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  • Sharon Coward to drive CTO’s digital transformation agenda (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 11:40:49)
    The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Sharon Coward as senior manager of digital transformation & information technology. She previously served as interim administrator of the IT Department.
  • The Great Escape: Making the most of the weeks before school’s out for summer (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 11:38:42)
    Every summer, there comes a point when airports get busier, hotel pools become livelier and restaurant reservations require planning ahead. For savvy travellers, the weeks leading up to the school break offer a golden window of quiet, grown-up sunshine. Spring Hotels has dubbed this period ‘The Last Quiet Fortnight’ - the window before schools break up when travellers who aren’t tied to term dates can enjoy all the benefits of summer before the busiest weeks arrive.
  • Hamad International Airport rolls out biometric travel across more than 700 touchpoints (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 11:37:43)
    Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have jointly implemented and now launched the Fast Pass solution, a new biometric service designed to support a more paperless departure journey with technology partner SITA. Using facial recognition, the Fast Pass service enables passengers to move through key airport checkpoints with fewer document checks.The service is one of the largest biometric passenger rollouts of its kind in the Middle East and globally, connecting more than 700 touchpoints into a single trusted journey, with security and data protection built into every step.
  • CTO Chief Calls for Greater Support for Women Entrepreneurs in Caribbean Tourism (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 11:33:33)
    Women entrepreneurs can drive the future of Caribbean tourism if given stronger access to markets, finance, mentorship and procurement opportunities.
  • CARICOM Day 2026: Pierre Calls for Unity and Youth Leadership (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 11:30:27)
    Philip J. Pierre marked CARICOM Day 2026 by calling for stronger regional integration, better transport and connectivity, improved food security, digital transformation and greater innovation. He also urged young people across the Caribbean to see themselves as future leaders and builders of the CARICOM community.
  • Storytelling starts the journey, says airline CEO (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 11:29:10)
    Trevor Sadler, CEO of interCaribbean Airways, believes what inspires travelers to choose one Caribbean destination over another begins with storytelling.
  • Caribbean hospitality veteran calls for clearer policies to build traveler trust (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 11:27:54)
    A seasoned Caribbean hospitality professional is urging regional businesses to make their hospitality policies more visible and accessible, warning that today’s travelers are placing a premium on clarity before making bookings.
  • Cannes Crowned France’s Most Photographed Beach, According to Visitor Data (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 11:23:01)
    Plage de la Croisette in Cannes has been crowned France’s most photographed beach, according to new data released by memory curation app Popsa.Analysing the metadata of millions of customer photos uploaded in 2025, Popsa assigned each beach a Photo Index Score reflecting the relative volume of photos taken there - and Cannes’ most famous stretch of sand scored a perfect 100, placing it ahead of rivals from the Riviera, the Channel and the Atlantic coast.
  • Hotel Vulcano’s live DJ “Beats and Brunch” strikes a chord with holidaymakers (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 11:20:37)
    As daytime clubbing and ‘Before Midnight’ social experiences continue to grow in popularity, Hotel Vulcano in Playa de las Américas is offering a different take on the traditional party break with its Beats & Brunch concept.Guests can enjoy a leisurely brunch until midday before spending the afternoon with live DJs, drinks and friends in a lively poolside setting. By the evening, the party has already happened, leaving guests free to head out for dinner or simply unwind before calling it a night. The result? Guests can wake up ready to make the most of everything Tenerife has to offer, from its beaches to its landscapes, attractions and excursions.
  • easyJet Takeover Talks Signal Potential Shake-Up for European Aviation (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 09:42:40)
    easyJet could be heading for one of the most significant ownership changes in its 31-year history after the British low-cost carrier agreed in principle to a revised takeover proposal from U.S. investment firm Castlelake.
  • How residency permits shape long term stays in Spain (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 09:35:13)
    Residency permits allow individuals to remain in Spain beyond a standard holiday. Their rules can influence practical matters, long-term planning, and legal certainty for those wanting to stay for months or years. Understanding the workings of residency permits is important for anyone considering a move or an extended stay in Spain.
