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• Quito shows commitment to ecotourism

  08-05-2025 16:58 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Ecuador’s capital city has over 60,000 hectares of protected land dedicated to the conservation of the spectacled bear, the last of its lineage in South America, which plays a crucial role in the health of its forests
  
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• Hilton Signs Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a New Luxury Beachfront Resort in Portugal’s Algarve

  21-02-2026 10:56 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hilton today announced the signing of Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a new luxury beachfront resort showcasing Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ globally recognised design and experiential ethos in the Algarve when it opens in spring 2027. The project will be developed by the joint-venture between PGIM’s real estate business, Sonae Sierra and Iberian Hospitality Solutions (IHSP) under a franchise agreement – marking its second collaboration with Hilton. The new resort will also include
  
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• DRINK LAS VEGAS TO UNITE WORLD-CLASS MIXOLOGISTS AND CELEBRATED CHEFS

  21-02-2026 10:54 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Bellagio, ARIA, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and Park MGM will become the ultimate playground to indulge and imbibe this fall with the debut of Drink Las Vegas September 24 – 27. Hosted by MGM Resorts International, in collaboration with acclaimed experiential event agency a21 and sports management agency PRP, the inaugural beverage and spirits festival will span four center-Strip luxury resorts with programming designed to entertain, educate, and engage
  
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• United Gives MileagePlus Credit Cardholders More Miles, Exclusive Flight Discounts

  21-02-2026 10:51 via breakingtravelnews.com
  United Airlines is giving travelers three new reasons to hold and use a United MileagePlus® credit or debit card: the ability to earn up to twice as many miles as non-cardholders, at least 10% off United award tickets and access to special inventory of its lowest-priced award seats.
  
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• Los Cabos Marks Nearly 130% Growth in Visitor Arrivals Over the Past Decade

  21-02-2026 10:48 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Los Cabos Tourism Board today announced the destination closed 2025 with strong travel performance, reflecting nearly 130% increase in visitor arrivals over the past decade and welcoming nearly 3.8 million visitors in 2025. Over the past ten years, Los Cabos has undergone one of the most intentional transformations in global tourism. Rather than pursuing rapid volume growth, the destination has focused on building a high-value model centered on quality, connectivity and long-term community i
  
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• NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC-LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS’ HELP BRING GIANT TORTOISES BACK TO FLOREANA ISLAND

  21-02-2026 10:43 via breakingtravelnews.com
  More than a century after tortoises became locally extinct on Floreana Island, the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project today released 158 giant tortoises back to the island, marking one of the project’s most anticipated milestones and a powerful sign of ecosystem recovery.
  
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• Minor Hotels Elevates Italy’s UNESCO Designated Culinary Heritage

  21-02-2026 10:40 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Italian cuisine, officially recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is far more than a collection of recipes: it is a language shaped by memory and territory. A living knowledge that reveals itself through travel—by crossing places, traditions and regional identities—and which, across Minor Hotels’ properties in Italy, becomes a gastronomic experience capable of narrating the Bel Paese through its flavours.
  
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• Exploring Venice Without Heavy Bags: A Practical Travel Guide

  20-02-2026 21:39 via breakingtravelnews.com
  In a class of its own in terms of which cities do that, the case of Venice plays out. It is built on over 100 small islands in an Adriatic Sea lagoon, which also includes some of the most beautiful gardens you will ever see. While the eye is treated splendidly, the foot is not in particular for the traveler with heavy bags.
  
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• Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Unveils the First Chapter of ‘Unfolding Legacies’, Its 150th Anniversary

  20-02-2026 18:50 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok enters a landmark year as it opens the first chapter of its 150th anniversary with Unfolding Legacies, a multi-year programme honouring the people, place and pioneering spirit that have shaped the hotel since its beginnings on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
  
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• The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Charts Path at Global Tourism Resilience Day Forum

  20-02-2026 14:43 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), alongside its public sector partner, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), took center stage at the Global Tourism Resilience Day Forum, in Nairobi, Kenya, presenting a forward-looking framework that positions the Caribbean not merely as a region that survives crises but one that is systematically and collaboratively building the infrastructure to emerge stronger.
  
