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Travelers Willing to Pay More for Guaranteed Bed Bug-Safe Hotel Stays
In a hospitality landscape where trust, comfort, and sustainability increasingly shape booking decisions, a new guest-driven priority is emerging: a guaranteed bed bug safe stay. According to recent guest surveys, travelers are not only actively seeking out hotels that offer bed bug safety, they’re also willing to pay more for that peace of mind. Enter Valpas, the only certified platform that makes hotels permanently bed bug safe and eliminates the need for toxic pesticides. Travelers indicate they would pay an extra �5 per night to sleep with confidence and return home safely, positioning Valpas not just as a powerful driver of top-line growth and competitive advantage but as a 24/7 permanent solution to a recurring problem.
BTN is live at HODL Summit 2025 in Dubai
Rebranded from the World Blockchain Summit, HODL 2025 in Dubai united global Web3 pioneers, enterprise leaders, and investors to explore the future of blockchain, crypto, and decentralized technologies. BTN is live at the event interviewing the crypto pioneers, blockchain developers, investors, and industry disruptors to shape the future of decentralised finance.
Finnair partners with Amadeus to deliver first ‘native Order’
Finnair has gone live with the first ‘Native Order’ as the carrier continues to pioneer the industry with digital innovations and modern retailing capabilities
Introducing the Luxury Childcare Association: a newly launched platform for parents
Worldwide Kids, the world’s leading provider of family and childcare services to the luxury hospitality sector, is proud to announce the launch of the Luxury Childcare Association (LCA). The LCA is both an industry-leading hotel membership and accreditation programme dedicated to elevating childcare standards within the luxury hospitality sector, as well as a free consumer-facing platform that provides a one-stop-shop for parents to find trusted hotels who build unforgettable travel experiences specifically for families.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and Huawei Drive Innovation in Tourism Marketing
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and global technology giant Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to elevate their strategic collaboration on the first day of Arabian Travel Market 2025. The agreement aims to accelerate innovation in tourism marketing, expand market reach — particularly in China — and deliver seamless, tech-enabled travel experiences for visitors to Ras Al Khaimah.
EVA Air to Launch Exciting Upgrade for Inflight Wi-Fi Service This July
EVA Air is set to launch a significant upgrade to its in-flight Wi-Fi service this July, offering complimentary access to “Infinity MileageLands” members across all cabin classes. Passengers can enjoy seamless connectivity when the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet cruising altitude. To promote this upgrade, EVA Air plans to roll out a limited-time summer promotion, from July 1 to September 30, 2025, allowing all passengers—members and non-members alike—onboard Wi-Fi equipped aircraft (Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787, and Airbus A330-300) to enjoy free unlimited web browsing Wi-Fi service.
Vibe Powers New Digital Travel Platform for Hunter Travel Group
Leading global travel technology provider Vibe is proud to announce the successful launch of a new leisure travel platform for one of Australia’s largest privately owned travel agency groups Hunter Travel Group (HTG), based in Newcastle, New South Wales. This innovative platform, now live at htg.com.au, was developed in close collaboration between Vibe and HTG, blending local market insight with world-class technology
Fry to Fly: How Hotels Are Turning Kitchen Waste into Jet Fuel
In an industry racing to decarbonise, one surprising hero is stepping up: the humble kitchen fryer.
Virtual World Internet Leads the Industry with First-Ever Full Virtual Tour of FHS Saudi Arabia 2025
Leveraging state-of-the-art Matterport 3D scanning and digital twin technology, Virtual World Internet has meticulously captured every hall, booth, and experience at FHS Saudi Arabia 2025. From keynote auditoriums to bustling exhibition spaces, attendees can now virtually walk through the event, reliving its dynamic atmosphere with an unmatched sense of presence.
Dubai FinTech Summit 2025: Innovation, Inclusion & Insights – Watch the Highlights
The Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, hosted at Madinat Jumeirah, once again reaffirmed Dubai’s position as a global hub for financial technology and innovation. Organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), this premier gathering attracted participants from over 120 countries, all converging under the central theme: “FinTech for All.” To dive deeper into the summit’s pivotal discussions, Breaking Travel News presents a curated collection of video interviews featuring influential speakers, policymakers, and industry leaders. These insightful conversations offer a closer look at the trends shaping the fintech landscape and the collaborative efforts driving financial transformation.
‘One-stop-shop’: sales hype or the future of B2B travel?
Seasoned travel industry executives are perhaps understandably wary of any easy answers or quick fixes, as experience will have shown them not to be true. Could the current debate around ‘one-stop-shops’ however be the exception? We work in an industry defined by fragmentation, where loyalty programs and membership organizations often juggle multiple vendors, disjointed systems, and inconsistent user experiences. This means thatthe idea of a “one-stop shop” isn't just appealing, it’s rapidly becoming a necessity.
Hubby eSIM calls on industry to include connectivity in their product offering
Hubby eSIM, the Dutch start-up dedicated to enhancing travellers' experiences through an easy-to-use, reliable, and affordable internet connection, is calling on the travel industry to include mobile connectivity as an essential part of their product offering. By doing so, travel providers not only offer an added perk to their customers but also create valuable opportunities to engage with travellers, ensure a seamless journey, and strengthen customer loyalty.