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  • Saudia Ranked First Globally for On-Time Performance in May 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-20 08:41:00)
    Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has achieved a new global milestone in operational excellence. The airline ranked first among airlines worldwide for on-time performance in both departure and arrival rates in May 2026, according to the latest report by Cirium, the leading global aviation analytics provider.The airline recorded an on-time departure rate of 92.30% and an on-time arrival rate of 90.12%, operating 13,669 flights across its network of over 100 destinations across four continents.
  • Blue Flags 2026: Calabria’s tally rises to 27 (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-20 08:39:13)
    Calabria is strengthening its position as one of the top seaside destinations in the Mediterranean, having received 27 Blue Flags for 2026. This places it second in Italy, behind only Liguria. This accolade cements the region’s reputation as a coastal destination that successfully combines scenic beauty, environmental quality, tourist facilities, and a commitment to sustainability.
  • FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS APPOINTS KRISTIAN CAMPBELL AS GENERAL MANAGER (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-20 05:51:45)
    Fairmont St Andrews is delighted to announce the appointment of Kristian Campbell as General Manager. A highly respected hospitality leader with more than two decades of executive experience across luxury hotels, resorts and service-led organisations, Campbell brings extensive expertise in operational excellence, guest experience, commercial performance and people leadership.
  • Cruise Regulations Reshape Santorini (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-20 05:48:36)
    Under newly tightened cruise ship regulations in Santorini, Canaves Collection is offering a timely perspective on what this shift means for the island, its visitors, and the future of thoughtful tourism in the Cyclades.After years of concern from local hoteliers and stakeholders around the pressure of daily cruise arrivals, new measures are now in place, including an 8,000-passenger daily cap (down from 17,000)  and a €20 peak-season passenger fee. For a destination long defined by its caldera views, local craft, family-run hospitality, and small-scale island life, the change marks an important step toward a calmer, more considered visitor experience.
  • Cunard hosts first dedicated homeworker fam trip aboard the world’s only ocean liner, Queen Mary 2 (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-20 05:46:17)
    Cunard has hosted its first dedicated fam trip exclusively for homeworkers on board the world’s only ocean liner as it strengthens engagement with the homeworking sector.21 travel agents embarked on the five-night voyage on board flagship, Queen Mary 2 from Southampton on 5 June, sailing to Le Havre and Cherbourg. The fam trip formed part of Cunard’s wider homeworker strategy, designed to immerse agents in the Cunard experience to deepen understanding of the brand, making it easier for agents to confidently bring that story to life for their clients and become long-term brand ambassadors.
  • The most iconic Summer Solstice celebrations around the world (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-20 05:43:19)
    New research from AllClear Travel Insurance has analysed search volume, TikTok hashtags, and average June temperatures to reveal the best events to celebrate Summer Solstice around the world.With Summer Solstice nearly here (20-21st June), and marking the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, cultures around the world are getting ready to come together to celebrate with ancient traditions and festivities. But which ones are the best?
  • World’s most stunning hidden nature gems revealed by travel experts (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-20 05:38:31)
    As travellers increasingly swap crowded tourist hotspots for quieter, more authentic experiences, new research has revealed the world’s most spectacular hidden nature gems.The shift reflects a growing appetite for off-the-beaten-path travel. Recent travel trend research found that almost three in five (58%) of Brits now prioritise lesser-known destinations over traditional tourist hotspots. With this in mind, global Google searches for “hidden gem travel” have risen by 5,095 % over the past year, reflecting a growing appetite for off-the-beaten-path experiences.
  • European travel programmes more mature than global average; UK signals stronger strategic capacity (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-20 05:34:06)
    The CTM Travel Programme Maturity Index, launching exclusively at Business Travel Show Europe next Wednesday, shows European travel programmes are more mature than their global counterparts, and the UK – specifically – signals stronger strategic capacity.
  • Thomas Cook India introduces industry-first cross-border rewards programme for its forex card custom (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-20 05:32:49)
    As Indian travellers become increasingly digital-first in their spending behaviour, the way they pay overseas is evolving rapidly. From spending on daily essentials and transportation to swiping for experiences, dining, or shopping, travellers are increasingly choosing contactless and wallet-based payments over cash. However, while rewards programmes have become commonplace in India’s payments ecosystem, benefits linked to international prepaid forex card spends remain limited. Addressing this gap, Thomas Cook (India) Limited - India’s leading omnichannel foreign exchange services company, has introduced an industry-first cross-border rewards programme for customers using its forex cards, rewarding international spends on leading global brands.
