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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the Travel & Tourism sector across the Middle East by at least US$600 million per day in international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, traveller confidence and regional connectivity affect demand.

At ITB Berlin 2026, Astrid Steharnig-Staudinger, Chief Executive Officer of the Austria Tourism Board, and Edison Chen, Vice President, Marketing at Trip.com Group, spoke with Breaking Travel News about the growing collaboration between destinations and digital travel platforms to connect with international travellers.

Princess Cruises announces its spectacular 2028 World Cruise onboard Coral Princess, a 115-day, globe-spanning journey to 49 destinations across 24 countries and five continents – featuring 39 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more overnight and late-night stays, and a maiden call to Mossel Bay, South Africa, on sale today.

Resorts World Las Vegas today announces The Conrad Complete, the first luxury inclusive experience on the Las Vegas Strip. Available exclusively as an add-on for stays within the Conrad tower, the offering reimagines the traditional all-inclusive model through a curated, high-touch approach designed for travelers who value seamless indulgence without compromise.

Taos Ski Valley today announced its Winter 2027 season passes and Spring Pass Sale, offering six different pass options at the lowest prices of the year. New for 2027, all passes purchased during the Spring Pass Sale will include Pass Assurance, a benefit that was previously only available at an additional cost. The resort expanded

Old Town Scottsdale is now home to a modern, European-inspired hotel, AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town, located at 7117 E. 3rd Ave. Designed for travelers who value intentional design and elevated simplicity, the six-story hotel brings AC Hotels by Marriott’s signature European-inspired aesthetic and “Perfectly Precise” guest experience to one of the city’s most dynamic

YMA Yachting, Indonesia’s leading Bali-based marketing and sales agency specializing in the management and communication of luxury maritime vessels, is pleased to announce its international expansion. The company now represents its first yacht outside Indonesia – Cosmos – A timeless traditional wooden vessel anchored in Alimos Marina, Athens, Greece, marking a significant step into the

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort has introduced Where Harmony Takes Flight, a new conservation initiative supporting the release of the endangered Bali Starling in the jungles of Payangan, where the award-winning resort is situated. Guests were recently invited to witness the inaugural release, an experience that honours the island’s cultural and ecological heritage.

Malaysia Airlines today unveiled its latest character-led campaign, ‘Pilot Parker: A Story of Malaysian Hospitality’, an 80-second video inspired by a true passenger story that captures the personal touches and attentive service at the heart of the airline’s signature Malaysian Hospitality.

At ITB Berlin 2026, Trip.com Group highlighted its growing ambitions in the European rail sector, with Alvaro Ungurean, Commercial Director for Europe in the company’s International Train division, outlining how the global travel platform is working to simplify cross-border rail travel and integrate train services more seamlessly into the wider digital travel ecosystem.