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NH Collection to Debut in Tanzania with Pemba Island Resort
Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 640 properties in 59 countries, has announced the signing of the NH Collection Pemba Island Resort in Tanzania. Developed in continued partnership with Infinity Developments, the owning entity behind Anantara Zanzibar Resort & Residences—an ultra-luxury project currently under construction—the new signing reinforces a shared commitment to elevating hospitality standards across the region. Scheduled to open in February 2030, the new property marks a strategic expansion of the NH Collection brand into the Zanzibar archipelago and further strengthens Minor Hotels’ growing presence across East Africa.
The Maldives Brings Island Soul to the Global Stage at ITB Berlin
There are destinations that sell holidays, and then there are destinations that sell dreams. The Maldives has long belonged to the latter category—an archipelago of imagination where turquoise lagoons meet powder‑white sands and time seems to slow to the rhythm of the tides. This year, that dream is making a confident appearance in the heart of Europe as Maldives Tourism takes centre stage at ITB Berlin, the world’s most influential travel trade show.
German Outbound Travel Confirms Europe’s Strength and the Rise of Culture-Nature Destinations
As ITB Berlin brings the global tourism industry to Germany, new analysis from Data Appeal and Mabrian reveals a clear behavioural pattern shaping German outbound travel: travellers are prioritising destinations where cultural heritage and outdoor appeal go hand in hand.
Berlin, Once Again the World’s Travel Capital
As the doors open this week at Messe Berlin, the familiar early‑March ritual returns: thousands of travel professionals converging on the German capital for ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show. This year’s edition feels especially charged. ITB Berlin 2026 not only marks the fair’s 60th anniversary, but arrives at a moment when global travel is buoyant yet uneasy—growing strongly, while navigating geopolitical tension, technological disruption and a renewed debate about tourism’s role in the world. For three days, from 3–5 March, Berlin becomes a microcosm of the travel industry at large: hopeful, innovative and pragmatic in equal measure. Breaking Travel News and its team will be there across all three days covering the latest stories as they happen and conducting live interviews across every sector.
GO7 unveils Orchestrated VI to bring full interlining capabilities to virtual connections
GO7, the growth platform for airlines, has today announced the launch of Orchestrated Virtual Interlining, which enables carriers to sell connected journeys that feel like interlining – without the costs and complexity of traditional agreements.
Aven Hospitality Partners with Protect Group to launch Refund Protect to its hotel portfolio
Aven Hospitality (formerly Sabre Hospitality Solutions) and Protect Group today announced the go-live of Refund Protect within the Aven Hospitality Booking Engine, enabling hotels to offer guests the option to upgrade to a refundable stay at checkout. Hotels can now activate and manage Refund Protect through the Protect Group Onboarding Platform, enabling a streamlined, tech-led launch.
Visit Qatar Announces a new activation: Al Ruwais- the Maritime Heritage Festival
Visit Qatar has announced the upcoming launch of a new activation Al Ruwais the Maritime Heritage Festival taking place from March 18 to April 4 2026 Part of Qatars northern tourism development strategy the activation has been designed as a culturally authentic communitydriven and environmentally conscious experience celebrating the nations maritime heritage and coastal traditions.
Angola’s Economy in Transition: Tourism Drives Diversification and Sustainable Growth
Alongside agriculture, industry, and renewable energy, tourism is increasingly coming into focus as a significant growth driver. As the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2026, Angola aims to promote sustainable growth, employment, and regional development.
Hilton to Introduce Iconic Luxury Brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Goa
Hilton has announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Goa, marking the debut of one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands to India’s storied western shoreline. The new hotel will be Hilton’s third Waldorf Astoria in India, following the signings of Waldorf Astoria Jaipur and Waldorf Astoria New Delhi, and underscores the continued expansion of Hilton’s luxury footprint across the country’s most compelling urban and leisure destinations. It also expands Hilton’s trading and pipeline presence in Goa to four hotels, reflecting sustained confidence in the market’s domestic and international appeal, and enduring appetite for high-end leisure experiences.
Hilton Debuts Its First Onsen Resort in South East Asia with the Opening of Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen
Hilton have announced the opening of Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort, a retreat in the Quang Hanh valley in Cam Pha, Quang Ninh. Rooted in the destination’s natural hot mineral springs, the resort invites guests to experience its onsen-inspired immersions, paired with the warm, exceptional hospitality Hilton is known for. The opening marks Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ third property in Vietnam, reinforcing the flagship brand’s growing presence in the country.
Release of IAG annual results
CEO Sean Doyle - I share an exciting update to colleagues about the fantastic achievements at British Airways following IAG's full year results announcement. 2025 was a record year for British Airways and I'm delighted to see people from all areas of the business working hard for our customers as part of our £7bn investment.
Jumeirah Carlton Tower Unveils a Couture Confection for Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, Jumeirah Carlton Tower invites guests to celebrate femininity, colour, and flavour through a collaboration with Lebanese jewellery designer Nada Ghazal. For Ghazal, the collaboration carries deep personal resonance, shaped by cherished childhood memories of visiting The Carlton Tower in the 1980s with her parents. Today, as a long-standing member of the Knightsbridge community, her boutique on Pont Street sits just a three-minute walk from the hotel – making this creative return both meaningful and nostalgic.