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  • Emirates to showcase its tailored services for the growing corporate segment at GBTA 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:48:09)
    Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to engage with its corporate clients, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and travel management companies at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in Chicago, running from 3 to 5 August. Emirates’ participation in the travel exhibition will enable the airline to provide meaningful insights into its initiatives, premium products and services designed to meet the needs of its growing corporate travel segment.
  • Nobu to Launch Hotel, Restaurant, Villas and Residences at Monte Rei in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:41:58)
    Nobu is pleased to announce plans for a new luxury destination at Monte Rei, the award-winning resort in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve.  The Nobu development will form the centrepiece of a broader investment programme led by Norfin, spanning hospitality, residential living, leisure amenities and future additions, including a beach club. With construction expected to begin in 2027, the Nobu Hotel is anticipated to welcome its first guests in 2029.
  • Fairmont Mayakoba Presents Symphony in a Cenote: An Unmissable Night of Music Beneath the Jungle (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:39:42)
    Fairmont Mayakoba is proud to announce the return of Symphony in a Cenote, one of the most extraordinary and exclusive events in the Riviera Maya. Taking place on October 30th, 2026, this one-night-only experience invites just 50 guests to witness a symphonic orchestra performance inside a natural cenote, a sacred freshwater sinkhole hidden in the heart of the jungle, far from the sounds of the outside world.
  • Big Sky Food & Wine Festival Announces Star-Studded Lineup and Schedule of Events (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:37:22)
    The Big Sky Food & Wine Festival is proud to announce the lineup of more than 40 Michelin Star and James Beard Award-winning chefs, Master Sommeliers, wine and spirits experts appearing at the inaugural festival, September 24-26, 2026.  Featuring a dynamic schedule of events over three days against the stunning backdrop of Big Sky’s Lone Mountain, Big Sky Food & Wine Festival will celebrate Montana’s rich agricultural heritage while offering cooking demonstrations, grand tasting tents, interactive food, spirits and wine tastings, intimate dinners, live-fire cooking, live music and more.
  • Riyadh Air Launches Kuala Lumpur Service, Establishing its First Gateway into Southeast Asia (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:36:14)
    Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier, has celebrated the launch of its inaugural service between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, establishing its first gateway into Southeast Asia. The inaugural event was celebrated in both cities, kicking off at the check-in at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with airline and airport executives, and continued at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by H.E. Osamah Dakhel Al-Ahmadi Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Malaysia; YBhg. Dato’ Seri Jana Muniayan Secretary General of Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport; YBhg. Dato’ Mohd Ghani, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports; Vincent Coste, Chief Commercial Officer of Riyadh Air along with senior airport and government officials.
  • Bookings Open for Zuiderdam’s First Europe Voyages Following Holland America Evolution (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:34:14)
    Holland America Line has opened bookings for Zuiderdam’s first collection of voyages following the ship’s transformation through Holland America Evolution, the cruise line’s largest fleet investment in its 153-year history. The ship’s enhancements will debut April 2, 2028, as Zuiderdam returns to service in the Mediterranean before spending the summer sailing from Amsterdam on voyages throughout Northern Europe and Iceland.
  • NEW ATLAS ADVENTURER TO DEBUT WITH THE 128-NIGHT GRAND ODYSSEY EXPEDITION (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:32:10)
    Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled Extraordinary Expeditions, a new collection of immersive extended voyages aboard Atlas Adventurer, the world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht debuting in November 2028. Designed for discerning travelers seeking deeper cultural discovery, each Extraordinary Expedition offers an enriched journey across Asia and Africa, paired with exclusive privileges available only to guests sailing these longer itineraries.
  • National Airlines Accelerates Fleet Expansion with Delivery of Third Boeing 777-200 Freighter (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:28:14)
    National Airlines announces the delivery of its third Boeing 777-200 Freighter (N795CA), further strengthening National Airlines long-haul cargo capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to delivering customized air cargo solutions for customers and industries worldwide.
  • SEAWORLD TO BRING HORROR FRANCHISE “I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER” TO HOWL-O-SCREAM THIS FALL (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:28:10)
    This fall, the past refuses to stay buried as SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, and SeaWorld San Antonio unveil all-new haunted houses inspired by the Sony Pictures horror movie, “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” marking the first time the film is being brought to life at a major Halloween event.
  • Let’s Taco ‘Bout August at Barbossa (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:26:21)
    This August, Barbossa brings even more flavour to Yas Bay Waterfront with the launch of Let’s Taco ‘Bout It Taco Tuesdays, where AED 10 tacos and AED 20 margaritas set the tone for a delicious day out.Alongside the new weekly offer, guests can keep Friday nights going with the venue’s popular late-night drinks package, sip their way through the limited-edition summer cocktail collection, enjoy the weekday business lunch, Ladies’ Night, and Happy Hour, or settle in for the restaurant’s much-loved Saturday and Sunday brunches. Whatever the occasion, August is packed with the vibrant atmosphere, colourful flavours, and lively Latin spirit that make Barbossa one of Abu Dhabi’s favourite social destinations.
