Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-02-14

  • Barbados Welcomes Aer Lingus’ New Direct Dublin–Barbados Service (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-14 08:46:51)
    Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) UK & Ireland has warmly welcomed today’s announcement that Aer Lingus will launch a new direct service from Dublin (DUB) to Barbados (BGI), with seatsgoing on sale from Thursday, February 12th.The new route represents a significant milestone for Barbados in the Irish market, providing direct connectivity between the two islands. Operated by Aer Lingus’ new fuel-efficient Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the service will strengthen ties between the two destinations while offering Irish travellers a seamless and sustainable way to get to Barbados.
  • Las Vegas Sands Board of Directors Appoints Patrick Dumont as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-14 08:15:45)
    Las Vegas Sands announced today that Patrick Dumont will become the company’s chairman and chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026.  Mr. Dumont will succeed Robert G. Goldstein, who becomes a senior advisor to the company through March 2028.
  • WORLD PREMIERE OF UNIVERSAL THEME PARKS: THE EXHIBITION OPENS AT THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE TODAY (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-14 08:13:07)
    Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition, a groundbreaking new exhibit that takes guests inside the immersive and innovative world of Universal Destinations & Experiences’ theme parks, makes its world premiere at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on February 14, 2026, in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal.
  • BOSTON CELTICS AND EXPERIENCE ABU DHABI AGREEMENT EXTENDED THROUGH 2027-28 SEASON (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-14 08:10:08)
    The Boston Celtics today announced the extension of their advertising agreement with Experience Abu Dhabi through the conclusion of the 2027–28 season. This renewal broadens Experience Abu Dhabi’s presence across Celtics platforms and fan-engagement initiatives.
  • New International Art Fair Launches in Tampa Fall 2026 (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-14 08:08:42)
    Tampa is set to welcome a significant addition to the global arts calendar this fall with the inaugural Art Fair Tampa, taking place October 15–18, 2026 at the Tampa Convention Center. The four-day celebration of contemporary art, cultural exchange, and immersive creative experiences will feature 300 artists from around the world.
  • National Wine Day Turns 25: The Republic of Moldova - A Small Country with Global Wine Ambitions (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-14 08:06:51)
    Few places in the world celebrate wine as a defining element of national identity through an annual national holiday. The Republic of Moldova is among these rare destinations. In 2026, National Wine Day - the country’s flagship wine celebration and one of Europe’s Top 10 open-air events - marks its 25th anniversary, reaffirming wine as a cultural, economic and symbolic cornerstone of Moldova’s identity.
  • Say “I Do” to Colombia This Valentine’s Season (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-14 08:03:15)
    This Valentine’s weekend, Colombia is already part of the celebration. For more than five decades, the country has been recognized in the United States as a leading source of the flowers shared during the season of love. Today, more than 80% of Valentine’s blooms originate from Colombian fields. In January and February 2025 alone, approximately 720 million stems supplied the U.S. market, reflecting a relationship built on trust, trade, and shared value. More recently, Colombia’s reputation has also expanded through its high-quality cacao exports, bringing another taste of the country into romantic moments nationwide.
  • Marriott Bonvoy Launches its First Ever Co-Brand Credit Card in Indonesia with Bank Mandiri (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-14 08:00:21)
    Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, Marriott Bonvoy®, together with Bank Mandiri, today unveiled the Marriott Bonvoy® Mandiri Credit Card, designed to give Indonesian customers greater access to global travel rewards through their everyday transactions.
  • Minor Hotels Announces Expansion in the Adriatic with Debuts in Croatia and Slovenia (Breaking Travel News 2026-02-14 07:57:48)
    Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced the signing of a management agreement with MK Group for two new additions to its portfolio on Europe’s Adriatic coast. From 12 February 2026 the two properties will be operated by Minor Hotels and will reopen for the 2026 season in late March. Following extensive refurbishment programmes, the resorts will relaunch under the group’s luxury Anantara and Minor Reserve Collection flags in Q1 2027. The hotels add two new countries to Minor Hotels’ global portfolio and represent the group’s debuts in both Croatia and Slovenia