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  • SLOVENIA BRINGS WELLBEING AND A TRAIL BORN FROM THE ASHES TO WTM LONDON (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 12:21:58)
    At World Travel Market (WTM) London, taking place from 3 to 5 November, Slovenia is unveiling health and wellbeing as its central tourism communication theme for 2027, presenting a fresh perspective on what it means to feel good, reconnect with nature and travel with purpose. Joined by 20 Slovenian destinations and tourism providers, the Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) is showcasing the country’s diverse tourism experiences, with a special spotlight on the Carsus Trail, a remarkable cross-border hiking route born from the ashes of the devastating 2022 Karst wildfire. Slovenia’s presence at WTM London marks a key highlight in a busy autumn of international tourism promotion and business networking.
  • Qatar Airways Connects Doha to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia with First Flight (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 10:38:53)
    Qatar Airways today has inaugurated its new twice-weekly service connecting Doha with Caracas and Bogotá. The service represents a significant milestone for the airline, as Qatar Airways becomes the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela, and the first airline to operate nonstop services from the Middle East to both Bogotá and Caracas.The new route underscores the airline’s commitment to strengthening global connectivity for the region and is operated on Boeing 777-200LR aircraft.
  • Visit Brasil & Beautiful Destinations Launch Global Carnival Campaign at WTM London 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 10:27:30)
    With Carnival 2027 on the horizon, Visit Brasil launched its global campaign “The heartbeat of Brazil” on Tuesday (3 November) at WTM London 2026, in partnership with Beautiful Destinations. From samba school parades to street parties known as blocos, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife and Olinda showcase different ways to experience a cultural celebration shaped by the work and creativity of their communities.
  • Shanghai Disney Resort Invites Guests into a World of Fairytale Enchantment (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 10:25:31)
    There is a special magic that arrives with the first snow at Shanghai Disney Resort—and this year, the resort is gathering all of it into one unforgettable winter celebration. From November 19, 2026, to February 20, 2027, the much-anticipated Disney Winter Frostival will bring with it lively entertainment, jolly outfits, dazzling décor, festive treats, commemorative merchandise, and special ticket offers—spanning the holidays from Christmas, New Year’s and beyond. With winter magic around every corner, families and friends will discover countless ways to create treasured memories together and become part of the fairytale themselves.
  • oneworld’s Seoul Incheon Lounge Named “Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class” at WTA’s (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 10:22:15)
    The oneworld® alliance’s branded lounge at Seoul Incheon International Airport has again been named “Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class” at the World Travel Awards, securing the title for a second consecutive year.
  • Saudia Introduces New Premium Economy Class Seat at WTM London 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 10:07:13)
    Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has presented its new Premium Economy Class seat at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026. The new cabin offering is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and cabin refurbishment program under the ‘New Saudia Experience’ initiative.
  • Accessibility, experiences, AI and more get WTM London off to a strong start (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 10:01:29)
    WTM London 2026 opened with some of the travel industry’s biggest debates taking centre stage, led by the launch of WTM’s Global Travel Report, in association with Tourism Economics, alongside a newly structured conference programme.Due to its growing popularity, the press conference launching the Global Travel Report’s findings was live streamed from the International Media Centre to all four of the event’s main stages.
  • Leaders’ Summit highlights value of communities and public-private partnerships (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 09:58:44)
    Destination Leaders say working closely with heads of state, private investors and local communities are all key to generating sustainable, successful tourism growth.Speaking at the inaugural Leaders’ Summit at WTM London, the Leaders highlighted examples from their own destinations of multimillion-dollar infrastructure investments and community initiatives.
  • SILVERSEA LAUNCHES 2026 BLACK FRIDAY SALE ON MORE THAN 850 VOYAGES (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 09:57:50)
    Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has launched its 2026 Black Friday Sale, with savings of up to 45% on more than 850 voyages. The offer applies to new, individual bookings made through December 7 and covers every suite category on both Classic and Expedition voyages, with four available savings – 15%, 25%, 35%, and 45% – that vary by voyage and departure date. Guests booking with All-Inclusive Plus fares can also secure their suites with deposits starting at 15%.*
  • Spanish Tourist Office launches hotel accessibility guidelines at WTM (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 09:43:21)
    The Spanish Tourist Office has today launched its new report ‘Supporting Choice: Good Practice Guidelines for Accessibility Information for Hotels’ at a press conference which took place at World Travel Market, London.The report is a practical framework for clear, accurate and inclusive hotel accessibility information, and sits under the Spanish Tourist Office’s new ‘Spain, a Country for All’ campaign, which aims to continue strengthening Spain’s reputation as a welcoming, innovative and accessible destination.
