Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-09-08
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Etihad Airways & Khalifa University Strengthen Partnership to Build the UAE’s Specialised Workforce (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-08 09:48:58)
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, one of the region’s leading academic and research institutions, have successfully concluded their latest joint internship programme, marking another milestone in the two institutions’ shared commitment to Emirati talent and advancing the UAE’s aviation ambitions.
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Uganda Airlines becomes first African carrier to deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-08 09:45:48)
Uganda Airlines has signed a new deal with travel technology provider Amadeus and become the first African carrier to deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS. The flight schedule development solution provides the flag-carrier with an integrated workbench, featuring powerful editing capabilities, real-time feasibility checking, and all the capabilities required for schedule reporting and distribution. The solution both increases efficiency and provides flexibility to schedule planning.
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Tapestry Collection by Hilton Arrives In UK Capital With London Bridge Hotel Signing (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-08 09:35:59)
Hilton today announces the signing of London Bridge Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, as part of a franchise agreement with Gama Holdings, marking the debut of the lifestyle brand in the UK capital and becoming Hilton’s ninth brand in London. Set beside London Bridge Station in one of the city’s most vibrant and well-connected districts, the 153-room hotel is expected to welcome guests in early 2028 after undergoing a more than £12 million transformation.
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Royal Caribbean executive Russell Benford recognized by CMEx (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-08 09:32:02)
This week, the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) highlights another distinguished leadership laureate who will be celebrated at the 2026 CMEx Leadership Awards and Fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
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Cayman Islands posts record stayover arrivals (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-08 09:27:47)
The Cayman Islands welcomed a record 333,747 stayover visitors in the first seven months of 2026, up 11% from the same period last year. July arrivals rose 10% to 45,053, marking the destination’s ninth consecutive month of growth.
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Book your October by the sea: Etihad flies to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast from 4 October (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-08 09:19:48)
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will fly to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast from 4 October 2026. The year-round service to Red Sea International Airport puts a new holiday destination on our map just over three hours from Abu Dhabi.
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SWAP UK WINTER FOR AUSSIE SUMMER: QANTAS LAUNCHES AIRFARE SALE (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-08 09:09:14)
Qantas has today launched a two-week sale for UK customers, with return Economy fares from London to Australia starting from £939 and fares to Singapore from £629.
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COWDRAY HOUSE ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF ITS NEW SPA (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-08 09:04:22)
Opening its doors in November 2026, Cowdray House, Cowdray Estate’s historic 22-bedroom country house, is set to unveil a new, beautifully-appointed luxury spa, available exclusively for guests of the House.
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Red Sea Global unveils Nammos Resort AMAALA, introducing Nammos’ first resort hotel globally (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-08 08:57:26)
Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, today announced the opening of Nammos Resort AMAALA, marking the launch of Nammos’ first resort hotel globally and a significant addition to AMAALA’s growing lifestyle and hospitality offering.
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AUTUMN OCEAN EXPLORATION: NOVA MALDIVES AND PADI UNITE FOR PROJECT AWARE WEEK THIS SEPTEMBER (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-08 08:42:10)
This September, Nova Maldives will once again partner with PADI, the world’s leading organisation for scuba diving education, to co-host Project AWARE Week, running from 16 to 20 September 2026. Brought to life by the resort’s marine team , the week gives resort guests, from first-time snorkellers to seasoned divers, the chance to combine wildlife observation with hands-on conservation work, turning a week in the water into an educational escape.