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• First Canopy by Hilton Set to Open in Italy Later this Year

  21-04-2025 07:21 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Hilton has announced the signings of two properties in Italy following franchise agreements with Forimi Italia Spa, which is part of Gruppo Roscioli. Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo marks the Italian debut of Hilton’s Canopy by Hilton lifestyle brand, opening later this year with 96 guest rooms. Hilton Garden Inn Rome Colosseum continues the expansion of Hilton’s most prevalent brand in Italy with 181 rooms and it is expected to open in time for the 2026 summer season.
  
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• Omicron, Crete, Launches Michelin Star Event Series

  15-05-2025 09:10 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Part of the Omicron Hotel Group, Acro Suites and Seaside; A Lifestyle Resort, Crete, will partner with a series of internationally renowned Michelin Star chefs to launch an extraordinary series of culinary experiences this summer. The collaborative calendar of events will see each chef in residence for two days from June to September, creating stunning, seasonal menus to highlight the unique culinary flair they’re known for.
  
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• Beyond Bordeaux: Explore Undiscovered Wine Regions With Royal Caribbean

  15-05-2025 09:09 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Royal Caribbean’s excursions offer the perfect gateway to wine exploration, going beyond the ordinary and crafting immersive experiences that blend adventure, culture, and exceptional wines, to showcase both established and emerging regions.
  
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• Rosedon Reimagined: Bermuda’s Iconic Boutique Hotel Reopens This Summer With a Fresh New Look

  15-05-2025 09:07 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Each of Rosedon’s guest rooms has been thoughtfully reimagined with rich textures, custom furnishings and luxe touches, all tucked within lush, tropical gardens. Every room now opens onto verdant pathways leading to the hotel’s newly styled poolside, where pink and white parasols pop against palm-lined skies and indulgent sun loungers invite long, lazy afternoons. The vibe is relaxed but refined, designed for those who like their beach holiday with a splash of style.
  
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• Introducing the Luxury Childcare Association: a newly launched platform for parents

  15-05-2025 09:04 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Worldwide Kids, the world’s leading provider of family and childcare services to the luxury hospitality sector, is proud to announce the launch of the Luxury Childcare Association (LCA). The LCA is both an industry-leading hotel membership and accreditation programme dedicated to elevating childcare standards within the luxury hospitality sector, as well as a free consumer-facing platform that provides a one-stop-shop for parents to find trusted hotels who build unforgettable travel experi
  
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• How to Walk Your Own ‘Salt Path’ Inspired by the New Film

  15-05-2025 09:02 via breakingtravelnews.com
  If the long-awaited release of the film adaptation of ‘The Salt Path’, on 30 May in the UK and Ireland, inspires you to embark on a walking journey along the South West Coast Path, Walkers’ Britain can help you walk one – or more – sections of what is arguably one of England’s most beautiful coastal routes.
  Based on Raynor Winn’s bestselling, award-winning memoir of the same name, ‘The Salt Path’ is a true story of love, determination, compas
  
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• Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat Introduces Soulful Wellness Experiences by the Sea

  15-05-2025 08:59 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Set against the azure backdrop of the Arabian Gulf, Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat, operated by Minor Hotels, unveils a new chapter in transformative wellbeing, inviting both in-house guests and the wider community to experience a collection of rejuvenating rituals that move beyond the traditional spa.
  
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• Experts Forecast Future Revival of Scotland’s Legendary Whisky Coast

  15-05-2025 08:57 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Ahead of World Whisky Day (17 May 2025), leading tourism and whisky experts have revealed their hopes for an enriching and sustainable revival of Scotland’s legendary Whisky Coast, once home to the Whisky Capital of the World.Plans for over 13 new distilleries, as well as a number of innovative new whisky experiences and hotels, have recently been unveiled across Argyll and the Isles – an area which encompasses four of Scotland’s recognised whisky regions - Campbeltown (once kn
  
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• Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and Huawei Drive Innovation in Tourism Marketing

  15-05-2025 08:54 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and global technology giant Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to elevate their strategic collaboration on the first day of Arabian Travel Market 2025. The agreement aims to accelerate innovation in tourism marketing, expand market reach — particularly in China — and deliver seamless, tech-enabled travel experiences for visitors to Ras Al Khaimah.
  
