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  • Tourism Malaysia Takes Flight at Global BirdFair 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 08:52:12)
    Tourism Malaysia London is set to make its return to Global BirdFair 2026, the world’s biggest event for wildlife and nature travel.Taking place at Lyndon Top, Rutland, United Kingdom, on July10-12, 2026, Global BirdFair brings together wildlife enthusiasts, conservation voices and specialist tour operators from around the world. Tourism Malaysia will once again present the country as one of the world’s most compelling destinations for wildlife, birding and sustainable nature travel.
  • Mews named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 07:55:53)
    Mews, the operating system for hospitality, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc # US53542126, June 2026).According to the IDC MarketScape, “Hospitality operators should consider Mews if they are seeking a unified architecture and are prioritizing a unified PMS-RMS-BI workflow, high-frequency automated pricing, and a roadmap toward total guest revenue optimization within a single ecosystem.”
  • Spalba Appoints Rahul Sharma to Lead Mumbai Operations Amid Expansion Push (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 07:04:04)
    Spalba, Asia’s first immersive experience-led events infrastructure platform, has appointed Rahul Sharma as Branch Head for Mumbai as it strengthens its presence in one of the country’s most strategic markets for events, entertainment, and brand experiences.In his new role, Rahul will lead Spalba’s Mumbai operations, focusing on business expansion, client acquisition, strategic partnerships, and team building. He will work closely with brands, agencies, venues, and corporate clients to accelerate the adoption of Spalba’s technology-enabled event solutions while strengthening the company’s regional footprint.
  • World Economic Forum and Tencent Cloud Collaborate (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 06:57:53)
    Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced that it is collaborating with the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as “Summer Davos.” The event will bring together more than 1,700 global leaders in Dalian, China, from June 23 to 25, 2026.
  • KEEP COOL THIS SUMMER WITH MARRIOTT RESORT PALM JUMEIRAH (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 06:01:35)
    As Dubai temperatures peak, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah is giving guests a reason to embrace the heat on their own terms. MYAMI’s Night Swim experience launches on 11 June, opening up the resort’s chilled beachfront pool after dark every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for an evening that is equal parts laid-back and lively.With skyline views, Happy Hour drinks and poolside bites on offer, MYAMI Night Swim is a summer ritual for those who know that the best hours in Dubai begin well after sunset. Entry is AED 150, fully redeemable against food and beverage.
  • New Luxury Hotel “The Yacht” Opens at Herzliya Marina, Expanding Israel’s Coastal Hospitality Offeri (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 05:39:03)
    A new luxury hotel, The Yacht, has opened at Herzliya Pituach Marina, introducing a large-scale waterfront property designed to serve both leisure and business travelers along Israel’s Mediterranean coast.The hotel, part of the Fattal hotel group portfolio, was designed by Israeli architect Ilan Pivko and draws inspiration from nautical design. Its structure features tiered decks, wide balconies, and open views of the marina and Mediterranean Sea.
  • Net Zero Carbon Events Appoints Johanna Fuhlendorf as Programme Director (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 05:35:11)
    Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE), the global industry initiative accelerating the transition to a net zero future for business events, has announced the appointment of Johanna Fuhlendorf as its new Programme Director.The appointment marks an important step in the evolution of the initiative. For the first time since its launch, NZCE will benefit from a dedicated leader focused exclusively on driving its strategic development and day-to-day operations.
  • From Cities to Wilderness: A Season of Exploration by Anantara (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 05:33:15)
    As summer travel plans take shape, Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the experiential luxury brand of Minor Hotels, invites travellers to look beyond familiar itineraries and consider how each moment unfolds through its signature anniversary experiences. Spanning cities, landscapes and cultural landmarks, these experiences reveal destinations from a different perspective, whether deep in nature or within living traditions.
  • United Accelerates Starlink Wi-Fi Rollout with First Widebody Transatlantic Flight (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 05:31:15)
    United is accelerating the rollout of fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members as United flight 14 is set to depart Newark/New York for London this evening aboard a Boeing 777-200, marking the airline’s first transatlantic widebody customer flight equipped with Starlink and the first of nearly 60 United widebody aircraft expected to have Starlink this year. United expects to have its entire widebody fleet outfitted by next summer as the airline expands Starlink’s high-speed, reliable internet across its fleet.
  • SWAP SCREEN TIME FOR SUNRISE YOGA: ESCAPE TO MAURITIUS WITH YOGA EXPERT TARA LEE (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 05:29:24)
    As burnout, stress and digital fatigue continue to rise, luxury travellers are increasingly seeking holidays that leave them feeling genuinely restored rather than simply relaxed.  A new three-day residency this Autumn at Heritage Resorts in Mauritius hosted by leading UK yoga expert Tara Lee offers the ultimate digital detox in one of the Indian Ocean’s most beautiful natural settings.
