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  • United Launches Another Economy Class Innovation: Economy Plus Seats With Extra Elbow Room (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:36:00)
    United today announced its latest United Economy® class innovation: a row of Economy Plus seats on its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft with extra elbow room and access to a shared table across an open middle seat.This new Economy Plus offering will be available for sale starting later this year. United expects to include this new Economy Plus option on its entire order of 50 A321XLRs and is exploring offering these types of seats on other aircraft types in the future.
  • Ramada by Wyndham İzmir Aliağa Earns Nomination for Türkiye’s Best MICE Hotel at World MICE Awards (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:32:31)
    Ramada by Wyndham İzmir Aliağa has been officially nominated for Türkiye’s Best MICE Hotel at the World MICE Awards 2026, one of the hospitality industry’s most prestigious international awards.For the team behind the hotel, this nomination is much more than international recognition. It is an important milestone on a journey defined by continuous learning, constant improvement and a genuine passion for hospitality.
  • MGallery Collection and Colossos SA announce a new hotel in Rhodes (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:29:22)
    MGallery Collection, Accor’s portfolio of distinctive boutique hotels, and Colossos SA, a leading family-owned hospitality company with a long-standing presence on the island, announce the signing of an agreement for the first MGallery Collection hotel in Rhodes. The new adults-only hotel is currently under construction and is scheduled to welcome its first guests in Spring 2027.
  • Wilderness Shumba and Busanga Bush Camp Reopen For 2026 Safari Season In Kafue (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:19:37)
    Wilderness Shumba and Busanga Bush Camp, set in the remote Busanga Plains of Kafue National Park – managed by African Parks in partnership with Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife – have reopened for the 2026 season. From June to October, guests once again have the opportunity to experience one of Africa’s last truly wild places, where unforgettable wildlife encounters bring the safari experience to life.Set within 28,000 hectares of private wilderness, the camps are surrounded by sweeping grasslands threaded with wetland channels. Known as the Plains of Plenty, the Busanga Plains are home to more than 55 species of large mammals, including 20 types of antelope, six big cat species, and over 500 bird species. Guests can expect sightings of oribi, roan and sable antelope, as well as iconic predators such as lion, wild dog and cheetah. The famous Busanga lion prides offer exciting game-viewing moments, while large pods of hippos are found in the waterways, adding to the magic of the landscape.
  • Great Plains Introduces New Experiences at Mara Expedition Camp, Kenya (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:10:51)
    Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company founded by National Geographic explorer-filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to unveil a collection of new guest experiences at Kenya’s Mara Expedition Camp for Summer 2026. From floating bubble baths and the camp’s much loved Singing Kitchen to guided cycling adventures and family-friendly experiences, the new additions encourage guests to discover the Maasai Mara in entirely new ways beyond the traditional safari drive.
  • The farthest livestream in history: How AWS helped NASA stream 4K from the Moon (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 05:01:29)
    In April 2026, four astronauts aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft launched on the Artemis II mission—the first crewed voyage to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. An estimated 25 million people watched the launch live on NASA+, YouTube, and Prime Video, and days later, millions more tuned in to see something no one had ever witnessed: 4K video of astronauts rounding the Moon, transmitted to Earth by laser.You may have watched the launch, but what you didn’t see was everything behind it: the years of engineering work, the cloud-based computing that charted the flight path, and a network connection built in weeks between NASA and Australia to deliver 4K video to 25 million viewers.
  • DerbySoft and Travelodge Announce Strategic Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 04:57:05)
    DerbySoft, a leading provider of hospitality distribution, connectivity, and payments technology, today announced a strategic partnership with leading UK budget hotel chain Travelodge to expand the hotel brand’s direct distribution capabilities and improve access to its inventory across the corporate travel ecosystem.
  • Viking Announces Two New Oberammergau Voyages for 2030 (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 04:55:42)
    Viking® today announced two new river voyages for 2030 that will offer guests the rare opportunity to experience the world-renowned Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, which has been performed every 10 years for nearly 400 years. With departure dates from May through to September 2030, the new Oberammergau, Innsbruck & the Rhine and Oberammergau with Salzburg itineraries both feature preferred seating at the 43rd Passion Play and allow guests time to explore Bavaria and destinations along the Rhine and Danube rivers, respectively.
  • Recently Ranked Among the World’s Most Beautiful Cities, Lisbon Unveils a Summer of Music Festivals (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 04:53:36)
    Recently ranked among the world’s most beautiful cities in Time Out’s 2026 survey*, Lisbon is inviting visitors to experience its vibrant cultural scene through a season of world-class music festivals. From internationally acclaimed jazz performances and innovative opera productions to contemporary music and the soulful sounds of UNESCO-recognised fado, the city’s event calendar offers plenty of reasons to plan a visit over the coming months.Ranked fifth globally, Lisbon has earned recognition for its year-round sunshine, colourful streets, historic neighbourhoods, iconic yellow trams, picturesque riverside setting and beautiful Atlantic coastline, further cementing its reputation as one of Europe’s most captivating city-break destinations. To help travellers experience the city at its most vibrant, Visit Lisboa highlights some of the must-visit music events taking place this summer.
  • CHIEF 2026 UNVEILS SESSION TOPICS TO PREPARE CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM FOR 2030 (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 04:50:43)
    The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has unveiled the program for the 2026 Caribbean Hospitality Industry and Exchange Forum (CHIEF), scheduled for November 16-18 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All-Inclusive Resort. As the Caribbean hospitality industry’s leading forum for professional development, CHIEF equips hospitality and tourism leaders with practical strategies, peer-to-peer insights, and innovative solutions to strengthen business performance and prepare for the future.
