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  • Five Decades of Bespoke Linen Craftsmanship Enter a New Chapter in Saudi Arabia (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 10:11:05)
    Antoine Karam, the Beirut-born luxury linen house renowned for its bespoke home linen and refined lifestyle pieces, is opening a new boutique at Solitaire Mall, marking the latest step in its journey in Saudi Arabia. Present in the Kingdom since 2019 through its Mansard Hotel boutique, the brand has a loyal local clientele, including royal families and private clients who entrust Antoine Karam with bespoke projects for private residences, palaces, and diplomatic residences. The new boutique now brings Antoine Karam’s distinctive combination of Italian fabrics, Lebanese craftsmanship, and highly personalised service to more clients in Riyadh.
  • Simpson Travel acquires South France Villas (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 10:07:00)
    Luxury specialist tour operator Simpson Travel has acquired South France Villas, bringing exceptional new properties across the Languedoc and around the Côte d’Azur/French Riviera to its France portfolio. The acquisition was completed on 4 August 2026.Simpson Travel has watched South France Villas grow over many years and is delighted to welcome the business as the next step in its growth strategy. The deal comes after Simpson added Affinity Villas to its collection in 2025, a move that introduced a highly successful Portugal programme.
  • DUBAI-BORN JA RESORTS & HOTELS CELEBRATES JA MANAFARU’S SELECTION IN THE 2026 MICHELIN GUIDE (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 10:05:52)
    JA Manafaru, the private Maldivian island resort located in Haa Alifu Atoll, has earned a place in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, bringing international recognition to the island retreat of Dubai-born JA Resorts & Hotels. On this island in the northern Maldives, hospitality takes its character from the destination: Maldivian flavours served among the branches of a living banyan tree, days spent exploring the surrounding waters, and a team whose personal welcome brings guests into island life.
  • Emirates Holidays unveils Thailand Pass, unlocking exclusive perks and savings for holidaymakers (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 07:11:40)
    Emirates Holidays has launched the Thailand Pass, offering exclusive benefits across shopping, dining and leisure activities for customers travelling to and throughout Thailand.Available to Emirates Holidays customers traveling to Thailand, the pass unlocks exclusive offers of up to 40% off, with no minimum spend.In Kenya, travellers can reach Thailand through Dubai. Emirates operates 21 weekly flights between Nairobi and Dubai, with onward connections to Bangkok and Phuket.
  • SILVERSEA UNVEILS 103 NEW SAILINGS FOR 2028-2029 (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 07:08:48)
    Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has revealed new sailings within its Voyage Collection 2028-2029, ‘Let the World Surprise You.’ Itineraries are timed to the world’s most captivating cultural moments, from Carnival in Venice and Rio de Janeiro to New Year’s Eve in Funchal and Sydney, alongside new S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages built around Europe’s truffle season and Southeast Asia’s iconic markets. Spanning September 2028 to May 2029, the programme comprises 103 voyages across 219 destinations in 56 countries, including 29 new ports of call across the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and South America. General sales open on 8 October, 2026.
  • Grenada Commits to the UK Trade with Marketplace and ‘Meet Me in Grenada’ Offer for Agents (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 07:02:44)
    Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is emphasising its commitment to the UK travel trade, following the success of its first Grenada Exchange with two engaging initiatives for UK travel professionals: Grenada Marketplace, taking place on island this November, and “Meet Me in Grenada”, a familiarisation offer for UK agents and tour operators travelling before the end of 2026.
  • Golf tourism’s international map is being redrawn by investment in a growing market (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 06:58:52)
    Golf tourism is no longer confined to a handful of established destinations. According to Future Market Insights[1], the global golf tourism market is forecast to reach USD 29.5 billion in 2026, and increasingly that growth is coming from destinations that would once have been considered off the beaten fairway.That shift is visible right across the map. From the Gulf to the Caribbean, and from East Africa to East Asia, a new generation of destinations is investing in golf tourism and competing for the attention of international travellers - nowhere more visibly than in the GCC, where Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of the most closely watched golf destinations in the world.
  • Regulator invites industry to help shape how new information management system will be implemented (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 06:55:36)
    The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a public consultation on the implementation of a new information management system, which is fundamental in the UK’s transition to data-driven, interoperable air traffic management operations.
  • Escape to Egypt’s North Coast for an Autumnal Break at Address Beach Resort Marassi (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 06:53:45)
    Swap grey skies for Mediterranean sunshine this autumn and into winter with a stay at Address Beach Resort Marassi, the luxurious beachfront retreat on Egypt’s spectacular North Coast, which will remain open throughout the winter season.The cooler months on the Egyptian North Coast offer an altogether more laid-back way to experience the destination. Pleasantly warm days invite long walks along Marassi’s white-sand shoreline, afternoons by the pool and leisurely rounds of golf, while the resort’s location makes it an ideal base to combine a beach escape with a dose of culture in Alexandria or Cairo.
  • Trafalgar Launches “The Great Godmother Search”  Ahead of Trafalgar Dreamer’s 2027 Seine Debut (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 06:51:35)
    Trafalgar is launching a search for the Godmother of its newest river ship, Trafalgar Dreamer, ahead of her debut on the Seine in April 2027. Through The Great Godmother Search, the brand is inviting past guests to submit a meaningful story or memory from their travels with Trafalgar for the chance to become part of Trafalgar history. The selected Godmother will christen Trafalgar Dreamer and sail on the ship’s inaugural voyage. If the winner names a travel agent in their application, that agent will also receive a complimentary place on the inaugural sailing.
