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• ABU DHABI GETS READY FOR ITS BIGGEST IIFA YET

  17-09-2026 09:58 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards is coming back to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for its fourth showcase in the destination, marking another landmark chapter in IIFA’s global journey. The highly anticipated 27th Edition of IIFA Weekend & Awards returns to Abu Dhabi in 2027 and will take place at the iconic Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, held in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the leading creator of imme
  
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• Emirates and KHDA partner to position Dubai as a top destination for pursuing higher education

  17-09-2026 10:57 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Emirates and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on key initiatives advancing Dubai’s ambition to become a leading global destination for higher education, international students, and lifelong learning.The partnership supports the goals of Dubai’s Education 33 (E33) strategy by enhancing student accessibility, strengthening international connectivity, and promoting the City of Students game changer and Study
  
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• Emirates builds on travel partnerships to reach new audiences at ATM

  17-09-2026 10:53 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Emirates has signed on three more destination partners and is deepening relationships with travel technology and sporting platforms, cruiseliner companies, business councils and bank partners. The partnerships aim to widen the airline’s customer base and ability to build targeted propositions around the distinct priorities of each segment.
  
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• Unifocus launches AI-powered platform to transform workforce and operations management

  17-09-2026 10:50 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The global hospitality technology provider, Unifocus, has announced the launch of its newest AI platform, Unifocus Claira.Unifocus Claira is an industry first end-to-end workforce management and operations platform, purpose-built to give hoteliers and above-property hospitality organizations complete visibility across the workforce lifecycle through one cohesive system.
  
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• Oceania Cruises® Unveils 12 Destination-Rich Segments of Its 2028 Around the World Voyage

  17-09-2026 10:47 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, is opening for sale today 12 distinct segments of Oceania Aurelia’s inaugural 180-day Around the World voyage in 2028.Ranging from 10 to 19 days, each segment offers travellers a curated slice of the ship’s extraordinary global itinerary which departs Miami in January 2028 and includes an 18-day sailing from Los Angeles to Papeete, a two-week voyage from Sydney to Bali and a 12-day i
  
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• Zuma to Open in Saint-Barth in November 2026

  17-09-2026 10:38 via breakingtravelnews.com
  This winter, Zuma will make its Saint-Barth debut, opening in the heart of Gustavia in late November. Bringing its contemporary Japanese cuisine, signature energy, and distinctive style of dining to one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive destinations, Zuma Saint-Barth will offer a new social address for the island’s international crowd.
  Set against the backdrop of Gustavia’s harbour, Zuma Saint-Barth pairs sweeping views with an intimate setting designed to take guests seamlessl
  
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• Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s Exclusive ‘Rendez-vous’ Dining Series Returns

  17-09-2026 10:35 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s contemporary French fine dining restaurant Le Beaulieu introduces the latest chapter in its celebrated ‘Rendez-vous’ dining series with an exceptional culinary collaboration on Sept. 25-26.Chef Charles Degrendele of Le Beaulieu, the 125-year-old French fine dining institution, joins forces with Christian Chu, owner and Chef Patron of the Prague-based MICHELIN-starred restaurant LEVITATE and the Czech Republic’s first MICHELIN-starred chef
  
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• Agoda Begins Limited Public Beta of New AI Assistant

  17-09-2026 10:33 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Digital travel platform Agoda has begun the beta rollout of its new AI Assistant, designed to help travelers turn their travel ideas into personalized, bookable trips. Available initially to a select group of Agoda mobile app users, the AI Assistant marks a new chapter in how travelers can plan, book, and manage an entire trip in one place.
  
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• Historic Villa Argentina reopens following extensive renovation

  17-09-2026 10:11 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Villa Argentina reopened today following an extensive renovation of one of the city’s most iconic hotel complexes. Located just moments from Dubrovnik’s historic Old Town, the hotel brings together contemporary Croatian architecture and design with its carefully preserved cultural and artistic heritage, Mediterranean gardens and spectacular views of the city walls and the Adriatic Sea.The renovation encompassed more than 10,000 square meters. Together with Villa Orsula, the renewed c
  
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• SILVERSEA REFINES ITS SUITE COLLECTION, INTRODUCING FOUR CATEGORIES OF COMFORT

  17-09-2026 10:06 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has introduced four distinct categories for its 17 suite types. The new Oceanview, Veranda, Residence, and Villa categories will provide their own set of comforts, with every suite continuing to include Silversea’s signature benefits. Residence and Villa guests will also gain a new selection of benefits, extending the brand’s personalised service across Silversea’s intimate fleet. The new benefits apply to
  
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• flyadeal launches “flyadeal connections” and “Time to Think”

  17-09-2026 10:04 via breakingtravelnews.com
  flyadeal, Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier and one of the largest low-cost airlines in the GCC, has unveiled the next evolution of its customer offering.With the introduction of Time to Think and flyadeal Connections, flyadeal is delivering more than just low fares by offering customers greater choice, flexibility and peace of mind.
  