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• EVA Air to Launch Exciting Upgrade for Inflight Wi-Fi Service This July

  15-05-2025 08:52 via breakingtravelnews.com
  EVA Airis set to launch a significant upgrade to its in-flight Wi-Fi service this July, offering complimentary access to “Infinity MileageLands” members across all cabin classes. Passengers can enjoy seamless connectivity when the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet cruising altitude. To promote this upgrade, EVA Air plans to roll out a limited-time summer promotion, from July 1 to September 30, 2025, allowing all passengers—members and non-members alike—onboard Wi-Fi equipped a
  
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• Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal Launch a Frequent Flyer Partnership Agreement

  15-05-2025 08:50 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, and TAP Air Portugal, the national carrier of Portugal, have launched a frequent flyer partnership from today. The agreement enables members of both Etihad Guest and the TAP Miles&Go programme to earn and redeem their respective loyalty currency on either carrier.Etihad Guest members are able to redeem their miles on flights, worldwide hotel stays and holidays, or shop from a variety of products from the Etihad Guest Reward Sh
  
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• Gloria Guevara Announces Creation of a Global Council of Experts Administered by Former Tourism Mini

  15-05-2025 08:47 via breakingtravelnews.com
  With the election for the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism just weeks away, leading candidate, Gloria Guevara, has set out a decisive new proposal to mobilise former tourism ministers as a global force for positive change. If elected to lead the organisation, Guevara has pledged to create a Global Council of Experts - a high-level advisory body made up of former public-sector leaders who have completed their mandates.
  
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• Vibe Powers New Digital Travel Platform for Hunter Travel Group

  15-05-2025 08:45 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Leading global travel technology provider Vibe is proud to announce the successful launch of a new leisure travel platform for one of Australia’s largest privately owned travel agency groups Hunter Travel Group (HTG), based in Newcastle, New South Wales.
  This innovative platform, now live at htg.com.au, was developed in close collaboration between Vibe and HTG, blending local market insight with world-class technology
  
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• Fry to Fly: How Hotels Are Turning Kitchen Waste into Jet Fuel

  14-05-2025 15:16 via breakingtravelnews.com
  In an industry racing to decarbonise, one surprising hero is stepping up: the humble kitchen fryer.
  
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• Virtual World Internet Leads the Industry with First-Ever Full Virtual Tour of FHS Saudi Arabia 2025

  14-05-2025 12:14 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Leveraging state-of-the-art Matterport 3D scanning and digital twin technology, Virtual World Internet has meticulously captured every hall, booth, and experience at FHS Saudi Arabia 2025. From keynote auditoriums to bustling exhibition spaces, attendees can now virtually walk through the event, reliving its dynamic atmosphere with an unmatched sense of presence.
  
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• Dubai FinTech Summit 2025: Innovation, Inclusion & Insights – Watch the Highlights

  14-05-2025 12:01 via breakingtravelnews.com
  The Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, hosted at Madinat Jumeirah, once again reaffirmed Dubai’s position as a global hub for financial technology and innovation. Organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), this premier gathering attracted participants from over 120 countries, all converging under the central theme: “FinTech for All.” To dive deeper into the summit’s pivotal discussions, Breaking Travel News presents a curated collection of video interviews feat
  
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• United Unveils the Elevated Aircraft Interior

  14-05-2025 07:55 via breakingtravelnews.com
  United Airlines has unveiled the United Elevated interior for new Boeing 787-9 aircraft that raises the standard of international premium travel among U.S. carriers and will include two, new business class suites, the greatest number of total premium seats in United’s fleet, an Ossetra caviar amuse-bouche service, Starlink connectivity and even larger 4K OLED seatback screens.
  
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• Dusit executive appointed President of the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA)

  14-05-2025 07:49 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is pleased to announce that Ms Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk, Vice President – Operations (Central & Southern Thailand) and Government & Business Relations, has been appointed President of the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) for the 2025–2026 term.TICA, a non-profit organisation established in 1984, plays a vital role in promoting Thailand as a preferred destination
  
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• ‘One-stop-shop’: sales hype or the future of B2B travel?

