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• Serengeti: Where Africa Still Runs Wild

  31-08-2026 09:32 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Named Africa’s Leading Big 5 National Park 2026 at the World Travel Awards, Tanzania’s legendary Serengeti remains one of the few places on Earth where the scale of the wilderness is almost impossible to comprehend — a landscape of lions, elephants, leopards and vast migrating herds beneath an endless African sky.
  
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• Curaçao lands new flights from Argentina

  31-08-2026 17:44 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Curaçao is stepping up its efforts to attract more travelers from Argentina, adding new nonstop Aerolíneas Argentinas flights from Buenos Aires to Willemstad on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
  
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• CMEx celebrates Caribbean hospitality pioneer Ralph Taylor

  31-08-2026 17:41 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  This week, the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) highlights another distinguished leadership laureate who will be celebrated at the 2026 CMEx Leadership Awards and Fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
  
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• Former USVI Governor Kenneth Mapp receives Medal of Honor

  31-08-2026 17:38 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Former U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Kenneth Ezra Mapp has received the Virgin Islands Medal of Honor, the territory’s highest public service distinction, recognizing his decades of service to the people of the Virgin Islands.Mapp, the USVI’s eighth elected governor, was honored during a ceremony hosted by the 36th Legislature on St. Croix last week.
  
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• JA Sports & Shooting Club Celebrates the Emirati Women Shaping the Future of Sport

  31-08-2026 17:35 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Sport has the power to inspire generations, creating role models whose achievements extend far beyond the field of play. This Emirati Women’s Day, JA Sports & Shooting Club celebrates the remarkable Emirati women who have helped shape the nation’s sporting landscape, honouring the athletes whose determination, resilience, and ambition continue to redefine what is possible while inspiring the next generation of female sporting talent across the UAE.
  
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• Global Interest Surges for Expo 2027 Belgrade

  31-08-2026 11:17 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Expo 2027 Belgrade, the first Specialised Expo in the Western Balkans, is attracting strong international interest. In just three months, 10,000 candidates from 119 countries have applied to become Expo Playmakers, the official volunteers who will welcome visitors and international participants to Belgrade.
  
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• Zara Tanzania Adventures: The Art of Adventure, Refined

  31-08-2026 10:20 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Named Africa’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator 2026 at the World Travel Awards, Zara Tanzania Adventures has spent four decades turning Tanzania’s mountains, wildlife and wilderness into extraordinary journeys. As the company celebrates 40 years, its latest accolade is recognition of a distinctly Tanzanian approach to adventure — one built on experience, people and an intimate knowledge of the land.
  
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• Mapito Safari Camp: The New Luxury of Going Wild

  31-08-2026 10:06 via breakingtravelnews.com
  In the vastness of Tanzania’s Serengeti, Mapito Safari Camp offers a fresh interpretation of the classic safari — intimate, beautifully considered and deeply connected to the wilderness. Named Tanzania’s Leading Luxury Tented Safari Camp 2026 at the World Travel Awards, it is a place where the great drama of Africa unfolds just beyond the canvas.
  
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• Jettofly: Putting South Sudan on the Travel Map

  31-08-2026 09:48 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Named South Sudan’s Leading Travel Agency 2026 at the World Travel Awards, Jettofly Travelling Agency is helping redefine what modern travel can look like from Juba — combining local knowledge, personal service and a distinctly South Sudanese sense of possibility.
  
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• The Mora Zanzibar: Africa’s Most Romantic Resort — The Place Where Couples Come First

  31-08-2026 09:10 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Set against Zanzibar’s powder-white beaches and impossibly blue Indian Ocean, The Mora Zanzibar has been named Africa’s Most Romantic Resort 2026 at the World Travel Awards. For couples seeking somewhere beautiful, intimate and effortlessly luxurious, this is an island escape where romance comes naturally.
  There are romantic hotels, and then there are places where romance simply seems to exist in the air.
  
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• Selous: Tanzania’s Wild Heart Takes Centre Stage

  31-08-2026 08:33 via breakingtravelnews.com
  From vast wilderness and winding waterways to extraordinary encounters with Africa’s wildlife, Selous Game Reserve has been named Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction 2026 — a prestigious World Travel Awards title that places one of Tanzania’s most extraordinary landscapes firmly in the international spotlight.
  
