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  • The Bench restructures leadership to support global growth and investor engagement (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 11:23:52)
    The Bench, organiser of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) series and the Branded Residences Forum, has announced strategic leadership appointments to support the company’s next phase of global growth and focus on investor engagement and the impact of in-person industry platforms.
  • Explore the World: Tripadvisor’s Top Destinations for 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 09:27:09)
    Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today announced its first Travelers’ Choice® Awards category for 2026: Best of the Best Destinations, celebrating the places that travelers around the world love most.
  • Luxury Scotland Welcomes Ardbeg House and Jetlogic to Its Curated Collection (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 09:22:54)
    Luxury Scotland, the leading collection of exceptional Scottish hospitality experiences, has announced the addition of two new members to its carefully curated portfolio: Ardbeg House, the reimagined Islay retreat shaped by whisky heritage and island culture, and jetlogic, Scotland’s leading private aviation specialist, delivering bespoke jet and helicopter charter services worldwide.
  • A Growing Passport Divide Reshapes Global Mobility in 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 09:18:23)
    Marking two decades since its inception, the Henley Passport Index 2026 reveals a growing divide between the world’s most and least mobile populations. Created 20 years ago and based on exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the index ranks all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. While a record number of passports now cluster at the top of the ranking, those at the bottom remain increasingly isolated, underscoring a widening global mobility gap.
  • Aviation Capital Group Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX Jets (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 09:13:08)
    Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) announced today the airplane lessor has placed a new order for 50 737 MAX jets, including 25 737-8 and 25 737-10 airplanes.
  • FITUR 2026 sets the global pace for tourism, drawing 160 nations and more than 10,000 companies (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 09:02:06)
    Madrid once again becomes the focal point of global tourism as it hosts the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), organised by IFEMA MADRID from 21–25 January 2026. In its 46th edition, FITUR strengthens its position as the sector’s leading platform, highlighting both its international reach and its commitment to knowledge as a driver of industry transformation
  • Dusit records all-time high hotel signings in 2025, positions for a strong year of openings in 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 08:54:13)
    Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has achieved the strongest development performance in its history, recording an all-time high of 24 hotel signings in 2025 and significantly strengthening its global pipeline across key growth markets in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
  • Minor Hotels Appoints Amir Golbarg as Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 08:51:26)
    Minor Hotels has appointed Amir Golbarg to Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Africa, effective 1 January 2026. The promotion reflects Amir’s exceptional leadership and the region’s record year of growth, marked by strong performance across all key indicators, multiple new hotel signings, and expansion in core markets including Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
  • Emirates to launch flights to Helsinki, Finland (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 08:45:18)
    Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will launch a daily flight between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its footprint in the Nordics. The new service introduces the only year-round, direct link between Finland and the UAE, and unlocking expanded opportunities for both international leisure and corporate travellers. The service will operate with Emirates’ newest aircraft type, the A350, bringing its latest products and highly acclaimed Premium Economy cabin to Finland, from the inaugural flight. 
  • Ennismore unveils its 2026 openings as it surpasses the 200th hotel milestone (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 08:36:49)
    Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is delighted to reveal its key openings for 2026 across its global ecosystem of hotels, resorts, and F&B destinations. The announcement of its 2026 opening lineup coincides with the group surpassing the 200th hotel opening milestone, representing more than a doubling of its network in only four years. This year’s openings mark several major milestones in the group’s global growth, with significant debuts across multiple regions.
  • FITUR 2026: Hotel booking lead time increase sixfold, says RateGain (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 08:26:13)
    The behavior of travelers attending major tourism events is undergoing a significant shift. On the occasion of FITUR Madrid 2026, RateGain, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, analyzed hotel bookings in the Community of Madrid for the week of January 19–25. The analysis reveals a substantial change in booking patterns, characterized by longer booking lead times, higher spend per night, and longer stays.
  • Palladium Palladium Hotel Group and BookinGuru join forces to personalize guest experience (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-14 08:19:06)
    BookinGuru, the platform that connects guests with curated local experiences and car/VTC rental services within a single branded ecosystem, and Palladium Hotel Group have launched a pilot program at the hotel group’s Ibiza properties with the aim of elevating the level of stay personalization.
  • Wizz Air launches innovative “Wizz Class” for those who value privacy but don’t like to overpay (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-13 11:00:32)
    Wizz Air is raising the bar for budget travel with the introduction of WIZZ Class, a new optional service designed for cost-conscious travellers who value additional personal space and streamlined convenience. This service is available for purchase on the selected* flights to and from Budapest, Bucharest Otopeni, Warsaw, London Luton, London Gatwick and Rome Fiumicino.
  • Capital Hilton Unveils Yearlong Campaign Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary and Hotel’s Legacy (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-13 09:52:04)
    Capital Hilton, an iconic historical landmark in the nation’s capital, announces the launch of a full-year celebratory campaign and booking package to commemorate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary alongside the hotel’s rich history through immersive programming, exclusive guest experiences, and collectable elements.
  • World’s first 737-800NG combi goes into service for Air Inuit (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-13 09:50:48)
    Air Inuit, which is wholly owned by the Inuit of Nunavik through Makivvik Corporation, today announced that its first newly re-engineered Boeing 737–800NG combi aircraft has been certified by Transport Canada, marking the arrival of the world’s first 737–800NG configured for both passengers and freight. The aircraft will officially enter service on Air Inuit’s Montréal-Kuujjuaq route on January 13th, 2026.
  • The Ultimate Wellness Escapes for 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-13 09:36:40)
    After a busy festive period, January offers the perfect time to reset and plan for a year focused on health and wellness. From Clink I Lar hostels partnership with light therapy experts Lumie to a yoga retreat on the island of Herm, a Caribbean wellness escape in Aruba, an ecotherapy stay in Uganda and a pilgrimage in Japan, 2026 is full of opportunities to prioritise self-care.
  • Summit Hotel Properties Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Release Date (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-13 09:31:00)
    Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. today announced that it will report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, after the market closes.
  • Springhill Suites by Marriott Opens in Orange Beach, Alabama (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-13 09:27:59)
    Vista Host announced the opening of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach Gulf Shores, a 120-suite hotel designed to capture the relaxed beauty of Alabama’s Gulf Coast while delivering thoughtful, purpose-driven hospitality.
  • Experience a Stylish Tet Getaway at Le Méridien Saigon (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-13 09:24:50)
    Nestled along the bustling Ton Duc Thang Street, Le Méridien Saigon boasts a prime location in the heart of the financial district, making it one of the most prominent thoroughfares in the city. With over 50% of its rooms offering stunning views of the Saigon River and the iconic Ba Son Bridge, Le Méridien Saigon is undoubtedly a premier destination for luxurious relaxation and culinary experiences, especially with Tet Binh Ngo just around the corner.
  • Alaska Air Group announces webcast of fourth-quarter 2025 financial results (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-13 09:20:00)
    Alaska Air Group Inc., the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc., Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss 2025 fourth quarter financial results at 11:30 a.m. EST/ 8:30 a.m. PST, Friday, January 23, 2026. A webcast of the call will be available to the public at www.alaskaair.com/investors. An archive of the call will be posted on the website later that morning.