The Aloft Austin Northwest, Tru by Hilton Austin NW Arboretum and Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central lift Hotel Equities’ Austin portfolio to seven properties. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hotel Equities will manage three Austin hotels affiliated with Lodgic Hospitality and its investment partners. The agreement covers Aloft by Marriott Austin Northwest, Tru by Hilton Austin NW Arboretum… Read the full news article
Four weekly Airbus A321LR services will begin on 17 December 2026, extending West Sweden’s first direct link to the UAE beyond its originally planned winter season KEY TAKEAWAYS Etihad Airways has converted its newly announced Gothenburg–Abu Dhabi route from a seasonal winter service to a year-round operation before the first flight takes off. Flights will… Read the full news article
Bengtsson will take charge on 18 January 2027, bringing local business and energy-sector experience to an airport central to Gotland’s connectivity and climate-transition agenda. KEY TAKEAWAYS Julius Bengtsson will become airport manager at Visby Airport on 18 January 2027. He is currently president and CEO of Geab and will remain in that role until moving… Read the full news article
A new employee-led video highlights internal advancement, skills development and talent pipelines spanning pilots, maintenance, airport operations and corporate careers KEY TAKEAWAYS American Airlines has released a new employee-led video focused on career progression, skills development and economic mobility across the company. The airline says it employs more than 130,000 people worldwide, with approximately 87%… Read the full news article
The first retrofitted jet enters service from New York to Buenos Aires on Sept. 2 with 70 enclosed business-class suites, 44 Premium Economy seats and free high-speed Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members. KEY TAKEAWAYS American’s first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER enters commercial service on Sept. 2 between New York JFK and Buenos Aires. The new layout includes… Read the full news article
Eligible customers rebooked after irregular operations can keep a confirmed itinerary while joining standby lists for up to three earlier United flights to the same destination KEY TAKEAWAYS United has launched a mobile app feature allowing eligible customers rebooked after disruptions to join standby lists for up to three earlier flights to the same destination…. Read the full news article
The pilot covers select flights using up to nine Terminal C gates, with a Houston expansion and direct-to-gate delivery options planned later in 2026. KEY TAKEAWAYS United is testing advance ordering for food, drinks and travel essentials on select flights using up to nine designated gates in Newark Terminal C. Eligible customers receive a United… Read the full news article
The September pop-up at EAU Bar will pair the brand’s Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine with live samba performances and oceanfront dining at Fari Islands KEY TAKEAWAYS SUSHISAMBA Dubai will take over EAU Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands from 25 to 27 September 2026. Brand Chef Kitak Lee will lead a bespoke menu… Read the full news article
The Raa Atoll resort was named alongside Meeru Maldives Resort Island at the 27 August gala, where 32 award categories recognised the country’s hospitality sector. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Standard, Maldives was one of two winners in the TTM Awards 2026 Best Beach Resorts category, alongside Meeru Maldives Resort Island. The TTM Awards & Gala was… Read the full news article
The destination body is exhibiting with 17 tourism and aviation partners as it deepens trade engagement across India and South Asia KEY TAKEAWAYS Visit Maldives Corporation is participating in ITB India 2026 from 1 to 3 September at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre. The destination body is joined by 17 co-exhibitors representing the Maldives tourism… Read the full news article
The Baa Atoll resort was recognised for a dive programme spanning beginner training, advanced courses, house-reef access and marine conservation KEY TAKEAWAYS Royal Island has been named Best Dive Resort at the TTM Awards 2026. The resort’s diveOceanus centre offers training from introductory scuba experiences through PADI Divemaster, alongside Nitrox, freediving and private diving options…. Read the full news article
The North Malé Atoll resort’s garden-set wellness retreat was recognised at the Maldives tourism industry awards held at CROSSROADS Maldives KEY TAKEAWAYS Araamu Spa at Villa Nautica was named Best Spa at the TTM Awards 2026. The award was presented during the TTM Awards & Gala at CROSSROADS Maldives on 27 August, which recognised winners… Read the full news article
Separate appearances by Elena Rybakina and Ana Ivanović will bring adult clinics and youth sessions to the luxury Maldivian resort in November and during the festive season KEY TAKEAWAYS JOALI Maldives will host two exclusive tennis residencies in late 2026, featuring Elena Rybakina and Ana Ivanović. Rybakina’s programme is scheduled for 17–23 November, while Ivanović’s… Read the full news article
The seventh edition of Laamu’s marine conservation festival will bring residents from all 11 inhabited islands together in Gan on 5 September 2026 KEY TAKEAWAYS The Laamafaru Festival returns on 5 September 2026 at Hamad Bin Khaleefa Al Thani School in Gan after a three-year hiatus. The seventh edition will bring participants from all 11… Read the full news article
The Michigan airport will gain two new nonstop Florida links in February, alongside added Sarasota and St. Pete-Clearwater frequencies KEY TAKEAWAYS Allegiant will launch year-round nonstop flights from Flint to Orlando International Airport on 10 February 2027 and Fort Myers on 11 February 2027. The airline is also increasing service from Flint to Sarasota and… Read the full news article