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• Dusit Thani Maldives welcomes Michelin-starred chef Christophe Chiavola

  20-02-2026 14:40 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Dusit Thani Maldives on Mudhdhoo Island in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll will host an exclusive culinary residency by Michelin-starred Chef Christophe Chiavola from 5 to 10 March 2026, bringing refined French craftsmanship and nature-driven gastronomy to the resort’s oceanfront restaurant, Sea Grill.
  Known for his instinctive, seasonal approach to cuisine, Chef Christophe has earned international recognition for his precise technique, elegant compositions, and deep respect for
  
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• RateGain’s UNO Booking Engine Integrates Stripe to Strengthen Direct Booking Payments for Hotels

  20-02-2026 14:37 via breakingtravelnews.com
  RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced that UNO, RateGain’s direct commerce platform for hotels, has integrated global payment platform Stripe to strengthen cross-border payment capabilities within the UNO Booking Engine.
  
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• Emirates Skywards offers Ramadan rewards and chance to win share of 2 million Skywards Miles

  20-02-2026 08:44 via breakingtravelnews.com
  In the spirit of giving this month, Emirates Skywards is offering its members the chance to enter a prize draw and be one of 20 lucky winners of 100,000 Skywards Miles. Every Skywards member who spends with Skywards Everyday or Skywards Miles Mall will be entered into the draw while also earning 25% bonus Miles on all spends.
  
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• Faith-Based Travelers Turn to Biblical Greece for a More Stable Journey

  20-02-2026 08:41 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As global travel patterns continue to evolve, Greece is emerging as a leading destination for faith-based and New Testament-focused tours. Industry data and tour operator reporting indicate that Christian travelers are increasingly selecting Greece for biblical journeys, citing accessibility, affordability, and historical significance.
  
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• Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Welcomes Newly Appointed General Manager, Chelan Goonetilleke

  20-02-2026 08:40 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Four Seasons Hotel Toronto proudly announces the appointment of Chelan Goonetilleke as its new General Manager. Chelan brings a wealth of experience and a passion for excellence, transferring from Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, where he served as General Manager.
  
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• Uniglobe Travel Center Named ASTA Host Agency of the Year for Fourth Time

  20-02-2026 08:38 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Uniglobe Travel Center has been named Host Agency of the Year by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), marking the fourth time the company has received the honor.The award was presented during the ASTA Globes and accepted on behalf of Uniglobe Travel Center by Vice President Betsy Geiser. The annual recognition highlights host agencies that demonstrate exceptional leadership, advisor support, and a sustained commitment to advancing professionalism within the travel advisor community.
  
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• Divi Resorts Highlights Exclusive Direct Booking Perks

  20-02-2026 08:36 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Divi Resorts is reinforcing its commitment to making Caribbean travel more accessible, flexible, and rewarding for today’s travelers by highlighting the advantages of booking directly through its official website, www.diviresorts.com. With beachfront resorts across Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Maarten, and St. Croix, Divi Resorts continues to focus on providing options that allow guests to plan vacations on their own terms — whether booking far in advance, traveling as a family, or
  
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• Omni Hotels & Resorts Modernizes Guest Engagement With Canary Technologies

  20-02-2026 08:35 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, announced today that Omni Hotels & Resorts has selected Canary to enhance the in-stay guest experience. Omni will leverage Canary’s Guest Experience Platform across its portfolio to create more connected, personalized stays for every guest.
  
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• Luxury Cruising Enters Its Personalization Era

  20-02-2026 08:31 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Luxury cruising is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. As small-ship fleets expand and hotel brands long associated with land-based luxury enter the market, affluent travelers are no longer asking which cruise line is “the best.” Instead, they’re asking which one fits them.
  
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• Discover Europe’s Newest Hotel Barge Destination: Inland Brittany Aboard Nymphea

  20-02-2026 08:29 via breakingtravelnews.com
  European Waterways is opening up a part of France most travellers never see: inland Brittany. Aboard the hotel barge Nymphea, guests cruise deep into the region’s quiet interior, following the historic Canal de Nantes à Brest between Josselin and Redon. This is slow travel at its most rewarding — narrow waterways, lock-by-lock cruising and front-row access to medieval towns, market villages and unspoilt countryside shaped by Celtic history.
  
