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  • OneReg enters UK market with Bristol Airport partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 14:47:46)
    OneReg, the fast‑growing aviation compliance platform transforming how airports and airlines manage safety and certification, today announced its first UK partnership – with Bristol Airport, one of the country’s most ambitious and rapidly developing regional airports.The agreement will see OneReg’s digital compliance technology deployed across Bristol Airport’s operations, supporting the airport as it undertakes a major programme of investment in infrastructure, technology, and passenger experience.  The partnership marks OneReg’s official entry into the UK market, following rapid expansion across Australasia, APAC and the Middle East.
  • The H Dubai Welcomes October with Pinktober Treats, Dining Specials, and Halloween Celebrations (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 14:35:52)
    Situated on Sheikh Zayed Road and shaped by the world-class hospitality of the STORY Hotels & Resorts family, The H Dubai welcomes October with dining experiences and seasonal celebrations. Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the hotel embraces Pinktober, joining efforts to raise awareness and inspire positive change with a pink-themed afternoon tea, cakes, matcha, and mocktails at The Gallery. Guests can also discover the newly revamped Eat & Meat, featuring a live pasta counter on 25 October, and enjoy weekly German hops offers at H Bar. Halloween rounds off the month with themed decorations, specially curated food and drinks, and a best-costume competition.
  • EXPLORA JOURNEYS INTRODUCES ITS FIRST PRESIDENT’S JOURNEY, HOSTED BY ANNA NASH ABOARD EXPLORA II (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 11:39:29)
    Explora Journeys is introducing its first President’s Journey, hosted by President Anna Nash aboard EXPLORA II from 9 to 16 December 2026*. Designed by Anna herself, the Journey brings together returning and first-time guests for a distinctive experience focused on connection, conversation and the Ocean State of Mind.Set within Explora Journeys’ A Serene Mediterranean Winter 2026–2027 Journeys Collection, the President’s Journey offers a more personal perspective on ocean travel. Moments onboard and ashore reflect Anna’s unique outlook, shaped by more than two decades of experience in the luxury travel industry.
  • The Atlantis Historic Inn Begins A New Chapter On Barbados’ Wild East Coast (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 11:30:54)
    One of Barbados’ most storied addresses is entering a new era. The Atlantis Historic Inn, the longstanding property overlooking Tent Bay in Bathsheba, has joined Hidden Gem Collection, a family-owned collection of characterful properties across Barbados, Botswana and the English countryside.The new stewardship marks the beginning of a considered next chapter for the historic East Coast inn, with the first phase of an extensive renovation set to be unveiled this November. The restaurant, bar, buffet and downstairs communal areas have all been reimagined, alongside a newly renovated pool, bringing fresh energy to the heart of the property while retaining the character and sense of place that have defined Atlantis for generations.
  • JA Resorts & Hotels Announced as the Official Hotel Partner of Emirates Dubai 7s 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 10:49:12)
    JA Resorts & Hotels has been announced as the Official Hotel Partner of Emirates Dubai 7s 2026, bringing together two established UAE brands with a shared commitment to sport, community and creating memorable experiences.With more than 40 years of hospitality heritage in the UAE, JA Resorts & Hotels will welcome ticketholders, participating teams and visitors with a place to stay, relax and recharge throughout the Emirates Dubai 7s weekend. Taking place at The Sevens Stadium,  the three-day festival brings together world-class sport, live entertainment, music and family experiences, with tickets for the three-day event now on sale.
  • Tourism Malaysia & AirAsia MOVE strengthen partnership to inspire more travel to Malaysia (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 10:43:17)
    Tourism Malaysia and AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) have launched the Oh Sem Malaysia! campaign aimed at boosting travel across the country, highlighting its secondary cities and hidden gems. The initiative expands the public-private strategic partnership, which offers curated travel experiences, destination-led promotions, and exclusive deals, in line with the ongoing Visit Malaysia 2026–2027 campaign.
  • Minor Hotels Announces Morocco Debut with Signing of Anantara Retreat Rabat (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 10:29:57)
    Minor Hotels announces the signing of Anantara Retreat Rabat, marking the group’s debut in Morocco with a 38-key luxury retreat in the country’s capital with an anticipated opening in early 2030.The hotel is being developed in partnership with Bloom Holding, the Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer with a diversified portfolio spanning residential, mixed-use, hospitality, education and master-planned communities across the UAE and international markets.
