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Luxury Redefined: New Villa Design Launches at Pearns Point, Antigua (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-06 10:09:42)
January 2026: Pearns Point, the stunning beach and ocean front development in Antigua, has launched a new villa design as part of their Plot & Plan Programme, in collaboration with James Hamilton Architects.
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Visit England’s 2026 Hotlist (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-06 10:02:48)
England is set for a blockbuster year in 2026, with period dramas shining on screen, milestone anniversaries and major cultural openings across the country. Get ready for a year packed with literary legends, seaside celebrations, world-class sport, immersive art, unmissable events, brand-new stays and more…
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Madeira’s Carnival Returns Next Month (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-06 09:59:17)
Madeira is gearing up for Carnival 2026, set to take place from 11 to 22 February. A highlight of the island’s annual events calendar, the celebrations will bring music, colour and energy to Funchal and surrounding towns.
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Aurora Viewing Elevated: Unforgettable New Yukon Experiences Await (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-06 09:53:48)
The aurora viewing season in the Yukon — one of the longest in the world — is well underway, coinciding with Solar Cycle 25, an 11-year peak in solar activity expected to reach its height this winter. This rare alignment guarantees more frequent and intense northern lights displays, giving travellers even greater opportunities to witness the aurora across the Yukon.
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A New Chapter for Barr Al Jissah: Hilton Opens Three Hotels on Oman’s Iconic Coastline (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-06 09:42:19)
Hilton has introduced three hotels at Barr Al Jissah, a landmark waterfront destination celebrated for its natural beauty.
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VIRGIN ATLANTIC ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM LINE-UP (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-06 09:35:55)
Virgin Atlantic today announces its new leadership team, unveiled by Chief Executive Officer Corneel Koster, who took up his role on 1st January 2026.
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Boeing Continues Platinum Level Sponsorship of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-06 09:30:49)
Boeing announced the continuation of its Platinum Level sponsorship with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), particularly for its annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention. This renewed partnership underscores Boeing’s commitment to supporting aviation enthusiasts and the next generation of aviation professionals.
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Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, announces Kahu’ewai Hawai’i Investment Plan (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-06 07:53:28)
Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, today unveiled an investment plan of more than $600 million over five years to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands by modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, while expanding community and sustainability work across Hawai’i.
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SURF CITY USA® KICKS OFF WELLNESS MONTH: A CELEBRATION OF HEALTH, MINDFULNESS AND COMMUNITY (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-06 07:51:06)
Visit Huntington Beach, the private, non-profit destination management organization of Huntington Beach, today announced the launch of the inaugural Wellness Month, a month-long celebration designed to showcase the breadth of spa, fitness and wellness experiences. Running January 5 through February 1, visitors and residents can kickstart their new year with clarity, activity and self-care by exploring everything from adrenaline-pumping races to tranquil spa treatments, such as:
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New Flights into Tri-Cities and McGhee Tyson Airports Open the Tennessee River Valley (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-06 07:41:18)
As the nation looks ahead to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, new and expanded air service into Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is making it easier than ever for travelers to explore the places, people, and stories that shaped America in the Tennessee River Valley.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Launches “GO TOKYO Gourmet” Website to Showcase Tokyo’s Diverse Food (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-06 07:08:45)
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched the website “GO TOKYO Gourmet” to showcase Tokyo’s diverse food attractions in Japan and overseas.
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises launches golden jubilee celebrations (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-05 15:51:55)
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is excited to announce that in 2026 – its 50th anniversary year – it will host a minimum of 500 UK travel agents on board its super ships
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Doha Named 2026 “GCC Tourism Capital” (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-05 12:22:56)
The committee responsible for the GCC Tourism Capital has officially announced Doha as the GCC Tourism Capital for 2026, within the framework of strengthening joint tourism cooperation among GCC member states. This decision has been approved by Their Excellencies the Ministers responsible for tourism across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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Qatar welcomes over 5.1 million guests (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-05 12:14:00)
Qatar welcomed over 5.1 million guests from across the globe, drawn by the country’s dynamic year-round calendar of events and vibrant atmosphere, creating memorable experiences for every traveller.
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Ryanair calls on De Wever to make the abolition of the Belgian air tax his number one resolution (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-05 12:11:34)
Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline has called on Prime Minister De Wever and his government to make abandoning their plan to double Belgium’s already very high air tax their number one New Year’s resolution. This harmful tax, which increased by 150% last July, severely penalizes Belgium’s competitiveness compared to other EU countries such as Sweden, Hungary, Italy, and Slovakia, where governments are abolishing air taxes to boost traffic, tourism, and employment.
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easyJet expands popular Twilight Bag Drop service to Birmingham Airport (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-05 12:09:18)
easyJet is launching its popular, free Twilight Bag Drop service at Birmingham Airport.Available from 5th January, the service provides customers on early morning flights with the option to drop their bags off the evening before free of charge, saving time for their journey through the airport on their day of travel by skipping bag drop and heading straight to security.
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Meraas unveils Dubai Design District residential masterplan (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-05 12:01:40)
Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled an expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3), transforming the district into one of Dubai’s most desirable creative-led waterfront neighbourhoods.
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2025 wrapped: a look back on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines’ first combined year (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-05 08:09:13)
A year of meaningful progress on the integration between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, 2025 was full growth, innovation and impact across our newly combined company. Let’s take a moment to look back at some of the biggest highlights of the year.
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Southwest Airlines and Turkish Airlines to Partner in Transatlantic Travel Beginning in January 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-05 08:05:06)
Southwest Airlines announced today a partnership with Turkish Airlines is scheduled to begin in early 2026 to offer travelers around the globe one-ticket, transatlantic journeys between the United States and Istanbul unlocking onward connections across both carriers’ networks. Turkish Airlines flies to more than 350 destinations in 132 countries from its global hub, Istanbul Airport, including ten airports in the United States served by Southwest. International travelers will be able to seamlessly connect through those shared gateway airports on tickets that will become available next year through Turkish Airlines, travel agents, and travel websites.
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Ethiopian Airlines Partners with Nucore Technologies to Advance Digital Transformation (Breaking Travel News 2026-01-05 08:02:19)
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading airline, signed a strategic agreement with Nucore Technologies, a company that specialized in providing software solutions for advanced back-office automation, integration, reporting and analytics capabilities to travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators, and corporate customers.