  • Results through efficiency: Wizz Air achieves industry-leading performance (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 09:29:45)
    Wizz Air has been named Most Sustainable Company in the European Low-Cost Airline Industry at the World Finance Sustainability Awards 2026.
  • Essential Digital Safety Tips for Business Travellers (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 08:45:00)
    A business trip these days often means carrying around much more than just a passport and a laptop bag. Company logins, expense applications, banking details, and enough cloud access to run half a department now travel in your jacket pocket. You hold all this information wherever you go.
  • Celebrate Summer at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi with Distinctive Dining, Leisure, & Wellness Experience (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 08:02:14)
    This July, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi presents a month of distinctive dining, leisure, and wellness experiences. From the debut of A Toast to Ladies at The St. Regis Bar and the signature Crystal Afternoon Tea to vibrant summer menus, refreshing beverages, and the opportunity to begin the day with breakfast before unwinding beside the pool and private beach, each offering reflects the attentive hospitality and enduring traditions that define the St. Regis experience.
  • Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Invites Guests To Luxuriate This Summer in an Overwater Bungalow Suite (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 07:52:44)
    The recent recipient of two Michelin keys, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora invites guests to luxuriate this summer season with a stay in one of its 27 specialty overwater bungalow suites with plunge pool.Designed to accommodate parties of up to six guests, these specialty overwater bungalow suites with private plunge pools offer one- and two-bedroom layouts ranging from 1,120 to 2,228 square feet (104 to 207 square metres). Expansive living spaces provide exceptional comfort, privacy and a true sense of home set above the water, while spacious teak terraces feature fully furnished outdoor lounges beneath a shaded thatched roof made from pandanus leaves. Seamless indoor-outdoor living continues on decks ranging from 250 to 400 square feet (23 to 37 square metres), offering ample space for lounging, and dining; and lower terraces feature outdoor rinse showers and direct lagoon access via ladders.
  • Etihad Airways Gives Flight to Emirati Ambition (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 07:31:52)
    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is introducing an international summer deployment programme for its highest-performing Emirati airport trainees for the first time. Taking place immediately after the foundation phase of its Airports and Ground Operations Programmes, the deployment gives UAE Nationals the operational challenge, hands-on responsibility and international exposure to build careers across Etihad’s growing global network.
  • A new chapter for Chicago: American to launch nonstop service to Tokyo (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 07:30:51)
    Whether it’s hiking up Mount Fuji, taking photos during cherry blossom season or enjoying a world-renowned omakase experience, travelers looking to check a visit to Tokyo off their bucket list will soon have a new travel option. Starting next spring, American will launch new nonstop service to Tokyo (NRT) from its hub in Chicago (ORD) in partnership with Japan Airlines.CEO Robert Isom joined customers and team members for a celebration of the new route at the iconic Hall of Flags in Terminal 3 — American’s home at ORD where more than 40,000 customers pass through each day on one of more than 500 daily flights. Earlier this week, Isom also celebrated the new service at a reception for the Chicagoland community.
  • flynas Celebrates the Inauguration of Direct Flights Between Jeddah and Rabat (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 07:28:03)
    flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, celebrated the inauguration of its first direct flights between Jeddah and the Moroccan capital, Rabat, further strengthening the connection between the two Kingdoms and expanding flynas’ presence in the African market.
  • Deutsche Bank invests in Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Lufthansa Group (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 07:26:01)
    A strong signal for more sustainable aviation:As part of its strategy to reduce the climate impact of business travel, Deutsche Bank is investing in the deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in air transport with the Lufthansa Group. The jointly agreed volume of approximately 1,600 metric tonnes of SAF enables an estimated emissions saving of around 5,500 metric tonnes of CO₂.
  • Emirates expands Thailand operations with a third daily service to Phuket (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-06 07:23:03)
    Emirates is introducing a third daily flight between Dubai and Phuket, operated by its new Airbus A350, offering travelers greater choice and extending its award-winning Premium Economy experience in Thailand.The additional flight frequency to Phuket complements the airline’s existing schedule and provides much-needed capacity to meet the deep tourism appeal and surge in summer travel demand from Europe and the Middle East/GCC. Customers can look forward to Emirates’ award-winning Premium Economy experience, complete with extra legroom and curated amenities, elevated dining, and more.