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  • Shifting Cruise Trends for 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-26 08:28:46)
    Cruiseline.com and Shipmate released the results of their annual 2026 Member Survey, gathering cruise preference insights from more than 5,500 travelers. The survey reveals strong demand for cruise vacations, with 92.8% of respondents reporting at least one voyage booked for 2026 or beyond, and 70.3% considering making additional bookings.The survey examined traveler preferences across cruise lines, destinations, and itinerary lengths, offering a comprehensive look at the trends shaping the cruise industry for 2026 and beyond.
  • American Express and ALL Accor announce a new global partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-26 08:25:54)
    American Express and ALL Accor, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty program, today announced a new global partnership to be rolled out in 2026 in 12 countries and territories: Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This partnership offers eligible American Express Cardholders automatic access to ALL Accor status and the ability to transfer their Membership Rewards® points to ALL Accor.
  • HARRY POTTER FANS AROUND THE WORLD INVITED TO GO BACK TO HOGWARTS (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-26 08:23:35)
    Wands at the ready: Back to Hogwarts returns for 2026 with a global celebration bringing fans together in cinemas, at live events, online, in stores and at home.Every year on 1st September, fans around the world mark the day students return to Hogwarts. What began as a moment from the stories has become a global tradition celebrating the magic, friendships and memories that continue to unite generations.
  • Aviation Capital Group and Aerolíneas Argentinas Sign Lease Agreements for Six New Boeing 737-10’s (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-26 08:16:57)
    Aviation Capital Group, a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, today announced that it has signed lease agreements with Argentinian flag carrier, Aerolíneas Argentinas, for six Boeing 737-10 aircraft.The addition of these six new aircraft will enable Aerolíneas Argentinas to deploy additional capacity from its busy Buenos Aires hubs of Aeroparque Jorge Newbery Airport and Ezeiza Airport, serving destinations throughout Argentina and South America. Delivery of the first 737-10 from ACG’s orderbook is scheduled for 2028.
  • Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, presented by Orlando Health, Returns Aug. 14 (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-26 07:20:00)
    Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining, presented by Orlando Health, returns Aug. 14-Sept. 30 for its 21st year with a record 188 participating restaurants, including 38 new and 16 MICHELIN Guide-recognized establishments. Restaurants will offer three-course, prix-fixe menus for $40 or $60, plus tax and gratuity. Menus are now live on OrlandoMagicalDining.com.
  • Dinarobin Beachcomber Celebrates 25 Years of Tropical Elegance with New Guest Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-26 07:08:47)
    Since opening in 2001, Dinarobin Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa has established itself as one of Mauritius’ most iconic luxury resorts, creating unforgettable experiences for guests over the past 25 years. Marking this milestone, the resort is celebrating with a programme of special guest experiences that honour the artisans whose passion and dedication have helped shape the Dinarobin Beachcomber legacy since day one. The anniversary is made even more significant by Dinarobin’s recent recognition in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026, where it was the only hotel in Mauritius to feature in the global ranking, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s leading luxury resorts.
  • America’s wonderfully weird road trip attractions (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-26 07:04:59)
    Luverne, Minnesota has just unveiled a 65-foot-tall Uncle Sam-style nutcracker, believed to be the world’s largest, and the town itself claims to be home to more nutcrackers than residents. It’s the latest reminder that the Great Lakes USA is packed with the kind of weird, wonderful attractions that turn an ordinary road trip into a story worth telling.
  • FURORE GRAND HOTEL UNVEILS APOTHECA: A CONTEMPORARY MEDITERRANEAN BOUTIQUE (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-26 07:03:14)
    Perched high above the spectacular Fiordo di Furore, where the Amalfi Coast reveals one of its most authentic and unspoilt landscapes, Furore Grand Hotel unveils Apotheca, a contemporary Mediterranean bottega inspired by the destination itself. More than simply a hotel boutique, Apotheca is an extension of the property’s philosophy, bringing together architecture, craftsmanship and local culture to create a lasting connection between guests and the Amalfi Coast.
  • Hostaway fuels its next phase of growth by expanding leadership team (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-25 08:52:50)
    Hostaway, the leading AI-driven vacation rental property management software (PMS), today announced the appointment of three senior executives to its leadership team. These strategic hires come as the company enters its next phase of scaling, following a milestone year in 2025 where it became the first vacation rental management software unicorn.Joining the executive leadership team are Robert Goldenberg as Chief Financial Officer to lead the company’s financial strategy, Janis Rozenblats as Chief Product Officer to drive product innovation and AI, and Darcy Kurtz as Chief Marketing Officer to accelerate global brand growth.
  • Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s New Food and Beverage Standard Sets 30% Plant-Based Benchmark (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-25 08:49:43)
    The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) wins praise for its new Food and Beverage Standard, a significant milestone in advancing sustainability across F&B operations in the global hospitality and tourism industries. Among other provisions, the new Standard requires companies seeking GSTC certification to ensure that at least 30% of main dishes and meal options are plant-based or predominantly plant-based (defined in the Standard as at least 95% plant-based by weight).