  • How five Myconian Resorts are rewriting the rules of Mediterranean architecture (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 05:22:59)
    Mykonos, Greece — Architecture is rarely just about shelter; at its most ambitious, it is an orchestration of human emotion and environment. On an island too often caricatured by its own nightlife, the family-owned Myconian Collection is quietly executing a masterclass in structural narrative. Through five distinct properties, the collection demonstrates how thoughtful design filters light, stone, and topography to dictate the pace, mood, and depth of the Aegean experience.
  • Marriott International Signs Agreement with Fitwel (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 05:21:21)
    Marriott International, Inc. today announced an agreement with Fitwel, a leading healthy building certification system focused on optimizing occupant health through built environment strategies, to further integrate wellness solutions across its global branded residential portfolio.Underscoring Marriott’s focus on advancing health and wellness in residential design and operations, this agreement marks Fitwel’s first enterprise partnership and establishes Marriott as Fitwel’s first hospitality Champion+ company, a designation recognizing organizations that implement wellness solutions at scale to create a consistent and lasting positive impact for residents and communities. This portfolio-wide agreement is designed to go beyond the individual residential property level, spanning solutions across Marriott International’s full residential portfolio, aligning operational excellence with a measurable, globally recognized standard for healthier buildings.
  • Minor Hotels Names Tamer Khedr Managing Director for Egypt Expansion (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 05:20:39)
    Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than 640 properties in operation and under development across 66 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas, has appointed Tamer Khedr as Managing Director, Minor Hotels Egypt. The appointment marks an important milestone in the group’s long-term growth strategy for one of its most significant emerging markets
  • Travelsoft Pay partners with Checkout.com to strengthen global travel payment orchestration (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 05:17:58)
    Travelsoft Pay (“TSPay”), the payment orchestration and issuing division of Travelsoft Group, today announced a strategic partnership with Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, to enhance payment performance and simplify global payment connectivity for travel businesses across its ecosystem.
  • Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai Sets the Scene for One of the Season’s Best Summer Staycations (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 05:15:41)
    As temperatures rise and the school holidays approach, Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is already in full summer vacation mode. Created for families looking for some of the best summer experiences to enjoy close to home, the resort’s June offers make room for sun-soaked days by the water, relaxed dining, rejuvenating wellness treatments, and plenty of exciting activities to keep younger guests entertained. Those staying overnight with the UAE Residents Staycation or Stay 3, Pay 2 offer can settle into the full resort rhythm, while the family daycation gives guests a shorter but equally fun-filled way to enjoy the summer holidays.
  • New research reveals travellers are swapping long-haul escapes for healing road trips closer to home (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-23 05:11:02)
    As more travellers are expected to holiday closer to home this year, new research from Goboony, the leading campervan and motorhome sharing platform, suggests road trips are becoming about far more than sightseeing.A survey of 2,158 travellers and motorhome owners across seven European countries found that campervan adventures are increasingly being used as a way to reset, reflect and recharge during life’s biggest transitions, while helping people discover the beauty of destinations on their own doorstep.
  • ANNOUNCING OCTOLA III: A NEW ERA OF ARCTIC LUXURY (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-22 16:46:37)
    On December 1st, 2026, Octola III will welcome its first guests to a new wilderness retreat hidden within the remote fells of Finnish Lapland. Perched on the site of a former radar station, the invitation-only lodge accommodates up to six guests and combines ultra-private hospitality, bespoke Arctic experiences and meaningful connections to Sámi culture, all within a vast private wilderness overlooking the tundra.LAPLAND, BY PRIVATE INVITATION
  • UK lifts travel advisory for Dubai (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-22 16:36:50)
    The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) welcomes the decision by the United Kingdom to lift the travel advisory. Dubai is open, with hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail destinations and other destination experiences ready to welcome back UK visitors to the city.Dubai International (DXB) has remained operational. Emirates is currently operating 97% of its global network, serving 138 destinations across 73 countries. Dubai Airports and airline partners continue to work to restore capacity and connectivity.
  • The Ultimate Travel Checklist for Planning Costa Rica Holidays (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-22 13:45:03)
    Planning a holiday to Costa Rica is exciting, but with so many regions, wildlife experiences and landscapes to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. At Latin Routes, our Costa Rica tours showcase the very best of this remarkable destination, from wildlife-rich rainforests and active volcanoes to tropical coastlines and cloud forests. Whether you’re travelling for the first time or returning to explore a different side of the country, understanding how Costa Rica’s diverse regions work together is the key to creating a rewarding and memorable journey.
  • Duetto and Triptease Launch Integration to Automate Marketing Activity Based on Occupancy. (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-22 11:58:24)
    Duetto, a leading provider of revenue and profit software for hotels, today announced a new integration with Triptease, a data marketing platform for hotels. The new tool, Auto Date Boost, automatically adjusts paid marketing spend when occupancy forecasts change, eliminating manual coordination between revenue and marketing teams.