Day Headlines in Travel News: 2026-09-11
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Expands “Special Happens…” Program with New Experiences Globally (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:56:36)
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the world-renowned luxury hospitality brand, global luxury brand and part of Accor, announces the next chapter of its global ‘Special Happens…’ experiences. Delivering on the brand’s commitment to Make Special Happen for each individual guest, Fairmont is offering unparalleled access to even more awe-inspiring activations across its global portfolio.
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Fliggy and Eastar Jet Announce Partnership (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:42:00)
Fliggy, a leading online travel services platform and a wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter)), and Eastar Jet, a South Korean budget airline, signed a partnership agreement in Hangzhou on September 10. The two companies will deepen cooperation across digital marketing, membership benefits, and AI, giving travelers more cost-effective and convenient flight booking and travel services.
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Vietnam Airlines and Airbus Sign MoU for Five A350-900s, Advancing Long-Term Fleet Expansion (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:36:10)
During the official visit to the French Republic by the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation, Vietnam Airlines and Airbus exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the proposed sale of five Airbus A350-900 aircraft to Vietnam Airlines, with deliveries expected in 2033–2034.
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Anantara Siam Bangkok Invests THB 1.6 Billion to Reimagine a Luxury Hospitality Icon (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:29:34)
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has invested more than THB 1.6 billion (approximately USD 50 million) in a landmark transformation designed to meet the evolving expectations of discerning travellers who increasingly value both exceptional quality and distinctive experiences. Guided by the philosophy of “Transformed. Timeless. Thai.,” the transformation reinterprets the hotel’s rich artistic and cultural heritage and gracious Thai hospitality through a contemporary lens.
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Agoda Reveals Sustained Intra-Regional Travel Interest Across Southeast Asia (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:21:36)
Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that travelers across Southeast Asia are increasingly looking to their neighbors for more accessible trips in the first half of 2026, with Vietnam standing out as the region’s biggest draw.
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Debuts in Saudi Arabia with New Riyadh Opening (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 07:18:24)
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, announces the opening of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Riyadh Al Nasiriyah, marking the brand’s debut in Riyadh and introducing a newly renovated midscale hotel to the Al Nasiriyah district of the Saudi capital.
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METT KSAMIL: A NEW LIFESTYLE ICON TO OPEN ON ALBANIA’S IONIAN COAST (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 06:58:26)
Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) and AICA Properties today announced the signing of METT Ksamil, marking the brand’s debut in Albania and a new address on one of the fastest-growing destinations along Europe’s Mediterranean coastline.
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Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with CP Group for Three Hotels in New Zealand (Breaking Travel News 2026-09-11 06:53:36)
Marriott International Inc. has signed agreements with CP Group to bring three new hotels to the country, further strengthening Marriott’s growing presence across New Zealand. The agreement is expected to mark the country debut of flagship brand Marriott Hotels in Rotorua as well as Autograph Collection in Auckland and Wellington. Building on the relationship between Marriott and CP Group, this signing follows their recently announced St. Regis Queenstown project.