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  • Why Licensed Guides Now Shape Bangkok Programmes (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 08:35:14)
    Private guiding has moved from add-on to core product in Bangkok. How Thailand regulates its guides, where capacity comes from, and what operators should contract for.
  • Marriott Bonvoy Teams Up with NFL Stars to Launch 37 Player-Curated City Guides (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 06:46:46)
    As the NFL’s global footprint continues to expand, Marriott Bonvoy announced today the release of 37 player-curated City Guides, inviting traveling fans to go beyond the stadium and discover the destinations that make attending an NFL game so unforgettable, all through the expert eyes of those who know it best.
  • Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Opens July 1, 2027, with Nature-Inspired Guest Rooms (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 06:30:29)
    Today, Disney Vacation Club shared a first look at the guest rooms coming to Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, a new waterfront resort opening July 1, 2027, at Walt Disney World Resort. Nestled along the tranquil shores of Bay Lake and just a short boat ride from Magic Kingdom Park, the resort’s thoughtfully designed accommodations will offer a serene retreat where guests can experience the beauty and wonder of nature as seen through the eyes of Disney artists and storytellers.
  • Holland America Line Opens 2028 Alaska Season with Rare Voyages and New Ways to Explore the Great La (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 06:29:35)
    Holland America Line, the No. 1 cruise line for Alaska wildlife and wilderness tours, is opening bookings for its 2028 Alaska season. For more than 80 years, Holland America Line has helped define what an Alaska cruise vacation should be, combining destination-rich itineraries, memorable wildlife encounters and meaningful connections to the region. The 2028 season continues that tradition while introducing several new reasons to explore the Great Land, including unique voyages, first-time experiences and the arrival of the reimagined Oosterdam.
  • Mindtrip Partners With The San Diego Tourism Authority (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 06:22:23)
    Mindtrip, an AI-powered platform that empowers people to travel differently, today announced a partnership with the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA), giving travelers a smarter, more personalized way to discover, plan, and experience one of the world’s premier destinations.
  • Trip.com Group Reports 40% Increase in Active Travel Booking GMV (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 06:20:06)
    Active travel or ‘sportcations’ are becoming the next big travel trend, with Trip.com Group seeing a strong double-digit increase in booking GMV. From cycling through mountain passes to joining diving camps and wellness retreats, active travel is becoming a defining part of how people experience the world.
  • Make the Most of Saudi National Day with an Exclusive Maldivian Getaway at JA Manafaru (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 05:51:06)
    The breathtaking JA Manafaru beckons travellers from across the Kingdom to enjoy an island escape to the Maldives. With its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, private pools, and personalised experiences, it is the ideal setting to celebrate the occasion. Located in the Haa Alifu Atoll, the picturesque resort offers a collection of beachfront and overwater villas, spacious private residences, six distinctive dining venues, and Calm Spa Sanctuary, alongside a wide range of experiences for families, friends, and groups.
  • JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS DUBAI INTRODUCES AURŌM, A TRANSFORMATIVE BOTANICAL BEVERAGE LAB OPENING SEPT (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 05:49:47)
    Located in the heart of Business Bay, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is undergoing a property-wide enhancement project, with Aurōm set to open this September as one of its most distinctive new concepts. A transformative botanical beverage lab and specialty coffee destination, Aurōm brings together botanical science, precision coffee and immersive hospitality to offer a new take on the non-alcoholic beverage experience. Created in collaboration with The Herball and internationally acclaimed botanical innovator Michael Isted, the concept brings a new kind of social space to Dubai, where connection, creativity and well-being are cultivated through carefully crafted drinks, immersive rituals and innovative techniques.
  • SEABOURN WELCOMES THE ATLANTIC LEADERS AND STORYTELLERS ON 2026 FALL CRUISES (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 05:46:46)
    Seabourn today announced the first lineup of influential voices and leaders from The Atlantic who will sail as part of Seabourn Conversations, bringing the luxury cruise line’s exclusive three-year partnership with the award-winning publication to life. Guest speakers include David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic and host of The David Frum Show podcast; Megan Garber, staff writer and author; Yvonne Rolzhausen, senior editor and head of fact-checking; and Evan Smith, managing director of events.
  • Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Unveils Ūrjā Naturopathy Island (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 05:33:15)
    Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa unveils ŪRJĀ Naturopathy Island– the next evolution of holistic healing in the Maldives. Named after the Sanskrit word for vitality, ŪRJĀ is a wellness destination with a difference. Its program balances naturopathic principles with scientific expertise, shifting the focus from surface-level relaxation to meaningful restoration.
  • Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Returns with Festival Favorites and Classic Traditions (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 05:32:07)
    Holiday festivities and magic shine at The Happiest Place on Earth when Holidays at the Disneyland Resort returns Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 6, 2027, featuring dazzling décor, lively entertainment, seasonal food and beverages, merry merchandise and more.
  • ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES UNVEILS NEW PRE-VOYAGE LAND EXPERIENCES FOR ATLAS ADVENTURER’S SPRING 2029 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 05:24:34)
    Atlas Ocean Voyages, the luxury expedition cruise line known for its intimate yacht-style vessels, today announced seven new pre-voyage land experience programs designed to complement its Kenya and South Africa voyages for guests sailing aboard Atlas Adventurer during the yacht’s spring 2029 season. Three programs depart from Nairobi, Kenya, including one developed in partnership with the renowned luxury travel operator Abercrombie & Kent and connect to voyages departing from Mombasa. Four additional programs depart from Johannesburg, and one from Cape Town, South Africa, highlighting the region’s famous game reserves and winelands. Each program lets guests enhance their expedition experience with an immersive land program before boarding the yacht. The land experiences are designed to suit a range of durations and levels of exclusivity, each reflecting Atlas Ocean Voyages’ signature standard of boutique luxury.
  • Iconic Thai Brands Anantara and Jim Thompson Launch Limited-Edition Silk Resort-Wear Collection (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 05:13:15)
    Anantara Hotels & Resorts and Thai heritage silk house Jim Thompson have launched the ‘Soul of Siam’, a limited-edition silk resort-wear collection available from 1st September 2026 across all Anantara properties in Thailand.
  • NEW SPA OPEN AT ALTHOFF SEEHOTEL ÜBERFAHRT IN THE BAVARIAN ALPS (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 05:08:20)
    Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt, located on the shores of Lake Tegernsee in the Bavarian Alps south of Munich, has unveiled a fully redesigned spa. At the 4 elements spa by Althoff, guests will find an entirely new design concept inspired by the connection between architecture, nature and holistic wellbeing at Lake Tegernsee.
  • BTN exclusive with Elie Milky Chief Development Officer for Radisson Hotel Group (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 05:01:01)
    Elie Milky is the Chief Development Officer for the Middle East, Northeast Africa, Greece, and Cyprus at Radisson Hotel Group, where he leads the Group’s strategic expansion and drives the growth of its diverse brand portfolio across key markets. His role covers development and conversions for all of Radisson’s core brands, including Prize by Radisson, Park Inn by Radisson, Radisson, Radisson Individuals, Radisson RED, Radisson Blu, art’otel, and Radisson Collection
  • CTO to Launch Future Leaders Forum at SOTIC 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-01 04:57:01)
    The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will launch its inaugural Future Leaders Forum at the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Guyana, creating an interactive space for students and emerging professionals to engage directly with leaders helping to shape the region’s tourism industry.
  • Curaçao lands new flights from Argentina (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-31 15:44:09)
    Curaçao is stepping up its efforts to attract more travelers from Argentina, adding new nonstop Aerolíneas Argentinas flights from Buenos Aires to Willemstad on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
  • CMEx celebrates Caribbean hospitality pioneer Ralph Taylor (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-31 15:41:11)
    This week, the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) highlights another distinguished leadership laureate who will be celebrated at the 2026 CMEx Leadership Awards and Fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
  • Former USVI Governor Kenneth Mapp receives Medal of Honor (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-31 15:38:37)
    Former U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Kenneth Ezra Mapp has received the Virgin Islands Medal of Honor, the territory’s highest public service distinction, recognizing his decades of service to the people of the Virgin Islands.Mapp, the USVI’s eighth elected governor, was honored during a ceremony hosted by the 36th Legislature on St. Croix last week.
  • JA Sports & Shooting Club Celebrates the Emirati Women Shaping the Future of Sport (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-31 15:35:55)
    Sport has the power to inspire generations, creating role models whose achievements extend far beyond the field of play. This Emirati Women’s Day, JA Sports & Shooting Club celebrates the remarkable Emirati women who have helped shape the nation’s sporting landscape, honouring the athletes whose determination, resilience, and ambition continue to redefine what is possible while inspiring the next generation of female sporting talent across the UAE.