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• Captiva Landing Opens at South Seas, Boosting Family Appeal in Fort Myers

  20-02-2026 08:26 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Families visiting Fort Myers now have another reason to head to its barrier islands, following the opening of Captiva Landing at South Seas Resort. Located on the southern end of Captiva Island, Captiva Landing is a vibrant new water attraction designed to bring generations together through shared experiences, relaxed recreation and island-inspired fun.
  
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• Air Canada Expands its Mexico Presence with New Montréal-Guadalajara Route

  18-02-2026 15:10 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Air Canada has announced it is strategically expanding its summer schedule to Mexico with 18 per cent more seat capacity over last summer. While Canada and Mexico are deepening ties, the airline is further strengthening its schedule to support growing travel to and from Mexico.
  
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• 60 years of ITB Berlin: 15 special anniversary moments on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds

  18-02-2026 15:08 via breakingtravelnews.com
  From 3 to 5 March 2026, ITB Berlin is marking its sixtieth anniversary with some special highlights: from an after-work event and a journey through time in a DeLorean to community art and a 60-second round of applause, the industry will be honouring its past while looking towards the future.
  
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• Hotel groups miss out 20% of guests due to data silos, new Ireckonu data shows.

  18-02-2026 15:06 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Ireckonu, a leading hospitality middleware and Customer Data Platform (CDP) provider for hotel groups, has reported today that siloed guest data across hotel operational areas (including restaurants, spas, golf facilities, and other auxiliary outlets) is preventing hotel groups from capturing up to 20% of opportunities to re-engage guests, improve recognition, and ultimately drive stronger loyalty and revenue growth.
  
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• WorldTicket by GO7 sets out connected model for airline distribution

  18-02-2026 15:05 via breakingtravelnews.com
  WorldTicket by GO7 has today outlined a connected model for airline distribution, designed to maximise reach, flexibility, and revenue opportunities across all booking channels.The company’s innovative holistic approach brings together Global Distribution Systems (GDS), New Distribution Capability (NDC), and direct OTA partnerships, with a virtual interlining solution launching soon to complete the stack.
  
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• World Cetacean Alliance appoints Christopher Pickard as CEO

  18-02-2026 13:09 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA), a global charity and partnership dedicated to protecting whales, dolphins, and porpoises, has announced the appointment of Christopher Pickard as its new Chief Executive Officer. The WCA unites grassroots NGOs, research institutes, responsible tour operators, individuals and companies worldwide to safeguard cetaceans and their habitats.
  
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• How The Use of AI In Travel Marketing Is Powering Smarter Growth

  18-02-2026 13:01 via breakingtravelnews.com
  AI-powered marketing agencies have set a new standard of quality in a world where most brands require real-time performance and precise targeting. AI has transformed travel marketing through hyper-personalization, automated content creation and predictive analytics that have truly enhanced travelers’ engagement.
  
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• Introducing Burgundy’s new Blackcurrant Route (Route du Cassis)

  18-02-2026 08:18 via breakingtravelnews.com
  You probably know Burgundy’s world-class wines, but there’s another local treasure waiting to be discovered: the blackcurrant. Between Dijon and Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy has unveiled a new foodie tourist itinerary that may soon become one of the region’s signature experiences: the Route du Cassis, or Blackcurrant Route. Stretching over 55km, the route makes Burgundy’s iconic blackcurrant a cultural symbol in its own right, uniting heritage, flavour and wellbeing. Set
  
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• Circuit De Barcelona-Catalunya Secures Formula 1 Future Through 2032

  18-02-2026 08:17 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a cornerstone of international motorsport since 1991, has confirmed its continuity on the Formula 1 calendar through 2032. The renewal, signed between Circuits de Catalunya and Formula One World Championship Limited (FOWC), ensures the track will host the World Championship in 2028, 2030, and 2032, alongside the already scheduled 2026 edition.
  
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• WTTC shows that at least £14 billion would be lost from the UK economy from daily visitor taxes

  18-02-2026 08:14 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the private sector in the Travel & Tourism industry, has published new research which highlights the damage that would be done to the UK economy if new visitor levies are introduced.The research findings, conducted among 2,502 people by WTTC and research agency GSIQ between 7th and 11th February, have been released as the UK Government will tomorrow (Wednesday) end a consultation on whether Mayoral Strategic Authorities should b
  
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