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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
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Rushot, a new app in Dubai promises to be ‘uber’ of content creation (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 09:57:39)
A new mobile app launching in Dubai is redefining how people and brands create content for social media. Rushot, now available on the App Store and Google Play, connects users with professional videographers and photographers in their vicinity and delivers polished, custom videos within two hours.
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The Woodward, Auberge Collection, invites guests to experience Chapter V at L’Atelier Robuchon (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 09:39:42)
On 16 October, The Woodward, Auberge Collection, invites guests to experience Chapter V – Angelus, an exclusive wine dinner hosted at L’Atelier Robuchon, Geneva’s only two-Michelin-starred restaurant.
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Robert Nicolas appointed Cluster Director of Sales for Cheval Collection in Dubai (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 09:28:49)
Cheval Collection, the UK-based, award-winning luxury hospitality company with a growing number of properties in the UAE and wider Middle East, has appointed Robert Nicolas as Cluster Director of Sales for its two luxury serviced apartment properties in Dubai.
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Roger Gray appointed Chair of OneReg, global aviation compliance platform (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 09:26:45)
OneReg, the compliance and regulatory assurance platform used by airports and airlines globally, has appointed Roger Gray, an accomplished aviation and infrastructure leader with extensive international experience, as Chair.
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WTTC Announces Right Honourable Justin Trudeau as Headline Speaker for Malta Global Summit (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 09:11:05)
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced that Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, the former Prime Minister of Canada, will be a headline speaker at its 26th Global Summit taking place between 7–9 October 2026 at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, joining more than 1000 delegates from over 100 countries and over 200 leading Travel & Tourism CEOs, senior executives and government leaders.
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CTO appoints Courtney-Diana Walker as program officer, sustainable tourism (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 09:05:52)
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Barbadian tourism and communications professional Courtney-Diana Walker as program officer, sustainable tourism, strengthening the organization’s capacity to advance sustainable and regenerative tourism development across the Caribbean.
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Nation’s capital comes alive this fall with a milestone celebration (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 08:41:59)
Fall brings a fresh wave of reasons to visit the nation’s capital, including a weekend of celebrations for a key anniversary, major attraction openings, plus sports and cultural events that can only happen in Washington, DC.
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Almosafer Activities Integrates with Saudi Partner Tourism Exchange Portal by STA (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 08:23:13)
Almosafer Activities, the first-ever tours and activities platform for the Saudi market and a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co. & Klook, Asia’s leading travel and experiences platform, has announced a strategic partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) to integrate Almosafer Activities’ content with Saudi Tourism Authority’s Saudi Partner Tourism Exchange Portal.
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Bartlett drives Tourism Cooperation with Jamaica and Saudi Fund for Development (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-10 08:14:10)
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has spearheaded discussions with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to explore new avenues of development cooperation, with a focus on strengthening tourism training, education and health infrastructure across the island. Discussions included post Hurricane Melissa reconstruction under the Minister’s Tourism 3.0 strategic reimagining of the sector.
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WTM Spotlight Riyadh puts communities and heritage at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s experience economy (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-09 17:00:26)
Saudi Arabia has an opportunity to establish a new benchmark for experience-led tourism by placing its communities, culture and heritage at the centre of destination development, tourism leaders said today at WTM Spotlight Riyadh.
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Vipul Misra Appointed as Acting CEO of SriLankan Airlines (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-09 13:40:57)
Vipul Misra has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, with effect from today (9 September).
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Now Open: Palacio San Juan, a Royal Hideaway Hotel (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-09 10:28:47)
Barceló Hotel Group announces the opening of the city of Murcia’s first five-star hotel: Palacio San Juan, a Royal Hideaway Hotel.
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Saudi Arabia’s international leisure tourism set to grow 93% by 2030 (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-09 10:20:55)
Saudi Arabia’s international leisure tourism is forecast to grow by 93% between 2025 and 2030, outpacing growth across the Middle East and globally, according to a new Tourism Economics report, Saudi Arabia: An Emerging Global Tourism Powerhouse, presented today at WTM Spotlight Riyadh.
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THE MEDLOCK, A RADISSON BLU HOTEL TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN EAST MANCHESTER’S VIBRANT MEDLOCK SQUARE (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-09 10:14:49)
The Medlock, a Radisson Blu Hotel, has officially opened its doors, marking a milestone arrival in Manchester’s rapidly expanding entertainment hub, Medlock Square. Set just steps from the Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live, the 401-room hotel, developed in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group and operated by Valor Hospitality Partners, introduces a striking blend of modern British design, culinary distinction, and dynamic hospitality to East Manchester.
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Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai Unveils Signature Fan by Emirati Artist Zeinab Alhashemi (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-09 10:05:57)
Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, an urban sanctuary nestled in the heart of the city, unveils its signature fan created in collaboration with acclaimed Emirati artist Zeinab Alhashemi.
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Centrum Air Takes Flight from Hyderabad, Launching New Direct Connectivity to Tashkent (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-09 09:56:59)
Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s rapidly expanding airline, marked the launch of its Hyderabad–Tashkent services at an exclusive launch and networking evening held at The Leela, Hyderabad.