Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-02-11

  • VIDEOS: MALT Congress 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 20:34:04)
    BTN presents exclusive video interviews from MALT Congress 2026, featuring influential leaders across real estate, hospitality, investment, and urban development. Industry pioneers and senior decision-makers share expert insights on emerging market trends, luxury asset growth, sustainable design, capital strategy, and cross-border partnerships shaping the future of global property and lifestyle sectors.
  • The Impact of Luxury Eco-Camps on Masai Mara Conservation (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 17:40:06)
    Most people picture a luxury safari as champagne on a sun deck, maybe a plunge pool overlooking golden grass. That’s part of it, sure. But I didn’t fully understand what was happening behind the scenes at these Masai Mara conservations until I spent a week bouncing between a high-end eco-camp in the Naboisho Conservancy and the main reserve. The difference wasn’t just about comfort or fewer vehicles. It was about where the money actually goes.
  • The Bench launches Future Hospitality Summit Egypt (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 11:45:06)
    The Bench today announced the launch of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Egypt, taking place 10-11 November 2026 at Sofitel Downtown Cairo Nile. FHS Egypt joins The Bench’s expanding portfolio of hospitality investment summits, including FHS World (Dubai), FHS Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), FHS Africa (Kenya) and the Branded Residences Forum series across multiple regions.Under the theme ‘Where Heritage Inspires Investment’, FHS Egypt will convene owners, investors, operators, developers and government leaders to explore the next chapter of hospitality and real estate development in Egypt.
  • Beyond Simplicity: Rethinking PMS Usability for Modern Hotels (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 11:42:27)
    In today’s hospitality landscape, a sleek, intuitive interface is no longer a differentiator. It’s a baseline for any property management system. Clean, minimal design helps staff learn quickly, streamline daily tasks, and reduce operational friction. But for hotels juggling complex workflows, multiple departments and interconnected systems, usability requires more than simple aesthetics. True efficiency comes from pairing simplicity with the depth needed to manage day-to-day realities of hotel operations.
  • Marriott International Delivers Record-Setting Expansion in Greater China Region in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 10:10:20)
    Marriott International, Inc., today announced that the company accelerated its expansion in Greater China in 2025 and signed a record-breaking total of over 200 deals throughout the year, representing 25% year-over-year growth in annual signings in the region. With a deal signed every two days or fewer, the company added more than 36,000 rooms to the regional pipeline in 2025. This robust momentum underscores Marriott’s continued growth and long-term focus on the Greater China market.
  • Ferrari’s Electric Renaissance: From Petrol Power to a New Design Era (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 10:05:37)
    For more than 75 years, Ferrari has defined performance through the visceral roar of a petrol engine — the V8s and V12s that became as synonymous with the brand as the Prancing Horse itself. Now, in one of the most significant transformations in its history, Ferrari is accelerating toward an electric future — and doing so with the creative vision of legendary designers Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson.
  • Dubai tourism hits third record year with 19.59M visitors in 2025 (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 09:17:09)
    Strategic partnerships, global marketing campaigns and major events contributed to Dubai welcoming 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a 5% increase compared to 18.72 million arrivals in 2024, according to data published by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), and a third successive year of record-setting figures.
  • WTTC warns that new UK tourism levies would dent growth, restrict jobs and reduce competitiveness (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 08:29:08)
    The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the travel & tourism industry, has cautioned against the introduction of new local visitor levies in England, warning that additional costs and fragmented local policies risk fewer jobs, as well as further weakening the UK’s competitiveness at a time when the sector’s growth is already lagging behind global recovery.
  • Avani Celebrates the Rise of Women Travelling Together (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 08:24:36)
    In the run up to International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Avani Hotels & Resorts turns the spotlight on one of travel’s most defining shifts: women choosing to travel together, not as a niche, but as a new standard. From milestone birthdays and sister escapes to long-overdue reunions with friends, women travelling together is reshaping how trips are planned, experienced and remembered. Responding to this momentum, Avani introduces G(IRL)s Getaways, a curated collection of group-ready stays designed around space, ease and shared moments.
  • Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel unveils a New Era of Contemporary Urban Luxury (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 08:22:51)
    Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel first brought the brand’s signature luxury to the city’s skyline in 2022 and now reveals an extensive redesign. This complete transformation ushers in a new era for the urban property, which evolves the hotel into a sophisticated sanctuary connecting a high-octane business hub with a refined lifestyle destination.
  • andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge reimagined (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 08:19:19)
    An intimate and romantic lodge set on the edge of a rare sand forest in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge is set for a thoughtful refurbishment that will preserve its quiet magic while elevating its elegance and sense of place. Tucked between rare sand forest and a sweeping grassy meadow in the diverse Phinda Private Game Reserve, the lodge’s six Suites are being reimagined to offer even greater comfort and exclusivity.
  • reclaim brings its pioneering Luggage Delivery Service to Miami’s Major Airports (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 08:17:12)
    reclaim, a start-up that offers transportation, logistics, supply chain and storage solutions, is expanding its business to Miami and its greater metropolitan area.From late February, reclaim will gradually launch its luggage delivery service for passengers flying from both Miami International (MIA) and Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) airports
  • Exclusive and innovative journeys that Captain’s Choice specialises in (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 08:11:55)
    The Kangaroo Route was made famous by Qantas last century and describes the commercial passenger air routes flown between Australia and the United Kingdom via the Eastern Hemisphere. The route has been operated since the 1930s but earned its legendary moniker in the 1940s as a descriptor for the “hops” that were reminiscent of a kangaroo’s, covering long distances.
  • Marriott Bonvoy™ Redefines Intentional Travel with Curated Line-up of Meaningful Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 08:09:32)
    Marriott International Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) today unveiled a series of new, enhanced guest experiences under Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy™, a program that enables intentional travel across the region. With almost 100 experiences offered across close to 80 hotels in 12 APEC markets, Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy offers guests the opportunity to forge deeper connections with the destinations and local communities they visit.
  • Trio of Le Mans-winning Ferraris Bound for Anantara Concorso Roma (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 08:07:20)
    The inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma will bring together 70 historic Italian cars in the heart of Rome. Taking place from the 16th-19th of April 2026, the long-anticipated event will celebrate the best of Italian automotive design, hospitality, and cuisine – the spirit of ‘la dolce vita’. The spectacular showfield will offer guests and visitors a rare opportunity to view an impressive selection of Italian automotive icons amidst a stunning Roman backdrop.
  • Corinthia London Unveils Biome: A New Era of Primal Luxury and Transformative Wellbeing (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 08:05:44)
    Corinthia London proudly announces the next chapter in the evolution of one of the capital’s most iconic and best-loved spa destinations, with the launch of Biome by Corinthia London.Long celebrated as a pioneer in urban wellness, Corinthia London’s spa has set the benchmark for restorative luxury for over a decade. Now, with the debut of Biome by Corinthia London, the hotel introduces a bold new philosophy: Primal Luxury – an approach to wellbeing that unites instinct and intelligence, the healing rhythms of nature, and the precision of modern science
  • Marriott Bonvoy Hotels in Washington, DC, Unveil Can’t Miss Semiquincentennial Experiences (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 08:02:03)
    America’s Semiquincentennial offers a once-in-a-generation moment for celebration, and Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Washington, DC, are preparing to mark the milestone with experiences worthy of the nation’s 250th birthday. This summer, DC hotels from across the portfolio will debut limited-time offerings that blend meaningful historic touches with modern luxury and front row access to the capital’s most iconic Independence Day traditions.
  • THE BRITISH PULLMAN, ENGLAND, PRESENTS CELIA, A DAZZLING PRIVATE DINING AND EVENTS CARRIAGE (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 07:59:31)
    Launching in early Summer 2026, the British Pullman, A Belmond Train, England proudly presents Celia, an extraordinary new private dining and events carriage imagined and designed by visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, together with Oscar-winning costume and production designer, Catherine Martin.
  • Overseas Travellers Turn to New European Destinations, Favoring Tourism Dispersion (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-11 07:54:30)
    Emerging destinations in lesser-known regions across Europe—from Northern Italy, Spain, and Portugal to Southern Finland and Poland—are attracting growing interest from overseas travellers, helping to drive both seasonal and geographic dispersion of European tourism. As these alternative destinations increasingly capture overseas demand focused on nature-based experiences, primarily during shoulder seasons, they are contributing to a more balanced distribution of visitor flows, according to new research presented by Mabrian and Data Appeal at the 11th European Travel Commission (ETC) Annual Meeting in Pärnu, Estonia.