  • Spring Hotels sets sail on the Thames to kick off WTM London 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 09:42:10)
    Spring Hotels gave travel media and trade partners a moment of calm before WTM London 2026 this morning, swapping the usual rush to ExCeL for breakfast by the Thames, a river cruise and a cable car ride across the capital.The event, aptly themed From the Thames to the Atlantic, brought together almost XX guests at the Uber Clipper Lounge at Embankment Pier for coffee, pastries and a first look at the Tenerife hotel group’s latest plans.
  • CELEBRITY CRUISES OPENS BOOKINGS FOR CELEBRITY XCITE’S DEBUT SEASON (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 09:36:31)
    The Caribbean is about to get even more “Xcite”-ing. Inaugural sailings for Celebrity Xcite, the sixth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning Edge Series, are now open for booking. Setting sail in 2028, Celebrity Xcite joins Celebrity Cruises’ most expansive Caribbean lineup yet — with the most Edge Series ships sailing the region — departing from four Florida ports in 2028 and 2029.“The Caribbean is our guests’ favorite place to vacation. Whether it’s a long-awaited island getaway or a spontaneous weekend escape, we are creating new and fresh ways for guests to experience the region with Celebrity Cruises,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises.
  • H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Minister of Tourism, Inaugurates Saudi Land at WTM (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 08:32:02)
    His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), officially inaugurated Saudi Land at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, alongside Ageel Alshaibani, CEO of STA, and Rachel Travers, President of the RX Global, organizer of WTM London, bringing together 37 Saudi tourism partners to showcase the country’s expanding tourism offering and strengthen commercial partnerships with the global travel trade.
  • MANDARIN ORIENTAL INVITES GUESTS TO DISCOVER THE MOMENTS THAT STAY WITH YOU (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 08:26:40)
    Some journeys end when you leave. Others have a way of staying with you – such as the mornings you wish had lasted a little longer, the meals still talked about, and the moments together that become part of a shared story.Building on the spirit of A Meaningful Pause, which invited guests to slow down and make space for what matters, Mandarin Oriental introduces Stays With You - a new invitation to rediscover the essence of the Middle East and nurture the experiences, places and people that make time away truly memorable.
  • China Eastern Airlines Increases Flight Frequencies, Upgrades First and Business Class Services (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 08:14:53)
    China Eastern Airlines (CEAir) will boost flight frequencies on international and regional routes and upgrade services for first and business class passengers during the 2026-2027 winter season, which began on October 25.
  • Gen Z adoption paves the way for the agentic AI tipping point (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 08:12:47)
    More than half of Gen Z travellers trust artificial intelligence to complete bookings on their behalf, according to this year’s WTM Global Travel Report, released today.The study aggregates proprietary data from the report’s partner, Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company and findings from other respected research companies, with case studies and examples from travel organisations.
  • Short-haul shifts and rising value-seeking reshape global travel outlook for 2026, WTM report finds (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 08:10:32)
    The travel industry is showing strong resilience despite tough global conditions, with 2026 set to break arrival and spending records. That’s the optimistic message from the WTM Global Travel Report 2026, unveiled today by WTM London, part of the RX Global portfolio, in conjunction with Tourism Economics.International overnight arrivals are projected to reach 1.57bn in 2026, up 2% on 2025 and a new record, while spending by these visitors will end the year up 6% to US$1.8 trillion. Total visitor nights (domestic and international) should hit 24.2bn, while the spend across both sectors reaches US$7.8tn, up 9% on 2025.
  • Group visits from Royal Collection Trust 2026–27 (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 08:08:08)
    Royal Collection Trust has announced its programme of group visits and private tours at the official residences of His Majesty The King for 2026–27.In 2027, groups can tour Buckingham Palace and the adjacent Royal Mews in London, providing a unique insight into one of the few working royal palaces remaining in the world today. In Edinburgh, the Palace of Holyroodhouse will welcome visitors to the official residence of The King in Scotland, while at Windsor Castle visitors can discover 1,000 years of royal history at the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
  • The Belfry celebrates first year of £85m transformation with record-breaking results (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 08:02:56)
    One year after completing the most significant transformation in its history, The Belfry Hotel & Resort is celebrating a standout year of success, reporting strong growth across its meetings and events business, increasing event revenue, major industry event wins and a robust future pipeline, while continuing to enhance its appeal as one of the UK’s leading resort destinations.The £85m+ redevelopment almost doubled the size of The Belfry, adding 149 bedrooms, the 852sqm The Masters Suite and a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness hub, The Club. The investment increased bedroom capacity by more than 46% and event space by 43%, creating one of the UK’s most comprehensive destinations for business and leisure.
  • QDrive Technologies launches AI-powered marketplace for the premium vehicle rental industry at WTM (Breaking Travel News 2026-11-04 08:01:33)
    QDrive Performance, the Heathrow-based premium vehicle hire, chauffeur and leasing operator, today unveiled QDrive Technologies, a new AI-powered marketplace platform built for the premium and luxury vehicle rental sector, at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, ExCeL London, 3–5 November.