  • Italy’s Most Fascinating Historical Sites, According to a Travel Expert (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-25 08:44:42)
    Interest in Italy’s rich history and cultural heritage is on the rise, with searches for “Pompeii tours"1 increasing by more than 5,000% over the last month, while searches for “UNESCO Italy"2 have risen by 80% in the past week alone.While Italy is known for its food, coastline and picturesque towns, it is also home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world, with 61 recognised cultural and natural landmarks3. From Rome’s iconic ruins and Pompeii’s frozen in time streets to Sicily’s Greek temples and Ravenna’s Byzantine mosaics, every region offers a different chapter of the country’s story.
  • Avianca Cargo and DSV transport 58 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-25 08:36:53)
    Avianca Cargo, a member of the Abra Group, and DSV, joined forces to transport 58 tons of humanitarian aid to Venezuela in support of communities affected by the recent earthquakes.Operated by an A330F freighter, the humanitarian flight departed from Miami and arrived in Caracas carrying medical supplies, food, hydration kits, personal hygiene products, and other essential relief items to help address the most urgent needs of affected communities.
  • Hong Kong Disneyland Continues to Enhance Guest Experience Through Flexible Weather Adaptations (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-25 08:33:22)
    As Hong Kong’s summer weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, with periods of extreme heat, high humidity, and occasional rain showers and thunderstorms, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) continues to enhance its facilities and operations to better support guests and cast members throughout the season.
  • SONOMA COUNTY TOURISM INVITES TRAVELLERS TO EXPERIENCE ‘SLONOMA’ (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-25 07:59:38)
    Sonoma County in Northern California is embracing the easing pace of modern travel with ‘Slonoma’ - inviting visitors to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience life at the source. Long-known as a haven for pioneers seeking a more grounded way of living, the opportunities to go Slonoma in Sonoma County offer visitors the chance to travel in a way that’s intentional, restorative and deeply connected to place.
  • Brits are more likely to have seen overseas landmarks than British ones (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-25 07:58:01)
    Brits are more likely to have seen overseas landmarks than British ones, according to research.The poll of 2,000 adults revealed more have seen the Eiffel Tower (55 per cent) than some of Britain’s most popular landmarks, including Tower of London (54 per cent), Tower Bridge (53 per cent) and Trafalgar Square (52 per cent).As well as more people visiting them, it was found they were also more likely to be able to identify landmarks abroad than those on home soil.
  • Rebalance Earth backs landmark transformation of Broughton Sanctuary (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-25 07:53:26)
    One of Yorkshire’s best-known regenerative tourism destinations, Broughton Sanctuary, is set to accelerate its ambitious landscape restoration programme after securing major long-term investment from natural capital manager Rebalance Earth.The investment will fully fund and accelerate the restoration of 607 hectares at Broughton Sanctuary, near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, helping transform former farmland into thriving woodland, wetlands and wildlife habitat. The project has also become the first site in the UK to be registered as an Environmental Account under the internationally recognised Accounting for Nature Standard, providing independent verification of the environmental improvements being delivered.
  • Cunard launches exclusive 10% loyalty saving for returning guests on 2027 and 2028 voyages (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-25 07:40:10)
    Luxury British cruise line Cunard has launched an exclusive 10% saving for returning guests on selected 2027 and 2028 voyages, creating a compelling sales opportunity for travel agents ahead of the peak summer holiday period.The launch gives travel agents the opportunity to combine the exclusive 10% past guest saving with on board credit of up to US$250 on qualifying bookingsTo support the campaign, Cunard’s sales team will visit travel agent partners across the UK, raising awareness of the offer and encouraging agents to reconnect with their loyal Cunard customers. The initiative comes ahead of the main summer holiday period, providing agents with a timely moment to reconnect with loyal Cunard guests and drive repeat bookings
  • Arigato Travel Celebrates Welcoming Over 100,000 Guests Across Japan (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-25 07:39:39)
    Arigato Travel, Japan’s leading culinary and cultural tourism company, is proud to announce a major milestone: more than 100,000 guests have now experienced Japan through the company’s tours, tailor-made journeys, and cultural experiences!
  • 80% of Gen Z research unplanned side trips (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-25 07:00:10)
    New research* from global trip discovery and planning platform Rome2Rio found that 70% of American travelers researched an unplanned side trip in the past year – rising to 80% among Gen Z. And 88% of those who considered one ultimately took a side trip (a trip departing from their main destination).
  • Cheval Collection wins prestigious Best Cross-Brand Contribution at Global Hotel Alliance Awards (Breaking Travel News 2026-07-24 07:37:08)
    Cheval Collection, the UK-based luxury hotel apartments and branded residences company with a growing portfolio of properties in the Middle East, has been crowned Best Cross-Brand Contribution at the 2026 Global Hotel Alliance Awards.Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) – the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands and operator of the award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme – recognised Cheval Collection as the enrolling brand that inspired the most member stays across other GHA brands.