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• Sally Beck takes senior role at The Landmark Collection

  17-09-2026 10:02 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Landmark Collection has announced the promotion of Sally Beck FIH MI to Deputy Managing Director of The Landmark Collection and Managing Director of The Landmark London.In her new role, Beck will work alongside Managing Director Brian Hladnik in leading The Landmark Collection, while taking direct responsibility for The Landmark London, the group’s five-star hotel in Marylebone
  
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• Buried in the Kalahari, a Restaurant That Could Exist Nowhere Else

  17-09-2026 09:53 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Luke Dale Roberts opens Boscia at Tswalu: built into the earth, beside an ancient forest, under celestial skies. The five-course menu is led by head chef Dillan Kannemeyer and his team. Luke Dale Roberts’ classical European training and Asian influences sit alongside venison, tsamma melons, Kalahari salt, local dates and wild rosemary. Preservation is at the centre of the kitchen’s philosophy. Meat is predominantly sourced, as much as 90 percent, from a butcher based in the Kalahari
  
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• ROTANA LA RESERVA ENTERS A NEW ERA ON MALLORCA

  17-09-2026 09:45 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Rotana La Reserva, a five-star private country estate set across 200 hectares in the hills above Manacor enters a new chapter this month. The storied property unveils its thoughtful evolution, encompassing reimagined interiors within its 17th-century manor house and a collection of new experiences across the vast estate that invite guests to explore its land, flavors, traditions and rural rhythms.
  
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• Centara Hotels & Resorts Partners with Plaza Premium Group to Enhance Travel Benefits

  17-09-2026 09:41 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Plaza Premium Group (PPG), a global leader in integrated airport hospitality experiences, to introduce enhanced travel benefits for CentaraThe1 members and create added value across both brands’ loyalty programmes.
  
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• Legacy Hotels Holding Announces Four Strategic Signings at Arabian Travel Market 2026

  17-09-2026 09:35 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Legacy Hotels Holding, a leading regional hospitality group, is accelerating its growth plans across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with four new properties across the UAE, Egyptand Georgia signed at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026. These signings bolster the group’s portfolio and drive its expansion with approximately 20 additional hotels and more than 1,200 keys as it works towards its target of 65+ hotels by 2027.
  
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• Breaking Travel News Q&A | Bani Haddad, Founder and Co-CEO, Aleph Hospitality

  17-09-2026 09:26 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As the Middle East, Africa and emerging global markets continue to reshape the hospitality landscape, independent hotel management is taking on a new significance. At the forefront of this evolution is Aleph Hospitality, the Dubai-based hotel management company founded by Bani Haddad, which has built a growing portfolio across some of the world’s most dynamic destinations.
  In this Breaking Travel News Q&A, Bani Haddad discusses the changing dynamics of hotel investment and management,
  
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• Allo Beirut Celebrates Eight Years with Major Regional Expansion

  17-09-2026 09:23 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Allo Beirut, the Lebanese dining concept owned and operated by Prime Blackspoon Holdings, is entering its next phase of regional growth as it celebrates eight years since its launch in Dubai. The milestone comes at a time of significant expansion across the GCC and wider Middle East, alongside the continued evolution of its brand experience and guest journey. Founded in 2018, Allo Beirut has grown from a single homegrown restaurant into a recognized regional concept, bringing the authentic flavo
  
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• ORIENT EXPRESS SAILING YACHTS AND GUERLAIN PRESENT OCEAN REBIRTH

  17-09-2026 09:11 via breakingtravelnews.com
  A wellness retreat aboard Orient Express Corinthian, designed by architect and Artistic Director Maxime d’Angeac, during a transatlantic crossing. A restorative pause dedicated to calm and regeneration,
  offering an invitation to reconnect with what truly matters.
  Ocean Rebirth builds on the partnership between Orient Express Sailing Yachts and Guerlain, whose expertise is already brought to life on board through the Spa.
  
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• World Travel Awards reveals Middle East 2026 winners at Dubai Gala Ceremony

  13-09-2026 22:56 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Middle East’s leading travel and tourism organisations and destinations have been honoured at a VIP gala ceremony in Dubai. Industry leaders gathered at One&Only One Za’abeel to celebrate the winners of World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2026.
  
