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• CALC orders 30 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

  02-01-2026 08:24 via breakingtravelnews.com
  China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft to satisfy strong demand for the aircraft from its customer base.The agreement is the fifth order with Airbus, bringing the total number of Airbus aircraft ordered by CALC to 282, of which 203 are A320neo Family aircraft.
  
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• SONIFI showcases how hotels can set a new standard with their guest technology and managed services

  10-06-2026 08:20 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hospitality’s largest global guest technology managed services provider, SONIFI, is unveiling its latest innovations at the annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) next week.
  Located in booth #1230 at the event, SONIFI will be showing how they help hotels transform basic must-have amenities like Wi-Fi, TV and telephony into a higher standard for their guests and their property.
  
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• Long Beach, CA Celebrates America’s 250th with Three Simultaneous Firework Shows

  10-06-2026 08:15 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Long Beach will celebrate Independence Day in unforgettable fashion with “Sea to Shining LBC: America’s 250,” a weeklong patriotic celebration blending pyrotechnics, athletics and entertainment, culminating in a spectacular Independence Day fireworks finale with three simultaneous shows stretching across the city’s 5.5-mile coastline.
  
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• Hard Rock International Kicks Off Summer of Soccer with “All Teams. One Place.” Campaign

  10-06-2026 08:13 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hard Rock International today unveiled its “All Teams. One Place.” campaign in celebration of this summer’s biggest global soccer tournament, powered by a partnership with record-breaking athlete and Hard Rock brand ambassador, Leo Messi. Spanning Hard Rock properties around the world, the campaign brings fans together through: a global sweepstakes that features a special Messi meet-and-greet grand prize and more than 300 additional prizes including Hard Rock Hotel stays and Un
  
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• Aero Launches Direct Los Angeles-East Hampton Flights for Summer 2026

  10-06-2026 08:11 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Aero, the private jet airline, today announced new summer flights between Los Angeles and East Hampton on a single ticket, debuting June 22, 2026. The new route features a flight on a Gulfstream IV-SP from Van Nuys (VNY) into the closest airport to New York city, then a jetside transfer with BLADE for the short final leg to East Hampton (HTO). Flights run Fridays out and Sundays back through August 30, 2026. Seats are $7,570 (VNY–HTO), available at Aero.com.
  
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• Introducing New Yacht Residential Suites Aboard the Next Four Seasons Yacht

  10-06-2026 08:08 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Building on the success of the March 2026 launch of Four Seasons I, Four Seasons Yachts continues to meaningfully expand with the introduction of Four Seasons II. The second vessel represents the evolution of the ultra-luxury yachting experience, while introducing a new calibre of accommodation through its Yacht Residential Suites.
  
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• The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival Returns to Baha Mar for Its Fifth Year with New Talent

  10-06-2026 08:06 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Today, Baha Mar announces the return of the highly anticipated Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival, taking place from October 21–25, 2026 at the luxury resort destination. Now entering its fifth year, the festival continues to evolve as one of the region’s premier celebrations of culinary excellence, artistic expression, and Bahamian culture.
  
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• A Soft Adventure in the Canadian Rockies

  10-06-2026 08:04 via breakingtravelnews.com
  ECT Travel’s Autumn Train Journey Through the Canadian Rockies to Vancouver is a 12-day journey of discovery created for those who love to explore the world’s wilder places without compromising on comfort or accessibility. Meticulously planned and accompanied by one of our experienced Tour Managers, it is proving particularly popular with the over 50s and solo female travellers, demographics which are leading the booming demand for soft adventures.
  
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• 7 of the Best European Solstice Escapes: Riviera Travel Experts Reveal Top Scenic Spots

  10-06-2026 07:58 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As the summer solstice approaches, bringing the longest day of the year on June 21st, travellers are increasingly looking for destinations that make the most of Europe’s extended daylight hours.Riviera Travel’s latest booking data reveals that demand is heavily concentrated around scenic European escapes, with just 15 top-performing European itineraries accounting for 50% of all recent website bookings. Growing appetite for picturesque landscapes heroes’ destinations such as La
  
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• Rio positions itself as Latin America’s next AI capital as Web Summit opens

  10-06-2026 07:56 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Fresh from hosting the IATA AGM, Rio de Janeiro today opens Web Summit Rio, Latin America’s largest technology event, with more than 30,000 founders, investors, executives and policymakers expected in the city.
  
