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Malaysia Airlines deepens strategic tourism partnerships across Asia-Pacific to drive travel demand (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-12 10:10:14)
Malaysia Airlines is deepening its tourism partnerships across Asia-Pacific, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for connectivity and tourism growth. Through partnerships with tourism boards and destination marketing organisations across Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia, the airline will support joint marketing and promotional initiatives to stimulate travel demand, enhance connectivity and encourage more travellers to explore the region.
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BANYAN TREE ALULA MARKS SAUDI NATIONAL DAY IN THE HEART OF ASHAR VALLEY (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-12 10:02:40)
Few destinations reflect the depth of Saudi Arabia’s story quite like AlUla. Shaped over millennia, its ancient landscapes, enduring heritage and evolving cultural identity offer a remarkable setting in which to mark Saudi National Day. This September, Banyan Tree AlUla celebrates the occasion from the heart of Ashar Valley, inviting guests to experience the destination through its landscape, culture, wellbeing and sense of place.
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A NEW FAMILY ESCAPE & AFTERNOON TEA INSPIRED BY NEW BOOK GRUFFALO GRANNY LAUNCHES AT RAFFLES LONDON (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-12 09:58:48)
This autumn, Raffles London at The OWO invites families to step into a world of imagination with a new Gruffalo family experience - inspired by Gruffalo Granny, the first new Gruffalo book in 20 years from the beloved creative duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
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BTN Investigates: WTM Spotlight Riyadh: Passion, Resilience and the Trends Shaping Travel (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-12 09:57:59)
From passion-led travel and niche experiences to new air links, technology and the human touch, Breaking Travel News speaks to the experts on the ground at WTM Spotlight Riyadh to discover the trends shaping the next chapter of travel.
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Viking Announces Float Out of Second Hydrogen-Powered Ship (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-12 09:42:18)
Viking® has announced the Viking Astrea®, the company’s second hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions, was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled for delivery in May 2027, the Viking Astrea will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
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Cheval Blanc St-Barth will open a new Langosteria restaurant on Flamands Beach on 22 October 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-12 09:22:52)
This opening marks the second partnership between Langosteria and Cheval Blanc, following Langosteria Paris, which opened at Cheval Blanc Paris in 2021.
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Saudi, Welcome to Arabia Concludes Participation at Inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-12 09:12:59)
Saudi, Welcome to Arabia concluded its participation at the inaugural WTM Spotlight Riyadh, the first event in WTM’s new destination-focused series. Over three days, the event brought together government bodies, trade partners, and media for meetings and discussions centered on the future of travel and tourism.
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Expands “Special Happens…” Program with New Experiences Globally (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:56:36)
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the world-renowned luxury hospitality brand, global luxury brand and part of Accor, announces the next chapter of its global ‘Special Happens…’ experiences. Delivering on the brand’s commitment to Make Special Happen for each individual guest, Fairmont is offering unparalleled access to even more awe-inspiring activations across its global portfolio.
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Fliggy and Eastar Jet Announce Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:42:00)
Fliggy, a leading online travel services platform and a wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter)), and Eastar Jet, a South Korean budget airline, signed a partnership agreement in Hangzhou on September 10. The two companies will deepen cooperation across digital marketing, membership benefits, and AI, giving travelers more cost-effective and convenient flight booking and travel services.
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Vietnam Airlines and Airbus Sign MoU for Five A350-900s, Advancing Long-Term Fleet Expansion (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:36:10)
During the official visit to the French Republic by the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation, Vietnam Airlines and Airbus exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the proposed sale of five Airbus A350-900 aircraft to Vietnam Airlines, with deliveries expected in 2033–2034.
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Anantara Siam Bangkok Invests THB 1.6 Billion to Reimagine a Luxury Hospitality Icon (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:29:34)
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has invested more than THB 1.6 billion (approximately USD 50 million) in a landmark transformation designed to meet the evolving expectations of discerning travellers who increasingly value both exceptional quality and distinctive experiences. Guided by the philosophy of “Transformed. Timeless. Thai.,” the transformation reinterprets the hotel’s rich artistic and cultural heritage and gracious Thai hospitality through a contemporary lens.
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Agoda Reveals Sustained Intra-Regional Travel Interest Across Southeast Asia (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:21:36)
Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that travelers across Southeast Asia are increasingly looking to their neighbors for more accessible trips in the first half of 2026, with Vietnam standing out as the region’s biggest draw.
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Debuts in Saudi Arabia with New Riyadh Opening (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:18:24)
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, announces the opening of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Riyadh Al Nasiriyah, marking the brand’s debut in Riyadh and introducing a newly renovated midscale hotel to the Al Nasiriyah district of the Saudi capital.
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METT KSAMIL: A NEW LIFESTYLE ICON TO OPEN ON ALBANIA’S IONIAN COAST (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 06:58:26)
Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) and AICA Properties today announced the signing of METT Ksamil, marking the brand’s debut in Albania and a new address on one of the fastest-growing destinations along Europe’s Mediterranean coastline.
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Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with CP Group for Three Hotels in New Zealand (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 06:53:36)
Marriott International Inc. has signed agreements with CP Group to bring three new hotels to the country, further strengthening Marriott’s growing presence across New Zealand. The agreement is expected to mark the country debut of flagship brand Marriott Hotels in Rotorua as well as Autograph Collection in Auckland and Wellington. Building on the relationship between Marriott and CP Group, this signing follows their recently announced St. Regis Queenstown project.
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WTM Spotlight Riyadh highlights new strategies to develop Saudi outbound demand (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 14:06:42)
Destination and travel brands seeking a greater share of Saudi Arabia’s high-value outbound market need to look beyond awareness and focus on the factors that ultimately convert traveller interest into bookings, according to industry leaders speaking at WTM Spotlight Riyadh.
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Jamaica Takes the Lead as Edmund Bartlett Selected to Co-Chair World Economic Forum Tourism Day (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 11:43:41)
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has been selected to co-chair World Economic Forum Tourism Day in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 26, 2026, placing Jamaica at the centre of the global conversation on tourism resilience, sustainable growth and international cooperation.
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ATM 2026 to Strengthen Partnerships and Shape the Future of Global Travel (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 11:06:18)
RX Global, organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), today hosted the official press conference for ATM 2026 alongside the event’s strategic partners and key partners, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Al Rais Travel.
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Airport tech investments may not pay off without clear RFPs, former ACI chief warns (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 10:13:49)
Airports risk spending money on technology that delivers only marginal improvements to passenger services and revenue if they fail to define clear requirements before approaching suppliers, former Airports Council International (ACI) Director General Luis Felipe Oliveira has warned.
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Switch Off and Reset by the Sea at Redcastle Hotel’s Winter Yoga Weekend Retreats from €345 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 10:03:18)
Two-night wellness weekend retreats return this November 2026 and January 2027, combining yoga, meditation, sea swimming and a sauna by the sea