Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-02-06

  • The Luxury Chalet Company Issues Industry Statement on AI Adoption in Travel Planning (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 15:44:20)
    The Luxury Chalet Company released an industry announcement addressing the expanding presence of artificial intelligence within travel planning and outlining an operational position specific to the luxury ski segment. The statement reflects broader sector movement toward automated tools while documenting structural characteristics associated with mountain-based holidays.
  • Boeing announces largest-ever Landing Gear Exchange agreement at Singapore Airshow (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 10:28:39)
    Boeing announced the largest landing gear exchange contract in Boeing’s history at the Singapore Airshow. Under this contract, Boeing will provide landing gear exchanges for more than 75 aircraft across the 737 MAX and 787 fleets operated by the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group. The landing gear exchange program offers gear overhaul scheduling flexibility that will optimize the useful life of the gears and minimizing aircraft downtime.
  • Emirates ready to take to the field ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring Suryakumar Yadav (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 10:23:57)
    Emirates is batting strong, featuring Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav in its latest advertising campaign to debut ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
  • The Club Hotel Services advances integrated commercial performance expanded Pulse and GEMS platforms (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 10:19:39)
    As Radisson Hotel Group’s internal commercial platform, The Club Hotel Services (“The Club”) brings together Revenue, Sales, Meetings & Events, Web, and Voice Management into a single, global operating model. Designed to serve hotel owners and operators at scale, it combines specialist commercial talent with proprietary technology to improve speed, accuracy, and performance across every revenue stream.
  • Etihad Airways Signs as Official Airline Partner of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 10:16:26)
    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will be the Official Airline Partner of the 2026 Open Masters Games taking place from 6-15 February in over 20 venues across Abu Dhabi, marking a significant partnership that reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a host of world‑class sporting events. The event highlights the importance of sport as a way of life for people of all ages and backgrounds; and showcases Etihad’s commitment to supporting the Abu Dhabi community.
  • The Peninsula Motoring Series Debuts in The Scottish Highlands (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 10:08:12)
    As luxury travellers around the world increasingly seek exceptional experiences, they are discovering that the most memorable journeys are not about where you go, but who you meet along the way. This September, The Peninsula Hotels is once again bringing its renowned hospitality beyond its doors and guiding an intimate group of motoring enthusiasts through the Scottish Highlands for six days of winding mountain passes, historic estates, and the kind of shared moments that turn fellow travellers into lasting connections with its newest iteration of The Peninsula Motoring Series, Scotland.
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts to debut its luxury lifestyle brand, Kimpton in Qatar (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 10:06:08)
    IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Kimpton Al Rowda Doha, a 283-key luxury lifestyle hotel situated in the heart of the capital. Slated to open mid-2026, the hotel will bring Kimpton’s signature blend of playful design, culinary innovation, and genuine service to Doha, creating a vibrant hub for authentic human connection.
  • Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) commissions large-scale biodigester, with aim to reduce CO₂ emission (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 10:01:44)
    Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is scaling up its approach to waste management with a custom-built biodigester, one of the largest in commercial scale and capacity. The Power Knot LFC-3000 biodigester at EKFC’s Central Commissary Unit enables on-site processing of organic waste, treating it at the source rather than diverting it to landfill.
  • Hamdan bin Zayed honours winners of 2nd Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Award (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 09:54:53)
    His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has honoured the winners of the second cycle of the Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Award during a ceremony held at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi.
  • Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Makes Its Debut in Greater China with the Opening of Artik Suzhou (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 09:50:04)
    Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform and global portfolio of more than 30 brands, today announced the opening of Artik Suzhou, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, the highly anticipated Asia debut for the brand in Greater China. Located in the heart of the historic city of Suzhou—often referred to as the “Venice of the East”—the property blends contemporary design with the refined elegance of Suzhou’s centuries-old cultural heritage, thoughtfully reinterpreting local art, architecture, and tradition.
  • Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives Celebrates Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 09:40:54)
    Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives invites guests to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH with a serene three-day island experience from 19 to 21 March 2026, honouring the values of renewal, gratitude, togetherness, and shared joy in a setting where time and space are gently redefined.
  • AROYA Cruises Prepares for Highly Anticipated Inaugural Arabian Gulf Season (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-06 09:33:33)
    AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line introduced by Cruise Saudi, a 100% PIF-owned company – has unveiled its much-anticipated inaugural Arabian Gulf season, commencing in February 2026. The new season introduces a range of voyages from two-, three- and four-night itineraries, all the way through to five-, six- and seven-night journeys that offer international guests a unique opportunity to explore some of the Arabian Gulf’s most vibrant destinations by sea from a range of ports throughout the region.