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• Rhoda Magbitang, Executive Chef At Mauna Lani, Crowned Winner of Top Chef

  10-06-2026 07:54 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Rhoda Magbitang, Executive Chef of Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection’s iconic oceanfront restaurant CanoeHouse in Hawai’i, has been announced the season 23 winner of Bravo’s Top Chef, cementing her place as one of the country’s most extraordinary culinary talents. To celebrate the milestone, Chef Magbitang will host a series of exclusive culinary collaborations across select Auberge Collection destinations, bringing her award-winning cuisine to life with guest chefs and coll
  
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• citizenM to Debut Third Washington, D.C. Hotel in Historic Georgetown District

  10-06-2026 07:51 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Opening in June 2026, Marriott International and Another Star – the hotel management company that owns and operates citizenM’s current portfolio of 37 hotels in the US and Europe – will debut its third Washington, D.C. property: citizenM Washington, D.C. Georgetown. The opening marks the first property opening for citizenM as part of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands. All citizenM guests can now earn and redee
  
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• U.K. travel distribution settles into a stable pattern as market hits record £56.6 billion

  10-06-2026 07:49 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The U.K. travel market reached a record £56.6 billion in gross bookings in 2025, driven by strong demand and Europe’s highest online penetration rate at 90%, according to a new report from Phocuswright.
  The findings come ahead of Phocuswright Europe, taking place June 15 to 17 in Barcelona, where global travel leaders will address the major forces shaping travel to and from Europe.  Despite the growth, Phocuswright’s new U.K. Travel Market Essentials 2026 report finds that
  
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• TripWorks achieves OCTO certification

  09-06-2026 16:37 via breakingtravelnews.com
  TripWorks, the AI- and business intelligence-powered booking and automation platform for tours, activities and attractions, today announced that it has achieved full OCTO certification.  The certification confirms that TripWorks meets the open connectivity standard maintained by OCTO (Open Connectivity for Tours and Activities), the global non-profit that provides a shared API framework for the in-destination experiences sector.
  
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• Visit Maldives Records Highest Annual Income in Eight Years at 2025 Annual General Meeting

  09-06-2026 16:35 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 9 June 2026 at Meeruma Hall, reporting its strongest financial performance in eight years and highlighting a year marked by tourism growth, strengthened governance, and expanded international destination marketing activities.During the meeting, shareholders reviewed and approved the Corporation’s Annual Report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
  
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• Web Summit Rio Welcomes Record 40,287 Attendees and 1,572 Startups

  09-06-2026 15:02 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Web Summit Rio 2026 is welcoming its biggest audience yet, with 40,287 attendees from over 100 countries, alongside a record-breaking 1,572 startups and 688 investors, kicking off the fourth edition of Web Summit Rio in Rio Centro.
  
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• A Slice of Miami Glamour on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard

  09-06-2026 15:02 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Cape Town is blessed with no shortage of exceptional hotels. From the grandeur of the V&A Waterfront to the boutique properties tucked beneath Table Mountain, visitors are spoilt for choice. Yet every so often you come across a property that understands exactly what it is and delivers it consistently. The President Hotel is one of those places.Perched along the Atlantic Seaboard in Bantry Bay, the hotel enjoys one of the most enviable positions in the city. While Cape Town’s natural be
  
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• FLYR and Res2 Partner to Accelerate Order-Based Delivery

  09-06-2026 14:59 via breakingtravelnews.com
  FLYR, the Offer & Order platform for airlines, today announced a strategic partnership with Res2, the company behind iPort, a modern airport delivery management system deployed at more than 500 airports worldwide. Together, the two companies are investing to accelerate the deployment of Order-based Delivery, providing a strong, independent Departure Control System (DCS) option that eases the transition to a modular, Order-based technology stack.
  
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• Beyond Green Celebrates Five Years of Impact and Relaunches I Prefer Points for Good

  09-06-2026 14:55 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Beyond Green, a global community of bold leaders advancing sustainable travel, marked its five‑year anniversary on Earth Day with the launch of a year‑long celebration designed to celebrate five years of impact while setting the stage for the next chapter of leadership in sustainable travel. The brand is launching a year‑long program of initiatives celebrating the brand’s evolution, impact, and continued commitment to shaping a more responsible future for travel.
  
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• Preferred Hotels & Resorts Unveils Two of Africa’s Most Anticipated Openings Of 2026

  09-06-2026 13:44 via breakingtravelnews.com
  This year, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is introducing two of the continent’s most anticipated escapes for 2026: a barefoot-luxury eco-lodge on Zanzibar’s peaceful southeast coast and an intimate safari retreat set deep within Madikwe Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas.
  
