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  • Lufthansa A380 now with XXL crane (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-27 07:12:35)
    To mark Lufthansa’s 100th founding anniversary, the world’s largest passenger aircraft now also shines in a special blue design.Yesterday evening, the Airbus A380 landed at Munich Airport under flight number LH9901. It came from Shannon, Ireland, where it had been painted with an XXL crane and the lettering “1926 | 2026” and “100.”
  • flynas Increases Seat Capacity by 20% and Offers More Than 1.7 Million Seats (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-27 07:11:27)
    flynas, the world’s leading low-cost carrier and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced the availability of more than 1.7 million seats during Ramadan 1447H, marking a 20% increase in seat capacity compared to the same period last year, across its domestic and international network.
  • Sawatdee Bangkok! Etihad’s A380 Makes Its Thailand Debut This October (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-27 06:34:12)
    Etihad Airways will introduce its flagship A380 to Bangkok for the first time this October, bringing The Residence, the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, to Thailand and significantly increasing capacity on one of its most popular leisure routes.
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Celebrates Strongest Booking Month in Company History (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-27 06:32:26)
    Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has achieved the strongest booking month in its history, with January 2026 marking an all-time high for total global bookings across the fleet.“This record-breaking month underscores continued momentum for the brand and sustained demand for Regent’s unrivaled all-inclusive luxury cruise experience,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer,Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
  • Stay22 Announces USD$122 million Growth Investment from Summit Partners (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-27 06:30:15)
    Stay22, an award-winning content monetization company helping creators, media publishers and live experience companies turn travel and retail content into commerce, today announced a USD$122 million minority growth investment from Summit Partners. The funding will support Stay22’s continued global expansion, product innovation, team growth and ongoing investment in the infrastructure and partner ecosystem that connects content to commerce at scale.
  • Adalte redefines the B2B ecosystem for multi-day tours with a digital model (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-27 06:27:19)
    Adalte, the leading technological interconnection platform for the package tour sector, confirms ahead of ITB Berlin that planning multi-day tours represents one of the industry’s most complex strategic challenges. Coordinating suppliers, managing sophisticated itineraries, and securing availability require significant time, involve operational risks, and can directly impact operators’ profitability.Adalte addresses this challenge by bringing operators and suppliers together within one professional B2B ecosystem. Its advanced technological platform, Community.Travel, enables the efficient management of any kind of tour and package including at least an accommodation, introducing an innovation without precedent in the sector.
  • Iberostar Group wins ‘World’s Leading Marine & Biodiversity Conservation Programme’ (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-27 06:25:48)
    Hospitality provider Iberostar Group has been recognised with the title of ’World’s Leading Marine & Biodiversity Conservation Programme’ for its Wave of Change programme at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards.Through the initiative, Iberostar is investing heavily in coral reef restoration. In 2024 alone, the group planted over 12,000 corals and launched four coral nurseries across the Caribbean. Research teams study reef resilience, while guest excursions fund long-term marine conservation. Iberostar integrates reef-friendly sunscreen, low-impact marine tours and real-time biodiversity monitoring into its operations.
  • Travel Tech marks 30 years of Section 230 as online reviews continue to drive booking decisions (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-27 06:23:52)
    The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) today marked the 30th anniversary of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, signed into law in February 1996, a foundational law that helped enable the online consumer review systems now central to travel planning and booking.
  • ASMALLWORLD Expands Global Airline Memberships with Turkish Airlines Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 13:35:56)
    ASMALLWORLD AG announces a new global collaboration with Miles&Smiles, the frequent flyer programme of Turkish Airlines, as part of its continued expansion of premium airline partnerships. ASMALLWORLD members can now access 35,000, 250,000, and 500,000 Miles&Smiles miles, respectively, further enriching the travel benefits available through the ASMALLWORLD travel ecosystem.
  • Destinations queue up to host forthcoming WTTC Global Summits (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 11:41:52)
    The success of the WTTC 2025 Global Summit in Rome, Italy has created a surge in destinations competing to host future editions in the coming years. A record 15 destinations across four continents have formally expressed interest, signalling renewed confidence in the global Travel & Tourism sector.
