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The Retreat Koh Chang was recognised by Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) as the ‘Most Liked’ hotel on SLH’s social media platforms in 2025 or as SLH puts it ‘the hotel who posts on SLH’s social media channels captured the Most Love’,  marking a significant milestone for both the resort and the island […]

Breaking Travel News (BTN) invites senior travel and tourism leaders to take part in short, high-impact video interviews at ITB Berlin, 4–6 March 2026, offering a powerful platform to share insight on strategy, innovation, AI, sustainability and the future of global tourism with a worldwide professional audience. Founded in 1997, BTN is a leading digital

Jalisco’s Tourism Minister Michelle Fridman positioned the state as the cultural heart of Mexico, highlighting its traditions, landscapes and identity beyond beach tourism. With Guadalajara hosting FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, Jalisco aims to showcase the wider region—from tequila country to Magical Towns—underpinned by a long-term strategy focused on inclusive, high-quality tourism that leaves

Boeing and Air India announced today the airline has ordered 30 more fuel-efficient 737 MAX jets, expanding its Boeing order book to nearly 200 airplanes across the company’s single-aisle and wide body airplane families.

Virgin Atlantic is boosting its long-haul flying from Manchester this summer with additional services to Orlando, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the airline’s home in the North.  Following Aer Lingus’ decision to withdraw its long-haul flying from Manchester, Virgin Atlantic is increasing Manchester to Orlando capacity by 12% in peak Summer 2026 with additional flights.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced the launch of the first-ever nonstop flights between the UAE and Calgary, creating a new strategic air link between the Middle East and Western Canada. Launching on 3 November 2026, the route marks another step in Etihad’s global expansion and supports Abu Dhabi’s long-term ambitions

Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, is celebrating a major milestone across India, as the airline welcomes five new heavyweight loyalty partners to its rapidly expanding programme. The partnership launch was celebrated last night at a glittering event in Mumbai, attended by partners, media and stars of Bollywood.

As the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approaches, new data by The Data Appeal Company and Mabrian, both part of Almawave Group, reveals accommodation rates across host destinations are set to more than double during the core days of the event, as an estimated 1 million visitors generate unprecedented pressure on local hospitality capacity.

Following demand from clients for a more modern financial operating system for corporate travel, S4BT – Solutions for Business Travel today announces the launch of Trevium. This next-generation financial solution is designed to modernise how travel-related payments and expenditure are managed across Europe for a market still reliant on fragmented legacy processes.

The Croatian tourism capital City of Dubrovnik has been recognised with the title of ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Destination 2025’ by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards. Dubrovnik’s ‘Respect the City’ initiative is a pioneering model for managing overtourism while preserving cultural heritage and enhancing residents’ quality of life. Launched in 2017, the