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  • Park Hyatt arrives in Riviera Maya with the brand’s first all-inclusive experience (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 09:27:08)
    The arrival of Park Hyatt Riviera Maya in November 2026 will mark the next phase of a bold new chapter for Park Hyatt and redefine the standard for luxury travellers seeking the beachside serenity of the Riviera Maya.As the first Park Hyatt branded all-inclusive resort, the property will bring the storied hotel collection’s lauded culinary expertise, the modern luxury Park Hyatt experience, and uncompromising service standards to a new and exciting format.
  • Virgin Voyages records biggest revenue day in its history following Scandinavia and Baltics itinerar (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 09:21:49)
    Virgin Voyages recorded the biggest revenue day in its history on August 13, surpassing its previous record set during Black Friday 2025.The results from the adults-only cruise line were driven by demand for its first Scandinavia and Baltics programme, which will see Valiant Lady sail from Amsterdam in summer 2028.
  • BTN Interviews: Ski In Luxury – From Bournemouth to the Alps: 20 Years of Growth (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 08:51:59)
    Founded in Bournemouth in 2005 by Andy and Fran Castle, Ski In Luxury has grown from a small specialist website into one of the leading names in luxury ski travel, with a team of 20 and a portfolio of more than 1,000 chalets. Over the past two decades, the company has evolved alongside the luxury travel market itself, responding to increasingly sophisticated guest expectations while retaining a strong focus on personalised service, expert advice and carefully selected properties.
  • Vail Resorts Announces 2026/27 Opening Dates as Super El Niño Builds Anticipation for Great Powder (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 08:47:35)
    As skiers and riders eagerly track preseason forecasts in hopes that the upcoming Super El Niño will deliver, Vail Resorts today kicked off the countdown to winter by dropping its opening dates lineup for the 2026/27 winter season. Whether chasing first turns at ski resorts in Colorado, dreaming of a holiday escape to Park City Mountain or Whistler Blackcomb, or following the snow in pursuit of the season’s deepest powder, now is the time for winter vacation planning. Lock in access to world-class ski resorts with an Epic Pass before prices increase after September 7.
  • Excalibur Group acquires SpaSeekers, strengthening its position in the UK spa and wellness market (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 08:31:23)
    Excalibur Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of SpaSeekers, one of the UK’s longest‑running spa booking platforms. The deal follows Excalibur’s successful acquisition of Spabreaks.com in October 2025 and marks another step in the Group’s strategy to grow its presence in, and support the development of, the UK spa and wellness sector.SpaSeekers will sit alongside Excalibur’s existing experience brands, including Wowcher, Spabreaks.com, 5pm, Things-To-Do and Superbreak with both spa platforms continuing to operate independently. The SpaSeekers team in Coventry and the Spabreaks.com team in Brighton will remain in place.
  • Eskimo Adds Stablecoin Payments For Its Global eSIM Plans Through Triple-A (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 08:18:08)
    Eskimo, a leader in global travel eSIM services, today announces it has partnered with Triple-A, a global payment institution, to enable stablecoin payments when customers purchase its eSIM plans.Embedded SIMs, known as eSIMs, have quickly become an essential part of modern travelers’ journeys in the last number of years, giving instant internet connectivity when traveling across borders.
  • Intrepid Travel Introduces New Indigenous-led Experiences in Canada (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 08:16:48)
    Intrepid Travel has introduced two new Indigenous-led tourism experiences in Canada, expanding its product offering and achieving its goal of including an Indigenous-led experience on 75% of its Canadian tours by the end of 2026. With these additions, nine of Intrepid’s Canada itineraries will now feature an Indigenous-led experience, providing opportunities for travellers to learn about Indigenous culture while supporting local communities and businesses.
  • Esterre by Alain Ducasse Collaborates with Three-Michelin-Starred Le Louis XV (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 07:23:34)
    Esterre by Alain Ducasse, the MICHELIN-starred contemporary French restaurant at Palace Hotel Tokyo, has announced a special three-night collaboration with the legendary three-MICHELIN-starred Le Louis XV at the iconic Hôtel de Paris in Monte Carlo.
  • Cunard Unveils Labor Day Sale with Fares from $999 (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 07:16:30)
    Cunard, renowned for delivering timeless luxury at sea, is offering guests incredible savings during its Labor Day Sale, featuring fares from $999 per person and up to $300 in onboard credit per stateroom on 158 voyages across Cunard’s iconic fleet.From August 27 through September 9, 2026, Cunard’s Labor Day Sale gives travelers the perfect opportunity to plan an extraordinary journey at an excellent value. The offer applies to select voyages sailing from October 2026 through December 2027, including:
  • Emirates Expands Global Travel Rehearsal Programme Across All UK Airports (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 07:15:50)
    Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, has successfully hosted its Travel Rehearsal programme across every UK airport it serves. This marks a key milestone in strengthening how Emirates supports people with accessibility requirements across its global network, helping them feel more confident when flying.
