Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-08-24

  • IHG Hotels & Resorts signs landmark 14-hotel portfolio deal in Japan (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-24 06:07:49)
    IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced a landmark portfolio deal growing with long-term partner, GCP Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Gaw Capital Group.The milestone portfolio deal, totalling 1,063 rooms, includes 14 hotels in Kyoto, comprising 12 Garner hotels, one Holiday Inn Express and one unbranded hotel. All these hotels will be converted, with phased openings after renovations and rebranding to embed the Garner and Holiday Inn Express hallmarks, across the next 12 months.
  • Holiday Inn Express launches the world’s first Breakfast Pillow in Australia (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-24 06:03:56)
    Holiday Inn Express by IHG in Australia has launched the world’s first Breakfast Pillow for a limited time, inviting travellers to drift off to the soothing sounds of a free hot breakfast through four brekkie-inspired sleep tracks. Designed to help guests rest better, wake easier and start the day ready for whatever’s next, the custom-designed and built pillow features hidden speakers that transform comforting breakfast sounds into a unique sleep experience.
  • Centara Appoints Andrew Shaw as Chief Development Officer (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-24 06:02:28)
    Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has appointed Andrew Shaw as Chief Development Officer, strengthening its executive leadership team as the company enters its next phase of global growth and portfolio expansion.
  • Silence Wang Wax Figure Arrives at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-24 05:58:12)
    Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is pleased to announce the arrival of renowned singer-songwriter Silence Wang’s wax figure for a special six-month exhibition in its Glamour zone. The exhibition coincides with the Hong Kong stop of Silence Wang’s highly anticipated Age of Romance World Tour, offering fans an additional opportunity to celebrate the artist’s visit to the city.
  • Arajet, Dominican Republic Tourism and the Marlins Celebrate Dominican Heritage Day in Miami (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-24 05:56:08)
    Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s flag carrier, joined the Miami Marlins and the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism to celebrate Dominican Heritage Day at loanDepot park, a special event dedicated to honoring the culture, music, traditions and pride of the Dominican community in South Florida.
  • Beyond The Loop: Meet the Neighbourhoods That Give Chicago Its Character (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-24 05:54:55)
    Home to 77 distinct neighbourhoods, Chicago offers endless opportunities to venture beyond the city’s best-known sights and discover the communities that give it its unique character. From local cuisine, live music and independent businesses to vibrant Mexican traditions, rich African American heritage and LGBTQ+ culture, each neighbourhood reveals a different side of the city. Choose Chicago has hand-picked the below neighbourhoods to inspire visitors to explore further and experience Chicago through the people, places and cultures that call the city home.
  • Nan Bei Introduces the Friday Night Table, A New Weekend Destination in Bangkok (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-24 05:49:04)
    High above Ploenchit Road, beneath a canopy of 600 illuminated magpies inspired by the Chinese love story of the Weaver Girl and the Cowherd, Nan Bei at Rosewood Bangkok introduces Friday Night Table, a new bi-weekly dining experience celebrating Chinese cuisine and bringing friends and family together at the start of the weekend.
  • Virgin Voyages launches Caribbean Kicker offering up to $400 onboard credit (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-24 05:47:33)
    Virgin Voyages has launched a limited-time Caribbean Kicker, giving Sailors (guests) up to $400 per cabin in onboard credit.Available on new bookings made from August 20 to August 26, 2026, the onboard credit offer can be combined with Virgin Voyages’ current promotion, which includes 70% off the second Sailor and a free balcony upgrade, meaning a Sea Terrace cabin can be booked for the price of a Sea View. The promotion applies to select Caribbean voyages sailing between August 2026 and April 2027, across all four Virgin Voyages Lady Ships.
  • Late Summer in Corsica: The Perfect Time for a Final Island Escape (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-24 05:45:19)
    September is a wonderful time to visit Corsica, when the island is quieter, the days remain long and sunny, and the sea is still beautifully warm. Often described as the island’s ‘golden month’, September is perfect for enjoying Corsica’s fine sandy beaches, clear blue skies and turquoise waters away from the summer crowds. And for those looking to make the most of the final weeks of summer, late August offers the same appeal, making this an ideal time for a last-minute Corsican escape.
  • Beaches Resorts Adds Kidz Bop to Its 2026 Fall Fam Jam Lineup (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-24 05:42:38)
    Caribbean all-inclusive resort brand, Beaches Resorts is expanding the lineup for ‘Fall Fam Jam’ 2026, its annual celebration of family travel running from September through to October.The festivities will kick off on 1st September with all-new Sesame Street experiences and activities on resort, designed for every generation. From 16th – 21st September, viral toddler techno sensation, Lenny Pearce will bring a series of special performances to Beaches Turks and Caicos. Between 1st and 5th October, global music phenomenon KIDZ BOP will join the celebration with live performances and family-friendly entertainment at both Beaches Resorts in Turks and Caicos and Negril, Jamaica.
  • Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Celebrates 25 Years of Anantara (Breaking Travel News 2026-08-24 05:39:23)
    To celebrate 25 years of Anantara, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort invites guests to discover a quieter, more meaningful side of the island with the Island Blessings Experience, a cultural journey through Koh Samui’s Buddhist heritage.