Daily Archives: September 7, 2026

TFE Hotels Commits $100 Million to Refresh Adina Apartment Hotels Across Australia and Europe

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Shoreline Kitchen dining area at Adina Darling Harbour in Sydney

Darling Harbour, Frankfurt Neue Oper and Budapest anchor a wider portfolio upgrade as Adina expands into Brisbane, Hobart, Cambridge and Glasgow KEY TAKEAWAYS TFE Hotels has committed $100 million to refurbishing first-generation Adina apartment hotels across key markets in Australia and Europe. Adina Darling Harbour has completed a multi-million-dollar redesign, while Adina Frankfurt Neue Oper… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport to reverse international departure sequence ahead of integrated terminal

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By the end of 2027, international passengers will pass through security before passport control, with the staged change designed around Auckland’s new combined domestic and international terminal. KEY TAKEAWAYS Auckland Airport is progressively reversing the order of international departure processing so security screening comes before passport control. By the end of 2027, all international departing… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu opens 401-room Medlock Hotel beside Manchester’s Etihad Stadium

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Lobby at Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel, Manchester at Medlock Square

The new hotel is the first completed element of Medlock Square, linking accommodation, matchday hospitality and event space with the Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live. KEY TAKEAWAYS Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel, Manchester opened on 7 September 2026 with 401 rooms and suites at the Etihad Campus. The property is the first completed development within Medlock… Read the full news article

Marriott Bonvoy returns to Rolex Shanghai Masters with member and family experiences

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Young tennis participants gathered on an indoor court during a Marriott Bonvoy event in Shanghai

Fourth-year hospitality sponsorship adds points-based skybox access and a Li Na-backed player escort programme around the October 5–18 tournament in Shanghai. KEY TAKEAWAYS Marriott Bonvoy is returning as Exclusive Hospitality Sponsor of the Rolex Shanghai Masters for a fourth consecutive year. Members will be able to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for selected tournament experiences, including… Read the full news article

San Antonio’s fall cultural calendar spans missions, jazz, Día de Muertos and Diwali

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Diwali San Antonio festival scene

A citywide season running from September into November 2026 brings heritage celebrations, film, dance, visual art and free outdoor festivals to neighborhoods across San Antonio. KEY TAKEAWAYS San Antonio’s fall 2026 cultural calendar stretches from the World Heritage Festival in September through major November events including Diwali San Antonio and Luminaria. The season combines heritage,… Read the full news article

Innovate Canada brings global event decision-makers into Québec City’s technology ecosystem

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Person holding a phone on a boat with the Québec City skyline in the background

Destination Canada’s September 8–10 program connects leaders from Google, Informa and major associations with seven Canadian tech hubs as it competes for future conferences. KEY TAKEAWAYS Innovate Canada will bring senior international association and corporate leaders to Québec City from September 8–10, 2026. Participants will connect with seven Canadian technology hubs and explore expertise spanning… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport lifts 100ml cabin-bag liquid limit after C3 scanner upgrade

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Shannon Airport security-screening staff member with a yellow suitcase at the passenger security checkpoint

Passengers departing from Shannon can now carry liquids, aerosols and gels in containers of up to two litres, although return-airport rules may still differ. KEY TAKEAWAYS Passengers departing from Shannon Airport can now carry liquids, aerosols and gels in containers of up to two litres in their hand luggage. Liquids and electronic devices such as… Read the full news article

Hong Kong Airport Restarts Terminal 2 Digital Screens After Safety Checks, Disables Motion Mode

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Five suspended displays have returned to service in a fixed position with extra securing cables, while the screen involved in the September 5 incident remains under examination. KEY TAKEAWAYS Five overhead electronic displays in Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2 resumed showing content after checks by AAHK’s maintenance team and an independent structural engineer. Additional… Read the full news article

Garuda Cancels Jakarta, Bandung and Lampung Flights as Anak Krakatau Ash Disrupts Indonesian Air Travel

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The airline is offering refunds and rescheduling on eligible tickets as airport closures continue through September 7 and a gradual restart awaits safety clearance. KEY TAKEAWAYS Garuda Indonesia cancelled all flights to and from Jakarta, Bandung and Lampung scheduled through 11:59 p.m. WIB on September 7, 2026. A Garuda update issued at 9:30 a.m. WIB… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport Deepens Weston College Partnership to Build Local Aviation Talent Pipeline

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The new Career Excellence Hub link will expand work placements, T Level opportunities, internships and employer-led training around an airport site supporting about 5,800 jobs. KEY TAKEAWAYS Bristol Airport and Weston College are expanding their partnership through a travel and tourism Career Excellence Hub focused on work placements, guest lectures, networking and employer-led projects. Around… Read the full news article

Munich AirportAcademy Brings Global Airport Leaders Together for ACI-ICAO Management Training