  • Edinburgh Airport Partners With Airportr To Bring Baggage-As-A-Service (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 04:47:33)
    Airportr, the travel technology company that pioneered Baggage-as-a-Service, allowing checked-in passengers to have their luggage collected from their home or hotel and delivered directly to their flight, has partnered with Edinburgh Airport and easyJet to bring the Airportr service to passengers departing from one of the UK’s busiest and fastest-growing airports.Available in time for the busy summer holidays, Airportr’s door-to-flight service gives easyJet customers travelling from Edinburgh the option to check in their luggage from home, skip bag drop on departure and, when travelling to Geneva, have their bags delivered from their flight to their final destination.
  • W Hotels Makes its Debut in Saudi Arabia with the Unveiling of W Riyadh - KAFD (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-17 04:46:44)
    W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of W Riyadh – KAFD, marking the brand’s debut in Saudi Arabia. Located in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the hotel serves as a social and dining destination, with detail-driven design, multiple dining venues, curated programming, and the brand’s signature Whatever/Whenever service.
  • Grenada Tourism Authority Appoints New Director of Sales for the UK Market (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 11:54:48)
    Grenada Tourism Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Meryem Bennouna to the role of Director of Sales, UK.Meryem joins the Grenada Tourism Authority following a two-year tenure as Director of UK, Ireland and the Nordics for the Moroccan National Tourism Office (MNTO), developing destination sales strategies, managing travel trade partnerships, and leading B2B sales and marketing initiatives across key source markets.Following a two-week island immersion - where she familiarised herself with Grenada’s hotels, attractions and visitor experiences, alongside meetings with key local stakeholders and tourism partners - Meryem has now returned to the UK to execute her role.
  • CASA LAWA brings cult design-led dining experience to Rondo with Monkey Shoulder (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 11:48:03)
    This August, Rondo, the produce-led, seasonally inspired restaurant within The Hoxton, Holborn, is teaming up with guesthouse, creative space and culinary residency CASA LAWA, in partnership with Monkey Shoulder, to bring a taste of its technicolour Sicilian lifestyle to the capital. The collaboration marks the launch of the Long Lunch Club, the first in an ongoing series of Rondo Residencies that will see the restaurant partner with exciting dining concepts and design-driven tastemakers from around the world.
  • Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts bring Nammos Ras El Hekma to Egypt’s North Coast (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 11:46:06)
    Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts have announced Nammos Ras El Hekma – the renowned lifestyle and hospitality brand’s first fully integrated destination in Egypt. Located within the Wadi Yemm precinct, the development will bring Ras El Hekma’s promise of timeless Mediterranean living to life, combining Nammos Residences, Nammos Resort, Nammos Village, and a curated selection of all-day dining and wellness experiences, including the globally renowned Nammos Restaurant & Beach Club.
  • Jamaica and Panama Renew Tourism Alliance to Build a More Connected Caribbean (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 11:33:46)
    Jamaica and Panama are taking decisive steps towards creating a more connected and resilient tourism landscape, reaffirming their commitment to revitalising their Multi-Destination Tourism Agreement in a move that could reshape regional travel across the Caribbean and Central America.The renewed partnership reflects a growing recognition that collaboration, rather than competition, will drive the next phase of tourism growth, with both countries looking to improve visitor mobility, strengthen air connectivity and develop a more integrated regional tourism offering.
  • RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX WELCOMES TEN NEW MEMBERS (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 10:23:09)
    The ten properties that most recently became part of the Relais & Châteaux family illustrate the Association’s extensive presence across the globe. While each of these new members unquestionably boasts its own distinctive personality, they all are united in sharing the Relais & Châteaux values and vision of hospitality. These properties are deeply dedicated to art de vivre, fine dining, and respecting cultural diversity. They represent the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Japan, Mexico and the United States.
  • Hospitality Leaders Convene in Paris to Tackle Industry’s Greatest Pressures (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 10:20:21)
    As the global hospitality industry faces accelerating pressure from intensifying climate change risks, acute labor shortages, and ever-changing regulations, the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Global Summit is heading to Paris from 8-9 December to transform high-level commitments into immediate, systemic action.Hosted by Accor in the heart of the French capital, the flagship two-day event will bring together more than 250 of the world’s most influential hospitality CEOs, experts, property owners, and investors.Representing a global network that spans over 66,000 hotels, 8 million rooms and more than 300 brands, the Alliance’s presence at the Summit signals a major shift toward industry-wide accountabilityAmid rising regulatory demands globally, the Summit’s agenda will dive straight into actionable execution frameworks. Key focus areas include accelerating the path to net-positive hospitality and establishing sustainable supply chain procurement pipelines.
  • Marriott Bonvoy® and Japan Airlines Strategic Travel Loyalty Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 10:09:59)
    Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and the JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) program of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) have launched a strategic travel loyalty partnership to deliver exclusive benefits to members across both air travel and hotel stays.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Welcomes MERIT Beauty for Its First-Ever Hospitality Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-16 10:07:43)
    The Ritz-Carlton announces an exclusive partnership with MERIT Beauty marking the beloved beauty brand’s first hospitality collaboration. Launching July 14, the partnership brings together intentional beauty and legendary hospitality through a series of curated guest experiences, including co-branded Ritz-Carlton Club® activations, personalized in-room beauty services, and limited-edition travel kits designed to complement every stage of the journey.The collaboration, which will be available at select North America Ritz-Carlton destinations – including Toronto, Santa Barbara, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Naples, Los Angeles, and New York, Nomad – brings these experiences to guests across key travel markets for a limited time. Each activation is designed to integrate seamlessly into the rhythm of a stay, offering new ways to discover, shop, and engage with MERIT throughout the hotel environment, with select products and exclusive kits also available on meritbeauty.com, inviting guests to bring the experience home and carry it with them wherever they go.