The 2026 programme runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, opening with an overnight Ragamala celebration and closing with the Global Peace Party in Humboldt Park KEY TAKEAWAYS The 26th World Music Festival Chicago will run from Sept. 25 through Oct. 4, 2026 at venues across the city. The programme opens with the 14-hour Ragamala… Read the full news article
Soul of Siam launches across Anantara’s 11 Thailand properties with silk fashion and travel accessories inspired by temples, landscapes and traditional craftsmanship KEY TAKEAWAYS Anantara Hotels & Resorts and Jim Thompson have launched Soul of Siam, an exclusive resort-wear and accessories collection available across all 11 Anantara properties in Thailand. The collection extends an existing… Read the full news article
The Baa Atoll resort follows its 2024 diving and 2025 beach honours with a family-focused win as multigenerational travel becomes a larger part of its island offer KEY TAKEAWAYS Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort has been named Best Family Resort at the TTM Awards 2026, giving the property its third consecutive Travel Trade Maldives award. The… Read the full news article
Minor Hotels appoints the former Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort general manager to lead the historic luxury hotel where the Tivoli brand began in 1933 KEY TAKEAWAYS Jason Marques became General Manager of Tivoli Avenida Liberdade on 1 September 2026 after two years leading Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort. Marques brings more than 20 years of hospitality… Read the full news article
Nearly 800 delegates are gathering at iGA Istanbul Airport to examine hospitality, accessibility, workforce development and technology as passenger traffic continues to grow KEY TAKEAWAYS ACI World’s eighth Airport Experience Summit is taking place at iGA Istanbul Airport from 31 August to 4 September 2026. Nearly 800 delegates and more than 60 speakers are examining… Read the full news article
Travellers booking by 17 September can access promotional round-trip fares for trips from October 2026 through May 2027, alongside discounts on selected travel extras KEY TAKEAWAYS TAP Air Portugal says its latest promotion covers more than 90 destinations, with round-trip fares starting at €49. Bookings must be made between 2 and 17 September 2026 for… Read the full news article
The 40-room hotel at the Motera-Sabarmati junction will expand IHG’s midscale footprint in Gujarat and deepen its partnership with United Hospitality Management India KEY TAKEAWAYS IHG has signed Garner Hotel Ahmedabad Motera, a 40-room property scheduled to open in 2029. The hotel will be developed by Devpriya Buildcon and managed by United Hospitality Management India… Read the full news article
The nearly six-acre attraction will debut for cruise guests when Norwegian Luna calls at NCL’s Bahamas private island, adding a 170-foot slide tower, river, cliff jumps and family splash zones. KEY TAKEAWAYS Great Tides Waterpark is scheduled to open to guests on Sept. 4, 2026, when Norwegian Luna calls at Great Stirrup Cay. The nearly… Read the full news article
Amadeus data points to stronger domestic and international air bookings, rising hotel rates and a concentration of short event-led stays as Madrid prepares for the Spanish Grand Prix and Shakira’s residency. KEY TAKEAWAYS Amadeus estimates domestic air bookings to Madrid are up 28% year on year and international bookings are up 4% as the city… Read the full news article
The multiyear agreement will support more consistent corporate travel technology across the United States, United Kingdom, Asia Pacific and Germany as Talma scales its international operations. KEY TAKEAWAYS Talma Travel Solutions has signed a new multiyear agreement making Amadeus its primary technology and booking platform across key markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Asia… Read the full news article
Agoda data shows island and east-coast destinations gaining fastest as Taiwan’s four-day September break encourages longer domestic getaways. KEY TAKEAWAYS Agoda says domestic accommodation searches for Taiwan’s 25–28 September 2026 Mid-Autumn long weekend are twice the level recorded for the comparable holiday period last year. Taipei, Yilan, Tainan, Hualien and Taichung are the five most-searched… Read the full news article
The new platform brings streaming, TV and centralized device management together as Marriott tests a broader connected-room model across the United States and Canada. KEY TAKEAWAYS Marriott and LG are piloting a jointly developed cloud-based guest room entertainment and technology platform at 40 hotels in the United States and Canada. The in-room system will support… Read the full news article
Airport links nationwide employment and supply-chain gains to privately financed expansion as government consultation closes and Parliament begins examining the policy framework KEY TAKEAWAYS Heathrow estimates that its expansion plans could support 108,000 jobs across the UK, including construction, engineering and apprenticeship opportunities. The airport says its proposed third runway and associated infrastructure would be… Read the full news article
The 22-story New York hotel, developed by ARTIC and managed by Highgate, combines renovated rooms, flexible workspaces, new dining and upper-floor suites for business and leisure stays. KEY TAKEAWAYS Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square has opened as the brand’s new Americas flagship with 685 guestrooms across a 22-story Midtown property. ARTIC developed the transformed hotel… Read the full news article