  • SICC approved scheme of arrangement to allow Jetstar Asia customers to recover unused tickets (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 10:14:56)
    The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) has approved a scheme of arrangement for Jetstar Asia Airways Pte Ltd, enabling nearly 194,000 consumer creditors to recover claims arising from unused tickets, bookings, and vouchers. The grounds of decision, delivered by SICC International Judge Christopher Scott Sontchi on 24 September 2026, provided significant guidance on the use of administrative convenience classes under section 210 of the Singapore Companies Act.
  • EXPO 2027 Belgrade Creates New Business Opportunities for Serbia and North Macedonia (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 10:08:53)
    Growing trade and tourism are creating new opportunities for closer economic cooperation between Serbia and North Macedonia ahead of EXPO 2027 Belgrade.These opportunities were at the centre of the “Visit Serbia B2B Networking” event held in Skopje on 8 October, bringing together more than 50 representatives from the business and tourism sectors. Organised as part of the international Visit Serbia roadshow, the event provided a platform for companies and tourism professionals from both countries to explore new partnerships and opportunities linked to EXPO 2027.
  • Machu Travel Peru: A World of Discovery Beyond the Inca Trail (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 09:18:15)
    Named South America’s Leading Destination Management Company 2026 at the World Travel Awards in Jamaica, Machu Travel Peru continues to put the extraordinary landscapes, cultural riches and enduring spirit of Peru at the heart of the traveller’s journey.There are few destinations capable of stirring the imagination quite like Peru. Here, the legacy of an ancient civilisation meets some of the most dramatic scenery on earth: snow-capped Andean peaks, mysterious archaeological sites, the immense green expanse of the Amazon and a coastline shaped by the Pacific. In between lies a country of remarkable contrasts, where centuries-old traditions exist alongside a dynamic contemporary culture and a culinary scene that has become an international attraction in its own right.
  • Hyatt Centric San José Escazú: Costa Rica’s Contemporary Urban Escape (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 09:13:13)
    Named Costa Rica’s Leading Hotel 2026 at the World Travel Awards in Jamaica, Hyatt Centric San José Escazú celebrates a new generation of hospitality, where contemporary design, local flavours and the spirit of pura vida meet in the heart of one of Central America’s most captivating destinations.Costa Rica has long held a particular appeal for travellers who want more from a holiday than beautiful beaches. It is a country where mist-shrouded volcanoes rise above emerald forests, wildlife flourishes in extraordinary biodiversity and the philosophy of pura vida — the simple pleasure of living well — informs everyday life. Yet before venturing into the rainforest or travelling towards the Pacific coast, there is another side of the country worth discovering: the sophisticated urban energy of the capital region.
  • Blue Tree Thermas de Lins: Brazil’s Award-Winning Family Escape (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 09:06:26)
    Set in the heart of São Paulo state, Blue Tree Thermas de Lins has been named Brazil’s Leading Family Resort 2026 at the World Travel Awards in Jamaica, celebrating a destination where thermal waters, tropical gardens and family-friendly hospitality come together.There is something wonderfully restorative about a holiday built around water. For children, it promises endless hours of splashing and discovery; for adults, the chance to slow down, soak up the sunshine and rediscover the simple pleasure of having nowhere else to be. At Blue Tree Thermas de Lins, in the Brazilian countryside, this timeless appeal is elevated by naturally warm thermal waters, expansive leisure facilities and a resort experience designed to bring generations together.
  • Baha Bay: The Bahamas’ High-Octane Answer to Aquatic Luxury (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 09:00:41)
    Combining exhilarating water rides, sophisticated beach-club style and the turquoise beauty of Nassau, Baha Bay at Baha Mar has been named Caribbean’s Leading Water Park 2026 at the World Travel Awards in Jamaica.There are few places where the pursuit of pure holiday pleasure feels quite so natural as the Bahamas. Here, the sea shimmers in improbable shades of blue, white-sand beaches stretch towards the horizon and the sunshine seems to encourage a more carefree approach to life. Yet on New Providence Island, within the celebrated Baha Mar resort complex, there is another reason to embrace the water — one that adds an altogether more exhilarating dimension to the traditional Caribbean escape.