  • DUNES 2026 is expanding, and more brands are joining the lineup. (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 06:41:24)
    With new partners, exhibitors and federations coming on board, the DUNES ecosystem continues to bring together more of the businesses, organizations, and experiences shaping Saudi Arabia’s outdoor and adventure market.This November, DUNES 2026 brings the industry together at RICEC, Riyadh, November 17–19, 2026.
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises®Unveils New Bar and Beverage Experiences Aboard Seven Seas Prestige™ (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 06:37:47)
    Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled a collection of new and enhanced bars, lounges and beverage concepts debuting aboard Seven Seas Prestige™ in December 2026. From Italian aperitivo and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails to thoughtfully curated zero-proof creations, each experience has been designed to give its setting a distinct identity and bring a sense of discovery to every occasion.
  • Iberostar recognised by the World Economic Forum (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 06:34:02)
    Iberostar Wave of Change, a movement pioneered by Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, has been recognised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) at the first edition of the Beyond Tourism Impact Stars awards. This recognition reflects the Group’s dedication to science-led operational innovation. By embedding sustainability across all areas of hotel management, Iberostar demonstrates that responsible tourism not only generates a positive impact on destinations but also serves as a key driver of operational efficiency and business resilience.
  • The Inn at Little Washington Earns SRA’s Highest Sustainability Rating (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 05:49:51)
    The Inn at Little Washington, the acclaimed 24-room luxury hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains.The Inn has earned three stars — the highest possible rating — in the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s 2026 Food Made Good Standard, becoming just the fourth restaurant in the U.S. to receive the designation. Most notably, The Inn earned a 100% score in “Feed People Well,” the highest result the SRA has ever recorded in the category.
  • The Opening of JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 05:45:16)
    JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, marking a significant milestone as the brand’s first-ever all-inclusive resort worldwide. More than a traditional all-inclusive getaway, the resort introduces JW Marriott’s all-immersive approach to luxury hospitality, creating the space and freedom for guests to enjoy each moment fully, without distraction. Rooted in the brand’s commitment to well-being, the experience encourages guests to reconnect with intention through enriching culinary experiences, curated wellness rituals, and a profound sense of place along Costa Rica’s pristine northern Pacific coast.
  • The Festive Season Comes Alive at Kandima with Game-Changing Talent and Island Adventures (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 05:42:17)
    Festive season in the Maldives is getting a sporting upgrade, as Kandima Maldives welcomes some of the most acclaimed names in women’s football to its three-kilometre island this festive season, giving guests the chance to get closer to the game through coaching, matches, challenges and beachside experiences.The active lifestyle resort’s festive season will unfold in two chapters: Christmas in Paradise, from 20–25 December, followed by Showtime Fairground from 26–31 December, before culminating in a spectacular Kandima-style New Year’s Eve celebration.
  • ITB Americas Sets the Stage for Its First Edition (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 05:41:24)
    ITB Americas reaches 85% exhibition capacity ahead of its inaugural event in November. Nearly 300 companies are confirmed across main exhibitors and co-exhibitors, including Brazil, United Airlines and Miki Travel. International buyers, 40 conference sessions and more than 70 top-speakers, including Pierre Vandoorne (Netflix), Lourdes Hainlin (Forbes Travel Guide) and Salim Arkuch (Expedia), add momentum to the new Pan-American B2B travel trade show.
  • Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River Unveils a Lodge in One of Africa’s Last Great Wildernesses - Zambia (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 05:37:26)
    Three years in the making, Anantara unveils Anantara Tented Camp Kafue River, its first safari property in Africa, in the same year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The intimate 13‑key camp embodies African modernism through clean lines, materials shaped by hand and landscape‑informed design, forming an off‑the‑grid sanctuary on the Kafue River in Zambia’s largest national park. By placing wellness on equal footing with conservation‑focused safari experiences developed in partnership with African Parks, the lodge reshapes expectations of what a modern safari experience can offer.
  • EL AL MOVE INTO HOTELS SAW 35,000+ NIGHTS BOOKED IN FIRST MONTH (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 05:34:22)
    Arbitrip, a leading travel technology platform transforming hotel booking through advanced AI, exclusive pricing, and elevated customer service, today announced strong early results from its landmark partnership with EL AL Airlines, following the launch of a fully white-labeled hotel booking platform embedded within EL AL’s digital ecosystem back in June.In its first month, the platform generated more than 35,000 hotel nights booked, while EL AL customers redeemed more than 130 million frequent flyer points on hotel stays.
  • EYOND Unveils The Yards Plaza, a New Workplace Destination Shaped Around People and Wellbeing (Breaking Travel News 2026-10-08 05:30:45)
    BEYOND Developments has announced the launch of The Yards Plaza by BEYOND, its second commercial development in Dubai. Located along Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, the new workplace destination brings human wellbeing, business performance and work-life balance together through an integrated approach to design.Following the sell-out of BEYOND’s first commercial development, 31 Above in Dubai Maritime City, The Yards Plaza advances BEYOND’s commercial portfolio with a workplace integrated into a wider masterplanned community. It extends the company’s design philosophy into a commercial setting shaped around how people work, connect, move and spend time throughout the day.