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  • Meliá recognized in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the ninth consecutive year (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-22 08:23:16)
    Meliá Hotels International has been included for the ninth consecutive year in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026, the industry benchmark publication that recognises companies with the best sustainability performance worldwide.In this edition, the company has been distinguished as the Top 10% of its sector, Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines, a milestone that confirms its international leadership in sustainable tourism and the robustness of its strategy to integrate ESG criteria throughout its value chain.
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Luxury & Lifestyle footprint in Egypt (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-22 08:21:17)
    IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with JADEER GROUP for Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital, further expanding the company’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Egypt. The 140-key hotel will be located within a mixed-use development in the New Capital in the east of Cairo and is scheduled to open in 2033.Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital will be well positioned to serve the area’s growing business, governmental, and residential ecosystem, catering to both corporate and leisure demand. The brand’s lifestyle positioning and strong neighbourhood storytelling make it a natural fit for the New Capital’s evolving urban landscape, which is rapidly emerging as Egypt’s future administrative and commercial centre.
  • IHG signs Holiday Inn Express Cockburn, strengthening Western Australia pipeline (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-22 08:19:08)
    IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has accelerated its growth in Western Australia by signing Holiday Inn Express Cockburn, in partnership with SKS Group.Scheduled to open later this year, the 170-key franchised property will form part of a new mixed-use development currently under construction, featuring a purpose-built hotel tower and separate residential tower.
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts unveils new premium collection brand, Noted Collection™ (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-22 08:17:27)
    InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) today announces the launch of its new premium collection brand, Noted Collection, with initial discussions already underway with multiple owners, including several with portfolios of hotels, for potential addition into IHG’s system.
  • Hilton Ends 2025 with Robust Luxury and Lifestyle Growth (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-22 08:12:02)
    Hilton ended 2025 with record growth across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), topping 300 operating hotels in 35 countries and territories and advancing a pipeline of more than 150 properties representing over 21,000 rooms. Fueled by strong demand for luxury and lifestyle resorts and residences as well as continued momentum in focused service brands, Hilton opened more than 30 hotels and signed a record number of deals in 2025. It added more than 70 new hotels and 7,800 rooms to its pipeline, which represents a 55 percent increase in the number of hotels and a more than 25 percent increase in added rooms versus 2024¹.
  • Tee Off in the “Golfiest” State: Maine Celebrates Its Storied Fairways in 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-22 08:10:53)
    In 2026, Maine is celebrating its history and culture as an avid golf destination. With a distinction as the “golfiest” state in the Northeast and a new historical exhibition, Maine’s world-class golf courses and resorts are honored for their dedication to the sport from the mountains to the sea.In its recently published 2025 Golf Scorecard, the United States Golf Association (USGA) awarded Maine the title of “Golfiest” State in the Northeast. This recognition is testament to the passion of Maine golfers and the visitors who travel to Maine each year to experience some of the best courses in the country.
  • Hilton Signs Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a New Luxury Beachfront Resort in Portugal’s Algarve (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-21 09:56:40)
    Hilton today announced the signing of Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a new luxury beachfront resort showcasing Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ globally recognised design and experiential ethos in the Algarve when it opens in spring 2027. The project will be developed by the joint-venture between PGIM’s real estate business, Sonae Sierra and Iberian Hospitality Solutions (IHSP) under a franchise agreement – marking its second collaboration with Hilton. The new resort will also include 21 Conrad branded residences.
  • DRINK LAS VEGAS TO UNITE WORLD-CLASS MIXOLOGISTS AND CELEBRATED CHEFS (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-21 09:54:12)
    Bellagio, ARIA, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and Park MGM will become the ultimate playground to indulge and imbibe this fall with the debut of Drink Las Vegas September 24 – 27. Hosted by MGM Resorts International, in collaboration with acclaimed experiential event agency a21 and sports management agency PRP, the inaugural beverage and spirits festival will span four center-Strip luxury resorts with programming designed to entertain, educate, and engage
  • United Gives MileagePlus Credit Cardholders More Miles, Exclusive Flight Discounts (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-21 09:51:02)
    United Airlines is giving travelers three new reasons to hold and use a United MileagePlus® credit or debit card: the ability to earn up to twice as many miles as non-cardholders, at least 10% off United award tickets and access to special inventory of its lowest-priced award seats.