  • Dive In With Ruby Turns Urban Hotels into Stages for Europe’s Next Breakthrough Artists (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 08:57:46)
    Urban lifestyle hotel brand, Ruby, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has launched Dive in with Ruby, a new series of live music experiences in the UK and Germany, designed to connect guests, locals and music fans with some of the most exciting emerging talent across Europe. Spanning four intimate performances, the series features headline sets from Sasha Keable and Good Neighbours, alongside two curated Secret Sets showcasing rising talent handpicked by the artists themselves.
  • Costamar Travel: The South American Travel Specialist Celebrating Another Triumph (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 08:55:41)
    Named South America’s Leading Travel Agency 2026 at the World Travel Awards in Jamaica, Costamar Travel has secured another major accolade, reinforcing a remarkable record of recognition and its enduring place in the region’s travel industry.Travel is at its most rewarding when it opens doors to experiences that stay with us long after we return home. Whether it is watching the sun rise over Machu Picchu, discovering the culinary riches of Lima, exploring the colonial streets of Cusco or escaping to the Pacific coastline, South America offers an extraordinary range of possibilities for the curious traveller.
  • American Cruise Lines: Another Triumph for the Art of River Cruising (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 08:43:44)
    Named North America’s Leading River Cruise Company 2026 at the World Travel Awards in Jamaica, American Cruise Lines continues to put the extraordinary landscapes, historic towns and cultural riches of the United States at the heart of a distinctly American style of travel.There is something wonderfully unhurried about discovering a country by river. While highways race towards the horizon and airports propel travellers between distant cities, a river cruise offers a different perspective, one shaped by the gentle passage of water, ever-changing landscapes and the quiet pleasure of watching a destination reveal itself mile by mile.
  • Centro del Vino Concha y Toro: A Chilean Wine Legacy Worth Travelling For (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 08:21:29)
    Set among the vineyards of Chile’s celebrated Maipo Valley, Centro del Vino Concha y Toro has been named South America’s Leading Tourism Winery 2026 at the World Travel Awards, recognising an experience where fine wine, history and the beauty of the Chilean countryside come together.There are places where wine is simply poured into a glass, and others where every sip tells a story of landscape, heritage and ambition. At Centro del Vino Concha y Toro, in the heart of Chile’s historic wine country, the experience begins long before the first tasting. Here, rows of carefully tended vines stretch towards the Andes, the air carries the character of the surrounding countryside, and the story of one of South America’s most influential wine producers unfolds through architecture, cellars and the art of winemaking.
  • Island Car Rentals: Discovering Jamaica, One Road at a Time (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 08:19:58)
    Celebrating more than five decades of Jamaican hospitality, Island Car Rentals has been named Caribbean’s Leading Car Rental Company 2026 at the World Travel Awards, recognising a home-grown business that has helped visitors explore the island on their own terms.There is a particular freedom to discovering Jamaica behind the wheel. Beyond the familiar images of palm-fringed beaches and turquoise seas lies an island of extraordinary variety: mist-covered mountains, historic plantation houses, roadside jerk shacks, lively fishing villages and winding coastal roads that reveal another breathtaking view around every bend.
  • W Premium Lounge Curitiba: A Brazilian Welcome Above the Clouds (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 08:11:26)
    Named South America’s Leading Airport Lounge 2026 at the World Travel Awards in Jamaica, W Premium Lounge Curitiba celebrates the increasingly important role of airport hospitality in transforming the journey from a necessary transition into an experience in its own right.There is a particular pleasure in discovering a little calm before a flight. Beyond the departure gates, announcements and familiar bustle of a busy terminal, an airport lounge offers the promise of a different rhythm: somewhere to pause, enjoy a drink, settle into a comfortable seat and gather your thoughts before the next stage of the journey.
  • Holland America Line Reveals Pan Am-Inspired Experiences for Legendary Voyage (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-12 08:08:48)
    Holland America Line is bringing the golden age of travel to life aboard its Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage, with a curated collection of onboard experiences and shore excursions designed to immerse guests in the history, glamour and spirit of Pan Am’s iconic Clipper era. From Pan Am-inspired dining and expert guest speakers to the return of the legendary Clipper Club and exclusive tours, the cruise will weave the airline’s history into the journey from ship to shore.