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• Essential Digital Safety Tips for Business Travellers

  06-07-2026 10:45 via breakingtravelnews.com
  A business trip these days often means carrying around much more than just a passport and a laptop bag. Company logins, expense applications, banking details, and enough cloud access to run half a department now travel in your jacket pocket. You hold all this information wherever you go.
  
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• HolidayMakers Warned to Brace for Higher Costs, Delays and new EU border system

  07-07-2026 14:47 via breakingtravelnews.com
  With just under two weeks till the school holidays, sector experts are warning families and other passengers alike to expect increased uncertainty around international air travel this summer as global tensions, economic pressures, new EU border system and residual fuel price volatility continue to impact global aviation.
  
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• Holiday Extras launches free Bag Check tool to help travellers avoid surprise airline fees

  07-07-2026 09:19 via breakingtravelnews.com
  New comparison tool covers 20 airlines and shows in seconds what you will really pay for cabin bags, hold luggage, seat selection and sitting together as a family.Holiday Extras has launched Bag Check, a free online tool that lets travellers see at a glance exactly what any of the UK’s 20 most popular airlines will charge them for luggage and seat selection before they book.
  
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• LIFT and GO7 back airline-controlled virtual interlining as new model for African connectivity

  07-07-2026 08:57 via breakingtravelnews.com
  GO7, the growth platform for airlines, has named South African carrier LIFT among the first to implement its Orchestrated Virtual Interlining (OVI) solution, with the airline calling for wider industry adoption as a new path for connectivity in Africa.Set to go live within weeks, the integration is an early proof point for a new, airline-managed model of virtual interlining (VI) that closes the experience gap between traditional and virtual interline partnerships.
  
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• The world's most liveable cities in 2026

  07-07-2026 06:49 via bbc.com
  
  Residents explain what makes the top-ranked cities such enjoyable places to live
  
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• Walk the Scottish coast that changed science

  06-07-2026 14:35 via bbc.com
  
  Scotland's new Deep Time trail takes travellers into Earth's ancient past
  
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• Sharon Coward to drive CTO’s digital transformation agenda

  06-07-2026 13:40 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Sharon Coward as senior manager of digital transformation & information technology. She previously served as interim administrator of the IT Department.
  
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• The travellers hunting for cult sun cream

  05-07-2026 16:00 via bbc.com
  
  Do you buy sun cream to go on holiday or go on holiday to buy sun cream?
  
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• Travellers are stuffing their bags with sun cream

  05-07-2026 15:46 via bbc.com
  
  Do you buy sun cream to go on holiday or go on holiday to buy sun cream?
  
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• Choice Hotels International Appoints Artificial Intelligence Leader Ali Keshavarz to Board

  05-07-2026 07:18 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s leading lodging franchisors, today announced the appointment of Ali Keshavarz, President and Chief Data & Analytics Officer of CVS Health, to its Board of Directors.“Ali is a highly accomplished leader whose experience and expertise in artificial intelligence will further strengthen our Board as we advance Choice Hotels International’s long-term growth strategy and continue creating value for our franchise owners, guests
  
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• Pan Am Selects IBS Software to Power Loyalty Program for Its Return to the Skies

  04-07-2026 13:20 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Pan American World Airways ® one of aviation’s most iconic brands, has partnered with IBS Software, a leading AI-native product company in the travel technology sector, selecting its iLoyal platform to power the company’s loyalty program as it prepares to re-enter commercial aviation.
  
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• The view that inspired 'America the Beautiful'

  03-07-2026 14:46 via bbc.com
  
  All Americans know this patriotic anthem, but few know what inspired it
  
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• Corendon Airlines strengthens digital transformation at airports with new self-service kiosks

  03-07-2026 13:43 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Corendon Airlines offers passengers a faster, more convenient and contactless travel experience with the introduction of new airport self-check-in kiosks. Passengers can easily complete processes such as check-in, seat selection, ancillary service payments and baggage drop through the kiosks.
  
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• A sweet bun so good it inspired a national holiday

  02-07-2026 14:38 via bbc.com
  
  Poland's berry-filled baked obsession takes the nation by storm each summer
  
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• TRAVELSOFT BRINGS TRAVELPORT AIRLINE CONTENT TO 400+ AGENCIES VIA ORCHESTRA

  02-07-2026 07:47 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Travelport, an intelligent travel infrastructure company that powers travel bookings for millions of travelers worldwide, and Travelsoft, a leading travel technology Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, have announced the successful integration of Travelport’s Trip Services API platform via Orchestra, the Transport Hub across the Travelsoft Group.
  
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• Is the World Cup ranch craze real or hype?

  01-07-2026 15:00 via bbc.com
  
  Overseas visitors are suddenly going mad for the US's most humble condiment
  
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• Is World Cup ranch craze real or hype?

