booking.
  • AE Expeditions Celebrates 35 Years of Chasing Wonder with Limited-Time Expedition Savings (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 07:02:23)
    AE Expeditions is marking 35 years of pioneering expedition travel with a limited-time offer giving travellers the opportunity to save up to 30% and receive up to £2,600 in air credit per person on select Antarctica, Arctic and Global voyages.Available on select departures booked and deposited between July 1 and September 30 2026, the offer comes as travellers continue to seek more meaningful, experience-led journeys to remote destinations. From wildlife-rich polar regions to wild coastlines, rainforests, historic islands and bucket-list natural phenomena, the featured voyages highlight the breadth of AE Expeditions’ small-ship, expedition-led programmes
  • Travelodge launches innovative bathroom trial as the nation’s top ‘bright idea’ spots are revealed (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 06:57:30)
    New research has uncovered the nation’s best ‘bright idea’ spots, with nearly half of UK adults (48%) reporting that their best ideas come in the shower.With creativity striking the majority up to four times per day, Brits say their lightbulb moments are also likely to come during more unexpected moments such as when they’re falling asleep (34%), during or after exercising (10%) and even while tending to the garden (15%).
  • The Hari Hotels Introduce Family Experiences Inspired by Hong Kong and London (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 06:51:04)
    The Hari Hong Kong and The Hari London are encouraging families to experience their destinations through the eyes of younger travellers, with family offerings inspired by the neighbourhoods, stories and cultural icons that surround each hotel.
  • The Lind Hotels Reimagines Guest-centric Hospitality With New “One-Person Promise” (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 06:48:43)
    The Lind Hotels is reimagining guest-centric hospitality with its new “One-Person Promise”, a service model that gives guests a single point of contact throughout their stay.The initiative is designed to replace traditional hotel handoffs with a smoother and personal guest experience.
  • BTN Exclusive with Molly Cooper, co-founder of Curated Spaces (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 06:32:54)
    BTN caught up with a very busy Molly Cooper, co-founder of Curated Spaces, the world’s first travel booking platform powered by tastemakers for an exclusive insight into what the company is up to…
  • Bless Ibiza the Site Now Open - a New Icon of Luxury on the White Island (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 06:15:24)
    Palladium Hotel Group’s new and ambitious hotel project at The Site Ibiza will be developed under the BLESS Collection Hotels brand. With the addition of BLESS Ibiza The Site to a destination already emerging as an aspirational benchmark of the European summer, the hotel group is introducing a refined and sophisticated proposal within a versatile and innovative environment.
  • Sirru Fen Fushi, Maldives Unveils a New Chapter of Culinary and Wellness Events this Autumn / Winter (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 06:09:46)
    Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort has unveiled a calendar of culinary and wellness experiences for late 2026, welcoming holistic wellness expert Dr. Doshi, alongside Michelin-starred chefs Karim Khouani and Tristan Brandt as part of its ongoing Sirru Icons Series. Bringing high-profile collaborators and world-class talent to the Maldives, the series transforms Sirru Fen Fushi into a stage for iconic moments and memories.
  • Hollywood Composer Unveils World’s First Soundtrack Inspired by a Cruise (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 05:57:35)
    Acclaimed composer Benjamin Squires has announced the launch of his new album, Soundtrack for the Seas - the world’s first original musical score of a cruise. Inspired by a voyage to seek out the Northern Lights, it was created in his new role as the first ever Composer-in-Residence for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, and the cruise industry as a whole
  • New Southern California CityPASS® Tickets Bundle Top Theme Parks and Attractions (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 05:53:58)
    City Pass, Inc., a leading provider of bundled tickets for discounted admission to the most famous attractions in North America, announces the revamp of the Southern California CityPASS® ticket. The curated lineup provides a flexible, value-driven way for travelers to experience the region’s most iconic theme parks and sought-after attractions.With one streamlined purchase, travelers customize an itinerary by selecting Disneyland® Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, or both, plus two additional top Southern California attractions.
  • AVIAREPS India appointed as GSA for German Airline Condor (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-02 05:51:21)
    AVIAREPS India has been appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Condor in India. The partnership will support Condor’s commercial objectives in India while enhancing awareness of the airline’s extensive global network among the travel trade and consumers.