  • BUSCH GARDENS TO BRING “ANACONDA” TO HOWL-O-SCREAM THIS FALL (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:21:14)
    This fall, Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens crosses into dangerous territory with the introduction of two all-new haunted houses inspired by the Sony Pictures movie, Anaconda. The addition marks the first time the film is being licensed by Sony Pictures to be integrated into a Halloween event. While some stories stay on the screen, these slithering haunts pull guests inside.
  • Unesco Adds Two Principe Collection Rocas to World Heritage List (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:19:32)
    Last week, UNESCO added six historic roças (colonial agricultural plantations) to its World Heritage List.  The Principe Collection (principecollection.com) is proud to announce that two of these six sites are part of its small portfolio of hotels across São Tomé and Príncipe, meaning that visitors to Africa’s second smallest nation will be able to stay in one of these newly crowned properties, Belo Monte or Roça Sundy
  • Hyderabad’s Newest Rooftop Resto-bar Vayu, Makes a Compelling Case for Regional Indian Cuisine (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:14:44)
    Perched above the city, Vayu arrives as a new rooftop destination that reflects the changing status-quo of Hyderabad’s social energy. Conceived as a social destination where food, cocktails, music and conversation exist in equal measure, Vayu is designed for a generation of well-travelled, experience seeking individuals who value the social atmosphere as much as what is served on the table.Named after the Sanskrit word for wind, Vayu takes inspiration from the force that crossed India long before highways connected them. The concept is built around a simple proposition: the wind was India’s first traveller, moving across coastlines, mountains, plains and deserts, and it is this same spirit of movement and memory that shapes the space itself.
  • Rove Hotels Joins Dubai Summer Surprises (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:12:40)
    This summer, Rove Hotels is making dining out even more delicious with unbeatable value as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. Joining the citywide AED 10 Dish campaign, Rove is inviting diners to enjoy The Daily’s most-loved dishes for just AED 10 from 3 to 30 August at participating Rove Hotels across Dubai.Celebrating Dubai’s diverse and dynamic food scene, the Dubai Summer Surprises AED 10 Dish campaign features more than 170 brands (600+ outlets) across the city. Returning for another year, the initiative is a chance to discover incredible value while sampling cuisines from around the world.
  • Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, Bali (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:10:47)
    Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape is an adults-only, open-air sanctuary where there are literally no walls, no doors, and essentially no barriers between guests and nature. Surrounded by rainforest and seven mountain peaks, the location offers an opportunity for guests to reconnect with themselves through wellbeing, local culture, and attentive hospitality.
  • The Lind Boracay Reinforces Reputation Via New Accolades (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:08:16)
    The Lind Boracay has reinforced its position among the Philippines’ leading lifestyle resorts following a string of recent accolades.Most recently, the resort was named among the Philippines’ Best Beach, Island + Upcountry Resorts in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, ranking No. 6 in the category.The recognition to a growing list of honours that includes a place in the MICHELIN Guide’s 2026 hotel selection, and acclaim as one of Tatler Philippines’ 2026 Spotlight Hotels and in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards
  • TFE Hotels pulls back the curtains on Adina’s Darling Harbourside Revival (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:04:03)
    Adina Sydney Darling Harbour is entering a new era, unveiling a multi-million-dollar refurbishment that repositions the much loved 114 room hotel back to its harbourside roots. Marking 26 years since opening ahead of the Sydney 2000 Olympics, the new-look reorientates the hotel towards the waterfront - delivering a design led guest experience where guests can move seamlessly from hotel pool to harbour’s edge.
  • Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Enters a New Chapter with Resort-Wide Refurbishment (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 05:01:07)
    Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa announces an exciting new chapter with a comprehensive resort-wide refurbishment. The transformation reimagines accommodations, dining venues, public spaces, and guest experiences while preserving the lush island environment that has defined the resort for generations. To celebrate this transformation, travelers are invited to experience the renewed island retreat with an exclusive long stay offer. For a limited time, guests who book five nights or more will enjoy complimentary roundtrip speedboat transfers on any available package, making it easier to discover one of the Maldives’ most naturally abundant private islands, located just 15 minutes from Velana International Airport.
  • AlUla’s Rangers Scale Nature and Heritage Protection (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-03 04:56:48)
    With the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicting that the global nature-based travel market will reach $665 billion by 2030, AlUla is demonstrating how systematic environmental and heritage protection can set a global benchmark for sustainable destination management.Coinciding with World Ranger Day, AlUla is one of the few destinations in the world where internationally significant biodiversity and more than 200,000 years of human history exist within the same across AlUla’s interconnected natural and cultural landscape.
  • “Beat the August heat with exciting summer experiences at Hudayriyat Island” (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-02 09:05:12)
    This August, Hudayriyat Island continues to reinforce its position as one of Abu Dhabi’s leading lifestyle and leisure destinations with a vibrant programme of experiences for all ages. Spanning wellness, sports, dining, entertainment and family-friendly activities, the island’s latest seasonal offerings provide plenty of opportunities to stay active, unwind and make the most of the summer.