  14-05-2025 07:47 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Seasoned travel industry executives are perhaps understandably wary of any easy answers or quick fixes, as experience will have shown them not to be true. Could the current debate around ‘one-stop-shops’ however be the exception?We work in an industry defined by fragmentation, where loyalty programs and membership organizations often juggle multiple vendors, disjointed systems, and inconsistent user experiences. This means thatthe idea of a “one-stop shop” isn’t jus
  
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• London to London: Air Canada takes you to a home away from home

  14-05-2025 07:46 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Travel with Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, from London to London, both situated on their very own River Thames.
  With Air Canada, customers can visit their home away from home and explore the rich cultural heritage of a familiar sounding city with a completely different culture.
  
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• Experience More with a Longer Stay at The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali

  14-05-2025 07:44 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Surrounded by lush landscapes and located just moments away from Ubud’s cultural and natural treasures, such as the Sacred Monkey Forest, Campuhan Ridge Walk, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, and Tampaksiring, The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, invites travelers to slow down, recharge, and truly experience the essence of Bali.
  
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• AlUla Strengthens Global Reach with Five New Destination Management Companies’ Partnerships

  08-05-2025 19:27 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Strategic alliances with AlFares International DMC, Athaar Arabia, UTA, CTTC, and Talia Tourism set to unlock a world of curated travel packages and broaden service availability – benefitting not just UK but global visitors. The five new partners bring AlUla’s total DMC network to 13, solidifying its position as a premier destination for authentic immersive experiences
  
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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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• Cool fares, hot deals - Finnair launches new UK sale

  08-05-2025 16:56 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Finland’s flag carrier Finnair, has launched its latest summer sale, offering customers top-flight deals across its European and Asian network.The new sale, which includes 19 of the airline’s popular destinations for travel from the UK, is one of the airline’s biggest in recent years.From the airline’s extensive Nordic network to Finnair’s firm favourites in the Far East, customers can bag a break to remember during this limited-time campaign.
  
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• MyrtleBeach.com Launches “Sandy,” a Groundbreaking AI-Powered Travel Assistant

  08-05-2025 14:34 via breakingtravelnews.com
  MyrtleBeach.com, the leading online destination for planning vacations along South Carolina’s Grand Strand, today announced the launch of Sandy, a new AI-powered travel assistant that is transforming how visitors discover and design their perfect Myrtle Beach getaway.
  
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• Frontier Airlines Launches Unlimited Companion Travel Benefit for Its Most Frequent Flyers

  08-05-2025 12:52 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Your summer vacation deserves a plus one! Today, ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: ULCC) launched its free*, unlimited companion travel benefit for FRONTIER MilesSM Elite Platinum and Diamond Status members. The airline is setting a new standard for companion travel with unparalleled flexibility, giving qualifying members the freedom to choose any friend or family member they wish to accompany them for free* on any Frontier flight.
  
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• Kerten Hospitality and Azure Announce The House Residence Azure Zanzibar

  08-05-2025 12:42 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Kerten Hospitality, a global lifestyle hospitality operator, and Azure United Properties have unveiled their newest project: The House Residence Azure Zanzibar—a luxury, all-villa resort and residential community on the pristine Michamvi Peninsula. The announcement was made during Arabian Travel Market in Dubai in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Mudrick Ramadhan Soragha, Minister of Tourism of Zanzibar, underscoring the government’s support for high-impact, sustainable tourism and
  
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• Adrian Gardiner: The Man Who Brought a Landscape Back to Life

  08-05-2025 12:36 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Two hundred years ago, elephants thundered across the plains of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, their presence shaping both land and legend. But by 1989, this once-vibrant wilderness had become a shadow of its former self—hunted out, overgrazed, drought-stricken. To many, it was a lost cause. To Adrian Gardiner, it was an opportunity.This is the story of the man who changed a landscape—and in doing so, helped reshape the very narrative of conservation and tourism in Africa.
  
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• Cirium Names World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports for April 2025

  08-05-2025 12:30 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Cirium, the aviation analytics leader, today released its April 2025 On-Time Performance (OTP) report, spotlighting the global airlines and airports setting the gold standard in operational punctuality. With over 3 million flights analyzed monthly using rigorous data validation, Cirium’s OTP rankings remain the aviation industry’s most trusted benchmark for performance excellence.
  
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• Wego and Tourism Authority of Thailand Launch Campaign to Inspire Middle East Travel to Thailand

  08-05-2025 12:16 via breakingtravelnews.com
  Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to spark fresh interest in one of the region’s favorite Asian destinations Thailand.
  
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