  • Los Cabos Marks Nearly 130% Growth in Visitor Arrivals Over the Past Decade (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-21 09:48:19)
    The Los Cabos Tourism Board today announced the destination closed 2025 with strong travel performance, reflecting nearly 130% increase in visitor arrivals over the past decade and welcoming nearly 3.8 million visitors in 2025. Over the past ten years, Los Cabos has undergone one of the most intentional transformations in global tourism. Rather than pursuing rapid volume growth, the destination has focused on building a high-value model centered on quality, connectivity and long-term community impact.
  • NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC-LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS’ HELP BRING GIANT TORTOISES BACK TO FLOREANA ISLAND (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-21 09:43:46)
    More than a century after tortoises became locally extinct on Floreana Island, the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project today released 158 giant tortoises back to the island, marking one of the project’s most anticipated milestones and a powerful sign of ecosystem recovery.
  • Minor Hotels Elevates Italy’s UNESCO Designated Culinary Heritage (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-21 09:40:09)
    Italian cuisine, officially recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is far more than a collection of recipes: it is a language shaped by memory and territory. A living knowledge that reveals itself through travel—by crossing places, traditions and regional identities—and which, across Minor Hotels’ properties in Italy, becomes a gastronomic experience capable of narrating the Bel Paese through its flavours.
  • Exploring Venice Without Heavy Bags: A Practical Travel Guide (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-20 20:39:10)
    In a class of its own in terms of which cities do that, the case of Venice plays out. It is built on over 100 small islands in an Adriatic Sea lagoon, which also includes some of the most beautiful gardens you will ever see. While the eye is treated splendidly, the foot is not in particular for the traveler with heavy bags.
  • Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Unveils the First Chapter of ‘Unfolding Legacies’, Its 150th Anniversary (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-20 17:50:14)
    Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok enters a landmark year as it opens the first chapter of its 150th anniversary with Unfolding Legacies, a multi-year programme honouring the people, place and pioneering spirit that have shaped the hotel since its beginnings on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
  • The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Charts Path at Global Tourism Resilience Day Forum (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-20 13:43:36)
    The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), alongside its public sector partner, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), took center stage at the Global Tourism Resilience Day Forum, in Nairobi, Kenya, presenting a forward-looking framework that positions the Caribbean not merely as a region that survives crises but one that is systematically and collaboratively building the infrastructure to emerge stronger.
  • Dusit Thani Maldives welcomes Michelin-starred chef Christophe Chiavola (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-20 13:40:27)
    Dusit Thani Maldives on Mudhdhoo Island in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll will host an exclusive culinary residency by Michelin-starred Chef Christophe Chiavola from 5 to 10 March 2026, bringing refined French craftsmanship and nature-driven gastronomy to the resort’s oceanfront restaurant, Sea Grill.Known for his instinctive, seasonal approach to cuisine, Chef Christophe has earned international recognition for his precise technique, elegant compositions, and deep respect for natural ingredients. Currently at the helm of the Michelin-starred Le Prieuré Baumanière in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France, he will present a series of intimate dining experiences that thoughtfully weave French culinary artistry with Maldivian influences.
  • RateGain’s UNO Booking Engine Integrates Stripe to Strengthen Direct Booking Payments for Hotels (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-20 13:37:50)
    RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced that UNO, RateGain’s direct commerce platform for hotels, has integrated global payment platform Stripe to strengthen cross-border payment capabilities within the UNO Booking Engine.
  • Emirates Skywards offers Ramadan rewards and chance to win share of 2 million Skywards Miles (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-20 07:44:56)
    In the spirit of giving this month, Emirates Skywards is offering its members the chance to enter a prize draw and be one of 20 lucky winners of 100,000 Skywards Miles. Every Skywards member who spends with Skywards Everyday or Skywards Miles Mall will be entered into the draw while also earning 25% bonus Miles on all spends.
  • Faith-Based Travelers Turn to Biblical Greece for a More Stable Journey (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-20 07:41:34)
    As global travel patterns continue to evolve, Greece is emerging as a leading destination for faith-based and New Testament-focused tours. Industry data and tour operator reporting indicate that Christian travelers are increasingly selecting Greece for biblical journeys, citing accessibility, affordability, and historical significance.
  • Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Welcomes Newly Appointed General Manager, Chelan Goonetilleke (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-20 07:40:53)
    Four Seasons Hotel Toronto proudly announces the appointment of Chelan Goonetilleke as its new General Manager. Chelan brings a wealth of experience and a passion for excellence, transferring from Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, where he served as General Manager.