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  • The Royal Commission for AlUla Signs MoU with L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 06:29:01)
    The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels – a worldwide institution whose mission is to introduce the public to all aspects of jewelry culture. The purpose is to strengthen its strategic partnership in the fields of the jewellery industry, craft education and training, cultural exchange, and knowledge development. This partnership underscores RCU’s efforts to further establish AlUla’s position as a global centre for creative industries and the arts.
  • Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton Celebrates Grand Opening (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 05:01:35)
    Hilton celebrates the grand opening of Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton, following a complete, top‑to‑bottom redevelopment that transforms the property in its entirety. Fully rebuilt and re‑envisioned, the 203-room hotel debuts as Napa’s first downtown urban resort, blending the ease of walkable First Street access with the restorative beauty of vineyard landscapes. The result is a refined, all-new retreat steps from the area’s famed tasting rooms, galleries, and culinary gems.
  • Minor Hotels Donates Over THB 1.6 Million to Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial Center in Bangkok (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 04:59:32)
    Minor Hotels has donated more than THB 1.6 million to the Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial Center at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to community wellbeing through its Dollars for Deeds corporate social responsibility programme.
  • Ocean Signature Resorts Scales MICE Operations Across Caribbean (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 04:58:09)
    Ocean Signature Resorts, the five-star all-inclusive portfolio part of the H10 Hotels family and a premier name in Caribbean hospitality, has announced a strategic expansion of its MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) infrastructure. By combining high-end interior design with end-to-end event operations, the brand strengthens its position as a strategic partner for the global meetings and events industry, delivering successful congresses, conventions, and incentive trips.
  • Alaska is Calling: Five Reasons to Visit the Great Land in 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 04:55:56)
    Alaska’s wide-open spaces, glaciers, wildlife and Indigenous cultures have always enticed travelers, according to the Alaska Travel Industry Association. This year, new ways to experience those Alaska icons will be the top draws.
  • Iniala Valletta Announces its Most Ambitious Expansion Yet (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 04:52:16)
    Iniala, the visionary hotel group founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Mark Weingard, today announces its most ambitious venture to date. The group’s 2026 expansion will transform Iniala Valletta into a ‘boutique resort at a city scale,’ woven into the historic fabric of this UNESCO World Heritage site.Since opening the first wing, Harbour House in 2020, Iniala has placed Malta on the global luxury map, notably retaining its status as Malta’s only Forbes Five-Star for five consecutive years, while also becoming the first two Michelin Key hotel on the island last year. Building on this foundation, the 2026 expansion introduces the Solis wing, the Magistero wing on Republic Street, and the sculptural FrancoMaria Suite.
  • Virgin Voyages introduces Rovey, the brand’s first AI crew assistant (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 04:47:58)
    Virgin Voyages has introduced Rovey - the brand’s first AI crew assistant and the first deliverable of Project Ruby, Virgin Voyages’ long-term AI initiative built with Google Cloud. The announcement was made at Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas, earlier this week.Built with Google Cloud, Rovey is an AI travel-planning assistant for travel agents. It navigates the decisions that shape a cruise booking, where itinerary, timing, destination mix and onboard experiences all intersect. Instead of starting from a blank slate or navigating multiple itineraries manually, First Mates (agents) can rely on Rovey to make human-like recommendations based on a sailor’s (guest’s) travel style, timing and preferences.
  • SEABOURN ANNOUNCES NEW 2028-2029 EXPEDITION VOYAGES (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 04:13:05)
    Seabourn, the leader in luxury cruising and expedition travel, has opened for sale its 2028 to 2029 expedition voyage collection, unveiling a compelling season shaped by deeper exploration in the Arctic and the line’s second Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole as part of Seabourn’s 40th anniversary in 2028.
  • Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines transition to shared passenger service system (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 04:10:00)
    Hawaiian Airlines yesterday transitioned to the same Sabre passenger service system (PSS) used by Alaska Airlines, a significant integration milestone that provides guests flying with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines a more seamless and consistent travel experience from booking to boarding across a growing global network.The combined company’s shared PSS serves as the central reservation technology that connects the digital tools and programs used by guests and employees; from websites, mobile app, Atmos™ Rewards and Huaka’i by Hawaiian loyalty programs, to airport kiosks and reservation records.
  • Dolce by Wyndham Expands U.S. Portfolio (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 04:07:05)
    Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expanding its Dolce by Wyndham footprint in the U.S. with three new openings in Miami Beach; Palm Springs, Calif.; and the Hudson Valley (Tarrytown, N.Y.)—bringing the upscale, design-driven brand to some of the country’s most sought-after national and regional travel destinations.
  • Backroads Unveils New 2027 Adventures from the Faroe Islands to Zanzibar (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 04:05:00)
    Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today announced its new lineup of 2027 adventure tours, including new trips in emerging destinations such as the Faroe Islands, Romania and Zanzibar, along with expanded and updated itineraries across Europe’s iconic Alpine regions, Northern Europe and in Panama and Costa Rica.
