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• Riyadh Air Partners with Loyalty Juggernaut to Launch a Next-Generation Digital Loyalty Program

  08-05-2025 07:38 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia, and Loyalty Juggernaut, Inc. (LJI), an innovation leader in loyalty technology, announced today a strategic partnership to power Riyadh Air’s next-generation digital loyalty program, during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, UAE.
  
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• Marriott International Announces Changes to its Continent Leadership

  10-01-2026 10:36 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Marriott International today announced the retirement of two long-time leaders and the appointment of three seasoned executives to drive the company’s continued expansion, underscoring Marriott’s deep bench of talent and commitment to growth across global regions.
  
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• Turkish Airlines carried 7.3 million passengers in December 2025

  10-01-2026 10:31 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Turkish Airlines announced passenger and cargo traffic results for December with 9.2% higher passenger capacity in terms of available seat kilometres compared to that of 2024. In December, the number of passengers was recorded as 7.3 million and total load factor as 82.6%.
  
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• Ambitions Travel Recruitment Celebrates a Year of Success and Expansion

  10-01-2026 10:26 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Award-winning boutique luxury travel and hospitality headhunters Ambitions Travel Recruitment (ATR) are celebrating a standout year of growth as the company reaches its four year anniversary this month, by unveiling three new team members, as well as reflecting on its rising industry influence and continued relationships with some of the luxury leisure travel and hospitality sector’s most respected brands.
  
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• Travel in Motion: Why Tourism Is Central to a Net-Positive World

  09-01-2026 14:56 via breakingtravelnews.com
  As Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 convenes global leaders under the theme The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go, one reality is becoming unavoidable. Travel and tourism is no longer a peripheral sustainability challenge. It is one of the most powerful system integrators we have.
  
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• Etihad Airways to make history as first Middle East airline to fly to Luxembourg

  09-01-2026 11:19 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Etihad Airways has announced the launch of flights to Luxembourg, marking a historic milestone as the first airline from the Middle East to serve the country. When services commence on 29 October 2026, Etihad will also become the only airline offering nonstop flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi, creating a new direct air link between two important European and Middle Eastern centres.
  
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• Blasting Off Into 2026, Florida’s Space Coast Entices Travelers

  09-01-2026 11:11 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Florida’s Space Coast enters 2026 with unprecedented momentum, having closed out a successful 2025 fueled by record-setting rocket launch activity, transformative aerospace investment, and rising national attention ahead of the historic planned Artemis II mission.
  
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• Hyatt Announces Newly Enhanced Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort Following Renovations

  09-01-2026 11:04 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the reopening of Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, an adults-only, all-inclusive haven, following a transformative renovation. These new updates reaffirm Hyatt’s commitment to mainstay destinations and elevate the refined experience guests have come to know from the Secrets Resorts & Spas brand.
  
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• Spirit Airlines Ranked Among Top Three North American Airlines for On-Time Performance by Cirium

  09-01-2026 10:58 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Spirit Airlines delivered leading reliability in 2025, earning a top ranking for on-time performance from aviation analytics firm Cirium. The leading value carrier ranked third among the 10 largest North American carriers, climbing from sixth place in 2024. According to Cirium data, Spirit operated 78.83 percent of its flights on time last year. Spirit’s strong operation is only one element of the unmatched value the airline delivers, giving American travelers a choice that combines reliab
  
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• Meliá Hotels International strengthens its presence on the Costa del Sol with a new resort complex

  09-01-2026 10:45 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel company, has announced the upcoming addition of the Holiday World Resort complex to its portfolio. Located in Benalmádena, one of the most iconic and popular destinations on the Costa del Sol, the three hotels and premium apartment complex that make up Holiday World Resort will become part of Meliá‘s offering in Málaga as of next March.
  
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• Viking and PGA TOUR Announce New Partnership

  09-01-2026 10:39 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Viking® and the PGA TOUR today announced a new multi-year marketing partnership that designates Viking as the Official Cruise Line of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions.
  
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• Jumeirah Al Qasr Launches The Nautical Soirée, a New Yachting and Dining Experience

  09-01-2026 10:25 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Jumeirah Al Qasr has launched The Nautical Soirée, a new yachting and dining experience developed in partnership with BENO yachts. Designed for yacht owners, charter guests, and in-house guests, the experience offers a curated connection between sea and shore along Dubai’s pristine coastline.
  
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• Pure One Announces Launch of Language-Driven Immersive Journeys

  09-01-2026 10:10 via breakingtravelnews.com
  PURE ONE, known for its culturally rich and carefully curated journeys, today announces the launch of a new line of immersive travel experiences built around the power of language, with select experiences now live and additional offerings set to roll out in the coming months.
  
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• Meera Sodha Brings Her Award-Winning Flavours to Dhigali and Kurumba Maldives

  09-01-2026 10:05 via breakingtravelnews.com
  This February 2026, the five-star resorts, Kurumba and Dhigali Maldives, will each host celebrated chef and food writer Meera Sodha for exclusive culinary experiences. Fans of her cookbooks, including Made In India, Fresh India, East, and her latest, Dinner; can enjoy her vibrant, inventive dishes in the Maldives’ stunning surroundings.
  
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• Secret Atlas Launches Arctic 2027 Itineraries Featuring New Flagship Expedition Micro Cruises

  09-01-2026 09:56 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Expedition Micro Cruise specialist Secret Atlas, has today announced its new 2027 summer Arctic season including standout itineraries to the world’s largest fjord system Scoresbysund and wildlife-rich Svalbard. 
  