  • Marriott International Announces Robust Growth Momentum Across Europe, Middle East & Africa in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 11:37:02)
    Marriott International, Inc. announced an exceptional year of growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) in 2025 with more than 230 organic signings representing over 31,000 rooms. Marriott also added 170 properties and nearly 24,000 rooms across EMEA last year, contributing to a 7.8% net rooms growth in the region.“2025 was another strong year for Marriott International in EMEA defined by strategic expansion and segment-wide momentum across the region,” said Satya Anand, President, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International. “We continued to grow our portfolio with purpose by expanding into new destinations, scaling our brands thoughtfully and offering even more diverse experiences for our guests and Marriott Bonvoy members. Our robust growth is a testament to the dedication of our teams and the trust of our owners, and we remain committed to shaping the future of travel in the region.”
  • reclaim Expands Luggage Management Network with addition of voco The Darwin (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 11:27:48)
    reclaim, the recently launched premium luggage management network, continues its US expansion adding service for voco The Darwin Atlanta Midtown hotel, an IHG branded property. Guests and travelers will now have a lighter travel experience between the hotel and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with on-demand luggage handling. Additionally, by implementing reclaim’s luggage management platform the property will reduce baggage related bottlenecks and improve guest satisfaction.
  • WeRoad Launches Weekend Trips (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 09:25:15)
    Group travel is on the rise, but if the thought of crossing the globe with a group of strangers feels a little daunting, WeRoad’s new Weekend trips offer a gentler way to test the waters, allowing travellers to make the most of limited annual leave.
  • flydubai reports strong 2025 performance driven by record revenue and passenger growth (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 09:09:32)
    The Dubai-based carrier has delivered another strong financial performance for its financial year ending 31 December 2025, reporting a pre-tax profit of AED 2.2 billion (USD 591 million). Total revenue reached AED 13.6 billion (USD 3.7 billion), representing an increase of 6% compared to AED 12.8 billion (USD 3.5 billion) in 2024.
  • ITB Berlin and IPK International: Stable international travel, holidays dominate (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 08:52:33)
    Shortly before the start of ITB Berlin from 3 to 5 March 2026, the international travel industry is sending a clear signal: year-on-year, international trips worldwide rose by four per cent in 2025.The latest findings of the World Travel Monitor® by IPK International confirm the continuing upward trend of recent years, and that increases are back in single digits. The strong growth rates in international tourism are approaching pre-pandemic levels again.
  • Best Alpine Wellness Hotels Launches in the UK, Introducing a New Vision of Alpine Luxury (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 08:50:38)
    Best Alpine Wellness Hotels, a long-established collection of independent Alpine wellness hotels, is launching in the UK market, bringing a refined, nature-led approach to luxury travel across Austria.Founded in 1985, Best Alpine Wellness Hotels is a carefully curated cooperation of 16 family-run 4 and 5 superior hotels**, united by a shared philosophy of authentic wellness, Alpine nature and thoughtful hospitality. Each hotel is deeply rooted in its surroundings, offering restorative stays shaped by mountain landscapes, spa culture, seasonal cuisine and a slower, more considered pace of life.
  • OurAfrica.travel Announces New Partnership With Purpose (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 08:48:41)
    OurAfrica.Travel is Africa’s only digital trade show, and has, since its inception during the 2020 lockdown, been all about collaborations and partnerships in the spirit of Ubuntu – driven by a desire to support the greater good of the whole African tourism community in an affordable, inclusive way.
  • Capella Debuts in Kyoto, Japan (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 08:45:19)
    Capella Kyoto will open on 22 March 2026, just as Kyoto’s legendary cherry blossoms reach their fleeting peak. Set in the historic Miyagawa-cho kagai (geisha district), Capella Hotels and Resorts’ inaugural property in Japan is located steps from the Kenninji temple and the Kamo river where kabuki was born.
  • andBeyond Punakha River Lodge Announces 2026 Dates for their Wellness Masters in Residence (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 08:41:35)
    Set along the rice fields and riverbanks of western Bhutan, andBeyond Punakha River Lodge occupies a space where the land itself seems to exhale. The design, as well as the tempo, of this elegant lodge and its setting is intentional, inviting guests to inhabit the stillness between things. It is here, in this valley shaped by water, prayer and centuries of transformation, that a renewed and expanded wellness journey unfolds in 2026.
  • Oceania Cruises® Introduces the Oceania Club Ambassador Program (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-26 08:38:27)
    Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, today announced the launch of its Oceania ClubTM Ambassador Program, a new referral initiative designed to reward loyal guests for sharing their passion for travelling well with friends and family.When an Oceania Club member refers a friend or family member who books their first-ever voyage with Oceania Cruises, both the referring member and the new guest will enjoy US$200 savings, a gesture that celebrates shared discovery and connection.