  • Holland America Line Returns to Alaska with a Season of Elevated Exploration and Fresh Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 04:02:06)
    Holland America Line is ushering in its 2026 Alaska season starting April 25 with the arrival of Eurodam to the Port of Seattle. With more than 100 voyages across six ships this season departing three homeports, guests who embark on a cruise to the Great Land will find a lineup of extensive onboard programming, elevated culinary offerings and more than two dozen new shore excursions—all designed to connect guests more deeply with Alaska’s awe-inspiring landscapes and local culture.
  • Travel and tourism industry leaders launch U.S. Tourism Economy Alliance (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-24 04:00:31)
    More than 30 organizations in the travel and tourism industry from states across the nation have joined together to launch the U.S. Tourism Economy Alliance, a coalition to protect the economic engine of travel and tourism.Travel and tourism support more than 16 million jobs across the country and contribute enormously to the economies of destinations nationwide.
  • Dubai’s Leading Sustainability Voices Joined BE WTR for an Informative World Earth Day Roundtable (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-23 13:53:04)
    To mark World Earth Day, BE WTR convened a Sustainability Roundtable at W Hotel Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, which welcomed some of the UAE’s most influential voices across hospitality, sustainability, media, and local community initiatives. With ESG practices a hot topic right now, the event shone a spotlight on homegrown brands and changemakers who are actively shaping a more responsible, circular, and environmentally conscious future in the region.
  • Bermuda to Welcome King Charles III on Landmark First Visit as Sovereign (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-23 13:43:31)
    Bermuda is set to take centre stage this spring as King Charles III makes his first official visit to the island as Sovereign. Taking place from 30 April to 2 May 2026, the visit marks a significant moment for the British Overseas Territory and its enduring relationship with the UK. His Majesty’s last official visit to Bermuda was in 1970 to read the Speech from the Throne and open the 350th year of parliamentary government in Bermuda. This will be the first Sovereign visit in 16 years, following Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s visited in 2009 to join celebrations of the 400th anniversary of settlement, and comes some 73 years after they first visited the island in 1953.
  • WTTC convenes Travel & Tourism leaders in global event in Egypt to accelerate sector’s recovery (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-23 13:39:29)
    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is bringing together a select group of global Travel & Tourism leaders in Egypt in early May for a Leadership event aboard Crystal Serenity, taking place during transit through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most critical trade and connectivity corridors.Hosted by the Egyptian Government and sponsored by the Antonio Lefebvre Foundation, Coral Group and Abercrombie & Kent, the three-day programme brings together Ministers, CEOs, and global industry leaders at a pivotal moment for the sector, with a clear priority: accelerating recovery through coordinated leadership between governments and industry leaders.
  • British Airways launches St. Louis and Guernsey (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-23 10:57:52)
    Two new British Airways routes took to the skies this week, as the first flights to St. Louis, Missouri in the US, and Guernsey in the Channel Islands departed from LondonSt. Louis became the 27th US destination to join the British Airways network, as the inaugural flight to the ‘Gateway to the West’ landed. The airline offers more direct flights to the US than any other European airline. In a playful pun, the first flight was operated by an entire crew named Louis, Lewis or Louise.
  • The Datai Langkawi Launches New Catamaran Expeditions Across the Andaman Sea and Beyond (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-23 10:54:27)
    Luxury rainforest resort The Datai Langkawi invites guests to set sail on the Andaman Sea and to explore the lesser-known parts of Langkawi and neighbouring southern Thailand, with new routes aboard the resort’s own catamaran, Gadis Pulao. Available for shared or private charters, each journey offers an intimate encounter with the quiet majesty of the surrounding archipelago, filled with hidden coves, untouched beaches, and serene seascapes. In 2026 the resorts also introduced its first overnight private charter experience, sailing to the idyllic island of Koh Lipe in southern Thailand.
  • Emirates Expands Global Travel Rehearsal Programme to the UK (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-23 10:04:18)
    Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, has launched its “Travel Rehearsal” programme in the UK, hosting its first session in the country at London Stansted Airport (STN).The Travel Rehearsal programme allows people with accessible travel requirements to experience a guided simulation of the complete air travel journey, familiarising them with airport procedures and onboard environments ahead of time – helping reduce anxiety and build confidence before an actual flight.
  • MGallery Collection and Chef Pam Reimagine the Art of Bar (Breaking Travel News 2026-04-23 09:01:31)
    Each year, World Cocktail Month sees MGallery Collection celebrate the art of mixology across its properties worldwide, turning the bar into a stage for creativity and connection. This year, MGallery Collection invites guests to experience the bar as a destination in its own right. In collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Pichaya “Pam” Soontornyanakij, the boutique hotel collection unveils an immersive pairing concept that transforms an evening drink into a curated gastronomic ritual, through the art of pairing cocktails and exquisite bites.