  01-07-2026 14:34 via bbc.com
  
  Overseas visitors are suddenly going mad for the US's most humble condiment
  
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• ARBITRIP AND EL AL AIRLINES ANNOUNCE FIRST OF ITS KIND TRAVEL BOOKING PARTNERSHIP

  01-07-2026 09:38 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Arbitrip, a leading travel technology platform transforming hotel booking through advanced AI, exclusive pricing, and elevated customer service, today announces a landmark partnership with El Al Airlines. Together, the companies are introducing a new model for airline-integrated travel booking: a fully white-labelled hotel platform embedded directly within El Al’s digital ecosystem, designed to deliver a seamless, personalized, and value-driven experience.
  
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• AI Discovery, Live Flight Tracking and More Ways to Save This Summer

  30-06-2026 15:29 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Skyscanner, a global leader in travel, today launches new beta tools and updated product features, in response to changing traveller needs.
  Every month, Skyscanner helps more than 160 million travellers worldwide explore and compare flights, accommodation and car hire options. In 2026, the company has continued to innovate across its app and website, experimenting with new traveller tools and building smarter features designed to make discovering and planning the perfect trip easier and more bud
  
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• New Sweden: The US's long-lost 'secret' colony

  30-06-2026 14:57 via bbc.com
  
  Despite being virtually unheard of, it played a pivotal role in founding the US
  
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• Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations

  30-06-2026 11:51 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced the expansion of Visa Destinations, a passion-led travel platform live in 10 major locations around the world, as the company redefines its role in the rapidly growing experience-driven travel economy.
  
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• Sun Group picks Amadeus to run seamless loyalty across business

  30-06-2026 11:42 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Powered by Amadeus Loyalty and Rewards, a modular platform to support airlines and loyalty programs across evolving needs, Sun Signature brings together aviation, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, real estate, and banking under a single loyalty account
  
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• Sun Group picks Amadeus technology to run loyalty across its entire business

  30-06-2026 11:42 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Sun Group has successfully launched Sun Signature, Vietnam’s first fully integrated loyalty program. Powered by Amadeus Loyalty and Rewards, a modular platform to support airlines and loyalty programs across evolving needs, Sun Signature brings together aviation, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, real estate, and banking under a single loyalty account — setting a new benchmark for customer engagement in the region.
  
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• PPHE Hotel Group reimagines the digital guest experience across 17 European hotels

  30-06-2026 11:06 via breakingtravelnews.com
  PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates a multi-brand portfolio of hotels and resorts, has expanded its digital transformation strategy through a landmark partnership with Hudini. The agreement will see PPHE use Hudini’s integrated technology solutions across 17 of its European properties, supporting the group’s wider ambition to enhance service delivery, empower hotel teams and drive operational excellence.
  
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• A third of holidaymakers report increase in social media travel scams over the last year

  30-06-2026 09:15 via breakingtravelnews.com
  A third (34%) of holidaymakers have seen an increase in potentially fraudulent travel content on social media over the last 12 months, according to new research from global payment service provider, emerchantpay. 
  With fraudsters embracing new technologies, such as AI, scams are becoming more convincing – during the peak travel season, Brits could see themselves increasing targeting by fraud attempts.
  
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• AI-Enhanced Hotel Photos: One in Five Images on Booking Platforms Shows Signs of AI Manipulation

  30-06-2026 09:05 via breakingtravelnews.com
  One in five hotel photos on major booking platforms shows indicators of being AI-generated or AI-enhanced. That is the finding of an analysis of 25,550 images used by hotels to advertise their rooms, facilities, restaurants and amenities. The study was conducted by Berlin-based marketing agency ABCD Agency in partnership with German forensic AI verification provider ContentGuard.me.Hotel photos are one of the most decisive factors when booking accommodation online. Yet there are growing signs th
  
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• What’s Shaping Global Summer Travel in 2026

  29-06-2026 16:01 via breakingtravelnews.com
  RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the latest summer travel insights from its subsidiary, Sojern, the AI-powered travel platform built on the world’s largest source of travel intent data.
  
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• Business Travel Show Europe: Reducing uncertainty is becoming business travel’s biggest opportunity

  29-06-2026 13:46 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Artificial intelligence dominated the agenda at Business Travel Show Europe, but it wasn’t the conference’s defining message.
  Across three days of discussions covering technology, travel management, procurement, supplier relationships, traveller safety and geopolitical uncertainty, a more fundamental theme consistently emerged.
  Reducing uncertainty is becoming business travel’s next competitive advantage.
  Whether speakers were discussing AI, travel policy, supplier partnerships
  
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• Trip.com Group Reveals What Travellers Want This Summer: Shorter Trips and Cooler Escapes

  29-06-2026 12:32 via breakingtravelnews.com
  2026 is fast shaping to be another record year of travel, as jetsetters seek to tick off their holiday checklists and fulfil their wanderlust. Looking back at the first half of 2026, Trip.com Group found that users from Mainland China, the United Kingdom and Malaysia were the most avid about clocking their miles, travelling up to 2,800km on average, which is equivalent to the distance between Beijing and Manila, or London and Tenerife.
  
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• On Sundays, this village is closed to tourists

  28-06-2026 15:17 via bbc.com
  
  Residents of 'Asia's cleanest village' say Sundays are for worship
  
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