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• IATA Brings World Passenger & Financial Symposium to Macao

  23-09-2026 15:49 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) on 28–29 October 2026 in Macao (SAR), China. Under the theme “From Vision to Value: The Next Era of Air Travel,” the event will bring together leaders from across airline retailing, finance, and passenger experience.
  
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• VIDEOS: FHS World 2026

  29-09-2026 13:28 via breakingtravelnews.com
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  29 September - 1 October 2026, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
  
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• Ugandans Plant Trees to Protect Gorilla Habitat

  29-09-2026 11:54 via breakingtravelnews.com
  For conservationists working around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, protecting mountain gorillas has stopped being just about what happens inside the forest. Increasingly, the fight to safeguard the species is plying out on community land just outside the park boundary one seedling at a time.
  
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• The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Celebrates a Decade of Distinction This Festive Season

  29-09-2026 11:37 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort announces its most anticipated festive season yet, commemorating a decade of unparalleled luxury with a distinct celebration themed “Chapter X: Celebrating 10 Years Through the Island’s Story.” From December 20, 2026 through January 7, 2027, the private island resort will celebrate the story of Vommuli Island, Maldivian heritage, and the timeless traditions that define the St. Regis experience.
  
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• FHS World 2026: Hospitality has been tested. Its ambition has not.

  29-09-2026 10:17 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As Dubai wakes up this morning, FHS World opens its doors at Madinat Jumeirah at a fascinating moment for global hospitality, and perhaps the most revealing thing about the thousands of investors, owners, operators, developers and government leaders gathering here is that, after one of the more challenging years the industry has faced since the pandemic, nobody appears to have lost their appetite for what comes next.
  
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• Cruise.co.uk expands cruise and rail programme

  29-09-2026 08:44 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Online cruise specialist cruise.co.uk has added to its 2027 ‘Cruise & Rail Collection’.The exclusive packages combine rail journeys, tours, and ocean and river cruising.
  
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• Meyyafushi Maldives Celebrates Its First Anniversary with Three Days of Island Celebrations

  29-09-2026 08:35 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Meyyafushi will celebrate its first anniversary from 1 to 3 November 2026 with a three-day programme of wellness, gastronomy, entertainment, culture and meaningful island experiences.
  The anniversary marks an important milestone for the five-star Premium All-Inclusive resort, which has spent its first year welcoming guests to experience its distinctive combination of contemporary luxury, immersive dining, recreation and connection.
  
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• New Tourism Record Set: The Palm Beaches Surpass 6 Million Visitors for the First Half of the Year

  29-09-2026 07:58 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the destination marketing organisation for Palm Beach County, announced that The Palm Beaches welcomed a record-breaking 6.09 million visitors during the first half of 2026, a 6.4% increase over the same time period last year.
  
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• BRAHMAN HILLS APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER

  29-09-2026 07:58 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Brahman Hills has appointed Anja Bosken as its new General Manager.Bosken, who brings more than four decades of experience with her, joins at a critical point in the Brahman Hills story, as the property continues to shape its vision as a Sanctuary of Serenity, Wellness and Excellence, with the 22-hectare Serenity Garden forming a defining part of its next chapter.
  
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• Airport Parking Costs Fall up to 5.6% in 2026 as Savvy Travellers Drive Down Prices

  29-09-2026 07:52 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Travellers heading abroad this autumn could benefit from airport parking that is cheaper than a year ago, according to new analysis from independent airport parking specialist Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com).Analysis of around 1 million customer bookings has revealed that average daily airport parking rates actually paid in 2026 have been lower than 2025 for five consecutive months between April – August 2026. Prices fell by as much as 5.6% during the peak summer travel period, delive
  
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• Dusit celebrates Michelin recognition across its global portfolio

  29-09-2026 07:46 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is celebrating continued Michelin recognition across its international portfolio, spanning distinctive hotel stays and dining experiences across multiple brands and markets.Leading the latest honours is Dusit Thani Bangkok, Dusit’s reimagined flagship hotel opposite Lumpini Park in the heart of the Thai capital, which has been elevated from One to Two Mi
  
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• The Hari Hong Kong Joins IHG’s Vignette Collection

  29-09-2026 07:40 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Hari Hong Kong has today officially joined Vignette Collection, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ distinguished collection of independent luxury properties, marking a new chapter for the acclaimed 210-hotel in the heart of Wan Chai.The move connects the hotel with IHG’s global distribution network and IHG One Rewards loyalty programme.
  