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• NUMA GROUP ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF NATIVE BY NUMA FULHAM BROADWAY

  13-09-2026 16:05 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Numa Group has announced the opening of Native by Numa Fulham Broadway this August, with 41 design-led studios and double rooms located at 284-288 North End Road, London SW6 1NH.This opening strengthens the company’s presence in London, supporting its continued expansion across major UK cities and Numa Group’s wider European growth strategy. The launch also represents an important milestone in Numa Group’s UK expansion, demonstrating continued investment in high-demand urban ne
  
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• Around 800,000 UK customers sign up as TUI Smiles Rewards Club goes live in the UK and Ireland

  13-09-2026 15:59 via breakingtravelnews.com
  TUI has officially launched TUI Smiles Rewards Club for customers in the UK and Ireland, with around 800,000 UK customers signed up and members now able to access live rewards and benefits.The UK&I launch marks the next stage of TUI’s wider global loyalty rollout, first announced by TUI Group earlier this year, and brings TUI Smiles to life for customers with selected holiday savings, TUI Musement discounts, partner offers, interactive games, prizes and enhanced service benefits now av
  
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• HSMAI MEA launches its 9th edition of the Commercial Strategy Conference MEA 2026 in Dubai

  13-09-2026 15:51 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Middle East and Africa (HSMAI MEA) today announced the return of the HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference MEA 2026 (CSC MEA 2026), taking place on 17 and 18 November 2026 at Conrad Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.
  Now in its 9th year, CSC MEA is the Middle East and Africa’s only dedicated conference for hospitality commercial strategy, bringing together revenue management, sales, marketing, digital, distribution and technology, as w
  
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• “flynas and Swissport enter into an exclusive equity transaction in Saudi Arabia”

  13-09-2026 11:46 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Swissport, the world’s leader in aviation services, and flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, have entered into a long-term strategic equity transaction and commercial partnership that represents a significant milestone for both companies and further strengthens Swissport’s position as a market leader in airport ground services, air cargo handling and airport hospitality globally.
  
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• Jannah Marina to Reopen in H1 2027 Following Major Transformation in the Heart of Dubai Marina

  13-09-2026 11:42 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Jannah Hotels & Resorts has announced the reopening of Jannah Marina in H1 2027, following a major renovation that will reposition the property as a contemporary, experience-led hotel in the heart of Dubai Marina.
  The transformation goes beyond a visual refresh, introducing a more modern, welcoming and lifestyle-focused guest experience designed to reflect the energy and character of Dubai Marina while aligning with Jannah Hotels & Resorts’ evolving brand direction.
  
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• The Hoxton set to make its Middle East debut with flagship Dubai location

  13-09-2026 11:30 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, in partnership with Select Group, one of the region’s leading developers, announces the signing of The Hoxton, Dubai Media City. The signing marks a significant moment: The Hoxton’s first venture into the United Arab Emirates, bringing the brand’s globally celebrated open-house concept to the Middle East for the first time and becoming a new flagship for Ennismore in the region. This announcement follows closely on t
  
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• UAE MINISTER OF ECONOMY AND TOURISM SET TO OFFICIALLY OPEN FHS WORLD 2026

  13-09-2026 11:25 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026 has released its latest line up of government representatives and industry leaders to speak at the Middle East’s largest, most influential hospitality investment event, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, 29 September to 1 October 2026.FHS organiser, The Bench, proudly welcomes H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy & Tourism, to its growing speaker list, which features more than 100 of the world’s most resp
  
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• Etihad brings together premium travel enhancements under Etihad Wellbeing

  13-09-2026 11:19 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, has introduced Etihad Wellbeing, a new programme bringing together the airline’s latest product and service enhancements designed to help guests travel more comfortably and arrive feeling rested and refreshed.Etihad Wellbeing gives guests the opportunity to maintain their healthy lifestyle habits throughout their journey through a growing collection of products and experiences that promote a restful and restorative travel experience.
  
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• Hyatt Announces Long-Term Strategic Collaboration with Delta Air Lines

  13-09-2026 10:58 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Delta Air Lines have announced a new, long-term strategic loyalty collaboration that will bring together two leading premium travel brands with a shared vision to shape the future of loyalty by creating a connected, personalized and rewarding experience for World of Hyatt and Delta SkyMiles members.
  
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• Arabian Travel Market 2026 opens tomorrow in Dubai

  13-09-2026 10:51 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will open tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), bringing the travel and tourism community together in Dubai for four days of business, networking, knowledge exchange and collaboration.
  Taking place from 14–17 September, ATM 2026 comes at an important moment for the global travel industry. After a period of disruption across the sector, this year’s event will provide a platform for destinations, tourism authorities, airlines, hosp
  
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