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• Financing Resilience Protects Livelihoods and the Future of Tourism says Minister Bartlett

  01-08-2026 13:36 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has put plainly that the financing of resilience building is critical to protecting the livelihoods of tourism dependent countries and, ultimately, the future of tourism. In supporting   resilience building in a real sense, destinations will be able to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from increasingly complex global crises, warning that the world has entered a new ‘Age of Resilience.’
  
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• Reframe the Great Migration as a Season-Led Safari Journey, Not a Single Moment

  01-08-2026 08:13 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Safari Guru is encouraging travel advisors to take a more strategic approach to selling the Great Migration, positioning it not as a one-moment spectacle, but as a dynamic, year-round wildlife journey shaped by rainfall, grazing patterns, region and timing.According to the Australian-based African safari specialist, one of the biggest barriers to selling the Migration well is the persistent misconception that it is a fixed event defined only by dramatic river crossings. In reality, the Great Mig
  
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• Collinson Group Deepens Investment in Travel and Wellness with Further £1.5m Commitment to 10XU

  01-08-2026 08:11 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  The Collinson Group, the global leader in loyalty, customer engagement, insurance and airport experiences, is strengthening its position in the growing experience economy through a further £1.5m investment in FitTech platform 10XU.
  The investment, made through Collinson Investments, reflects the Group’s strategy to support businesses shaping the future of experiences, with health and wellness identified as a key area of opportunity.
  Consumer spending is continuing to shift from physi
  
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• TESCO BRINGS TRAVELLERS’ MOST WANTED ITEMS STRAIGHT TO BAGGAGE RECLAIM

  01-08-2026 08:08 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Tesco has today launched its ‘Back From Holiday Shop’, a pop up designed to help returning travellers replenish the essentials and stock-up on the home comforts they’ve missed most while away. 
  The initiative follows new research revealing that a quarter (25%) of Brits find coming home to an empty fridge one of the most frustrating parts of returning from holiday.
  To make the journey home that little bit easier, Tesco has teamed up with Clubcard Reward partner easyJet holi
  
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• Wild Luxury: Discover Chile’s Most Exclusive Experiences

  01-08-2026 08:05 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  From the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, spectacular natural landscapes, unique cultures, haute cuisine, moments of well-being, exclusive lodges and expeditions combine to create travel experiences that fall far beyond the ordinary.In Chile, luxury does not mean ostentation, but rather authentic experiences. From the Atacama Desert in the north to the fjords of Patagonia in the south, the country offers exceptional travel experiences in which nature, authentic encounters and comfort blend in perfec
  
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• Co-branded reward debit cards could close Europe’s loyalty gap as AI reshapes travel booking

  01-08-2026 08:01 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Currensea, the market-leading payments technology platform for co-branded debit cards, today publishes The Reinvention of Loyalty, a new whitepaper examining how changing technology and consumer behaviour are reshaping loyalty in Europe.The whitepaper comes as pressure on household budgets has intensified competition for discretionary spending, making loyalty programmes more important to airlines and hotel groups. They are also becoming significant profit engines for brands in their own right: i
  
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• IBTM World unveils major expansion of Event Tech & Services

  01-08-2026 07:59 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  IBTM World 2026, part of RX Global, is returning to Fira Gran Via, in Barcelona from 17-19 November 2026, is bringing together the people, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of business events, expanding its Event Tech & Services offering to help event professionals discover practical innovation, solve real business challenges and stay ahead of what’s next.Every meeting, every experience and every opportunity is designed to create conversations, spark new ideas and unlock
  
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• Journey partners with Mastel Hospitality to accelerate integration across hotel technology stacks

  01-08-2026 07:56 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Journey, the market leader in hotel retailing and the hospitality industry’s first unified Hospitality Performance Platform, today announced a new partnership with Mastel Hospitality, a leading hospitality technology consultancy and integration specialist.
  The partnership strengthens Journey’s global ecosystem by enabling hotels to more effectively implement, integrate, and optimise Journey within their wider technology stack, particularly across Oracle Hospitality environments.
  
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• Auberge Safari expands its portfolio with the grand opening of Mwiba Plains

  01-08-2026 07:53 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Auberge Safari is entering the second half of 2026 with a series of exciting developments — from a compelling new guest offer to expanded airport privileges and the upcoming debut of a newly refurbished property.1. New offer: The Sky’s Yours
  Auberge Safari has launched The Sky’s Yours, a new promotion offering complimentary helicopter excursions to guests booking qualifying stays across the portfolio.
  Guests booking four consecutive nights at any Chem Chem property, Mwiba Lodge
  
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• VIVA Cruises launches new groups excursion offer

  01-08-2026 07:50 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  River cruise line VIVA Cruises has launched a limited-time groups offer, available on all of its 2026 and 2027 itineraries.New group bookings (a minimum of 10 guests) that are secured by October 31, 2026, will benefit from a complimentary shore excursions package, comprising:* Two excursions for all departures of up to six nights* Four excursions for all departures of seven nights or more
  
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• Behind the Scenes of Big Wave Surfing at Nazaré

  01-08-2026 07:46 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Imagine experiencing the raw power of Nazaré from the water on a jet ski, getting as close to the waves as a non-professional safely can, spending personal face time with Nic von Rupp, and seeing the behind-the-scenes world of big-wave surfing that very few people ever get to witness.
  
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• British visitors rate Madrid nightlife 8.67 out of 10

  01-08-2026 07:44 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  The quality of Madrid clubs such as Lula Club, Shôko, Kapital, Rubicón and Teatro Magno, the city’s cosmopolitan image, its open and welcoming atmosphere, safety and ease of getting around the city centre are the aspects British visitors value most when enjoying Madrid nightlife.
  
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• Keep the Heat, Turn Up the Thrill – Summer Accelerated at Galaxy Macau

  01-08-2026 07:40 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Extending the energy of summer, Galaxy Macau turns up the excitement and dials up the heat with a new collection of immersive experiences and exclusive rewards as part of its “Where Summer Comes to Play” campaign. Whether racing on a cutting-edge Formula 4 competition simulator or indulging in rewarding shopping experiences at Galaxy Promenade, guests can create unforgettable summer memories while enjoying thrilling privileges available exclusively at Galaxy Macau.
  
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