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• VIRGIN LIMITED EDITION’S THE LODGE AND CABANE TORTIN ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE ALPINE COLLABORATION

  29-09-2026 07:33 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Virgin Limited Edition, the award-winning collection of unique retreats part of the hospitality brand Virgin Hotels Collection, is delighted to announce an exclusive collaboration between The Lodge, its private luxury chalet in the heart of Verbier, and Cabane Tortin, an independently run high-alpine retreat perched at 3,000 metres on the edge of the Tortin Glacier. Together, the two properties are offering a single, uninterrupted journey for exclusive private groups, where bespoke high-alpine l
  
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• Etihad Rail connects Abu Dhabi and Dubai as UAE enters new era of passenger travel

  29-09-2026 07:29 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The UAE will redraw its tourism map on 30 September when Etihad Rail launches passenger services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, putting the country’s two biggest visitor destinations just 64 minutes apart by train and, for the first time, offering a genuine alternative to the road that has defined travel between them for decades.
  
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• Rediscover Latin America with Air Canada this Winter

  29-09-2026 07:28 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Air Canada is inviting European travellers to start planning their winter escapes with its expanded Winter 2026-27 schedule, offering more seamless connections to Latin America than ever before.With the addition of new services to destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City and Costa Rica this winter, Air Canada is making it easier for European travellers to discover destinations than ever. Whether exploring ancient ruins, vibrant cities, or tropical coastlines, passengers c
  
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• GCC set to deliver nearly 126,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, taking total supply to 616,000 keys

  29-09-2026 07:27 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Countries across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are set to deliver nearly 126,000 new hotel rooms by 2030, boosting existing supply by 25% and taking total room inventory to 616,000, according to new insight from leading real estate advisory and hospitality property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
  
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• Aleph Hospitality accelerates Dubai expansion

  29-09-2026 07:25 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has officially taken over operation of the landmark hotel Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan.
  The transition, effective since 1 July 2026, solidifies a rapidly growing partnership. The Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan joins Aleph Hospitality’s existing managed portfolio which includes the Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek and Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences located in Jewel of the Creek, Dubai
  
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• BTN exclusive with Hussain Shahid, General Manager of Noku Maldives

  29-09-2026 07:13 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As international hotel groups continue to expand their presence across the Maldives, the destination is entering a new chapter of growth—one where increasing investment and global hospitality brands are reshaping the resort landscape. Yet alongside that growth comes an important question: how can the Maldives continue to evolve while preserving the distinctive sense of place, culture and identity that makes the archipelago so compelling to travellers?For Hussain Shahid, General Manager of
  
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• England Rugby & Football Legends Bring Sports Camps to Siyam World Maldives Ahead of Halloween

  29-09-2026 07:11 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Siyam World has never been one for quiet celebrations, and its fifth birthday is no exception. True to its promise of “A World Beyond Your Wildest”, the Lifestyle Collection resort under the Sun Siyam umbrella, is marking the milestone with a packed programme of sport, entertainment and island celebrations. England rugby star Danny Care kicks things off with a three-day children’s rugby camp, followed by football sessions with Gary Cahill and Millie Bright, a kids’ carniv
  
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• FII Institute Announces Bombardier As a Strategic Partner

  29-09-2026 07:09 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute and Bombardier today announced a mutual expansion of their partnership, transitioning Bombardier from Summit Partner to Strategic Partner under a new three-year agreement.Building on Bombardier’s successful participation at FII PRIORITY Miami 2026, the expanded partnership secures year-round engagement across the FII Institute’s flagship conference, international summits, ongoing research, specialized initiatives, and global community.
  
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• GOLF SAUDI STRENGTHENS LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO WOMEN’S GOLF IN THE KINGDOM

  29-09-2026 07:07 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Golf Saudi today announced a multi-year commitment to The Championship, a world-class women’s golf tournament in the UK, which from 2027 will be co-sanctioned by the LPGA and the Ladies European Tour (LET) and will carry a prize fund of $4 million. The partnership builds on Golf Saudi’s backing of women’s golf since 2020 - part of a strategy to grow the game of golf and support women’s sport on the world stage and in the Kingdom.
  