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• eSIM Access Disrupts Travel Industry

  09-06-2026 13:41 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Following a featured showcase at ITB China 2026, eSIM Access, powered by global connectivity pioneer Redtea Mobile, has officially demoed its advanced B2B2C eSIM API infrastructure. The turnkey solution is designed to help Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), tour operators, and travel tech platforms capture unprecedented ancillary revenue by solving the industry’s long-standing “booking lag.”
  
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• Bohemian Destination Weddings at 7Pines Resort Ibiza

  07-06-2026 07:47 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As couples increasingly set sail for sunnier celebrations, finding the perfect place to say ‘I do’ and celebrate into the night is never left to chance. 
  7Pines Resort Ibiza is the perfect canvas for a dream destination, designed for couples seeking privacy, exceptional design, and a strong sense of place rooted in local culture. Located on Ibiza’s sought-after west coast, nestled within a pine-tree lined forest, framed by crystal-clear waters, and with unparalleled views
  
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• Viking Announces New Offerings for European River Voyages

  07-06-2026 07:43 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced a range of new European river voyage experiences that are now open for booking. Highlights include scenic Zeppelin airship excursions in Germany, offering guests on select Rhine River itineraries aerial views of Cologne and the Ruhr Valley, along with new culinary and cultural shore excursions, small group shore excursions and expanded options for land extensions across Europe.“Europe remains a favourite destination for our guests—particul
  
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• Park Hyatt Siem Reap Partners with World Monuments Fund to Support Angkor Conservation

  07-06-2026 07:37 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Park Hyatt Siem Reap today announced a collaboration with World Monuments Fund (WMF) designed to support long-term conservation training at Angkor Archaeological Park and deepen responsible guest engagement with one of the world’s most important cultural landscapes.
  
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• IATA AGM 2026:  Asia-Pacific’s Aviation Boom Faces a Trillion-Dollar Test

  06-06-2026 17:18 via breakingtravelnews.com
  For decades, aviation executives have spoken about the “Asian Century.”At this year’s IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the numbers suggest that century has arrived.Over the next two decades, Asia-Pacific is expected to add 2.4 billion passengers, growing from 1.7 billion travellers in 2024 to 4.1 billion by 2044. That represents 41% of all global passenger growth and a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%.
  
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• IATA AGM 2026: Why China’s Aviation Story Is Becoming One of the Most Important in the World

  06-06-2026 15:59 via breakingtravelnews.com
  For years, the aviation industry’s centre of gravity has been slowly moving east.At this year’s IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, that shift felt less like a prediction and more like a reality.While much of the discussion around Europe focused on regulation, taxation and competitiveness, the conversation around North Asia centred on growth, digital transformation and the emergence of China as a force that is increasingly shaping the future direction of global aviation. A
  
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• IATA AGM 2026: Europe’s Aviation Industry Faces a Summer of Contradictions

  06-06-2026 15:49 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The mood around European aviation at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro is one of cautious optimism tempered by growing frustration.Airlines are preparing for another busy summer. Passenger demand remains strong. Aircraft are full. Airports are crowded. Yet beneath the surface, many of the industry’s biggest challenges are becoming more acute rather than disappearing.Speaking at the AGM, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Europe, Rafael Schvartzman, painted a picture o
  
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• Spain’s travel market leads Europe as tourism hits new records

  06-06-2026 15:25 via breakingtravelnews.com
  New Phocuswright research confirms Spain as Europe’s strongest travel market, with 96.8 million visitors and 7% revenue growth in 2025.  The findings arrive as senior travel executives prepare to gather in Barcelona for Phocuswright Europe 2026, where research presentations, executive interviews and market analysis will examine the forces driving Europe’s travel economy.Spain welcomed 96.8 million international visitors in 2025, a 3.2 percent increase over 2024.  Tourism re
  
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• Curated Spaces Goes Global - Starting with Europe’s Most Soulful Stays

  06-06-2026 09:18 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Curated Spaces - the world’s first travel booking platform powered by tastemakers - expands internationally into Europe. The next phase of growth will see the platform introduce a curated portfolio of independent stays across countries such as, France, Italy, Germany, Portugal and Greece, including storybook châteaux, seaside hideaways, romantic rural retreats, and characterful countryside escapes, each selected with the same focus on soul, design, and community.
  
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• IATA Expands Cargo Services in Brazil, Mexico, and Paraguay

  06-06-2026 08:30 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is expanding the presence of its cargo offerings in Latin America, including the Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS). Cargo tonne kilometers for carriers based in the region grew an average 3.3% year-on-year in the 10 years to April 2026, resulting in a cumulative growth of 38.8% over the decade. This underpins the following developments:
  
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