  • Etihad Airways Becomes the First Airline to Accept Jaywan Payments (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 07:12:43)
    Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has enabled Jaywan, the UAE’s national domestic card scheme, as a payment option on etihad.com, becoming the first airline to accept the card for flight bookings.Guests can now use a Jaywan card to book Etihad flights across the airline’s expanding global network, with all bookings made directly through etihad.com. The integration has been designed to offer a smooth, secure checkout experience, reinforcing Etihad’s alignment with the UAE’s digital payments future.
  • Riyadh Air Joins the Unified Government Travel Framework (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 07:11:14)
    Government Expenditure and Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) has signed a framework agreement with “Riyadh Air”, the Kingdom’s new national carrier, to join and activate its services through the Unified Framework Agreement for Government ERCAB, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance and the National Center for Government Resource Systems.
  • Riyadh Air’s Sfeer Lifestyle Membership Set to Reach One Million Members (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 07:08:16)
    Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier and a PIF company, today announced it is expected to reach the major milestone of one million members this month. The milestone marks a significant achievement for the rapidly growing community, highlighting the strong momentum behind Sfeer since its launch.
  • Nobu Singapore Introduces Sunday Sushi Social, a Bespoke Sake Trolley and After Brunch at Nobu Bar (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 07:04:54)
    Nobu Singapore unveils Sunday Sushi Social, a new lunchtime dining experience inviting guests to spend their Sundays over exceptional Japanese Peruvian cuisine, and the option of elevating their experience with either free-flow Whispering Angel rosé or Hokusetsu Junmai Sado No Shu sake.
  • A New Season of Festivals Arrives in Greater Palm Springs This Autumn (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 07:02:09)
    Greater Palm Springs has long been recognised as a destination where culture, creativity and community come together. This autumn, the region will build on its internationally recognised events scene with a vibrant line-up of new and returning experiences celebrating music, culture, design and sport. From the launch of major new electronic music festival Head Trip to the 40th anniversary of Palm Springs Pride, here is what is happening in Greater Palm Springs this autumn:
  • Qatar Airways reaches 150 Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft with world-first Boeing 787-9 (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 06:37:42)
    Qatar Airways has reached a new milestone in its global Starlink programme, further expanding high-speed onboard connectivity across its widebody fleet. The airline has now become the first carrier globally to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft, while completing the rollout across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet and bringing the total number of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft in operation to 150.
  • MONDRIAN IBIZA AND LOOKFANTASTIC PARTNER TO DELIVER THE ULTIMATE SUMMER SELF CARE ESCAPE (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 06:14:27)
    This summer, Mondrian Ibiza and LOOKFANTASTIC are joining forces to create a unique hospitality and beauty partnership designed around taking care of guests from check in to checkout.The collaboration brings together Mondrian Ibiza, LOOKFANTASTIC and one of the beauty retailer’s most trusted names in sun care and skincare, Lancaster, marking LOOKFANTASTIC’s first collaboration on the island of Ibiza.
  • The Red Sea EDITION Debuts on Shura Island, Designed in Harmony with Coral and Coast (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 06:07:51)
    As the first resort to open on Shura Island, the vibrant heart of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea destination, The Red Sea EDITION introduces a new era of luxury to the Kingdom’s flagship regenerative tourism development. Bringing EDITION’s signature blend of sophisticated design, destination dining and social energy to one of the world’s most forward-thinking destinations, the beachfront resort reflects the brand’s approach to creating hotels that capture the spirit and sense of place of their destination.
  • EUROPE’S LEADING CHEFS COME TOGETHER AT BÜRGENSTOCK RESORT FOR ‘CHEFS UNITED’ (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 05:33:30)
    On 24 October 2026, Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne invites guests to the seventh edition of “Chefs United – Chef Wehrle & Friends”. High above Lake Lucerne, acclaimed chefs will come together for an extraordinary evening of indulgence, creativity, and culinary encounters.Led by Mike Wehrle, Corporate Culinary Director of the Bürgenstock Collection, the event will offer a unique experience combining international culinary expertise with the distinctive atmosphere of Bürgenstock Resort. Together with a carefully selected line-up of guest chefs, Wehrle will create an evening designed to delight food lovers and gastronomy enthusiasts alike.
  • Andrea Bocelli Celebrates 30 Years Anniversary Tour of Romanza with Two Concerts in Indonesia (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-21 05:30:12)
    Shoemaker Live and Jakarta International Expo are pleased to announce an extraordinary celebration of music and legacy as the incomparable Andrea Bocelli returns to Indonesia with Bank SMBC Indonesia and BNI present: Andrea Bocelli Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour Indonesia. Two Wonders, One Voice, the concerts commemorate three decades of the world’s most celebrated classical crossover albums. The highly anticipated Indonesia leg will present two distinctive performances, beginning at the majestic Borobudur Temple in Magelang on October 31, followed by a second performance at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) Kemayoran, Jakarta, on November 3.