  • Iglu Cruise Launches ‘Explorations by Norwegian’ – a Revolution in Small-Ship Luxury (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-20 05:26:13)
    Iglu Cruise, Europe’s leading cruise agency, today announces the launch of Explorations by Norwegian. This pioneering cruise concept redefines luxury travel by seamlessly blending the intimacy of river cruising, the discovery of expedition voyages, and the refined comfort of premium ocean travel.As part of the Flight Centre Travel Group, Iglu Cruise brings you exclusive sailings created entirely in-house.
  • BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY APPOINTS JON VIGUE AS NEW PARK PRESIDENT (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-19 14:23:13)
    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today announced the appointment of Jon Vigue as the park’s new President, ushering in a new era of growth and innovation at one of America’s most iconic theme parks in the midst of a more than $100 million investment in new attractions and park enhancements.
  • Sandals® Resorts Reveals the Next Chapter of Sandals 2.0 Across Three Beloved Jamaica Resorts (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-19 14:19:32)
    Playing a leading role in Jamaica’s comeback, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) today unveiled a first look at the guest experiences, dining concepts and accommodations coming to Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Caribbean Cay, renamed from Sandals Royal Caribbean, and Sandals South Coast as part of the company’s US$200 million transformation of the three storied Jamaica resorts.
  • Mews named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-19 14:17:33)
    Mews, the operating system for hospitality, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc # US53542126, June 2026).According to the IDC MarketScape, “Hospitality operators should consider Mews if they are seeking a unified architecture and are prioritizing a unified PMS-RMS-BI workflow, high-frequency automated pricing, and a roadmap toward total guest revenue optimization within a single ecosystem.”
  • TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES STRENGTHENS SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT BY JOINING THE IATA CO2 CONNECT PLATFORM (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-19 12:11:20)
    TAAG Angola Airlines has taken a strategic step in strengthening its sustainability footprint while aligning with international aviation best practices by joining the IATA CO2 Connect initiative, a global platform developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the accurate calculation and transparent reporting of CO₂ emissions across the aviation industry.
  • “Huge optimism” as the Middle East re-opens for holidays (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-19 12:05:55)
    Worldwide travel specialist Travelbag (Travelbag.co.uk) says there is huge optimism for British travellers now that Dubai and the Middle East are back on the map, following the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran and the FCO’s lifting of advice against all but essential travel to the area.
  • RMS partners with SUNY Niagara to prepare tech-ready hospitality graduates (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-19 12:02:08)
    RMS, a leading global hospitality technology platform, has partnered with SUNY Niagara’s Hospitality Management Program to provide students with hands-on experience using industry-leading property management technology.As part of the partnership, students studying at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI), a division of SUNY Niagara, will use the RMS platform throughout their Hospitality Management degree, gaining practical experience across key hotel operations including reservations, front desk management, housekeeping, sales, revenue management and reporting.
  • The North’s only direct Bangkok service to quadruple in frequency this year (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-19 11:53:11)
    Manchester Airport and Norse Atlantic Airways have announced that flights between the UK’s global gateway in the North and Bangkok will run four times a week from December.The seasonal service launched in November 2025 and has proven popular, with more than 10,000 passengers taking advantage of a direct link between the North’s global hub airport and one of the world’s most popular tourism hotspots.
  • Bound and Ward to offer keynotes at Expedition Cruise Network Conference (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-19 11:51:42)
    Marine archaeologist, Mensun Bound, and trends analyst, Dr Antonia Ward, will share their experience and insights as part of two keynote speeches taking place at the Expedition Cruise Network Conference
  • AlUla Unveils Manara, A Landmark Destination for Astronomy, Discovery and Astrotourism (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-19 09:00:50)
    Set beneath some of the clearest and darkest skies on Earth, AlUla has unveiled the design of AlUla Manara, a landmark destination for astronomy, scientific discovery and astrotourism that will transform how visitors experience the cosmos.Situated within the world’s third-largest Dark Sky Park and designed by Heatherwick Studio, the facility will connect AlUla’s rich celestial heritage with the future of scientific exploration, creating a world-class destination for discovery, learning and inspiration.
  • Rixos Opens Second Resort in Hurghada Amid Rising Polish Demand (Breaking Travel News 2026-06-19 08:44:05)
    As Egypt continues to attract record visitor numbers, Poland has become one of its key European source markets, with more than one million Polish travellers visiting yearly. Responding to rising demand for premium Red Sea holidays, Rixos Hotels Egypt has opened Rixos Premium Magawish Bay View, its second resort in Hurghada.Supported by regular scheduled and charter flights from Warsaw, Hurghada remains a leading Egyptian destination for Polish holidaymakers seeking year-round sunshine, sandy beaches and premium all-inclusive experiences.