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• Mpanga-Kipengere: Tanzania’s Secret Highland Escape Takes the Honeymoon Crown

  31-08-2026 08:28 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Far from the familiar safari trails of northern Tanzania, a spectacular wilderness of mountains, waterfalls and wild landscapes has just been named Africa’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2026 — putting Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve firmly on the map for travellers seeking something altogether more intimate.There are places in Africa that announce themselves with drama: the thunder of a great migration, the silhouette of Kilimanjaro at sunrise, the endless plains of the Serengeti.
  
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• Hong Kong Airlines Celebrates Inaugural Flight to Urumqi

  31-08-2026 08:16 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Hong Kong Airlines successfully inaugurated its first direct service between Hong Kong and Urumqi on 29 August. Operated by an Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft, the twice-weekly service will further strengthen connectivity between Hong Kong and Northwest China. Inaugural celebrations were held at both Hong Kong International Airport and Urumqi Tianshan International Airport to mark the new route launch.
  
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• Safari travellers are increasingly booking Africa’s Green Season

  31-08-2026 08:14 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  As demand grows for calving season sightings and storm-lit safari light, advisors who understand green season’s regional differences have a genuine opening to sell higher-value, lower-competition journeys — if they can get past clients’ assumption that “rainy season” means “wrong season.”
  
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• Club Med Breaks Ground on Koh Samui

  31-08-2026 08:12 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Club Med Koh Samui resort was held recently, marking a significant milestone for both Club Med and Central Capital Group, one of Thailand’s leading business conglomerates.
  The event included a traditional ceremony as well as a symbolic planting of native Samui coconut seedlings, signifying a tribute to the locale as well as a brand new beginning and a vision of future success. This closely follows the signing of the Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) jus
  
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• CEO of CUSTARD, Petra Clayton takes ownership of Set-Jet

  31-08-2026 08:09 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Hospitality communications strategist, founder and CEO of CUSTARD, Petra Clayton has taken ownership of Set-Jet, the global summit dedicated to the rapidly growing screen tourism sector, from Martin Evans of The Tourism Business.Launched as the world’s first dedicated conference bringing together the screen and tourism industries, Set-Jet 25 welcomed 220 delegates including more than 30 speakers, connecting tourism leaders, film and television professionals, visitor attractions and industr
  
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• Malaysia Airlines connects international travellers with Malaysia as Visit Malaysia 2026 grows

  31-08-2026 08:00 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Malaysia Airlines is inviting international travellers to discover more of Malaysia as the country celebrates Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) with continued growth in international travel supporting the nation’s tourism ambitions. As the national carrier, Malaysia Airlines connects travellers with country’s diverse experiences through its extensive international and domestic network, while introducing them to Malaysia’s culture and flavours through its signature Malaysian Hospital
  
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• Las Vegas Hosts Inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest Ceremony, Receiving 24 Distinctions

  31-08-2026 07:58 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Las Vegas restaurants earned 24 distinctions in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest selection, further affirming the destination’s position among the world’s great dining capitals. From globally celebrated concepts to exceptional homegrown and neighbourhood restaurants, the honours reflect the depth, diversity and innovation of Las Vegas’ culinary scene. As host city for the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Southwest Ceremony, Las Vegas welcomed chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality
  
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• Combine Winter Golf with Vegas Style Luxury at City of Dreams Mediterranean

  31-08-2026 07:54 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Cyprus is emerging as the winter golf destination to rival Spain and Portugal
  City of Dreams Mediterranean offers luxury winter golf breaks, with championship golf at Limassol Greens on its doorstep
  The 500-room, Vegas-style resort offers golfers a next level luxury with premium dining, spa, health and fitness, tennis academy, padel and grand casino onsite.
  
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• Agoda Named Official Travel Partner of Eurovision’s Inaugural Asian Edition

  31-08-2026 07:52 via breakingtravelnews.com
  
  Digital travel platform Agoda has been announced as the Official Travel Partner of Eurovision Song Contest Asia, as the iconic song contest makes its debut in Asia. The inaugural Asian edition, organized by global entertainment production company Voxovation, will see local artists from markets across the region compete in their respective National Finals or be selected as national representatives, before joining the Grand Final in Bangkok, Thailand on 14 November 2026.
  
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• The Kayon Resort Introduces Premier Pool Villa & Royal Jacuzzi Pool Villa

  23-08-2026 09:21 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Nestled within the lush tropical forest of Ubud, The Kayon Resort proudly introduces two new accommodation categories, 4 units of Premier Pool Villa and 2 units of Royal Jacuzzi Pool Villa, expanding its collection of private retreats designed for couples and discerning travelers seeking privacy, romance, and a deeper connection with nature.
  