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Seventeen professionals from eleven countries are attending the five-day GAMS course at LabCampus, the required starting point for the AMPAP airport-management accreditation pathway KEY TAKEAWAYS Seventeen airport professionals from eleven countries are attending the Global Air Mobility Systems Course at Munich Airport from 7 to 11 September 2026. GAMS is the required five-day, in-person gateway… Read the full news article

Da Nang and Bangkok Lead Vietnamese National Day Travel Searches in Agoda Data

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Coastal cityscape viewed from a green hillside, with red blossoms in the foreground and the sea beyond

Agoda’s pre-holiday accommodation searches show coastal destinations dominating domestic interest while Asian cities lead outbound consideration for Vietnam’s 2026 National Day break. KEY TAKEAWAYS Da Nang ranked first in Agoda’s domestic accommodation searches for Vietnam’s 2026 National Day period, while Bangkok led the international list. The ranking is based on searches made from May 1… Read the full news article

FHAM 2026 opens in Hulhumalé as Manhattan Grand makes its public debut

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FHAM 2026 opening at Manhattan Grand Hotel in Hulhumalé

The three-day hospitality trade show brings more than 100 exhibitors from over 22 countries to the new 162-room hotel, alongside culinary, barista, housekeeping and mocktail competitions. KEY TAKEAWAYS FHAM 2026 runs from 7–9 September at Manhattan Grand Hotel in Hulhumalé, followed by its award ceremony on 10 September. The exhibition features more than 100 exhibitors… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport reconnects to high-speed rail as Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn launch one-ticket journeys

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Deutsche Bahn ICE high-speed train at Brussels Airport during the launch of the Cologne–Antwerp service

Two daily ICE round trips now link Cologne, Brussels Airport and Antwerp, with protected rail-to-air connections and Miles & More earning for Brussels Airlines passengers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Brussels Airport regained a direct international high-speed rail connection on September 7, 2026, when the first new ICE service from Cologne arrived at 8:29 a.m. Brussels Airlines and… Read the full news article

RIU Enters Thailand with 504-Room Riu Palace Phuket on Mai Khao Beach

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Aerial view of Hotel Riu Palace Phuket beside Mai Khao Beach, showing pools, guest buildings and the sandy shoreline

The group’s first Thai hotel brings its 24-hour all-inclusive model and Elite Club concept to Phuket’s northwest coast beside Sirinat National Park. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hotel Riu Palace Phuket officially opened on September 7, 2026, becoming RIU Hotels & Resorts’ first property in Thailand. The five-star resort has 504 rooms on Mai Khao Beach, 16 kilometres… Read the full news article

England’s Autumn 2026 Calendar Brings Landmark Openings, Heritage Anniversaries and After-Dark Escapes

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Historical reenactors drawing bows during an archery display in Battle, East Sussex

The Bayeux Tapestry’s London return, a new London Museum, regional food trails, Diwali events and screen-inspired trips extend the season from September into winter KEY TAKEAWAYS The Bayeux Tapestry opens at the British Museum on 10 September, while Battle of Hastings events and other Norman-themed exhibitions broaden the heritage story beyond London. Major openings include… Read the full news article

TAT turns Thai dining into Jakarta travel-trade pitch as Indonesia market grows

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Guests dining and networking at The Wholesome Taste of Thai event in Jakarta

A culinary networking event in South Jakarta targeted airlines, OTAs, travel agents, media and creators as Thailand works toward 890,000 Indonesian visitors in 2026. KEY TAKEAWAYS TAT staged The Wholesome Taste of Thai networking event in South Jakarta on 5 September 2026 to connect Thai gastronomy with Indonesian travel demand. The event brought together airlines,… Read the full news article

Thailand Courts Luxury Buyers in Bangkok with Wellness and Gastronomy-Led Trade Push

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TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool and guests at the Amazing Thailand Gastronomy Experience during Helentours Wonderland Bangkok 2026

TAT used Helentours Wonderland Bangkok 2026 to connect with around 400 travel professionals from 42 countries as it shifts destination marketing toward higher-value, experience-led travel. KEY TAKEAWAYS TAT engaged around 400 participants from 42 countries at Helentours Wonderland Bangkok 2026, including approximately 153 international buyers and 180 exhibitors and tourism businesses. The September 2–5 event… Read the full news article

London Luton Airport posts record summer with more than 5.5 million passengers

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June through August 2026 became LLA’s busiest summer on record, while more than 80% of passengers cleared security in under five minutes and assisted-travel demand continued to rise. KEY TAKEAWAYS More than 5.5 million passengers travelled through London Luton Airport during June, July and August 2026, making it the airport’s busiest summer on record. More… Read the full news article

Discover Airlines Adds Alghero and Genoa as Italy Network Reaches Four Summer Destinations