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• World Travel Awards 2026: Meet the Maldivian Leading Nominees

  26-09-2026 21:16 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The travel industry turns its attention to the Maldives on 27 September 2026 as the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026 brings leading names from across the three regions to CROSSROADS Maldives.Now in its 33rd year, World Travel Awards recognises organisations and destinations across aviation, hospitality, tourism, travel services, cruise and visitor experiences. The regional ceremony provides a snapshot of an industry that continues to evolve through new open
  
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• Top Middle East leaders - Kamil Al-Awadhi International Air Transport Association

  26-09-2026 10:34 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Kamil Al-Awadhi occupies one of aviation’s most consequential intermediary positions. As the International Air Transport Association’s regional vice president for Africa and the Middle East, he represents airlines across a region of global hubs, fast-growing markets and persistent structural constraints. His task is not to run a carrier but to improve the conditions in which many carriers operate, making the case for regulation, infrastructure and charges that support safe, competiti
  
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• Top Middle East leaders - Christoph Mares Boutique Group

  26-09-2026 10:31 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Christoph Mares did not arrive at Boutique Group to build another collection of luxury hotels. He arrived to help define a new category. The Public Investment Fund-owned company is converting former royal palaces into ultra-luxury hospitality assets, a task that demands commercial discipline, conservation judgement and a service culture capable of making monumental buildings feel personal. Since taking the chief executive role in January 2025, Mares has become the operator charged with turning t
  
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• Top Middle East leaders - JS Anand LEVA Hotels

  26-09-2026 10:28 via breakingtravelnews.com
  JS Anand founded LEVA Hotels in 2019 after more than 25 years in hospitality, including experience with Hilton, Marriott International and other major operators. The first flagship, LEVA Hotel Mazaya Centre in Dubai, established a contemporary, accessible lifestyle proposition. From that base, Anand has expanded through the Middle East, Europe and West Africa.
  LEVA now operates through four hospitality sub-brands: LEVA Hotel Residences, LEVA, EKONO by LEVA and ZEN by LEVA. The architecture allow
  
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• Top Middle East leaders - Muin Serhan Amsa Hospitality

  26-09-2026 10:24 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Muin Serhan became chief executive of Amsa Hospitality in 2024, bringing about 25 years of international hotel experience to a Saudi company founded in 2020. Amsa’s mission is to invest in and manage hotels that support the Kingdom’s tourism growth while preserving cultural identity. By mid-2025, it operated three hotels and had 20 in the pipeline across Saudi Arabia.
  Serhan’s career with leading hotel groups gave him a grounding in global brand standards and multi-market opera
  
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• Top Middle East leaders - Carolyn Turnbull Nammos Hotels & Resorts

  26-09-2026 10:22 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Carolyn Turnbull became chief executive of Nammos Hotels & Resorts in June 2025, taking responsibility for a brand born from a famous Mykonos beach club and now backed for global growth by ADMO Lifestyle Holding. Her brief is to preserve the energy, social confidence and Mediterranean identity that made Nammos desirable while building the systems, service and owner credibility of an ultra-luxury resort operator.
  Turnbull brings more than two decades of international experience. Her career ha
  
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• Top Middle East leaders - Ralph Porciani JA Resorts & Hotels

  26-09-2026 10:20 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Ralph Porciani became chief executive of JA Resorts & Hotels in 2024 with more than 40 years in luxury hospitality behind him. Roughly a third of that career was spent in leading central London hotels, followed by two decades at Scotland’s Turnberry resort. There he helped guide the property to Forbes Five-Star status, mastering the complexities of a destination combining hotel, golf, food, heritage and international reputation.
  That experience is well suited to JA, a home-grown Dubai
  
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• Top Middle East leaders - Mohamed Awadalla TIME Hotels

  26-09-2026 10:18 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Mohamed Awadalla is co-founder and chief executive of TIME Hotels, a UAE-born operator established in 2012. The group has grown to 17 hotels and around 4,000 keys across seven countries, using a portfolio of hotel and apartment brands aimed at market segments often overshadowed by the Gulf’s luxury openings.
  Awadalla’s hospitality career spans more than 30 years, including experience with Mövenpick, Hilton and Rotana. In 2007 he joined a private investment company in the UAE, wh
  
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• Top Middle East leaders - Ahmad Abu Ghazaleh International Wings Group

  26-09-2026 10:15 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Ahmad Abu Ghazaleh has led International Wings Group since 2003, building a portfolio that includes Royal Jordanian Air Academy, Arab Wings, Queen Noor Technical College and Gulf Wings. The structure reflects a systems view of aviation: aircraft operations depend on pilots, engineers, training, regulation and specialist services developing together.
  Arab Wings gives the group an operating presence in business aviation, while the Royal Jordanian Air Academy and Queen Noor Technical College addres
  
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