Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-08-23

  • The Kayon Resort Introduces Premier Pool Villa & Royal Jacuzzi Pool Villa (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-23 07:21:02)
    Nestled within the lush tropical forest of Ubud, The Kayon Resort proudly introduces two new accommodation categories, 4 units of Premier Pool Villa and 2 units of Royal Jacuzzi Pool Villa, expanding its collection of private retreats designed for couples and discerning travelers seeking privacy, romance, and a deeper connection with nature.
  • Vicuna Air Introduces Vicuna Waypoints: Extending Its Pet-First Network Beyond the Flight (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-23 07:19:46)
    Vicuna Air have announced the launch of Vicuna Waypoints, a new service connecting travellers and their pets between cities across Europe and Vicuna’s transatlantic gateways, including its New York–Brussels route. Named after the points used in aviation to guide a journey, Waypoints takes the idea beyond the aircraft, connecting clients between their front door and their Vicuna flight by pet-friendly transport and hotel stays.
  • United Completes Phase One Expansion of World’s Largest Pilot Training Facility (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-23 07:17:01)
    United and CAE today celebrated the first phase of expansion at the world’s largest pilot training facility, adding 40 new CAE training devices (a combination of full-motion and fixed simulators) since 2022.United’s Flight Training Center in Denver now has eight total buildings, nearly 700,000 square feet of training space, the equivalent of 12 football fields, and a total of 86 CAE training devices: 52 state-of-the-art full-motion flight simulators and 34 fixed training devices.
  • Four Seasons Yachts Introduces The Lanserhof Reset, A Transformative Longevity Experience (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-23 07:14:52)
    Four Seasons Yachts have announced The Lanserhof Reset, designed to enhance the transatlantic experience aboard Four Seasons I. Developed in collaboration with the longevity experts at Lanserhof, the program offers personalized consultations, restorative treatments, and expert-led wellness experiences throughout the journey.
  • SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN RESORT ANNOUNCES NEW HIGH-SPEED QUAD LIFT AND RIDGE RUN FOR 2026/2027 SKI SEASON (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-23 06:22:49)
    This winter season, Sundance Mountain Resort will reveal over 100 acres of new terrain, marked by Electric Horseman, a brand-new high-speed quad lift and Storyteller, a 1.7 mile groomed ridge run. This expansion concludes the resort’s first phase of its back mountain expansion, bringing the total acreage to 605 acres of pristine skiing and snowboarding, while looking ahead to additional expert terrain growth across future seasons.
  • Happitat Celebrates Its Grand Opening, Transforming Over 200,000 Sq.m. from Land to Sky (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-23 06:19:33)
    Happitat, the World’s First Happiness Destination and a landmark of happiness on Bangna Km. 7 by CP Axtra Public Company Limited (CP Axtra), officially opens its doors to welcome everyone into a world of happiness. THE GRAND CELEBRATION OF HAPPITAT “THE MAGICAL DESTINATION OF HAPPINESS” features a full day of activities and experiences, before reaching the grand climax with “The Sky Canvas of Happiness,” transforming the forest and sky with more than 2,222 drones, music and performances.
  • Visit Atlantic City Funds New Video Highlighting Fannie Lou Hamer’s Historic Connection to the City (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-23 06:17:21)
    Visit Atlantic City has funded a new video spotlighting civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer’s powerful connection to the city. Part of the Fannie Lou Hamer Digital Driving Tour, the video will mirror the initiatives objective of using heritage tourism to invite visitors to experience Atlantic City through a deep cultural and historical lens. The video will be released on Friday, Aug. 21.
  • Bilt Welcomes Blacklane to its Ecosystem (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-23 06:15:42)
    Bilt, the membership that connects where you live with the places you love, today announced a new partnership with Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, further expanding luxury mobility options in the Bilt ecosystem. Starting today, Bilt Members can book across Blacklane’s global network through the Bilt Concierge or Bilt Travel Portal, earning or using Bilt Points on each journey, and unlocking an annual credit based on their elite status
  • TUI Wanderlust returns with exclusive Orlando educational trip for independent agents (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-23 06:13:54)
    TUI is inviting independent travel agents from across the UK to apply for an exclusive seven-night Orlando educational trip as part of its ongoing TUI Wanderlust programme.In partnership with Universal Orlando Resort and Visit Orlando, the latest TUI Wanderlust experience will see 12 agents travel to Orlando, Florida on 16 October 2026, flying direct from Manchester on TUI’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner.The educational trip has been designed to give agents first-hand experience of one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, helping them build their knowledge and confidence when selling Orlando holidays to customers.
  • DMC Quote Launches Booking System for Attraction, Tour and Activity Operators (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-23 06:11:12)
    DMC Quote, the travel technology brand of Singapore headquartered Travel DMC Group, has launched a booking and ticketing system for attraction, tour and activity operators. The platform enables operators to enter their products once and sell through their own booking page, at their physical counter or gate, and through the DMC Quote travel agent network.
  • MARRIOTT BONVOY INVITES PET PARENTS AND THEIR FURRY COMPANIONS TO ENJOY PET-FRIENDLY ESCAPES (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-23 06:06:57)
    Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands and highly awarded travel program, is making it even easier for pet parents to travel with their four-legged companions in Thailand. All across the kingdom, purr-fect stays await with pet-friendly packages and exclusive amenities that will treat dogs and cats like VIPs.