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Rocky Sardinian coastline beside clear blue Mediterranean water

New Munich–Alghero and Frankfurt–Genoa flights begin in 2027 as Brindisi gains extra frequency and the airline grows to up to ten weekly Italy services KEY TAKEAWAYS Discover Airlines will launch Munich–Alghero on 4 June 2027 and Frankfurt–Genoa on 28 March 2027, with both routes operating twice weekly. The airline says the new services will be… Read the full news article

Ryanair Presses Brussels to Restore EES Border-Control Flexibility Through April 2027

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Ryanair aircraft approaching an airport runway

The carrier says summer queues exposed technical and staffing problems as a temporary EU safeguard allowing biometric checks to be eased at congested crossings expires. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ryanair is asking the European Commission to restore EES flexibility until at least April 2027 after the temporary congestion safeguard expired on September 6. EES has been fully… Read the full news article

Belfast City Airport Opens Community Fund With New £10,000 Environmental Grant

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Two people at Belfast City Airport holding a guitar and football beside community project items and a Community Fund display

Groups across Greater Belfast and North Down can apply until 5 October as the airport works toward £1 million in community investment by the end of 2028 KEY TAKEAWAYS Belfast City Airport is accepting Community Fund applications from organisations across Greater Belfast and North Down until 5 October 2026. A new £10,000 environmental grant will… Read the full news article

IATA’s 2027 Cargo and Ground Manuals Tighten Battery Rules and Push Operations Further into Digital Workflows

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Air cargo containers and ground service equipment positioned on an airport apron beside aircraft

The annual standards update adds new requirements for power banks, mobility aids, hybrid batteries, biometric handling and autonomous ground equipment while expanding digital compliance tools. KEY TAKEAWAYS IATA’s 2027 manuals introduce tighter rules and clearer instructions covering power banks, spare batteries, high-capacity mobility aids, sodium-ion batteries and new hybrid battery chemistries. The 47th edition of… Read the full news article

Hotel Amigo unveils Grand-Place Suites and redesigns landmark Blaton Suite in Brussels

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Redesigned suite interior at Hotel Amigo in Brussels

The Rocco Forte hotel has added a new 110-square-metre suite category overlooking the Grand-Place and refreshed its 180-square-metre top-floor Blaton Suite with Belgian craft, stained glass and a private steam room. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hotel Amigo has introduced a new Grand-Place Suite category created by transforming and expanding two existing suites, each now measuring 110 square… Read the full news article

flynas Takes 10% Stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia Under Five-Year Ground Handling Deal

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Representatives of flynas and Swissport signing partnership documents in front of both companies’ logos

The airline can increase its holding to 20% as Swissport becomes flynas’ exclusive ground handler across Saudi Arabia and expects its national market share to reach about 40% KEY TAKEAWAYS flynas will acquire a 10% stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia, with an option to increase its holding to as much as 20%. Swissport will become… Read the full news article

Munich Airport brings Oktoberfest traditions to terminals ahead of the Wiesn

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Traditional dress pop-ups, styling, Bavarian music and Airbräu’s festival beer programme will run through the airport as Munich’s 2026 Oktoberfest approaches. KEY TAKEAWAYS Munich Airport is staging Oktoberfest-themed shopping, styling, food and entertainment across public and passenger-only areas during September and early October 2026. The Trachtendealer pop-up at the Munich Airport Center runs from 2… Read the full news article

Goboony-Yescapa Pushes Motorhome Marketplace Beyond Europe With North America and Australia Expansion

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Motorhome travelling along a coastal road

The combined platform says its network now approaches 50,000 vehicles worldwide, including more than 3,000 rentals across 20 US cities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Goboony and Yescapa say their combined marketplace now offers nearly 50,000 vehicles across Europe, North America and Australia. More than 3,000 motorhomes and campervans are available through the group across 20 US cities…. Read the full news article

Nammos Opens Full-Scale Resort at AMAALA, Bringing Its Mykonos Lifestyle to the Saudi Red Sea

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Architectural rendering of Nammos Resort AMAALA and the Triple Bay waterfront on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast

The 110-key Nammos Resort AMAALA combines a private-island beach club, a new wellness concept and 20 branded residences at Triple Bay. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nammos Resort AMAALA has opened at Triple Bay with 110 rooms and suites and 20 branded residences. The resort introduces a private-island Nammos Beach Club and the debut of Nammos Spa with… Read the full news article

Combined safari, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar beach and MICE

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Arusha, Tanzania, 2026-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris DMC launches its new hospitality travel package that combines Tanzania wildlife safari, Kilimanjaro climbing and conference tourism. Through our events management, and MICE systems, we provide support in transport logistics, booking conference venues and hotel rooms reservations. Then, our aim is a luxury Tanzania safari… Read the full news article