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• Vicuna Air Introduces Vicuna Waypoints: Extending Its Pet-First Network Beyond the Flight

  23-08-2026 09:19 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Vicuna Air have announced the launch of Vicuna Waypoints, a new service connecting travellers and their pets between cities across Europe and Vicuna’s transatlantic gateways, including its New York–Brussels route. Named after the points used in aviation to guide a journey, Waypoints takes the idea beyond the aircraft, connecting clients between their front door and their Vicuna flight by pet-friendly transport and hotel stays.
  
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• United Completes Phase One Expansion of World’s Largest Pilot Training Facility

  23-08-2026 09:17 via breakingtravelnews.com
  United and CAE today celebrated the first phase of expansion at the world’s largest pilot training facility, adding 40 new CAE training devices (a combination of full-motion and fixed simulators) since 2022.United’s Flight Training Center in Denver now has eight total buildings, nearly 700,000 square feet of training space, the equivalent of 12 football fields, and a total of 86 CAE training devices: 52 state-of-the-art full-motion flight simulators and 34 fixed training devices.
  
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• Four Seasons Yachts Introduces The Lanserhof Reset, A Transformative Longevity Experience

  23-08-2026 09:14 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Four Seasons Yachts have announced The Lanserhof Reset, designed to enhance the transatlantic experience aboard Four Seasons I. Developed in collaboration with the longevity experts at Lanserhof, the program offers personalized consultations, restorative treatments, and expert-led wellness experiences throughout the journey.
  
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• SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN RESORT ANNOUNCES NEW HIGH-SPEED QUAD LIFT AND RIDGE RUN FOR 2026/2027 SKI SEASON

  23-08-2026 08:22 via breakingtravelnews.com
  This winter season, Sundance Mountain Resort will reveal over 100 acres of new terrain, marked by Electric Horseman, a brand-new high-speed quad lift and Storyteller, a 1.7 mile groomed ridge run. This expansion concludes the resort’s first phase of its back mountain expansion, bringing the total acreage to 605 acres of pristine skiing and snowboarding, while looking ahead to additional expert terrain growth across future seasons.
  
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• Happitat Celebrates Its Grand Opening, Transforming Over 200,000 Sq.m. from Land to Sky

  23-08-2026 08:19 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Happitat, the World’s First Happiness Destination and a landmark of happiness on Bangna Km. 7 by CP Axtra Public Company Limited (CP Axtra), officially opens its doors to welcome everyone into a world of happiness. THE GRAND CELEBRATION OF HAPPITAT “THE MAGICAL DESTINATION OF HAPPINESS” features a full day of activities and experiences, before reaching the grand climax with “The Sky Canvas of Happiness,” transforming the forest and sky with more than 2,222 drones, m
  
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• Visit Atlantic City Funds New Video Highlighting Fannie Lou Hamer’s Historic Connection to the City

  23-08-2026 08:17 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Visit Atlantic City has funded a new video spotlighting civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer’s powerful connection to the city. Part of the Fannie Lou Hamer Digital Driving Tour, the video will mirror the initiatives objective of using heritage tourism to invite visitors to experience Atlantic City through a deep cultural and historical lens. The video will be released on Friday, Aug. 21.
  
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• Bilt Welcomes Blacklane to its Ecosystem

  23-08-2026 08:15 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Bilt, the membership that connects where you live with the places you love, today announced a new partnership with Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, further expanding luxury mobility options in the Bilt ecosystem. Starting today, Bilt Members can book across Blacklane’s global network through the Bilt Concierge or Bilt Travel Portal, earning or using Bilt Points on each journey, and unlocking an annual credit based on their elite status
  
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• TUI Wanderlust returns with exclusive Orlando educational trip for independent agents

  23-08-2026 08:13 via breakingtravelnews.com
  TUI is inviting independent travel agents from across the UK to apply for an exclusive seven-night Orlando educational trip as part of its ongoing TUI Wanderlust programme.
  In partnership with Universal Orlando Resort and Visit Orlando, the latest TUI Wanderlust experience will see 12 agents travel to Orlando, Florida on 16 October 2026, flying direct from Manchester on TUI’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
  The educational trip has been designed to give agents first-hand experience of one of the wo
  
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• DMC Quote Launches Booking System for Attraction, Tour and Activity Operators

  23-08-2026 08:11 via breakingtravelnews.com
  DMC Quote, the travel technology brand of Singapore headquartered Travel DMC Group, has launched a booking and ticketing system for attraction, tour and activity operators. The platform enables operators to enter their products once and sell through their own booking page, at their physical counter or gate, and through the DMC Quote travel agent network.
  
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