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• Heritage Gem La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang Starts a New Chapter

  09-01-2026 09:49 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Fresh from a comprehensive renovation that honours its rich heritage while introducing contemporary luxuries, La Résidence Phou Vao has reopened following a full transformation. Perched atop tranquil Phou Vao Hill, the reimagined sanctuary offers sweeping views of Luang Prabang’s UNESCO-listed temples and sacred mountains, paired with refined comforts that reflect its history as the official guest house for state visitors and dignitaries.
  
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• Shaza Hotels Partners with IDeaS to Optimize Revenue Management Across Luxury Portfolio

  08-01-2026 15:46 via breakingtravelnews.com
  IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, has signed a preferred partner agreement with Shaza Hotels, a luxury hotel management company. The agreement provides a framework for Shaza hotels to implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management Systems (RMS) across all current and upcoming luxury properties within their portfolio.
  
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• Turkish Airlines Lays the Foundations for a New Investment Initiative Worth TRY 100 billion

  08-01-2026 15:18 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Turkish Airlines has launched a comprehensive investment initiative that will strengthen Türkiye’s aviation infrastructure and further advance its competitive edge. As part of this strategic move, shaped in line with the national flag carrier’s 2033 vision, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for eight new facilities with a total investment value exceeding TRY 100 billion at several locations, primarily Istanbul Airport, homebase of the flag carrier.
  
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• Conrad Dubai Unveils One of the City’s Largest MICE Offerings

  08-01-2026 12:27 via breakingtravelnews.com
  At Conrad Dubai, meetings are thoughtfully designed to foster meaningful human connections and purposeful collaboration. Hosting HSMI for the third time was a privilege, once again bringing together senior commercial leaders to exchange insights on the evolving landscape of conferences, commercial strategy, and human capital—at a time when the global meetings and events sector continue to demonstrate strong growth and renewed relevance.
  
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• Qatar Airways Launches World’s First Starlink-Equipped Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 Starlink Rollout

  08-01-2026 12:09 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Qatar Airways, the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within record-breaking eight months in December 2025. To date, Qatar Airways is operating three Dreamliners with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, bringing the total of its Starlink-connected widebody aircraft to nearly 120.
  
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• Etihad Airways Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg

  08-01-2026 12:05 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Etihad Airways is marking a major milestone in Africa this December as the airline celebrates 20 years of flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Johannesburg. The city is one of its longest-standing gateways in Africa and a strategically important market within the airline’s rapidly growing global network.
  
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• Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps - Selenkay Conservancy honoured

  08-01-2026 12:00 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps - Selenkay Conservancy has been recognised with the title of ‘World’s Leading Conservation Programme’ by voters at the 2nd annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards.
  
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• Qatar Airways Lands Inaugural Flight in Hail, Saudi Arabia

  08-01-2026 11:56 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Qatar Airways today marks the launch of three non-stop weekly flights between Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar and Hail International Airport (HAS), its 13th destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  The new route underscores the airline’s strategic focus on expanding its presence across the Kingdom, highlighting the importance of the Saudi market in its global network.
  
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• Emirates extends Premium Economy reach with expanded city rollout

  08-01-2026 11:48 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network. The airline will deploy its A350 on new daily services to Copenhagen, Phuket and Cape Town, adding an extra frequency and offering customers greater connectivity alongside an elevated onboard experience. Additional frequencies t
  
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• How AvantStay Designs Reliability at Scale

  07-01-2026 20:05 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The vacation rental industry has always faced a fundamental tension: how do you scale a hospitality brand without losing the qualities that make individual properties special? For travelers coordinating group trips or planning milestone celebrations, this isn’t an academic question. Will the mountain cabin in Colorado feel as thoughtfully prepared as the beach house in California? Will someone be available to help if something goes wrong on a Saturday night?
  
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• Corporate Travel Explained: Types, Challenges and Why Expert Management Matters

  07-01-2026 11:42 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Regardless of whether you’re coordinating corporate business travel for the first occasion, or you’ve managed fifty such trips; keep reading to learn about business travel varieties, challenges you’ll encounter, considerations to keep in mind, and the reasons why using corporate travel management specialists like DW Travel can prove significantly easier, and more convenient.
  
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• AE Expeditions Marks 35 Years of Exploration With Global Anniversary Offer

  07-01-2026 10:57 via breakingtravelnews.com
  AE Expeditions is marking 35 years of pioneering expedition travel with a special 35th anniversary offer, featuring savings of up to 35% on a selection of thoughtfully curated expeditions across Antarctica, the Arctic and Small Ship journeys through culturally rich coastlines and remote island regions in 2026 and 2027.
  
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• Mantis Announces Three Eco-Luxury Landmark Openings Across Africa and the Middle East

  07-01-2026 10:54 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Mantis today announced three new openings that will expand its global eco-luxury footprint across Africa and the Middle East.
  
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• Save Up to £500 Off Norwegian Coastal Voyages

  07-01-2026 10:50 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Whether you want to explore coastal Norway under the midnight sun, or head into the Arctic in search of the Northern Lights in winter, there are big savings to be had on all Havila Voyages departing in 2026 and 2027.The company, which operates the most eco-friendly ships along the Norwegian coastal route, is offering savings of up to £500 per cabin on all bookings for 2026 and 2027 voyages, when you book between 5 January and 15 March 2026.
  
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• Avani+ Fares Maldives to Host Your Paradise’s Debut Music Festival in the Maldives

  07-01-2026 10:44 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort will host Your Paradise Maldives from 11 to 16 May 2026, as the boutique, destination-led Your Paradise music festival makes its Maldives debut with a curated roster of global electronic tastemakers. Marking the resort’s inaugural music festival, the award-winning Avani+ Fares Maldives sets the stage for a lifestyle-led escape that pairs sun-soaked sets with easy-going island living.
  
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